THE PEOPLE OF IRISH DRESSAGE
James Connor
International dressage
An Irish international rider with a long career across Europe, documented here through dated records and partnerships.
THE STORY
Behind the partnership.
James Connor declared for Ireland in 2003, after previously representing Italy. Eurodressage’s contemporary account documents his riding and teaching career in Denmark and Italy, and his partnership with Highflyer. Horse Sport Ireland named Connor and Vanotti in its 2026 Aachen team selection. The archive photograph shows Highflyer in the 2003 report; it is not an image of Vanotti.
HORSES IN THE RECORD
Highflyer · Vanotti
Selected dated partnerships, not a current stable list.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
- Declared for Ireland in 2003 after representing Italy
- Highflyer partnership documented in the 2003 archive
- Named with Vanotti in Ireland’s 2026 Aachen selection
Source records & editorial notes
Sources checked 30 October 2026. An introductory profile, not a complete career record. Historical results do not establish a current world ranking or future show entry. Original image credits and watermarks are retained.