Top Rider Spotlight: Trelawny Trailblazers

A championship mindset continues to shape Swail’s performance across Season 5.

Published

28 JAN 2026

Est. reading time

2 min

A proven leader for the Trelawny Trailblazers, Swail has continued to deliver when it matters most.

After a championship Season 4, Conor Swail returned to MLSJ with expectations high and momentum firmly on his side.

Conor Swail entered Season 5 carrying momentum from a standout Season 4, where he claimed the MLSJ Individual Championship and finished the year as a member of the winning Trelawny Trailblazers. Returning to the Trailblazers once again, Swail has picked up right where he left off and continues to be a steady presence in the league.

Swail opened his Season 5 campaign at Leg 2 in Toronto with his trusted partner Casturano.

The pair helped the Trailblazers secure second place in the 5* Team Competition before delivering a double-clear performance to finish fourth in the 5* Grand Prix. Swail has remained a consistent presence on the team podium throughout the season, with appearances in Toronto, a win in Greenwich, and another podium finish in Palm Springs.

This season has also marked an important step forward for Clonterm Obolensky.

As Swail has successfully brought the 10-year-old grey gelding up to the 5* level. The pair made their MLSJ debut together in the Hudson Valley, producing a double-clear round to finish fifth in the 5* Grand Prix and establish themselves as a combination to watch.

Conor Swail | Fast Facts

- World Rank: 28 - Lifetime Earnings: $10M+FEI - Grand Prix Victories: 42 - 5* Grand Prix Wins: Six - Clear Round Rate at 1.60m: 46% - FEI Horses Competed in 2025: Nine