Oakland Stables

14/03/2025

OAKLAND STABLES is HIRING!!!!

Come join us and be part of our Team!

We have the following positions open:

1. Two show grooms with experience at least up to FEI 3* level , Team player, responsible and self driven. Drive truck and trailer is a plus.

2. Two Home grooms - capable of all at home tasks. Clean and organized. Able to follow instructios and be used to working in a big operation.

3. Handyman - skilled, reliable and capable of managing home repairs, electrical and maintenance tasks. **Must have a car**

4. Manager for one of our clients. Self motivated and knowledgable. Organized and able to lead a small team, proven experience at international level.

All positions must be fluent in English , legal and come with references.
Salary based on experience. Housing and Car provided.

Wellington- Connecticut

Please contact +1 (561) 797-8900

12/03/2025

Darragh KENNY (IRL) riding Babalou during the Nations Cup of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO of Aachen 2018, on July 13th to 22th, 2018 at Aachen - Aix la Chapelle, Germany

Darragh Kenny: Ireland’s Show Jumping Star 🇮🇪🏇✨

Darragh Kenny has risen to prominence as one of Ireland’s top show jumpers, making waves on the international circuit with his fearless riding, sharp instincts, and an impressive list of victories. With a natural talent for bringing out the best in his horses, Kenny has become a dominant force in Grand Prix show jumping and Nations Cup competitions around the world.

A Rising Star in Show Jumping 🌟
Born in Offaly, Ireland, Darragh Kenny’s passion for show jumping started at a young age. He quickly developed a reputation for his calm demeanor, strategic riding, and ability to produce top-level performances under pressure. Moving to the United States early in his career, he gained invaluable experience competing against some of the best in the world.

His breakthrough came when he represented Ireland in prestigious Nations Cup events, helping secure victories for his country while solidifying his place as a top international rider.

Grand Prix Success 🏆
Darragh Kenny has competed in and won some of the biggest show jumping competitions globally. Some of his most notable achievements include:
✔️ Winning the Grand Prix of Chantilly in 2019
✔️ Victorious at the Paris Masters 2019
✔️ Top finishes in the Global Champions Tour
✔️ Winning Nations Cup events for Ireland
✔️ Multiple podium finishes in 5 Grand Prix events*

His ability to consistently deliver clear rounds and perform under pressure makes him one of the most reliable competitors on the Longines FEI Jumping Rankings.

A Strong Partnership with Top Horses 🐎
Darragh Kenny has been fortunate to ride some of the most talented horses in the sport, including:
🔥 Balou du Reventon – A powerhouse of a horse with whom Kenny secured major victories
🔥 VDL Cartello – A top mount for team and individual success
🔥 Romeo 88 – A strong contender in 5* competitions
🔥 Classic Dream – A brilliant jumper with an exceptional record

His ability to build strong partnerships with different horses has been a key factor in his continued success.

An Olympic & Championship Contender 🎯
Kenny has represented Ireland at the highest level, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and has been a crucial part of Team Ireland’s success in the European Championships and Nations Cup Finals. His experience, skill, and competitive mindset make him a valuable asset to the Irish team on the world stage.

A Future of More Success 🚀
With his ever-growing list of achievements, Darragh Kenny remains one of the most exciting riders to watch in the world of show jumping. His dedication, strategic riding, and hunger for victory ensure that he will continue to be a dominant force in the sport for years to come.

07/03/2025

FIVE-STAR WEF CHALLENGE CUP WIN FOR DARRAGH KENNY

Offaly's Darragh Kenny and the 11-year-old mare Zero K powered to victory in Thursday's $116,100 five-star Adequan WEF Challenge Rd 9 at Wellington International in Florida.
Kenny's clear in 34.86 left him over a second ahead of runner-up Daniel Bluman (ISR) with Gemma W.
Oakland Stables Showjumping Ireland

23/12/2024

07/12/2024

What an honor to have come out to today for an exciting clinic - teaching our kids about the Butet brand, saddle care & cleaning and more 👏🏼

Lucky to have been partnered with Butet for so many years - servicing our team from the youngest members up to Darragh and his horses 🌟 Special thank you to Daphné Maujean for coming out!

04/12/2024

A great article on today about the strength of the Irish show jumping team - and how it all starts 🇮🇪👏🏼 Check it out via the link in our bio!

19/11/2024

Oakland Stables Looking for a Home Groom for the next 5 weeks in the Netherlands. Accommodation and car provided. Please WhatsApp me if interested +15617978900. Preferably already in the area. 🐴 🇳🇱

13/11/2024

The team staying busy up North 🏡🙌🏼

10/11/2024

Thrilled to see Oakland reference Extase Ste Hermelle winning the $30,000 Great Southwest Grand Prix with .canterbury yesterday! What an amazing match 🤩

Well done Mary Rose, .j.porter and the whole team! 💪🏼

08/11/2024

The Oakland team is ready for our last weekend in Monterrey 🇲🇽

Good luck all! 🙏🏼

04/11/2024

Thank you, Cartello 🙏🏼🥇

03/11/2024

Elena & Ogue BT Special jumping to an impressive 4th place finish in the 5* Winning Round today in Monterrey! Great round .haas 💪🏼

03/11/2024

Heathman Farm’s VDL Cartello jumping clear in yesterday’s MLSJ Team Event 🚀

03/11/2024

A lot of love for this pair! 👏🏼 Sofia Cady & ZG Bella had a great week - ending with a clear round and 5th place finish in the $25,000 1.45m Jr/Am Grand Prix! Swipe to watch their round 🎥

03/11/2024

Elena & Claude in Monterrey 🇲🇽 Ready for today’s 5* Grand Prix to close out our first week here - good luck team! 🙏🏼

30/10/2024

This week: & .haas head to Monterrey for 🇲🇽 while .cady & head to Lexington for the 🇺🇸

Good luck to our whole team! 👏🏼

27/10/2024

Elena & Colibelle Hero Z 🥇 winners of the High Classic & Champion this week in Tryon! Well done .haas & team — could not be more excited about the future of this pair! 🙏🏼

27/10/2024

A good Sunday for 💪🏼🥇

Winning the Medium Classic with Docile, 3rd in the High Classic with VDL Quickthago, & 4th in the Low Classic with Armina’s Girl! Super way to end your two weeks in Tryon - great work Milan.