THE Nations Cup season concluded for 2024 in Vilamoura, Portugal, in November, bringing to an end the series, which included 30 world-wide shows, including the Paris Olympic Games, and saw some 768 clear rounds being jumped. Each year, the Swiss equestrian magazine, PferdeWoche, puts together an exclusive ranking of the countries taking part in Nations Cup competitions, as well as the individual riders.

This year, Meath’s Cian O’Connor has earned the title of most successful Nations Cup rider of 2024, as he rode an impressive 15 clear rounds during Nations Cup competitions. Britain’s Ben Maher took second place with 11 clear rounds, while Derry’s Daniel Coyle shared third place with world number one Sweden’s Henrik von Eckermann, both having jumped 10 clear rounds.