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Cian O’Connor
Cian’s introduction to equestrianism started at the age of 14 through
his father Tadhg’s love of horses. His 昀椀rst horse whom he shared with
his father was a chestnut gelding called Radiman, whom Cian had
great success with in hunter trial competitions.
Having ridden in his 昀椀rst Nations Cup for Ireland at the age of 19,
Cian has gone on to achieve a remarkable record in selections for the
Irish team, with 141 caps to date under his country’s 昀氀ag.
To date Cian has competed at three Olympic Games, four World
Championships and six European Championships.
In 2012, he won an individual bronze medal at the London Olympic
Games with Blue Loyd and was a member of the Irish team that took
a gold medal at the European Championships in Gothenburg in 2017,
where he also won individual bronze, aboard Good Luck.
Cian has also played a prominent role in four Irish Aga Khan Trophy
successes to date at the Dublin Horse Shows in 2004, 2012, 2015 and
2022.
In October 2019 Cian jumped clear as the anchor rider to help
Ireland win the FEI Nations Cup 昀椀nal in Barcelona which, in turn,
secured quali昀椀cation for Tokyo Olympics 2020, where he placed 7th
Individually with Kilkenny.
Cian lives in Karlswood, County Meath with his wife Ruth and their
two children Ben and Cara.
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