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Bertram takes 5* win for the second day in a row

10.03.2023
Bertram made it two from two in the opening days of the CSI5* during week nine at WEF when he brought Pacino Amiro (owned by Aiden McGrory) to victory in yesterday's 1.55m ranking class.

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Bertram & Edison De Hus take their first international win at WEF

10.03.2023
Once again the Florida venue proved to be a happy hunting ground for Bertram. Riding the 9-year-old bay gelding Edison De Hus, Bertram was one of the last riders into the ring in the 1.45m ranking in the CSI5* show at Wellington International.

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Bertram and Emmylou Storm to Victory in CSI3* Grand Prix

23.02.2023
The Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 6 came to a close on Sunday with the CSI3* Grand Prix on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village. Bertram and the speedy Emmylou topped a 10-horse jump-off in the day’s featured international class.

Bertram & Buddy win thursday's 5* 1m55 class at WEF

10.02.2023
The energy was high in the International Ring at Wellington International on Thursday morning as a slew of the top riders in the world suited up to contest the precursor event to Saturday evening’s CSI5* grand prix during ‘Saturday Night Lights’.

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HURICANE DE CHAMPLOUE TO BALLYWALTER STABLES

02.02.2023
BALLYWALTER STABLES is excited to have purchased the exciting Selle Français licensed jumping stallion HURICANE DE CHAMPLOUE. A son of the legendary Cornet Obolensky, with an equally fantastic dam line in the excellent breeding stallion Diamant de Semilly. HURICANE DE CHAMPLOUE's grandmother is also the mother of the legendary showjumping gelding Itot du Chateau.

Bertram & Emmylou win the Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI4* 1.45m

30.01.2023
Course designer Peter Grant’s (CAN) set a one-round speed track that welcomed 50 pairs to test their quickness. The one that couldn’t be caught, however, was Bertram and Emmylou (Billy Mexico x Lupin Z), clocking in at 61.85 seconds. Second-place finisher Jessica Springsteen was just two seconds off the pace in 63.36 seconds, while Vanessa Hood rounded out the podium in 63.51 seconds.

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Bertram & Edison De Hus 5th in yesterday's Grand Prix at WEF

22.01.2023
Only six riders advanced to the jump-off in yesterday's Palm Beach Equine clinic Grand Prix in Wellington, with Bertram and 8-year-old Edison De Hus posting a speedy jump-off securing the second-best time. One unlucky pole put the duo in an impressive 5th place. Kent Farrington took the win, Ben Maher came runner-up, and Jos Verloy finished third.

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Bertram & Caprisco topping the podium at WEF

20.01.2023
A good start at WEF. Just a few days after Bertram's arrival in Florida, he takes on winning the 1m40 class riding  Caprisco. The 8 year old gelding  Edison De Hus had a super double clear on Wednesday, finishing 6th. All horses feel great after the long travel to Wellington.
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Pacino Amiro ranked the second-best-earning showjumping horse in 2022

03.01.2023
According to EQUNEWS and the new showjumping app 'Jumpr' (which analyzes the results of international riders and horses), Pacino Amiro is ranked the second-best-earning showjumping horse in 2022, collecting 959.237 euros. Daniel Deusser's Killer Queen takes the number one spot, earning her rider 1.063.187 euros.

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Five-star Grand Prix Victory for Bertram and Empoli de Champloue in Riyadh

18.12.2022
Bertram and the 8-year-old gelding Empoli de Champloue (Arko (de) x Diamant de Semilly) took their first five-star Grand Prix victory in Riyadh yesterday.

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Bertram fourth in the World Cup leg of Riyadh

12.12.2022

Bertram continued his success from Thursday's runner-up finish in Riyadh by taking a strong fourth place in Friday's CSI4* World Cup with Pacino Amiro.
David Will speeded to victory on 
Zaccorado Blue, and Mike Kawai came in second on Saxo de La Cour.  

Bertram will attend the CSI5* show in Riyadh this week.

 

Empoli de Champloue runner-up in Riyadh

09.12.2022
Bertram & the 8 yo gelding Empoli de Champloue made it a brilliant runner-up finish in Thursday's 1m50 class at CSI4* Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Abdel Said took the win on Arpege du RU. Bertram will ride Pacino Amiro in today's 4* Grand Prix.

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Bertram & Caprisco second in 2* Grand Prix

05.12.2022
Between some busy weeks in Stockholm and Riyadh, Bertram brought some of the Ballywalter youngsters to the 2* show in Lichtenvoorde, which resulted in a superb runner-up finish in Sunday's 2* Grand Prix with the 8yo gelding Caprisco. 8yo Jelvinia topped the list on Saturday, winning the 1m35 speed class. This week, Bertram is in Riyadh with the more experienced horses, Buddy & Champ.

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Stockholm victory for Bertram and Empoli de Champloue

27.11.2022
Bertram repeated his winning mood from previous years in Stockholm last night as he guided the 8-year-old gelding Empoli de Champloue (Arko (de) x Diamant de Semilly) to victory in Saturday's 1m45 speed class at Sweden International Horse Show.
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Runner-up success in Stockholm

27.11.2022
Bertram & the 12 yo mare Emmylou kicked off Sweden Horse Show in Stockholm with a brilliant runner-up finish in Thursday's 1m45 opening class. 
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Miami Celtics crowned 2022 GCL Super Cup champions

21.11.2022
An outstanding performance from Bertram and Michael G Duffy, along with Switzerland's Edouard Schmitz, guided Miami Celtics to a massive victory in yesterday's €1.5M Global Champions League Super Cup Final at Prague in the Czech Republic.

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Bertram 1st & 2nd in Peelbergen

15.11.2022
The 8-year-olds did well in Peelbergen last weekend. Jelvinia was a star, winning the 1m40 class, while Caprisco came 2nd in the 1m45 jump-off class. Next stop Prague for the GCL Super Cup

GRAND PRIX WIN FOR BERTRAM & EMMYLOU

07.11.2022
Bertram partnered the 10-year-old mare Emmylou to victory in Saturday's two-star Grand Prix at Peelbergen in The Netherlands.
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Bertram & 'Champ' with 1m55 runner-up finish in Riyadh

24.10.2022
Bertram and the 8-year-old gelding Empoli de Champloue scored a runner-up finish in Friday's Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation Trophy 1.55m jump-off class at the GCT fixture in Riyadh.
Victory went to Germany's Christian Ahlmann and Solid Gold Z. On the show's first day, the duo finished 4th in the 1m45.

Bertram and Pacino Amiro had a great day on Thursday, finishing 5th in the 1m55.

Emmylou 3rd in 1m45 ranking class in Lier

17.10.2022
Bertram & the 12 yo mare Emmylou finished 3rd in the 1m45 ranking class in Lier last weekend.

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Caprisco & Qinn in the spotlight at Sentower Park

10.10.2022
The Ballywalter youngsters got to shine at the 2* show at Sentower park last weekend.

Remarkable five podium finishes for Bertram in Valkenswaard

30.08.2022
Bertram had a great week in Valkenswaard last weekend jumping some fantastic rounds, scoring no less than five podium finishes. 

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Bertram helps Team Ireland claim Olympic qualification for Paris with fourth-place finish at World Championships

15.08.2022
On a night of high drama at the ECCO FEI World Show Jumping Championships in Herning, Denmark, an outstanding performance from Michael Blake's Irish Show Jumping team of Denis Lynch, Bertram Allen, Cian O'Connor and Daniel Coyle, saw them take one of the five coveted places on offer for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Triple win for Bertram & Irish bred Newmarket Influence

08.08.2022
It was a superb first show for Bertram, and the 9-year-old Irish-bred gelding Newmarket Influence, who made it three 1m40 wins in three days at CSI3* Sentower Park last weekend.

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Remarkable three 5* podium finishes for Bertram in Dinard, including the 1m60 GP

01.08.2022
Bertram and Pacino Amiro made it a sensational CSI5* 1m60 Grand Prix podium finish yesterday when flying to third place in a very challenging and prestigious 5* ROLEX Grand Prix at the beautiful grass arena at Jumping International de Dinard.

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Bertram & Empoli de Champloue take 2* Grand Prix win in Knokke

04.07.2022
Bertram and his youngsters have been in great form during the first week at the 3*event in Knokke, Belgium, jumping some excellent rounds. 

Bertram Allen and Pacino Amiro win at GCT Stockholm

20.06.2022
Bertram Allen closed his brilliant GCT Stockholm weekend yesterday with a win on Pacino Amiro (owned by Aiden McGrory) in a lightning-fast 1.55m jump-off class.With the Olympic Stadium packed to the rafters, Bertram defeated Daniel Deusser on Jasmien vd Bisschop to take the win by just 0.04 seconds. Local hero Peder Fredricson finished the podium to take bronze on Catch Me Not S.

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Emmylou runner-up in Stockholm

19.06.2022
Emmylou continues her excellent form to finish as runner-up in the 5* 1m45 opening class in Stockholm City Bertram, after winning the GP Qualifier in CSI3* Geesteren last week.

Henrik von Eckermann took the win with Glamour Girl, Omer Karaevli & Avant Toi (TUR) finished third.

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Karlsson & Bertram best in the Youngster Challenge in Stockholm

19.06.2022
No one managed to beat the strong duo of Bertram and 7yo Karlsson (by Carrera VDL), who took the win in the 1m35 Future Challenge Youngster challenge in CSI5* Stockholm city yesterday after finishing as runner-up the day before. Bertram stopped the clock in 66.34 seconds. 

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1m50 win for Bertram & Emmylou

11.06.2022
Bertram & Emmylou (Billy Mexico \ Lupin Z) continue their good form to win the 1m50 GP Qualifier in CSI3* Geesteren, counting 53 combinations.

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Ireland best represented in Hippomundo Rider ranking

31.05.2022
According to the Hippomundo Rider ranking, Ireland is the country with the most riders in the top 50. Especially in recent years, Ireland has made a name for itself on the international showjumping scene and has repeatedly shone through individual performances and as a team.

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Runner-up finish for Bertram and Emmylou in St Tropez

20.05.2022
Yesterday, the Global Champions Tour of St. Tropez kicked off at the French Riviera. Bertram and Emmylou started the weekend well with a 5* runner-up finish in the 1m45 opening class.

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Bertram voted star of the month winner

01.05.2022
Bertram won the Gain Equine Nutrition / The Irish Field Star star of the month for March 2022. Bertram had a successful season competing in Wellington and Ocala, US, where he won three major Grand Prix in the space of a few weeks.

Ranking class win for Kurkuma Della Caccia

01.05.2022
Bertram guided 8-year-old Kurkuma Della Caccia, owned by Ballywalter Stables, to win the 1m45 ranking class at Sentower Park last weekend. The pair also finished third in the 1m35 the day before. Bertram also won the 6-year-old class riding Look at Me GR and finished 6th in Sunday's Grand Prix aboard Mikias vd Bisschop.