Barry O’Connor

Barry O’Connor
FEI Level 3 Coach | International Trainer & Trader

Barry O’Connor is a highly respected Irish FEI Level 3 coach, known for training and trading top-level showjumpers on the international circuit.

Originally from Ireland, Barry began his professional career in Switzerland, working with Olympic medalists Lesley McNaught and Markus Fuchs. After three years, he returned home to establish his own operation focused on producing and trading elite sport horses.

Barry formed a successful partnership with Conor Swail, based out of his home barn in Malahide, Dublin. Together, they developed horses that went on to compete at World Championships and Olympic Games.

He also partnered with Philip McGuane, who spent seven years with Barry before moving to the U.S. to work with Beat Mändli and later Evergate Stables.

Today, Barry’s ongoing collaboration with international rider Jenny Rankin spans Ireland, Europe, and North America, where they continue to train and trade horses at the highest level of the sport.