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Ireland back in Super League for 2008
IT WAS today (Tuesday) confirmed by the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) that Ireland's show jumpers will be promoted to the elite Samsung Super League in 2008, replacing France, who will now compete only in the FEI Nations Cup Series... [more]

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The Splaine family have been running a highly successful equestrian business on their stud farm and equestrian centre at Coolcorron, Belgooly, Co. Cork for more than 25 years. Robert Splaine has a worldwide reputation in international equestrian competition and is currently the Irish showjumping Team Manager. Under his leadership, Ireland have won four nations Cup this year. He is also very involved in promoting the Irish horse. Many of his international successes have been with Irish Sport Horses.

The facilities at Coolcorron Stud are excellent and ideal for a language equestrian centre with exclusive show jumping training and accommodation for horse and rider with the stunning surrounding areas of West Cork and Kinsale. It has an additional isolated barn, purpose built as an Equine Semen Collection Centre.



Convent Hill Diamond-Winner UPS Speed Grand Prix, Hickstead, Great Britain.

Springfield Ohio-Winner Audi Cup, Donaueschingen, Germany


Robert Splaine has achieved unequivocal success in international equestrian competition and is currently Irish National Showjumping Champion along with been Irelands greatest ambassador in promoting the Irish sport horse world-wide. This commitment to Irish breeds by professionals such as Robert is vital from an international horse marketing perspective. He represents a unique combination of breeder-rider.
The Irish Team at Lummen, Belgium
Coolcorron Cool Diamond member of the winning Irish Team, Washington CSIO & Toronto CSIO

Robert has represented Ireland on many winning Nation Cup teams, including Pavrotti in San Marino-Italy, Lummen CSIO Belgium (twice), Dublin CSIO, Rotterdam CSIO Holland, Lisbon CSIO, Portugal and many more. Coolcorron Cool Diamond had the honour of being the only approved Irish stallion competing in the Samsung Nations Cup Series in 2000, helping Ireland achieve a world record 10th Victory. Robert has also won the Canadian Airlines Challenge event at Calgary, Alberta - Canada, and the Heineken Irish Show Jumpers Derby at Millstreet. In addition he is a past member of the Irish Aga Khan Trophy team at the Dublin Horse Show. Robert was also Irish Show Jumping Champion on numerous occasions.

Robert Splaine will continue to compete with his exciting stallion 'Coolcorron Cool Diamond' in top international events. This Stallion represents the very best in Irish bred sport horses. He is closely related to 'Hopes are High', '98 winner of the Du Maurier International Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows - Canada, The Dublin Grand Prix, The Dijon Grand Prix, etc. Both are Grandsons of 'King of Diamonds'.

'Coolcorron Cool Diamond' is fully approved and registered with the Irish Horse Boardand because of his excellent international success, he has now been approved with the Selle Français Stud Book, in France. Because of his achievements there is now a demand for his semen world-wide.

Many Riders have been very successful under the guidance & training of Robert, who because of his success & experience gained over many years at top international level, offers instruction to riders who wish to avail of his vast experience. In conjunction with Coolcorrons language training Centre, Roberts experience and reputation offers a unique opportunity to all ages. Set near Kinsale in the Beautiful tourist destination of West Cork, visitors will have every opportunity to experience the Irish Culture and hospitality from 'the Gourmet Capital of Ireland' .

 
The Duchess of York receiving the coveted 'King George V Gold Cup' from Mr D.Bunn - Hickstead  
Heather Blaze Coolcorron Cool Diamond
Winner - Robert Splaine riding Heather Blaze Coolcorron Cool Diamond winner of the Irish Grand Prix in Milstreet CSI-W


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