Landmark GP win for World No 5 headlines host of victories for Irish athletesSunday was a day Shane Sweetnam will never forget, as his parents made the journey to Sweden to watch their son and the horse that has played such a major role in making him one of the stars of world show jumping, take down an elite field in the Rolex Grand Prix at the illustrious Falsterbo Horse Show in Sweden on a Sunday afternoon.It was a first CSIO five-star Grand Prix triumph for Sweetnam, as well as a first Rolex Grand Prix success.Doing it with the James Kann Cruz (Gizmo Partners & Sweetnam), the Irish Sport Horse bred in Co Galway by Patrick Connolly, added to the occasion for the Castlemagner native, who is the fifth ranked show jumper in the world and after a week that also included another podium and top five finish at five-star level, may well be climbing higher.James Kann Cruz goes by the name Gizmo and has long established himself as one of the elite jumpers on the planet. This has led to a slew of consistent performances but as a big unit, he has been susceptible to zippier models in jump-offs.But in one of the most prestigious classes of the global calendar, the 13-year-old gelding, who was partnered by Sweetnam at the Paris Olympics, was able to deploy his giant stride while showcasing guts to go with his bottomless scope, to snatch the verdict from winning machine Richard Vogel (GER) with a jump-off round that will never be forgotten.It was a fourth Grand Prix success for Gizmo from a yield of 24 Grand Prix podiums and Sweetnam, was as pleased for the horse as for himself. And those emotions were brilliantly captured in the image below.It was a brilliant result. Gizmo is in great form. He has been knocking on the door for a long time now. Weve been really consistent and weve been fast but there always seems to be someone a little faster or getting us somewhere, the Cork man told Horse Sport Ireland on Monday morning.Obviously the draw for the jump-off, that I was fastest in the first round and could go last, helped me know what I needed to do and really, everything came up the way I wanted. He was really pinging and enjoying it there.So I was delighted and my parents were there which made it very exciting.And for the horse, I think he deserves a major win like this. Falsterbo is a legendary show and hopefully it will give us a bit of momentum that we can get a few more like this. But either way, hes been brilliant for me and it was a special day for us.This year marks the 20th anniversary of Sweetnam setting up Sweet Oak Farm with his wife Abi, and they are now reaping the rewards of their vision and endeavour.There was, perhaps, an omen in that James Kann Cruz was the quickest of the 14 clear rounds in the opening examination of 14 obstacles and 17 jumping efforts set by Frank Rothenberger, by almost half a second from Vogel and Cloudio. Certainly, in practical terms, it was significant..Jordan Coyle and Chaccolino (Coyle & Elan Farm) were actually second fastest but four faults in the second round dropped them to 10th.It was Vogel and his 12-year-old stallion who eked five-hundredths of a second off the time set by Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Albufuehrens Iashin Sitte to set what looked a daunting target.James Kann Cruz momentarily slipped on the rollback but still managed to clear the tricky narrow jump straight after. When Sweetnam opened the throttle, the grey galloped with ears pinned back, cleared the penultimate obstacle and then the last, the timers ceasing to move from 37.68 for a decisive triumph.It was a magnificent result, on the week that Horse Sport Ireland announced Equieire as the new official competition jacket supplier to the Irish high performance programme,And the show kicked off with three of the top five in the opening five-star class on Thursday.There are six Irish athletes in the top 50 of the latest Longines FEI world rankings, and 11 in the top 100 and this was reflected in Sweden, with Sweetnam heavily involved with a trademark clear from James Kann Cruz to earn fourth. This proved an ideal pipe-opener for what was to come and crucially, as the first Rolex Grand Prix qualifier of the week, guaranteed a berth in Sundays feature.Coyle was best of the Green Jackets with King Kannan GP (Elan Farm) going clear in 62.11 to just miss out on victory, Andre Thieme claiming top honours in the 1.50m speed class by virtue of a time of 61.72 with DPS Chakaria. Trevor Breen rounded out the top five with Konrad Obolensky (Ian & Heather Black).The Ardmore rider and King Kannan GP moved up one rung in the ladder on Friday morning when triumphant in the five-star Falsterbo Derby qualifier.The pair were electric and foot perfect over the 530m, 14-jump track, going clear in 68.66 to take the spoils. That was almost two seconds clear of Linda Heed (SWE) with Laurien Van Orshof, with her fellow Swede, Stephanie Holmn third on Next Lady.On Saturday, Sweetnam showed off the depth he possesses when improving on his previous days result, sharing second in the weeks second Rolex Grand Prix qualifier with Pia Maria H (Seabrook & Sweetnam).This was a 1.50m speed class, and though Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Callao L were unbeatable, stopping the clock in 62.98, there was no separating Sweetnam and his 11-year-old mare, from Charlotte Jacobs (USA) and Korbach van de Renger.Both combinations registered times of 64.14 to split the second and third-place prize money between them.Breen, from Cashel, and Konrad Obolensky had a frustrating four faults in the Falsterbo Derby and while fifth was a strong result from a nine-year-old on such a test, their time in that first round suggested that they would have been very competitive in a jump-off.Only three pairings progressed to the decider and victory went to Martin Fuchs (SUI) with Love de Vie.Daniel Fitzgerald (above) has been drawing admiring glances in recent weeks with his results and the Kilcullen athlete ensured that would continue with success in the three-star 1.45m speed class at the Riviera Resort in the Italian village of San Giovanni in Marignano.Riding Fleuriske Z (Aloga Stables), Fitzgerald blew away the opposition, as the nine-year-old grey mare flew across the turf and over the obstacles to stop the clock on 66.09, with Riccardo Pisani (ITA) and Chaccos Lawito PS a long way back in the silver medal position, on a time of 68.37.Anna Duff made it an Irish Grand Prix double on Sunday, grasping the lions share of the pot in the highlight of the two-star show at the Lake Arena in Wiener Neustadt in Australia.It was a really dramatic conclusion with the tightest of margins, as the Meath pilot and her Irish Sport Horse MC Crosskeys (Anna & Brian Duff), bred in Co Cavan by Matthew McBreen, registered a winning clear of 50.07 seconds in the tiebreaker, which was nine-hundredths of a second quicker that the time set by Great Britains Mandy Beger and Starlet.Cormac Hanley and Santiago Vh Netehof (Heathman Farm) accomplished a two-star win for the second week in a row at Ocala, taking the 1.45m speed class at the World Equestrian Center by two clear seconds with a time of 59.77 on Thursday.And the Mayo man and his talented partner (above) made it three in a week under the Floridian sun 24 hours later, a jump-off time of 30.60 securing the Grand Prix qualifier.Denis Lynch competed at the Summer Classic in Valkenswaard and got off to the ideal start as international fare got under way on Friday, scoring in the two-star 1.45m speed class with the 11-year-old Katja (Parco Sport Horses), with a clear in 58.15.On Saturday, the Tipperary town athlete steered Mr Newman (Parco Sport Horses) to third in a 1.45m speed class, .David Blake hit the target at two-star grade also, and whats more, took the third placed prize money too from the Welcome Stake at Tryon on Friday.The Tuamgraney rider steered Gucci Des Embruns (Pine Hollow Farm) to the spoils in convincing fashion to a double clear in 35.99. He could not replicate that feat with Max Van De Marijenhoeve (Jill Shulman) but that pair were the quickest of the four-faulters in the five-combo jump-off.Blake would conclude the week with the same pair taking fourth and sixth respectively in the two-star Grand Prix in which there were only two clear rounds.Victory went to Gwyneth Babington (USA), the daughter of Clonmel native Kevin Babington, who represented Ireland in all major championships including when winning European team gold in 2001 and who is a major source of inspiration as he continues to train horses, despite being paralysed in a fall in 2019, and has established a foundation to provide financial support for equestrians who suffer spinal injuries.Cortown native, Alex Butler was also picking up prize money in a Grand Prix, combining with Ti Amo B Z (Butler & Milestone Farm) for fourth in the three-star feature in amorin, Slovakia on Sunday.BREEDINGCSF JAMES KANN CRUZ (ISH) 2013 gelding by Kannan (KWPN) out of CSF Telly Cruz (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Patrick Connolly, Co Galway. Owner: Gizmo Partners, LLC. Rider: Shane Sweetnam (IRL).MC CROSSKEYS (ISH) 2016 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Jumeirah (ISH) by Ard Vdl Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Matthew McBreen, Co Cavan. Owner: Anna Duff & Brian Duff. Rider: Anna Duff (IRL).The post Sweet one in Sweden for Shane and Gizmo appeared first on .

Ragwort is a potentially deadly poisonous plant for horses and a major cause of secondary photosensitisation.Consuming this toxic plant can also trigger other serious health concerns, including diarrhoea, weight loss and jaundice, meaning that keeping your paddocks clear of it is vital.While intact, ragwort is generally unpalatable and horses dont tend to eat it unless no alternative forage is available. However, it becomes much more palatable when it has been treated using a herbicide but hasnt yet fully decomposed, or when it is cut and subsequently dries out.So one of the main sources of exposure for horses is when ragwort is inadvertently incorporated into their hay or haylage.Toxins in ragwortPyrrolizidine alkaloid, the toxin in ragwort, is generally a cumulative toxin. While a toxic dose may be eaten on one occasion, its much more common for a horse to consume a toxic dose over a longer period, even years.The toxin causes irreparable damage to the liver, which can lead to fatal liver failure. Clinical signs are often only apparent when more than 75% of the liver is affected.Signs can include:Depression/lethargy/abnormal demeanourreduced appetiteweight lossjaundiceDiarrhoea PhotosensitisationDiagnosing ragwort poisoningDiagnosis of ragwort poisoning is based on seeing compatible clinical signs, whether or not the horse has a history of grazing ragwort-infested pasture, plus blood tests and, ideally, a liver biopsy.Treatment is generally of a palliative nature to keep the horse comfortable before eventual death.The most effective way to protect a horse is by keeping their fields and surrounding areas clear of ragwort, as it can spread by the wind. Ragwort is rife in many parts of the UK, in gardens, on verges and even dominating the middle of roundabouts.Learning what it looks for in its early stages as well as when it flowers is essential, so that it can be pulled up immediately.It is important to note that all pulled ragwort should be destroyed correctly, ideally by burning, and never left in the field as dead ragwort is more likely to be eaten by horses and is just as big a threat to their health.There are handy tools available to buy that are affordable and effective, including this Ragwort Removal Fork that we tested from Spear & Jackson.Main image ShutterstockRelated contentCould you identify these poisonous plants in your field?Photosensitisation in horses: causes, treatment and prevention tipsCommon horse skin conditions in picturesAtypical myopathy: important vet advice for every horse ownerThe post How does ragwort affect a horse when eaten? Vet explains appeared first on Your Horse.

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) has rebranded as Science for Animal Welfare to provide a clear message of what the charity does and to reflect its evidence-based approach.Founded in 1926, the organisation works to advance the science that shapes how animals are treated around the world, from those used in research and farming to wildlife and often-overlooked species.Science for Animal Welfare has funded independent research, championed the global framework for humane use of animals in research, and shaped animal welfare science and standards worldwide.Dr Huw Golledge, Chief Executive Officer of Science for Animal Welfare, said the new name better reflects the organisations mission.The science we have always supported has radically improved how animals are treated around the world, from developing the 3Rs principles that transformed animal welfare standards in research, to fundamental discoveries about the emotional states of animals, to advocacy for more humane treatment of often-neglected species like so-called pest rodents, he said.Science underscores everything we do, and finally, after one hundred years, we have a name to reflect that.Equines are often the focus of Science for Animal Welfares work, and efforts to improve conditions for horses is ongoing in the UK and further afield.A 2024 review in the charitys journal, , found gaps in equine research, with studies concentrated in just a few countries, and few tracking horses welfare over the long term. This year, the charity has published new research pushing into those gaps, from studies researching equine agency and choice to a review into horse management across the UK and Ireland.Science for Animal Welfare worked with design agency Ave to help find its new name.Ave conducted workshops and a worldwide survey of over 100 stakeholders to find that scientific credibility mattered most. The name Science for Animal Welfare did not come from a brainstorm, it was the result of a comprehensive discovery process that lasted many months, said Ellie Thompson, Founder and Director of Ave Design Studio. The new name puts welfare as the goal and science as the means.Lead image by ShutterstockRelated contentHow to tell if a horse is happy: behaviourist reveals 13 key signsLearn to read your horses body language with this adviceSpot signs of anxiety in your horse using the traffic light system and improve your bondHow to provide a stabled horse with the three Fs (and why its so important that you do)The post Science underscores everything we do: Rebrand for charity improving animal welfare appeared first on Your Horse.

A seven-month-old Welsh filly who was found abandoned with a devastating wound to her withers has made a remarkable recovery after months of intensive veterinary treatment and rehabilitation.Olive was discovered dumped on a road in County Durham in October 2025 with a shockingly deep wound to her withers. The injury was so severe that rescuers described it as the worst withers wound they had ever encountered.After an abandonment notice was served by the RSPCA, Olive was taken to Bearl Equine Clinic, where vets discovered she had fractured her withers and required standing surgery to remove bone fragments before beginning extensive wound treatment.Equine veterinary nurse Abby, who was involved in Olives care, said: Caring for Olive was both a challenge and a privilege. The severity of her initial injury was concerning, with standing surgery to remove bone fragments from her fractured withers followed by intensive and extensive wound management.With her recovery expected to take many months, Olive was transferred to Bransby Horses for ongoing rehabilitation. The charitys deputy team leader, Mia, said the extent of the youngsters injuries stunned staff.At first sight, Olives wound was a shock to us all, she said. It was the worst we had seen.Bone fragments had to be removed from the woundNo simple solutionThere was no simple solution to Olives recovery, which required a carefully managed treatment plan involving both veterinary and yard teams.Vets began by surgically removing damaged tissue before packing the wound with sterile gauze. Cotton swabs were tied to the sutures to keep the wound covered, and for weeks Olives dressings were changed every day. As the wound gradually became smaller and shallower, her treatment plan was continually adapted to support healing.Olive required a carefully managed treatment planEven the way Olive ate had to be managed carefully. She was encouraged to keep her head as low as possible while feeding to prevent the upper part of the wound from healing too tightly.Despite the seriousness of her injuries, Olive continued to make steady progress.We were very concerned whether she would be able to recover from this, but despite all odds her wound healed very well, said Mia. She was such a good patient to treat for a young horse.As her recovery progressed, the fillys playful personality began to emerge.Towards the end of her time at the ARC [Animal Reception Centre], her cheeky side came out and she started to play in the field. She was a firm yard favourite, added Mia.Bransby estimates that Olives treatment cost nearly 3,000Covering the costsOlive is living on Bransby Horses main yard with another resident pony, Florence. After months of specialist care, there is now little sign of the serious injury that Olive suffered.Healing the wound cost nearly 3,000 and the charity is asking for donations towards the fillys care.More from Your Horse Welcome to the family girls: Stacey Solomon rehomes miniature Shetlands Thumbelina and MermaidAge-appropriate training: this is when horses physically matureEvery horse owners worst nightmare: how to help prevent stable firesThe post Abandoned pony has worst withers wound rescuers have ever seen *Warning, graphic images* appeared first on Your Horse.

Irish breeders take 50% of the Top 10 Places in 3 of the five CCI classes and podium in all of them.In a quiet week in the USA Irish Sport horses get 30% of the T10Ps.See below the up-to-date results for this week unverified results will be added to next weeks results.Aston-le-Walls International and One Day Event (GBR) 8th 12th July 2026CCI 4* Short Sec D2nd Deerpairc Revelry (ISH)[was DPS Revelry] 2014 gelding by Hermes De Reve (SF) out of Celerina (AEAS) by Cento (HOLST). Breeder: Dara OMalley (Galway). Rider: Max Warburton (GBR) 28.8, 0, 0.0 = 28.85th MGH Zabaione (ISH) 2016 gelding by Zavall VDL (KWPN) out of Viancara VDL (KWPN) by Acobat II (HOLST). Breeder: Padraig McCarthy (IRL). Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL) 26.1, 4.4, 1.6 = 32.16th Cooley Anything You Like (ISH)[was Portvale Lad] 2015 gelding by Camillo VDL (KWPN) out of Port Vale (ISH)[TIH] by Young Convinced (TB)[IRL]. Breeder: John Mannon (Galway). Rider: Piggy French (GBR) 28.2, 0, 5.2 = 33.47th Kilroe Tiger (ISH) 2017 gelding by Hype (KWPN) out of Coolcorron Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Christopher OSullivan. Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL) 30.4, 0, 6.0 = 36.410th The Fieldmaster (ISH) 2017 gelding by Futuer Trend (OLD) out of Beauty Ruby (ISH) by Sunny Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Thomas F Hanrahan. Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 28.7, 0, 9.2 = 37.9.CCI 3* Short Sec A3rd Boleybawn Oliva (ISH) 2018 mare by Jorado (KWPN) out of C-Jumps (SCSL) by Cicero Z Van Paemal (BWP). Breeder: Boleybawn Horses Ltd. Rider: Hallie Coon (USA) 26.6, 0, 0.4 = 27.04th The Ferryman (ISH) 2014 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out pf Warrenpoint Lass (TB). Breedwer: Pat McCartan. Rider: Sophie Callard (GBR) 27.5, 0, 0.8 = 28.35th Deco Rocks (ISH) 2017 gelding by Numero Cruise (ISH) out of Cullion Premier (SF) by Hold Up Premier (SF). Breeder: John J Kielty. Rider: Lizzie Baugh (GBR) 28.7, 0, 2.0 = 30.78th DSH Mr D (ISH) 2017 gelding by Emerald Vant Ruytershof (BWP) out of DSH Amy D (unk) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Geraldine Drea. Rider: Kitty King (GBR) 25.1, 0, 6.4 = 31.5.CCI 3* Short Sec B2nd Castle Howard Casanova (ISH) 2013 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of K Cavalier Belle (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Susan Fitzpatrick (Wicklow). Rider: Marcio Carvalho Jorge (BRA) 28.5, 0, 1.2 = 29.73rd Standfast (ISH) 2018 gelding by Island Commander (TB) out of Ballygreek Princess (ISH)by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Michael Murphy. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 28.5, 0, 2.4 = 30.95th Spirit LSS (ISH) 2012 gelding by Ricardo Sam (ISH) out of Willows Aven [ISH] by Willows Pride (ID). Breeder: Elaine Moran (Tipperary). Rider: Samantha Brown (GBR) 30.8, 0, 1.2 = 32.07th Kilmanahan Ulysses (ISH) 2018 gelding by Ulysses M25 (KWPN) out of Kimanahan Sally (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Paschal Connolly. Rider: Phoeby Locke (GBR) 32.3, 0, 0.8 = 33.110th Kilcoltrim Cooley (ISH)[was Kilcoltrim Kory] 2018 gelding by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Cavimperius (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Aileen Doyle. Rider: Kitty King (GBR) 32.8, 0, 2.0 = 34.8.CCI 2* Short Sec E3rd Monbeg Kobe (ISH) 2020 gelding by HHS Cornet (ISH) out of HHS Black Beauty (HOLST) by Clintord I (HOLST). Breeder: Miguel Bravo. Rider: Kevin McNab (GBR) 29.2, 0, 0.4 = 29.66th Shannondale Phantom (ISH) 2019 gelding by Shannondale Sarco st Ghyvan (BWP) out of Ratrhduff Princess (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Shannondale Stud. Rider: Alexander Bragg (GBR) 29.2, 0, 2.4 = 31.67th Shannondale Meela (ISH) 2019 mare by Shannondale Sarco st Ghyvan (BWP) out of Shannondale Maria (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Martin Walsh. Rider: Alexander Bragg (GBR) 31.8, 0, 0.0 = 31.8.CCI 1* Intro Sec C1st Castlesize Empress (ISH)[TIH] 2015 mare by Emperor Augustus (TB) out of Killagha Lissadell (RID) by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Desmond Noctor. Rider: Charlie Wells (GBR) 34.0, 0, 0.0 = 34.03rd Kilcoltrim Kit Kat (ISH) 2009 mare by Waldo Van Dungen (KWPN) out of Kilcoltrim Kitten (ISH)[TIH] by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Shane Doyle (Carlow). Rider: Henrietta Hack (GBR) 33.7, 0.8, 0.0 = 34.54th Kiltubrid Conor (ISH) 2020 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Kiltubrid Mia (ISH) by Hannibal V Overis Z (ZANG). Breeder: Marian Tighe. Rider: Lisa Freckingham (GBR) 35.4, 0, 0.0 = 35.45th Touch Too Much (ISH) 2007 gelding by Imperial Hights (ISH)[TIH] out of Touch of Dutch (ISH) by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Patrick & Mary McArdle (Louth). Rider: Eloise Briggs (GBR) 35.4, 0, 0.0 = 35.410th PLS Coconuts (unk) 2014 mare by River Casanova (ISH) out of PLS Crosses Mare (unk) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: William McDonnel. Rider: Tamara Townsend (GBR) 35.3, 0, 1.2 = 36.5.Open Novice Sec K2nd MGH Jessica (ISH)[was Cobra Jess] 2014 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Miss Too Coole [ISH] by Warrenstown You 2 [ISH]. Breeder: Ronan Tynan (Kilkenny). Rider: Heidi Coy (GBR) 29.8, 0, 0.0 = 29.8.Novice Sec I3rd DSH Olympic Flight (ISH) 2017 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Brandonview Flight (ISH) by Douglas Cavalier (ISH). Breeder: Seamus Drea. Rider: Ruth Hole (GBR) 31.8, 0, 0.4 = 32.24th Current Trend (ISH) 2015 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Scattery Katania (ISH) by Kahtan (TB). Breeder: Messrs Clohessy & McNamara. Rider: Mary Edmundson (GBR) 36.0, 0, 3.2 = 39.26th Baskin Hill (ISH) 2014 gelding by Cassino (SWWB) out of Carwey Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: John Carey. Rider: Sam Waley-Cohen (GBR) 37.5, 1, 7.2 = 45.710th Dromore Gatehouse Jordan (ISH) 2015 gelding by Afellay Z (ZANG) out of Dromore Gatehouse Star (ISH) by Sea Captain (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gerard Patton. Rider: Devon Street (GBR) 39.8, 4, 10.0 = 53.8.Novice Friday Sec F1st Polly Can Do (ISH) 2020 mare by Hiello (KWPN) out of Polly Cailin (TB) by Zagreb (TB). Breeder: John Gahan. Rider: Louisa Lockwood (GBR) 31.8, 0, 1.6 = 33.42nd Sportsfield Molly May (ISH) 2020 mare by Udancer Hero (KWPN) out of Derha Fort (ISH) by Coolcaum Hill (ID). Breeder: Amanda Kirwan. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 33.8, 0, 0.8 = 34.63rd Avoca LIR (ISH) 2018 gelding by Chillout (ISH) out of Avoca Feile (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Christine Banks. Rider: Holly Needham (GBR) 32.0, 0, 4.4 = 36.45th Cecelia Ganesh F (ISH) 2020 gelding by Ganesh Hero Z (ZANG) out of Katie (AES) by Verdi (KWPN). Breeder: James Rogan. Rider: Andrew Rogers (GBR) 32.0, 0, 6.4 = 38.4.Novice Friday Sec G1st Sir Splash Master (ISH) 2019 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Strandhill Luz (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Mannix Quigley. Rider: Jessica Baugh (GBR) 27.0, 0, 5.6 = 32.62nd Poulaphouca (ISH) 2020 mare by Pointilliste (TB) out of Slyguff Rubys Keeps (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Barbara Hatton. Rider: Aoife Clark (IRL) 32.5, 0, 0.4 = 32.99th Skylites Cooley Star (ISH)[was Ballyshan Candice] 2017 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Ballyshan Luzimportant (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Garry Doherty. Rider: David Britnell (GBR) 34.3, 4, 12.4 = 50.710th Standing Point (ISH) 2018 gelding by Pointilliste (TB) out of Puissance Flo (ISH) by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: George Howard (GBR) 43.5, 4, 4.0 = 51.5.Novice Saturday Sec J3rd Belline Kilbunny Virtue (ISH) 2020 mare by Quality Time (HOLST) out of Ezarah B (KWPN) by Canturano (HOLST). Breeder: Richard OHara. Rider: Elizabeth Power (IRL) 34.5, 0, 4.0 = 38.56th Wheelagower Shes the One (ISH) 2018 mare by Jorado (KWPN) out of China Doll M25 (AES) by Wang Chung M25 (KWPN). Breeder: Cynthia Murphy Kearney. Rider: Hellen Martin (GBR) 33.3, 0, 10.4 = 43.77th Ardnacashel Rossini (ISH) 2018 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of My Mountain Lady (ISH) by Sir Rivie (ID). Breeder: Janice Reddy. Rider: Alberto Giugni (ITA) 34.5, 0, 10.8 = 45.3.Novice Saturday Sec L5th MBF Guessing Game (ISH)[was Allihies Tyson] 2019 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Rox Sand (ISH) by Sand Hill (ISH). Breeder: Edward Sheehan. Rider: Anne Thick (GBR) 32.5, 4, 0.4 = 36.9.Pony Final Trial Sec H1st Bannow Bee Silver Detroit (ISP) gelding by SF Detroit (DR) out of Ardeo Bannow Silver Zulu (unk). Breeder: Katrin Herrling. Rider: Isabella Moreton (GBR) 29.7, 3, 5.6 = 38.32nd Macs Boy (CP) 2013 stallion by Doonhill Billy (CP) out of Cailin Charna (CP) by Kingstown Boy (CP). Breeder: Martin Mylotte. Rider: Daisy Fulton (GBR) 34.1, 4, 1.2 = 39.34th Coeveressa du Rouet (ISH) 2019 mare by Big Dan du Rouet (ISH) out of Coumroe Coeverssa (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: William Walsh. Rider: Isaballa Moreton (GBR) 37.3, 4, 0.0 = 41.37th Coolnaleen Rebel (ISH)[TIH] 2010 gelding by Rebel Mountain (ID) out of Crested Ten Lady (TB)[IRL] by Naheez (TB). Breeder: Noeleen Redmond. Rider: Eva Bryant (GBR) 27.8, 19, 7.2 = 54.0.Maryland Horse Trials (USA) 11th 12th July 2026Open Preliminary6th Quality TNT (ISH) 2018 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Ballinteeauns Pride (ISH) by Sunny Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Ann Geraldine OMalley. Rider: Tim Burke (IRL) 27.9, 0, 0.0 = 27.97th Carrickview Calvani (ISH) 2018 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Partout (HOLST) by Heraldik (TB). Breeder: John Haighey. Rider: Sara Kozumplik (USA) 29.2, 0, 0.4 = 29.610th First Obama (ISH) 2013 gelding by Diarado (HOLST) out of Ruskey Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Rich Rebel (TB). Breeder: Mikey Kelly. Rider: Marley Stone Bourke (USA) 27.6, 0, 17.2 = 44.8.Open Modified1st Cooley Night Owl (ISH)(was Night Owl) 2020 gelding by Dignified Vant Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Barnadown Looks (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Maurice Cousins. Rider: Brittany Crandall (USA) 28.3, 0, 0.0 = 28.34th Excel Star Babadook (ISH) 2020 gelding by Vittorio (HOLST) out of Elf (KWPN) by Diarado (HOLST). Breeder: Eamon J McCardle. Rider: Lauren Sumner (USA) 34.5, 0, 0.0 = 34.56th Fernhill Domino (ISH)[was Unbelievable Candy] 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Unbelievable Cappolla (SHB) by Unbelievable Darco (BWP). Breeder: Emily Smallman. Rider: Elizabeth Welker-Ebling (USA) 36.8, 4, 0.0 = 40.8.Hunters Run Horse Trials (USA) 11th 12th July 2026Open Preliminary2nd Vindakova (ISH)[was Lakeview Galloway Roller] 2010 gelding by Castlewelawn Galloway (OLD) out of Roller Girl (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Bernard Keveney. Rider: Megan Tardiff (USA) 25.3, 0.8, 6.4 = 32.53rd Fernhill Maverick (ISH)(was HHS Comporta) 2016 gelding by Can Ya Makan (HOLST) out of T Sambia 3 (KWPN) by Germus R (KWPN). Breeder: Miguel Bravo. Rider: Anna Loschiavo (USA) 29.7, 0, 5.2 = 34.96th Mosstown HSH (ISH)[was Mosstown Mexico] 2016 gelding by Setter (KWPN) out of Marchesi Candoo (ISH) by Cancun VDL (KWPN). Breeder: David Harrison. Rider: Caroline Merison (USA) 37.4, 0, 20.8 = 58.2.Open Modified1st Kilbracken Blu (ISH)[was Kilbrackan Blu] 2017 gelding by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Guga (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Donal Cadden. Rider: Fiona Kling (USA) 32.8, 0, 0.0 = 32.83rd Tullogher Vidimus (ISH) 2019 gelding by Verdi (KWPN) out of Tullogher Flourish (ISH) by Indoctro (HOLST). Breeder: Ciara Walsh McIntyre. Rider: Annabelle Sprague (USA) 30.5, 4, 0.4 = 34.910th Matisse (ISH) 2010 gelding by Baltimore (BWP) out of Jadore Chanel (ISH)[TIH] by Easy Lift (TB). Breeder: Tara Cullen. Rider: Jebb Simpson (USA) 30.8, 25.6, 0.0 = 56.4.Luhmuhlen International (GER) 2nd 5th July 2026CCI 3* Short8th Shannondale Gambit (ISH) 2013 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Shannondale Mena (ISH) by Guidam (SF). Breeder: Shannondale Stud. Rider: Kyle Charles Morton (CAN) 35.2, 0, 6.0 = 41.2.CCI 2* Short8th Dukershoeve Perfect For Me (ISH)[TIH] 2016 gelding by Spirit House (TB) out of My Lady Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: James F Ivers. Rider: Lois Joosse (NED) 33.7, 0, 0.0 = 33.710th Shanaghan Faith (ISH) 2020 mare by Centresatge (AES) out of Shanaghan Scarlet (ISH) by Silvano (KWP). Breeder: Esther Skelly Smith. Rider: Rebecca Chiappero (ITA) 34.6, 0, 0.0 = 34.6.Maarsbergen International (NED) 2nd 4th July 2026CCI 3* Long4th Dolmen Cooley (ISH)[was Dolmen Dealer of Aces] 2018 gelding by Dignified Vant Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Dolmen Dimension (ISH) by Dolmen Dj Vu (ISH). By Jack Murphy. Rider: Rebecca Howard (CAN) 33.8, 6, 10.0 = 49.69th Rathfleask (ISH) 2018 gelding by Road to Happiness (TB) out of DSL Honeysuckle Rose (ISH) by Cruise On (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Sarah Love. Rider: Mathew Love (IRL) 39.0, 5.6, 26.8 = 71.4.CCI 2* Long8th MHS Roland Garros (ISH) 2017 gelding by Vigo dArsouilles (BWP) out of French Ballerina (ISH) by Diamant de Semilly (SF). Breeder: Michael Brennan. Rider: Tarik Van Boggelen (NED) 45.2, 4.8, 60.4 = 110.4.CCI 2* Short9th Lucky Gal (ISH) 2018 mare by Freestyle VAN de Wolfsakker (BWP) out of Its A Me (OLD) by Calypso II (HOLST). Breeder: Kay Quirke. Rider: Sophie Buis (NED) 37.0, 0, 0.4 = 37.4.Ried am Riederberg International (AUT) 2nd 5th July 2026CCI 3* Short2nd The Irish Factor [ISH] 2011 gelding by The Echo Factor [ISH] out of Beechland Imp [ISH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Garth Swaile (Tyrone). Rider: Katherina Dannegger (GER) 34.4, 0, 2.4 = 36.84th Ballyshan Cooley (ISH [was Ballyshan Buenosaires] 2011 gelding by Manhatton (KWPN) out of Ballyshan Las Vergas (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: Gary Doherty (Donegal). Rider: Andreas Pichler (AUT) 35.4, 4, 5.2 = 44.68th I Cant Get Enough (ISH) 2019 gelding by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Clann Captains Beau (ISH)[TIH] by Captain Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Pat Troy. Rider: Kassya Krutzler (ITA) 35.7, 6.4, 15.2 = 57.3.These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland.The post Another Fruitful Event for Irish Bred Horses at Aston-le-Walls appeared first on .