Biography
Michael Pender
Michael (Mikey) Pender was born and raised in Castledermot Co. Kildare. Growing up, Mikey played GAA, but horses were always his main focus. This was influenced by Mikey’s family, who have always been involved in the industry. Mikey had a very successful pony career, culminating in winning two consecutive team silver medals at the Pony European Championships in Millstreet, Ireland, and in Malmo, Sweden.
After his successful pony career, Mikey worked with Marion and Miguel of Hughes Horse Stud, where he has remained since. Mikey has had great success at the World Young Horse Championships taking place in Lanaken, Belgium each year, winning three silver and two bronze medals.
Career Highlights
The 2016 Irish Field Junior Showjumper of the Year
Three World Young Horse Championships Silver Medals
Two Young Horse World Championships Bronze Medals
Two Pony European Championship Team Silver Medals
2022 CSIO5* Speed Derby Dublin - Win
2022 FEI Nations Cup CSIO5* Barcelona - Individual Win
2022 CSIO5* Speed Stakes Dublin - Win
2022 Land Rover Puissance Dublin - Win
2023 Young horses Championship Lanaken 5yr olds - Win
2022 CSI5* GCT Riyadh - Win
2023 CSIO5* Nations Cup Rome - Win
2023 CSI4* The Agria Derby - Win
2024 CSI5* Sharjah Ruler Cup - Win
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