Cian O'Connor

Cian is a 45-year-old multi-medallist and one of Ireland’s longest-serving Team members.
Cian is married to Ruth and they have two children, Ben and Cara. He competes at the very
top level of international showjumping across the globe.
Having ridden in his first 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 158 appearances to date
under his country’s flag. An Olympic individual Bronze medal-winner at London in 2012,
Cian has maintained a high level of success, and in 2017 added a European Gold team medal
and a European individual Bronze medal to his record. In May 2025, Cian entered the
Longines Top 10 World Rankings for the first time in his career.
Known for his rigorous planning and attention to detail, Cian and his Karlswood team spend
a considerable part of the year traveling the globe. Between competing at the world’s top
shows as well as guiding the careers of a talented roster of dedicated clients whom he also
coaches, the future is bright for the Karlswood team.