Mark McCourt is a 5★ International Show Jumper with over 35 years competing and winning at the highest levels worldwide. Representing Great Britain in multiple Nations Cups, World Cups, and Grand Prix events across the UK, Europe, North America and Canada Mark has built a remarkable career not only through elite results—but by achieving them on self produced horses.

Competing at full 5★ level for Team GB for over a decade, Mark has delivered outstanding international performances including but not limited to :

Winner – CSIO 5★ Nations Cup Madrid

Represented GB at CSIO 5★ Falsterbo, Geir, Drammen & Hungary

Winner – CSI 5★ Royal Windsor Horse Show Grand Prix

2nd – CSIW World Cup, Hungary

Winner – CSIW Verona 1.50m + Leading Rider Title

Winner – CSI 5★ Horse of the Year Show 1.50m

Multiple wins at CSI 5★ Spruce Meadows Calgary (1.40–1.60m)

Winner – British National 6-Year-Old Championship

2nd – British National 1.50m Championships (two consecutive years)

Known for his discipline, professionalism, and competitive grit, Mark is equally renowned for producing world-class horses from the ground up. His training philosophy blends elite horsemanship, structured development systems, and strategic competition planning—ensuring horses are not only winners, but long-term athletes capable of excelling internationally.

Mark holds the extraordinarily rare Elite Showjumping Coach title, awarded only once every 10–15 years. He is one of only two individuals across the UK and Europe to receive this distinction, enabling him to provide Olympic-level coaching and elite performance leadership. His work has placed him alongside some of the most respected names in global equestrian sport, including Yogi Breisner and Rob Hoekstra. His Training programme has taken his private students from novice level up to Olympic games, European championships and Global tours making him one of the most reknown and well respected trainers in the UK & Europe.

For more than a decade, Mark has led senior high-performance rider programs, specialising in rider psychology, mental resilience, technical refinement, and strategic development. He is also a trusted international sales agent, identifying exceptional horses and aligning them with riders and programs set for success.

Now proudly based in the United States, Mark is reigniting his international competitive career while inspiring the next generation of athletes to pursue excellence with integrity, intelligence, and true horsemanship.