Barry O Connor is an Irish Level 3 FEI coach who trains and trades in the international market.

Barry grew up in Ireland but started his career with Lesley McNaught and Marcus Mandli in Switzerland. Three years later he returned to Ireland to produce and trade in show jumpers.

Amongst various accomplishments, Barry created a very successful partnership with Conor Swail - based at Barry’s home farm in Malahide Dublin. The pair had many successes together; including producing horses that went to the world championships and Olympic Games.

Philip McGuane then joined Barry’s team for seven years before following his career to the United States, where he worked for Beat Mandli and later, Evergates Farm. Barry’s partnership with Jenny Rankin started in Ireland and has now expanded to Europe and Florida where the train and trade on the international circuit.