“Nothing but Incredible”: Equestrian Jordan Coyle Opens About Beloved Partner After Winning Hermès Classic Showdown

The equestrian world is filled with stories of grit, adventure, and unexpected moments. In this world, 31-year-old Irish sprinter Jordan Coyle stands as a beacon with an impressive track record of 952 starts and 64 victories.

Continuously pushing the boundaries of the sport, Coyle recently found himself in an unexpected moment of glory at the Hermès CSI3* 1.50m Classic. And in heartfelt words, he opened up about his equine partner being equally responsible for the win.

Jordan Coyle enjoys unanticipated equestrian glory with beloved horse

According to JUMPER NEWS, the $32,000 Hermès 1.50m Classic CSI 3* as part of the Winter Equestrian Festival went down on January 20, 2024, in Wellington, Florida, USA. Jordan Coyle, representing Ireland, rode For Gold, a thirteen-year-old gelding foaled by For Fashion and Heraldik and owned by Falkirk Farm, LLC, to victory. This was For Gold’s first show since November, and Coyle didn’t plan to go extremely fast, but their performance turned out to be exceptional.

Despite not planning to win, Coyle and For Gold completed the short track in an impressive 41.97 seconds, leaving eight contenders on their trail. Speaking of his beloved equine companion and gushing about his talent, For Gold, the Irishman Jordan Coyle, shared, “I’ve had him now for about ten months. He’s been nothing but incredible so far, I don’t know if I’ve ever had a horse like him.” The win was enthralling for both Jordan Coyle and For Gold, and their formidable contingents gave notable performances as well.

The close battle between the top three contenders

At the $32,000 Hermès CSI3* 1.50m Classic, the competition featured 43 riders navigating Olaf Petersen Jr.’s course, with nine advancing to the short track. In a closely contested battle with the Irishman, Alison Robitaille from the USA claimed second place riding Ester de Maugre with a time of 42.16 seconds. Adding another touch of Irish flair to the podium, Cian O’Connor, another Irish rider, secured the third position with his horse Kilkenny with a time of 42.75 seconds.

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Sponsored by Hermès, the event bestowed a prize purse of $10,560 on Jordan Coyle for his first-place triumph.  Alison Robitaille received $6,400 for the second place, and Cian O’Connor earned $4,800 for the third place. Beyond the substantial prize money and the unexpected victory, what truly warmed the hearts of fans was the evident bond between Jordan Coyle and For Gold. And as the 2024 season unfolds, fans hope to see the duo continue to make waves.

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