Sam Watson 
- Birth Date: 28/12/1985
- Trains: Carlow, Ireland
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The Numbers Man
The math genius behind ERM stats partner EquiRatings. Represented Ireland at all the major championships and if that's not enough, Irish Champion Trainer Willie Mullins looks to him for extra jump coaching for his team of racehorses.
His father competed at the Seuol Olympics and won a Silver medal at the World Games in 1978.
As trailblazer, led the Irish team to a historic Silver medal at the 2018 World Equestrian Games, finishing 14th individually. The teams first medal at WEG's in 40 years - since Sam's father won Silver in 1978. His father also won Team Gold at the Europeans in Luhmuhlen in 1979.
Sam also won indidividual Gold at the Nations Cup in Camphire in 2019.
Quick Facts
- Member of 2018 World Games team who won Silver in Tryon
- Competed three times at the World Games in 2010, 2014 & 2018
- Competed four times at the European Games since 2009
Gallery
Videos
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Masterclass with Sam Watson - ERM Leg 1, Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials
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Day 2 Tease
Event Rider Master Series Results
Overall 2019 Ranking: 16th
| Rank | Event | Horse | Dressage | Show Jumping | Cross Country | Total | ERM Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Chatsworth House | Tullabeg Flamenco | 31 | 0 | 37.6 | 68.6 | 0 |
| 2 | Millstreet | Imperial Sky | 27.5 | 0 | 0 | 27.5 | 28 |
Overall 2018 Ranking: 75th
| Rank | Event | Horse | Dressage | Show Jumping | Cross Country | Total | ERM Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Chatsworth House | Ardagh Highlight | 38 | 0 | 13.6 | 51.6 | 2 |
Overall 2017 Ranking:
| Rank | Event | Horse | Dressage | Show Jumping | Cross Country | Total | ERM Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Palace | Ardagh Highlight | 56.1 | 12 | - | WD | 0 |
Overall 2016 Ranking:
| Rank | Event | Horse | Dressage | Show Jumping | Cross Country | Total | ERM Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth House | Horseware Lukeswell | 44.2 | 0 | - | E | 0 | |
| Barbury Castle | Horseware Lukeswell | 50.5 | - | - | WD | 0 |