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Shane
Sweetnam
3MLSJ Grand Prix wins
lifetime · 34 starts
lifetime · 34 starts
$1,628,627MLSJ earnings Est.
lifetime 2021–2026
lifetime 2021–2026
$325,8792026-27 earnings Est.
Season 6 so far
Season 6 so far
P2Season 6 standings
88 points
88 points
Shane SweetnamRoadrunners
MLSJ CSI5* Grand Prix · since 2021
Shane Sweetnam IRL
Best pairing: James Kann Cruz (2013 · ISH · by Kannan)
12 GP together · 2 wins · 83% first-round clears
34
GP starts
3
Wins
12
Podiums
47%
Clear rounds (R1)
Form · last 8 MLSJ Grand Prix
23513864
Power Score
39.3
#2 of 127 active riders
Unadjusted 42.3
Season 6 vs all MLSJ shows
Stats
2026 season
Season 6 · 2026-27 · Legs 1–5
16
Starts
MLSJ 5* classes
1
Wins
12 top-10s
3
Podiums
top-3 finishes
4
Top-5s
10
Clear rounds
R1 clear in 10 of 16
62.5%
Clear %
2.13
Avg R1 faults
32 faults in total
4
Team comps
1 win · 3 podiums
75%
Team R1 clear %
3 of 4 rounds with data
5
GP starts
1 win · 2 podiums · R1 clear 80%
P2
Standings
88 points
$325,879
Money won Est.
MLSJ prize money, estimated
MLSJ lifetime
All MLSJ legs 2021 → Tryon 2026 · 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025-26, 2026-27
108
Starts
MLSJ 5* classes
8
Wins
69 top-10s
29
Podiums
top-3 finishes
33
Top-5s
66
Clear rounds
R1 clear in 66 of 108
61.1%
Clear %
2.64
Avg R1 faults
280 faults in total
21
Team comps
3 wins · 13 podiums
82%
Team R1 clear %
14 of 17 rounds with data
34
GP starts
3 wins · 12 podiums · R1 clear 47%
P5
Best completed season
across 6 seasons
$1,628,627
Money won Est.
MLSJ prize money, estimated
Starts, wins and clears: individual MLSJ 5* classes of $25,000+ (Grand Prix, qualifier, team individual, winning round, speed). Prize money estimated (methodology).
Power rankings · rider profile · MLSJ 5* Grand Prix 2021–2026
Grand Prix profile
Power Score
39.3
#2
OF ACTIVE RIDERS
34 starts · 3 wins · 12 podiums
Unadjusted 42.3 · avg finish 9.4
COMPONENTTHISLEAGUE
R1 clear47%21%
Top 541%15%
Win9%3%
Double clear26%10%
Completion97%89%
Finish pctl74%54%
White tick = league average (all MLSJ 5* Grand Prix starts, 2021–2026). Power Score is adjusted toward the league average for small samples.
This riderLeague average
Every horse at MLSJ shows in Season 6 (all international classes)
All 2026 roundsHorses · 2026
14 rounds · 2026
PIA MARIA H
1 win · clear 64% · best 1
Qualifier/Welcome, Speed/Other, Team, Team Individual, Winning Round
8 rounds · 2026JAMES KANN CRUZ
0 wins · clear 38% · best 3
Grand Prix, Qualifier/Welcome, Speed/Other
5 rounds · 2026CAPTAIN JACK Z
0 wins · clear 20% · best 10
Grand Prix, Speed/Other, Team Individual
5 rounds · 2026CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z
1 win · clear 80% · best 1
Grand Prix, Qualifier/Welcome, Speed/Other
3 rounds · 2026MIRAGE GG
0 wins · clear 33% · best 7
Grand Prix, Qualifier/Welcome, Speed/Other
3 rounds · 2026QMUSIC-K VAN 'T KATTENHEYE
1 win · clear 67% · best 1
Grand Prix, Qualifier/Welcome, Speed/Other
2 rounds · 2026JAKARTA VAN HET GRAVENHOF
0 wins · clear 50% · best 9
Qualifier/Welcome, Speed/Other
Season 6 · P2 · 88 pts
Season points
Cumulative points by leg
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| Leg | Qualifier | Team | GP | Leg total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 1 | 0 | 24 | 25 |
| Traverse City | 0 | 3 | 18 | 21 |
| Greenwich | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| Hudson Valley | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| Tryon | 6 | 0 | 15 | 21 |
| Palm Springs I | Upcoming | |||
| Palm Springs II | Upcoming | |||
| Lexington | Upcoming | |||
| Monterrey | Upcoming | |||
| Season total | 10 | 9 | 69 | 88 |
Team = MLSJ Team Competition · GP = 5* Grand Prix. Grey lines: the top five riders.
By season
League record
| Season | Team | Rank | Pts | Money Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Roadrunners | P2 * | 88 | $325,879 |
| 2025-26 | Roadrunners | P6 | 61 | $224,194 |
| 2024 | Maccabi United | P11 | 26 | $278,635 |
| 2023 | Spy Coast Spies | P7 | 16 | $221,254 |
| 2022 | Spy Coast Spies | P5 | 66 | $329,864 |
| 2021 | Lucky Charms | P9 | 57 | $248,800 |
* Season 6 in progress.
Every Season 6 round · Equestrian Digital
2026 results
| Date | Leg | Class | Horse | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI2* Grand Prix 1.45m | MIRAGE GG | 49 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI5* Grand Prix | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 4 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI5* Individual Table A Speed | CAPTAIN JACK Z | 39 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI2* Qualifier 1.45m | JAKARTA VAN HET GRAVENHOF | 36 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI2* Qualifier 1.45m | MIRAGE GG | 42 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI5* 1.55m Qualifier | PIA MARIA H | 3 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI2* Warm-up 1.40m | JAKARTA VAN HET GRAVENHOF | 9 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI2* Warm-up 1.40m | MIRAGE GG | 7 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI5* 1.45m Speed | CAPTAIN JACK Z | 45 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI5* 1.45m Speed | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 50 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Tryon | CSI5* 1.45m Speed | PIA MARIA H | 28 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | $340,000 Highlands Cup Grand Prix 5* | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 6 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | $200,000 Clip My Horse/Misson Foods MLSJ Team Class 5* | PIA MARIA H | 2 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | $31,100 MLSJ Individual Round 5* | PIA MARIA H | 6 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | $40,000 1.45M Go Rentals 2* Grand Prix | CAPTAIN JACK Z | 25 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | $181,170 1.55M Airshare Grand Prix Qualifier 5* | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 9 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | $31,100 1.45M Equiscore Speed 2* | CAPTAIN JACK Z | 22 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | 5* Warm-Up 1.40M Two Phase | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 28 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | 5* Warm-Up 1.40M Two Phase | PIA MARIA H | 2 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | Equiratings 1.40M Two Phase 2* | CAPTAIN JACK Z | 10 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Greenwich | $340,000 5* Grand Prix of Greenwich | CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z | 8 |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Greenwich | Trelawny Farm $200,000 MLSJ 5* Team Competition | PIA MARIA H | 2 |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Greenwich | $31,100 FEI 5* Individual Table A Speed | PIA MARIA H | 8 |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Greenwich | $181,170 FEI 5* 1.55M Qualifier | CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z | 7 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Greenwich | FEI 5* 1.40M Two Phase | CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z | 10 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Greenwich | $31,100 FEI 5* 1.50M Winning Round | PIA MARIA H | — |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Traverse City | $62,500 2* MLSJ GRAND PRIX | QMUSIC-K VAN 'T KATTENHEYE | 1 |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Traverse City | $340,000 MLSJ 5* Grand Prix | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 3 |
| 11 Sep 2026 | Traverse City | $200,000 Major League Show Jumping Team Competition | PIA MARIA H | 4 |
| 11 Sep 2026 | Traverse City | $62,500 MLSJ 5* Individual Speed | PIA MARIA H | 8 |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Traverse City | $31,020 1.45m 2* WELCOME STAKE | QMUSIC-K VAN 'T KATTENHEYE | 14 |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Traverse City | $181,170 MLSJ 5* Qualifier | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 16 |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Traverse City | 1.40m 2* SPEED | QMUSIC-K VAN 'T KATTENHEYE | 6 |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Traverse City | 1.40m MLSJ 5* SPEED | PIA MARIA H | 11 |
| 9 Sep 2026 | Traverse City | 1.40m MLSJ 5* SPEED | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 24 |
| 5 Sep 2026 | Toronto | $500,000 5* Kubota Grand Prix | CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z | 1 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Toronto | $325,000 MLSJ 5* Cabana Coast Team Competition | PIA MARIA H | 1 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Toronto | $42,500 Sprucewood Tack 5* Individual Table A Speed | PIA MARIA H | 23 |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Toronto | $250,000 5* BFL 1.55M Qualifier | CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z | 8 |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Toronto | Clip My Horse 5* 1.40M Two Phase Opener | PIA MARIA H | 5 |
MLSJ CSI5* Grand Prix
Grand Prix history
| Date | Grand Prix | Horse | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | 2026-27 Tryon | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 4 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 2026-27 Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 6 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | 2026-27 Greenwich | CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z | 8 |
| 12 Sep 2026 | 2026-27 Traverse City | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 3 |
| 5 Sep 2026 | 2026-27 Toronto | CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z | 1 |
| 2 May 2026 | 2025-26 The Final, La Silla (Monterrey) | CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z | 5 |
| 25 Apr 2026 | 2025-26 Kentucky International (Lexington) | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 3 |
| 18 Oct 2025 | 2025-26 Tryon | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 2 |
| 11 Oct 2025 | 2025-26 Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 3 |
| 3 Nov 2024 | 2024 Monterrey (La Silla) | RR COMBELLA | 8 |
| 19 Oct 2024 | 2024 Tryon | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 15 |
| 29 Sep 2024 | 2024 Greenwich | RR COMBELLA | 20 |
| 22 Sep 2024 | 2024 American Gold Cup, Traverse City | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 1 |
| 25 Aug 2024 | 2024 Ottawa | RR COMBELLA | 12 |
| 12 Nov 2023 | 2023 Monterrey (La Silla) | CJOXX Z | 19 |
| 12 Nov 2023 | 2023 Monterrey (La Silla) | RR COMBELLA | DNS |
| 14 Oct 2023 | 2023 Tryon | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 10 |
| 17 Sep 2023 | 2023 American Gold Cup, Traverse City | OUT OF THE BLUE SCF | 16 |
| 27 Aug 2023 | 2023 Ottawa | CJOXX Z | 3 |
| 5 Aug 2023 | 2023 Traverse City | GILONA AO | 10 |
| 27 May 2023 | 2023 Vancouver | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 2 |
| 13 Nov 2022 | 2022 Monterrey (La Silla S2) | NAMASTE VAN HET EYCKEVELD | 8 |
| 22 Oct 2022 | 2022 San Miguel de Allende (Otomi) | NAMASTE VAN HET EYCKEVELD | 17 |
| 18 Sep 2022 | 2022 American Gold Cup, Traverse City (Stage 5) | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 1 |
| 28 Aug 2022 | 2022 Ottawa (Stage 4) | NAMASTE VAN HET EYCKEVELD | 9 |
| 28 Aug 2022 | 2022 Ottawa (Stage 4) | BIRDY DU THOT | 29 |
| 6 Aug 2022 | 2022 Traverse City (Stage 2) | BIRDY DU THOT | 8 |
| 29 May 2022 | 2022 Vancouver (Stage 1) | JAMES KANN CRUZ | 7 |
| 14 Nov 2021 | 2021 Monterrey (La Silla) | BIRDY DU THOT | 27 |
| 30 Oct 2021 | 2021 San Miguel de Allende (Otomi) | INDRA VAN DE OUDE HEIHOEF | 15 |
| 26 Sep 2021 | 2021 Caledon | BIRDY DU THOT | 2 |
| 18 Sep 2021 | 2021 Traverse City III | KARLIN VAN 'T VENNEHOF | 29 |
| 28 Aug 2021 | 2021 Angelstone II (Toronto) | KARLIN VAN 'T VENNEHOF | 3 |
| 22 Aug 2021 | 2021 Angelstone I (Toronto) | KARLIN VAN 'T VENNEHOF | 2 |
| 25 Jul 2021 | 2021 Traverse City II | IDEAL | 18 |
| 18 Jul 2021 | 2021 Traverse City I | IDEAL | 22 |
MLSJ Team Competition
Team competition record
| Date | Leg | Team | R1 | Team place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | 2026-27 Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) | Roadrunners | Clear | 2 |
| 25 Sep 2026 | 2026-27 Greenwich | Roadrunners | Clear | 2 |
| 11 Sep 2026 | 2026-27 Traverse City | Roadrunners | Clear | 4 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | 2026-27 Toronto | Roadrunners | 7 | 1 |
| 2 Nov 2024 | 2024 Monterrey (La Silla) | Maccabi United | Clear | 2 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | 2024 Tryon | Maccabi United | Clear | 2 |
| 28 Sep 2024 | 2024 Greenwich | Maccabi United | Clear | 1 |
| 21 Sep 2024 | 2024 American Gold Cup, Traverse City | Maccabi United | Clear | 2 |
| 24 Aug 2024 | 2024 Ottawa | Maccabi United | — | 5 |
| 11 Nov 2023 | 2023 Monterrey (La Silla) | Spy Coast Spies | — | 2 |
| 6 Oct 2023 | 2023 Greenwich (GP cancelled) | Spy Coast Spies | 4 | 4 |
| 16 Sep 2023 | 2023 American Gold Cup, Traverse City | Spy Coast Spies | Clear | 7 |
| 26 Aug 2023 | 2023 Ottawa | Spy Coast Spies | Clear | 5 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | 2023 Toronto | Spy Coast Spies | Clear | 4 |
| 26 May 2023 | 2023 Vancouver | Spy Coast Spies | — | 5 |
| 12 Nov 2022 | 2022 Monterrey (La Silla S2) | Spy Coast Spies | Clear | 2 |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 2022 San Miguel de Allende (Otomi) | Spy Coast Spies | Clear | 2 |
| 17 Sep 2022 | 2022 American Gold Cup, Traverse City (Stage 5) | Spy Coast Spies | Clear | 7 |
| 27 Aug 2022 | 2022 Ottawa (Stage 4) | Spy Coast Spies | Clear | 2 |
| 28 May 2022 | 2022 Vancouver (Stage 1) | Spy Coast Spies | 4 | 2 |
| 17 Jul 2021 | 2021 Traverse City I | Lucky Charms | — | 1 |
Estimated · methodology
Prize money Est.
$1,628,627
Total Est.
classes + bonuses
$1,595,293
Class winnings
103 classes paid
$33,333
Season bonuses
rider + team share
2021$248,800
2022$329,864
2023$221,254
2024$278,635
2025-26$224,194
2026-27$325,879
| Date | Biggest paydays | Place | Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2022 | 2022 L05 American Gold Cup, Traverse City (Stage 5) $405,300 MLSJ American Gold Cup CSI5* Grand Prix · JAMES KANN CRUZ | 1 | $134,421 |
| 22 Sep 2024 | 2024 L04 American Gold Cup, Traverse City $340,000 FEI 5* American Gold Cup · JAMES KANN CRUZ | 1 | $112,200 |
| 5 Sep 2026 | 2026-27 L01 Toronto $500,000 5* Kubota Grand Prix · CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z | 1 | $77,342 |
| 18 Oct 2025 | 2025-26 L05 Tryon $340,000 CSI5* MLSJ 1.60m Grand Prix by KASK · JAMES KANN CRUZ | 2 | $68,342 |
| 27 May 2023 | 2023 L01 Vancouver $414,300 5* Grand Prix · JAMES KANN CRUZ | 2 | $61,197 |
| 11 Oct 2025 | 2025-26 L04 Highlands Cup (Hudson Valley) Highlands Cup Grand Prix CSI5* · JAMES KANN CRUZ | 3 | $51,256 |
| 25 Apr 2026 | 2025-26 L08 Kentucky International (Lexington) MLSJ 5* GRAND PRIX · JAMES KANN CRUZ | 3 | $51,256 |
| 12 Sep 2026 | 2026-27 L02 Traverse City $340,000 MLSJ 5* Grand Prix · JAMES KANN CRUZ | 3 | $51,000 |
| 2 May 2026 | 2025-26 L09 The Final, La Silla (Monterrey) $750,000 5* Grand Prix GNP · CORIAAN VAN KLAPSCHEUT Z | 5 | $45,226 |
| 26 Sep 2021 | 2021 L06 Caledon $217,000 MLSJ FEI5* BFL Canada Grand Prix · BIRDY DU THOT | 2 | $34,318 |
Prize money estimated. How we estimate prize money.
Biography
Shane Sweetnam finished 5th in the Season 2 individual standings on 66 points — a best across 5 ranked seasons. Also 6th in Season 5 and 11th in Season 4. Rides for Roadrunners in Season 6.
Sources: Equestrian Digital (results, standings, rosters) and MLSJ results records 2021–2026. Prize money estimated (methodology).
Teams, standings and rider profiles from Major League Show Jumping. Live standings from Equestrian Digital (2026 season). CSI Greenwich, in partnership with Major League Show Jumping.