The startlists for the final leg of the 3YO Filly Loose Jumping qualifiers and third leg of the foal championship qualifiers are now live. The qualifier will take place in Goresbridge Horse Sales, Kilkenny on Thursday 24th September. The day will begin at 10.00am with the Loose jumping followed by the foal championship. Entries for the final qualifier for foals are available below.Foal Championship Qualifier Startlist3YO Filly Loose Jumping StartlistClickHEREto enter the next Foal Championship Qualifier.The Foal Championship and Filly Loose Jumping are funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, under National Breeding Services, and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland.The post Startlist for Foal Championship and 3YO Filly Loose Jumping Qualifiers at Goresbridge appeared first on .

Sweetnam, McAuley and Coyle all second in five-star actionThe gold medal-winning performances of 16-year-old Waterford wunderkind Sam Widger, and Tyrone athlete Niamh McEvoy stole the show at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championships, where Coen Williams, from Clare, slotted right behind Widger in the 5-year-old class for good measure, but there were a number of other strong performances on the international circuit among the established cohort.Darragh Kenny was the sole victor, at two-star 1.45m level or higher, and delivered on the double in his first week of competitive action with Pearl Gem VDM (Oakland Training & Sales) at Old Salem Farms two-star show in New York State (below), culminating in a Grand Prix triumph late on Sunday night Irish time.In the elite bracket, Shane Sweetnam, Daniel Coyle and Mark McAuley were all silver medallists at five-star level with the Cork man and his Olympic and World Championship partner, the Patrick-Connolly-bred Irish Sport Horse James Kann Cruz (Gizmo Partners), going desperately close to adding a third American Gold Cup to their resume at Traverse City Horse Show in Williamsburg, also New York State.Coyle was also a very near second with the previous weeks Spruce Meadows winner, Calippo 57 (Ariel Grange) in a qualifier for the FEI World Cup leg while in France, McAuley was runner-up in the lucrative Longines League Of Nations St Tropez-Gassin Grand Prix on Friday with the exciting nine-year-old owned by SCEA La Tuiliere, Rossi vd Heffinck.One suspects that you could count the number of knocked fences James Kann Cruz has had in jump-offs one hand. Certainly, his catalogue podium finishes in grands prix (now at 27 according to Jumpr) reflects that and so to have the last fence down in a much faster time (below) than the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup of Traverse City winner, Beat Mndli (SUI) and his 10-year-old Qoachella was unfortunate.The charismatic 13-year-old Galway-bred son of Kannan, out of a Cruising mare CSF Telly Cruz, has been operating at an electric level this year, most notably winning the Rolex Grand Prix in Falsterbo before competing strongly at the World Championships in Aachen and came into this week off a third-place in the five-star MLSJ Grand Prix.Irish course designer, Alan Wade was the course builder for an elite class that included FEI World Cup Finals champion Kent Farrington (USA) and 2024 Olympic gold medalist Christian Kukuk (GER), but in the end only five overcame the combination of technical jumping and tight time. And only 2007 World Cup Finals winner Mandli and his partner managed a double clear.They were the pathfinders and a clear in 38.03 forced errors from the subsequent quartet of combinations. It did look like a sixth career Grand Prix was certain for the duo as they approached the last obstacle but it was grounded, and the time of 35.61 while good enough for second, illustrated the level of dominance until the final test.Gizmo jumped great today in both rounds, Sweetnam reflected. It was a difficult course and the time was a factor. I think [Alan Wade] had the right number of clears. In the jump-off I probably got greedy in the last line and paid the price but the horse jumped great. It wouldve been nice to get the win but its been a good class for me and the horse. Hopefully well be back to try to win next year.Coyle narrowly missed out on victory at the highest level too the previous day in the $62,500 American Gold Cup Winning Round, as Daniel Bluman (ISR) took the win aboard Gemma W. In the unique format, with only the top 10 returning, a number of clear rounds did not make the jump-off.The Derry athlete and his progressive horse Calippo 57 were among those (below) and they clocked a second clear in 31.84, which was an agonising three-hundredths of a second shy of the successful mark.McAuley has enjoyed a nice run of results recently, and he continued that with a brilliant runner-up finish on the Riviera.The top 11 returned for the second round, and if the opening test was stern three of those that participated in the definitive round had recorded time faults in their first outing the decider was even tougher.That was illustrated by the fact that one of the combinations with time faults, the outstanding duo of Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and King Edward, completed the podium with a clear second time around to leave them on two faults.Indeed only two pairings managed double clear rounds, which puts the efforts of Louth pilot, McAuley, and his inexperienced bay into perspective King Edward is 16, and Le Coultre de Muze, who was guided to fourth by Julien Epaillard (FRA), is 15.Victory went to Brazils Marlon Modolo Zanotelli and his mare Charly Heart, who herself is only 10, and they were worthy victors, stopping the timers on 43.30 seconds but by being blemish free over the obstacles, McAuley earned 61,720 for connections and some significant FEI ranking points.Kenny brought looked through the ears of Pearl Gem VDM for the first time in competitive action last week and it turned out to be a fitting tribute to his long-time ally Stephen Moore, who it was announced shortly after the duos Grand Prix success, would be ending a 12-year association with Oakland Stables to develop his own business.Kenny praised the Galwegians role in developing Pearl Gem VDM in the immediate aftermath of the first of their two victories in North Salem (above).They got off the mark in Fridays $32,000 Old Salem Farm Welcome Stake. After 13 of the 47 contestants rode clear to advance to the jump-off, it was the Offaly Olympian and his new partner that sliced their way around the shortened track to post the winning time of 31.99 seconds.Stephen Moore produced this horse all summer for me, Kenny said. He did an excellent job. He did a few three-star grands prix on him and placed in a few two-star grands prix. The horse has been going great all summer, so I decided to bring him here to start. He did the 1.40m yesterday and this class today, and he jumped super. Hes an incredibly competitive horse and very naturally fast, and its nice to have something that can go that quick.I didnt really know how he was going to react in the jump-off. He felt really, really good in the first round. (Fences 1 to 2) he was very good; 2 to 3 I didnt ride great, but he covered it up pretty well for me. The rest of the course felt really smooth and, of course, very fast. Im quite happy with him.They returned to the International Arena on Sunday for the $40,000 feature and emerged with the lions share of the pot. A technical 16-jump track was navigated successfully by 11 combinations but once more, the natural pace of Pearl Gem VDM proved too powerful a weapon, with the runner-up Uma ONeill (NZL), clocking 40.23 with Miro NS, compared to the winners second clear in 38.94.Weve had this horse in the stable for about two years now, but this is my first week showing him, Kenny reiterated. I was just trying to get to know him. Friday, of course, helped with that. In the jump-off today, I could really test how fast we could really go. He felt great. He doesnt like much pressure at all. He has a lot of blood, and you kind of have to sit there and just hold on.Todays course was a very good course. Obviously, the rain coming in had a bit of an effect, but I knew the footing would hold and the jump-off would be quick enough. Hes a very fast horse and very, very careful. Hes very fun to ride. Hell probably try Silo Ridge and Tryon for Major League (MLSJ) and try some of those team classes. He seems like hell be a perfect horse for that, so thats what well aim for next.Daniel Kerins registered a podium finish in between Kennys successes, guiding Malou Blue PS (Gotham Enterprizes) to third in the 1.45m speed class.Niall Talbot finished third in the three-star Grand Prix at La Caccia Stables in Bedizzole just edging out Cian OConnor for the last berth on the podium.Three Irish riders qualified for the jump-off with clear rounds but Tom Wachman and Genghis Khan (Coolmore Showjumping) had a fence down to drop them to ninth.OConnor was fourth, going clear on Zenith VD Donkhoeve Z (WOW Trading) in a time of 42.59 but Talbot and Charming Z (Talbot Sport Horses) were a little bit slicker, navigating the track in 41.77 to secure the bronze.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. 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Tom McEwen rides Irish to 1st and 2nd in the 4* and first in the 8/9yo with Katie Magee in second on another Irish bred. More Irish breeding takes podium places in the USA.Yet again a week of Irish Eventing Success.See below the up-to-date results for this week unverified results will be added to next weeks results.Blenheim Palace International (GBR) 16th 20th September 2026CCI 4* Long1st 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) 29.2, 4, 1.2 = 34.42nd Brookfield Quality (ISH) 2009 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Bay Coffey Cavalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Sean Kelly (Monaghan). Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 26.5, 4, 4.0 = 34.54th Speedwell (ISH)[was MGH Natrix] 2014 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Me Two [ISH] by Warrenstown You 2 [ISH]. Breeder: Ronan Tynan (Kilkenny). Rider: Jesse Campbell (NZL) 26.2, 4, 8.4 = 38.65th Bloomfield Manuscript (ISH) 2015 gelding by Financial Reward (TB) out of Bloomfield Lucy Locket (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Daphne Tierney (Wicklow). Rider: Sam Ecroyd (GBR) 32.1, 4, 3.6 = 39.79th Brookfield William (ISH)[was William Brookfield & Rossa Sixteen] 2016 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Femme Fatale M25 (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Eamonn Hogan (Galway). Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR) 31.9, 0, 13.2 = 45.1.CCI 4* Short 8 & 9Year olds1st Brookfield Danny de Muze (ISH)[was Danny de Muze] 2018 gelding by Im Special de Muze (BWP) out of Gortglas Sparrow (ISH)[TIH] by Ashfield Bobby Sparrow (CP). Breeder: Donal Callery. Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 27.2, 0, 2.0 = 29.22nd Cushlas Indigo (ISH) 2017 gelding by Imperial Heights (ISH)[TIH] out of Olovos Love me Do (AES) by Animo Eliter (AES). Breeder: J P Finlay. Rider: Katie Magee (GBR) 28.4, 0, 2.8 = 31.26th 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) 31.1, 4, 1.2 = 36.3.Allerton Park One Day Event (GBR) 19th 20th SeptemberOpen Intermediate Sec H1st ESI Pheonix (ISH) 2009 gelding by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH] out of Catina (BEWB) by Quasimodo Vd Molendreef (BWP). Breeder: Cian OConnor (Meath). Rider: Angus Smales (GBR) 29.8, 4, 2.4 = 36.25th Killahurler See the Sea (ISH) 2017 mare by Luidam (KWNP) out of Killahurler Comfort (ISH)[TIH] by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Darragh Killoran. Rider: Michael Broadley (GBR) 31.1, 0, 11.2 = 42.36th Toledo R (ISH)[was Toledo Boy] 2014 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Cross Cruise Princess (ISH)[TIH] by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: Oliver Murphy (Mayo). Rider: Helen Self Dodd (GBR) 28.6, 4, 10.0 = 42.6.Intermediate Sec G3rd Highlandman Loan (ISH) 2019 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Cause I Love You Z (ZANG) by Cornets Stern (WESTF). Breeder: Sophie & Amy OSullivan. Rider: Jack Mantel (GBR) 34.8, 4, 6.8 = 45.67th Artford Ladybird (ISH)(was Ardfort Ladybird) 2017 mare by Haslemere Jacamo (ISH) out of Briarhill Bianco (ISH) by Kings Cornet (ISH). Breeder: Michael J Kean. Rider: Oliver Woodland (GBR) 42.1, 0, 9.2 = 51.38th Ogue MBF (ISH) 2019 gelding by Eldorado Van de Zeshoek (BWP) out of Ogue Ali Furist (ISH) by Aldato (KWPN). Breeder: Anne Murphy. Rider: Jack Mantel (GBR) 33.9, 4, 13.6 = 51.59th Coloured by an Artist (ISH) 2015 gelding by Blackice (ISH) out of Annratta Bay Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Colourfield (TB). Breeder: Michael Gannon. Rider: Lizzie Walker (GBR) 34.3, 4, 15.6 = 53.910th MHS Royal Harlequin (ISH) 2011 gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of MHS Harlequin di Busted (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Sinead Byrne (Kilkenny) Rider: James Taylor (GBR) 35.0, 4, 19.2 = 58.2.Intermediate Sec F6th Burma Star (ISH) 2017 gelding by Pointilliste (ISH) out of Puissance Royale (ISH) by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: Emily Orpwood (GBR) 34.3, 8, 11.6 = 53.99th GRC Indoctro (ISH) 2014 mare by Indoctro (HOLST) out of Loughnavatta Jade (ISH) by Guidam (SF). Breeder: Rory Costigan. Rider: Alex Postolwsky (GBR) 40.2, 0, 16.4 = 56.6.Intermediate Novice Sec E2nd Fairwood Pearlova (ISH) 2018 mare by Romanov (KWPN)out of Boleybawn Peral (ISH) by Dignified Vant Zorgvliet (BWP). Breeder: Joan Rothwell. Rider: Emily Plant (GBR) 35.2, 6, 0.0 = 41.23rd Knocksharrys Dream [ISH][was Edgedale Brodie] 2014 gelding by Cornascriebe Glenpatrick [ISH] out of Mystic Meraid (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Jackie Edgar (Down). Rider: Keeley Martin (GBR) 38.4, 0, 3.2 = 41.6.Novice Masters Sec D4th Correlli Cruise (ISH) 2015 gelding by FSS Correlli Bravo (ISH) out of Tisrara Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Kelly. Rider: Emily Plant (GBR) 34.8, 0, 0.0 = 34.85th Donogue Monbeg (ISH) 2019 mare by Tyson (KWPN) out of Fata (unk). Breeder: George Hill. Rider: Sarah Fanning (GBR) 33.56, 0, 2.4 = 35.96th Corgar Campaign (ISH) 2016 gelding by Campaign Swing (TB)[IRL] out of Corgar Roller (ISH) by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Karl Kavanagh. Rider: Ruth Holroyd (GBR) 32.6, 4, 0.0 = 36.610th KMS Avarus (ISH) 2016 gelding by Carrera VDL (KWPN) out of Deluciene (KWPN) by VDL Harley (KWPN). Breeder: Olive Broderick. Rider: Tyler Smith (GBR) 33.7, 4, 1.6 = 39.3.Open Novice Sec C2nd MJM Bobby Dazzler (ISH)[TIH] 2012 gelding by Glenayre Mystical Bobby (CP) out of Tumbles (ISH)[TIH] by Glen Bar (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Janet Murray (Meath). Rider: Rosie Ringer (GBR) 30.5, 0, 0.0 = 30.55th Fintra CJ (ISH) 2016 gelding by Jack of Diamonds (BWP) out of Fintra Ellie (BWP by Shannondal Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP). Breeder: Sheila & Michael Murphy. Rider: Olivia Roberts (GBR) 31.0, 0, 3.6 = 34.67th Strandhill Carisma (ISH) 2018 gelding by Carisma (SF) out of Carnone Lady Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Simon Scott. Rider: Zara Lovelock-Gaunt (GBR) 34.0, 4, 0.0 = 38.09th All Over at Dawn (ISH)[TIH] 2016 gelding by Rainstown Lad (ISH) out of Maye (ID) by Huntingfield Rebel (ID). Breeder: Paul Walsh. Rider: Sally Hancock (GBR) 35.0, 4, 1.6 = 40.610th Fourfields Wonder Woman (ISH)[was Ardagh Celtic Lady] 2017 mare by Celtic Hero B Z (ZANG) out of Ardagh Ruby (ISH)[TIH] by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Tom Whyte. Rider: Coco Lanni (GBR) 35.0, 0, 7.2 = 42.2.Novice Saturday Sec A4th Springfern Quidamity (ISH) 2017 gelding by Quidam Junior I (KWPN) out of Rathnavogue Star (ISH) by Crannagh Hero (ID). Breeder: Kieran Broderick. Rider: Philippa Nixon (GBR) 26.5, 8, 4.0 = 38.55th Merlins Rebel (ISH) 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Merlins Castaway (ISH)[TIH] by Rich Rebel (TB). Breeder: Willie Fahy. Rider: Terry Walsh (GBR) 38.8, 4, 0.0 = 42.87th Deise MBF Dynamite (ISH) 2019 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Costa Kica K (SBS) by Kashmir Van Schuttershof (SBS). Breeder: Aidan & Emma de Brun Deise Sporthorses. Rider: Georgie Bowett (GBR) 35.5, 0, 8.0 = 43.58th Blackstone Prince (ISH) 2020 gelding by HSF Cardento Toyale (ISH) out of Coverfield Lady (ISH) by Vangelis (SSW). Breeder: Brian Heneghan. Rider: Tyler Cassells (GBR) 29.5, 4, 11.6 = 45.19th Foxy Dave (ISH) 2016 gelding by A. Umonia 60 (KWPN) out of Carribbean Blue (ID) by Gurraun Zidane (ID). Breeder: Michael McCormac. Rider: Lizzie Walker (GBR) 29.8, 12, 5.6 = 47.410th Jillys Girl (ISH) 2017 mare by Capri Van Overis Z (ZANG) out of Kilcullen Jilly (ISH) by Kings Master (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Noel Freyne. Rider: Molly Brown (GBR) 32.3, 12, 3.2 = 47.5.Novice Saturday Sec B4th Flirtation (ISH) 2018 mare by Je Taime Flamenco (BWP) out of Kilglass Arkansas (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: Robert Gray. Rider: Harry Mutch (GBR) 34.5, 0, 0.0 = 34.56th Shannondale Aires and Graces (ISH) 2018 mare by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Marg (ISH)[TIH] by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Cura Hannon. Rider: Georgina Rooke (GBR) 38.3, 0, 2.0 = 40.37th Kilballyboy Encore (ISH)[TIH] 2016 gelding by Tajraasi (TB) out of Silver Sheeba (ISH)[TIH] by Fast Silver (ID). Breeder: Sean Beston. Rider: Magan Brice (GBR) 36.5, 0, 7.2 = 43.78th Forever Gold (ISH) 2017 gelding by Watar (TB) out of Woodville Time (ISH) by Rantis Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Garry Stephenson. Rider: Ellie Newbert (GBR) 32.0, 8, 4.0 = 44.0.Novice Sunday Sec P3rd CFH Farewell Rebel (ISH) 2018 gelding by Adieu Z (ZANG) out of Lisreagh Rebel (ISH)[TIH] by Rich Rebel (TB). Breeder: Seamus Carey. Rider: Lauren Kilpatrick (GBR) 32.5, 0, 0.4 = 32.94th Capriarney (ISH) 2018 gelding by Capri Van Overis Z (ZANG) out of Aharney Lass (ISH) by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Killian Dunne. Rider: Emma Shaw (GBR) 33.0, 0, 0.0 = 33.05th King Kongka (ISH)[TIH] 2019 gelding by Near Dock (TB) out of Castlemeadow Mildred (ISH)[TIH] by Power Blade (TB). Breeder: Martin Murphy. Rider: Caroline Day (GBR) 34.3, 4, 0.0 = 38.37th Ardfort MBF Avatar (ISH) 2019 gelding by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Ardfort Dream Girl (ISH) by Dream Boy M (KWPN). Breeder: Michael J Kean. Rider: Sean Henderson (GBR) 32.0, 8, 4.4 = 44.48th Dernahatten Wonder (unk) 2016 mare OIO. Rider: Hannah Westropp (GBR) 35.3, 4, 5.2 = 44.59th Cloonturk Rolling High (ISH)[was Miss Gem Roller] 2012 mare by Rolling High (ISH) out of Another Gem (ISH) by Cappagh Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gerard Hackett. Rider: Logan Wilson (GBR) 37.8, 8, 0.0 = 45.8.Open Novice Under 18 Sec Q1st Noble Superman (CP)[was Buaille Bhoy] 2009 stallion by Knockferry Cheeky Boots (CP) out of Mystic Lady (CP) by Templebready Fear Bui (CP). Breeder: Fintan McIntyre. Rider: Bea Allen (GBR) 35.5, 0, 0.4 = 35.94th Ringfort Horatio (ISH) 2014 gelding by Ringfort Cruise [ISH] out of Bella Corella (ISH) by Corland (HOLST). Breeder: Diane Harron Eakin (Down). Rider: Lucy McGrath (GBR) 34.3, 12, 0.0 = 46.3.Little Gatcombe One Day Event (GBR) 19th -20th September 2026Open Novice Sec Q18th Echo de Reve (ISH) 2016 gelding by The Echo Factor (ISH) out of Hermes Lady (ISH) by Hermes de Reve (SF). Breeder: Dominic Vallely. Rider: Erin Forsyth (GBR) 25.8, 0, 2.8 = 28.69th Cecelia Cobra (ISH) 2016 gelding by Cobra 18 (WEWB) out of Cecelia Woudina (ISH) by Porsch (BWP). Breeder: James Rogan. Rider: Beatrice Montgomerie (GBR) 29.5, 0, 0.0 = 29.510th Cavalier Gunfire (ISH) 2013 mare by CMS Gunfire (ISH) out of Our Cavalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Peter McEneaney. Rider: Tabitha Baker (GBR) 27.0, 0, 3.2 = 30.2.Novice Sec O4th Captain Jake (unk) 2016 gelding OIO. Breeder: unknown. Rider: Lily Lingford Taylor (GBR) 32.8, 0, 0.0 = 32.89th Dassett Premier (ISH)[was GH Quantalist] 2017 gelding by Quantino (HOLST) out of Carrigshawn Sophie (ISH) by Capitalist (HOLST). Breeder John (Jack) Warner. Rider: Lana Bennett (GBR) 30.3, 0, 6.8 = 37.110th Clover Bill (ISH) 2020 gelding by Wild Balou Bill (ISH) out of Shes Clover Hill (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Brian OMalley. Rider: Thomas Guilding (GBR) 35.3, 4, 0.0 = 39.3.Novice Sec P1st MCLC Condios Boy (ISH) 2019 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Carrowkeel Dancer (ISH) by Condios (HOLST). Breeder: Martin Conway. Rider: Adam Harvey (GBR) 28.8, 0, 0.0 = 28.88th I Kann Do (ISH) 2017 mare by Kannan (KWPN) out of Primo Impression (ISH) by Lester Lad (TB). Breeder: Michael J Hayden. Rider: Amy Harris (GBR) 33.3, 0, 2.8 = 36.19th Cappulcorragh Quest (ISH) 2019 gelding by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Mount Cashel Dancer (TB) by Eagle Eyed (TB). Breeder: Elizabeth Murphy. Rider: Tina Coudray (USA) 34.3, 4, 0.0 = 38.3.Novice Sec Q3rd HHS Alaska (ISH) 2020 gelding by Conthargos (OLD) out of HHS Clo Jo (ISH) by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Thomas A Hughes. Rider: Austin OConnor (IRL) 27.0, 0, 0.0 = 27.05th Oughterard Came Back (ISH) 2021 mare by Kaiden Leva WD (KWPN) out of Oughterard Royale (ISH) by Royal Concode (ISH). Breeder: Gerard Lynch. Rider: Henrietta Ewell (GBR) 28.3, 0, 0.0 = 28.39th MBF Flagstaff Star (ISH) 2019 gelding by CMS Gunfire (ISH) out of Garveys Girl (ISH). Breeder: Kiran King. Rider: Josie Dix (GBR) 30.0, 0, 3.6 = 33.610th Hilltop Warrior Fire (CP) 2018 mare by Ice and Fire DAlbran (CP) out of Princess Warrior (CP) by Oisin (CP). Rider: Matilda Froggatt (GBR) 32.3, 4, 3.6 = 39.9.Open Novice Under 18 Sec R2nd Hey Dixie (ISH) 2015 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Ballynort Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB), Breeder: Maria Ranahan. Rider: Neve Webber (GBR) 29.5, 4, 0.0 = 33.54th The Knight (ISH) 2015 gelding by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Blackhill Jenny [ISH] by Nigrasine (TB). Breeder: James Casey (Clare). Rider: Alana Harries (GBR) 30.8, 0, 3.2 = 34.05th Paddy Jo (CP) 2016 gelding by Martan Phaidin Mhoir (CP) out of Ballyvary Mist (CP) by Streamstown Mickey (CP). Rider: Freddie Spicer (GBR) 30.8, 0, 6.0 = 36.87th Buenos Quality (ISH) 2013 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Shanbeg Grey Striker (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Patrick Murphy (Wexford). Rider: Daisy Edwards (GBR) 29.5, 8, 6.0 = 43.58th Direct Ballytarsna Ducarel (ISH)[was Ballytarsna Du Carel] 2009 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Errigal Temptress [ISH] by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Hugh & Philip Cass (Laois). Rider: Ila Wingrove (GBR) 34.5, 8, 5.2 = 47.79th Kilnaspic Lily (ISH) -2013 mare by Woodfield Sammy (CP) out of Our Queen. (ink). Breeder: Annaline OMalley Neary. Rider: Ted Mincher-Lockett (GBR) 35.3, 4, 9.6 = 48.9.Pontispool One Day Event (GBR) 13th 14th September 2026Intermediate Novice Sec R1st Ardnacashel Tornado R (ISH) 2017 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Ardnacashel Golden Girl (ISH) by Gurraun Golden Eye (ID). Breeder: Janice Reddy. Rider: Holly Needam (GBR) 26.1, 0, 0.0 = 26.13rd Caherconree Rocky (ISH) 2016 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Caherconree Mist (ISH)[TIH] by Puissance (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James Griffin. Rider: Brier Dunn (GBR) 30.2, 0, 0.8 = 31.05th SCS Master Cornet (ISH) 2018 gelding by Corfilio T (AES) out of Miss Dorian Grey (ISH)[TIH] by Kings Master (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Agnes Power. Rider: Georgina Herrling (GBR) 32.7, 0, 0.0 = 32.76th Stonepark Metro (ISH) 2019 gelding by Newmarket Venture (HANN) out of Stonepark Imp (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Dermot OBrien. Rider: Dani Stewart-Richardson (GBR) 31.1, 4, 0.0 = 35.18th Derroon Diplomat (ISH) 2013 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Dianes Cruise Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Sean Keevans. Rider: Christopher Wincer (GBR) 37.1, 0, 0.0 = 37.19th HHS Miss B (ISH) 2019 mare by Duel De HSP (SSW) out of Miss Belgium (BWP) by Der Senaat 111 (BWP), Breeder: Marion Hughes. Rider: Dani Stewart-Richardson (GBR) 32.5, 4, 1.2 = 37.710th Ringwood Figaro (ISH) -2014 gelding by Zwiep des Fontaines (KWPN) out of Ringwood Viola (ISH) by Armitage (OLD). Breeder: Peter Leonard. Rider: Vicky Browne-Cole (GBR) 32.3, 7, 0.8 = 40.1.Open Novice Sec Q4th MBF Bite The Bullet (ISH) 2015 gelding by Harlequin du Carol (SF) out of Lucys Cult (ISH)[TIH] by Cult Hero (TB). Breeder: Michael Byrne (Wicklow). Rider: Katie Reid (GBR) 33.5, 0, 0.0 = 33.59th Barrington Claret (ISH)(was A New Beginning) 2017 gelding by A. Umonia 60 (KWPN)out of Kilmeague Clover (ISH) by Voltair (HANN). Breeder: Thomas Duffy. Rider: Johnny Hornby (GBR) 32.8, 0, 4.4 = 37.2.Novice Sec P5th Youll Never Walk Alone (ISH) 2019 gelding by Vittorio out of Lady T by Armami First. Breeder: Tracey McCartan. Rider: Tom Rowland (GBR) 29.0, 4, 0.8 = 33.8.Novice Sec O1st JL Candy Mac (ISH) 2019 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Montalto Maggie (TB) by Indian River (TB). Breeder: Hamilton Wilson. Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 24.0, 0, 0.0 = 24.05th MCLC Condios Boy (ISH) 2019 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Carrowkeel Dancer (ISH) by Condios (HOLST). Breeder: Martin Conway. Rider: Adam Harvey (GBR) 31.3, 0, 1.2 = 32.57th ASB Abhainn Glen (ISH) 2018 mare by Arkan (AES) out of Jacomar Diamond Glen (ISH) by Jacomar (KWPN). Breeder: Bryan Mulholland. Rider: Ella Richardson (GBR) 35.0, 4, 4.04 = 43.48th Cashoo (ISH) 2012 gelding by Cashman (HANN) out of Abbey Arch (HANN) by VDL Arkansas (ISH). Breeder: Harry & Heather Noble. Rider: Amelia Niker (GBR) 33.0, 0, 11.6 = 44.69th Ardeo Cornelia (ISH) 2020 mare by HHS Cornet (ISH) out of Zantus (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Thomas Merrigan. Rider: Musa Hussain (GBR) 31.3, 0, 14.0 = 45.3.Plantation Field International and Horse Trials (USA) 17th 20th September 2026CCI 4* Short4th HSH Tolan King (ISH) 2015 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Kilmolash Clover Rhodes (ISH)[TIH] by Porter Rhodes (TB). Breeder: William OBrien. Rider: Caroline Pamukcu (USA) 32.3, 1.6, 16.46th Cooley Baltic Sea (ISH)[was Annaghmore Baltic Sea] 2014 gelding by baltic VDL (KWPN) out of HHS Cheerio (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Judy Tobin & Aoife Healion. Rider: Arielle Aharoni (USA) 37.8, 0, 16.4 = 54.2.CCI 3* Shorrt2nd HSH Limited Edition (ISH)[was Ringwood Camouflage & Ringwood HSH] 2015 gelding by Sibon W (KWPN) out of Tinirana Velvet (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Michael Cusak. Rider: Lizzie Hoff (USA) 30.7, 0, 0.0 = 30.74th Quantum Cooley (ISH)[was Its Quantum Cooley] 2018 gelding by Dakar VDL (KWPN) out of Ming Dynasty (ISH) by Luidam (KWPN). Breeder: Diana Warrington. Rider: Fylicia Barr (USA) 27.2, 4, 2.8 = 34.010th Fernhill Melody (ISH)[was Some Tune] 2014 gelding by Musical Pursuit (TB) out of Nautimp (ISH) by Nautilus (KWPN). Breeder: Patrick Dillon (Galway) Rider: Savannah Kilpatrick (USA) 33.8, 0, 7.6 = 41.4.CCI 2* Short2nd 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) 29.4, 0, 0.0 = 29.44th Rock Island (ISH)[TIH] 2017 gelding by Island Commander (TB) out of Coolcorren Gypsey (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcorran Cool Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Michael Byrne. Rider: Robin Walker (USA) 32.4, 0, 0.0 = 32.45th Cooley Kaboom (ISH)[was Kaboom Z] 2017 mare by Kraque Boom (SF) out of Epple D (KWPN) by Vleut (KWPN). Breeder: J.G.N.E. Van Dooren. Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 32.8, 0, 0.0 = 32.810th Lux Like Love (ISH) 2018 mare by Je Taime Flamenco (BWP) out of Lux San by Lux Z. Breeder: Samanther Fegan. Rider: Caroline Pamukcu (USA) 33.4, 0, 5.6 = 39.0.CCI 1* Short1st Excel Star Bravo 2 (ISH)[was Ashtree Dancemint] 2019 gelding by Cormint (HOLST) out of Ashtree Dancer (ISH) by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: Dominick Coyle. Rider: Bradley Champagne (CAN) 30.1, 0, 0.0 = 30.14th Excel Star TNT (ISH) 2019 gelding by Vivant Van de Heffinck (BWP)out of Omard Queen B (ISH) by Beach Ball (ISH). Breeder: Brian OReilly. Rider: Erin Kanara (USA) 30.9, 0, 2.8 = 33.76th Excel Star Quidams Cavalier (ISH) 2016 gelding by Quidam Junior I (KWPN) out of Kilmoon (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Dara O Malley. Rider: Avery Cascarino (USA) 31.5, 4, 0.0 = 35.5.Twin Rivers International and Horse Trials (USA) 17th 20th September 2026CCI 3* Short3rd The Big Easy (ISH) 2018 gelding by Mr Lincoln B (ISH) out of PLS Hippo Q (ISH) by Castlecomer Q (ISH). Breeder: William McDonnell (JNR). Rider: Andrea Baxter (USA) 34.8, 4, 6.4 = 45.25th Sumas Tina Turner (ISH) 2016 mare by Quantino (HOLST) out of Sumas Fanny Brice (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: Suma Stud. Rider: Tamara Smith (USA) 28.1, 0, 18.4 = 47.38th Rosco (ISH)[was Rosco Black Beauty] 2019 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Kah Lasina (HOLST) by Contender (HOLST). Breeder: Joe Connaughton. Rider: Sophie Stocks (USA) 35.0, 4, 14.8 = 53.8.CCI 1* Short4th Juste Capitaine (ISH) 2014 gelding by Captain Carnute (ISH) out of Blennerville Edel (ISH)[TIH] by Buster King (TB). Breeder: Tim Hurley. Rider: Kennedy Wiklund (USA) 36.3, 8, 2.0 = 46.3.Open Preliminary3rd Ballyneety Soldier (ISH)[TIH][was Heavy Inputs] 2017 gelding by Crafty Call (ISH)[TIH] out of Salt Lake City (ISH)[TIH] by Yeats (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James Hickey. Rider: Alegria Dorigo (USA) 31.8, 0, 6.8 = 38.3.Open Modified10th Shannondale 54 (ISH) [was Shannondale Tito] 2009 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Shannondale Finley. (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: Patricia Walsh (Clare). Rider: Maxance McManamy (USA) 34.8, 0, 18.4 = 53.2.Ossjo International (SWE) 10th 13th September 2026CCI 3* Short6th Crottys Rock (ISH) 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Millroad Rocket (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Edmond Crotty. Rider: Anna Nilsson (SWE) 35.0, 0, 1.2 = 36.2.These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland.The post Irish Breeding wins both 4*s at Blenheim Palace appeared first on .

The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championships concludes with three medals for Irish riders across the three age categories. The Irish riders were well represented across all ages in the finals today in Lanaken, Belgium following two days of qualifiers on Thursday and Friday. Thirty-eight five-years-old horses jumped double clear on the qualifying days to secure their place in the final, while the forty-two of the highest ranked six and seven-year-olds booked their place in the finals.Five-Year-OldsFor the first time, the second round of the five-year-old final was judged on optimum time, making it a new challenge for riders to navigate while also leaving the fences standing. The time for the second round was 54 seconds with the final line facing away from screens and the pocket. Ireland was represented by nine Irish combinations in the five-year-old final while six Irish riders and four Irish Sport Horses finished in the top thirteen. Coen Williams and GLC Mr President (ISH) had an early draw and stopped the clock 0.18sec off the optimum time, it seemed impossible to beat until Sam Widger and Vintage Van De Heyveldhoeve (BWP) completed just 0.14 seconds off the optimum time to push Williams into Silver Medal. Completing the podium was Belgian rider Rik Nauta riding Vazan Van Strijtem (BWP). Vintage van de Heyveldhoeve (BWP, Sam Widger (IRL). Photo; SportfotFourth place went to Niamh McEvoy riding the Irish Sport Horse BP Bob Rock (ISH) with Conan Wright and Rafinity (KWPN) in seventh. Eddie Moloney on Soco Flex (ISH) and Michael Pender riding HHS Lugano also completed the first round clear and finished in twelfth and thirteenth place consecutively. Gemma Phelan riding ABC Mayflower (ISH), Emma ODwyer riding Louxor du Feu (SBS) and Conan Wright riding Elfhaban Van Beek Z (ZANG) were unlucky not to progress to the second round with one pole down each.GLC Mr President (ISH), Coen Williams (IRL). Photo; SportfotSix-Year-OldsThirteen Irish riders qualified for the six-year-old final following the two qualifying days with seven Irish riders and two Irish Sport Horses progressing to the jump off after jumping clear in the first round. Niamh McEvoy and Easy Peasy Indebus Z (ZANG) produced a blistering quick time to take the title as the 2026 six-year-old World Champions. Silver medal went to Angelique Bockmann (GER) and the stallion Django Z (WESTF) while Emeric George (FRA) and Kelstar Derick (SF) filled the podium in Bronze. Five-year-old champion Sam Widger produced another double clear, this time riding the Irish Sport Horse mare BP Wishes (ISH) to finish just off the podium in fourth. Jenny Rankin and Kassie Devine Z (ZANG) also produced a double clear finishing fifth. Easy Peasy Indebus Z (ZANG), Niamh McEvoy (IRL). Photo; SportfotOther combinations clear in the first round were Kian Dore and Olga dEcaussinnes (SBS) (9th), Rhys Williams and Codex Girl Van Twelve Oaks Z (ZANG) (13th), Michael Pender and Cafe vd Berghoeve Z (ZANG) (16th) and Emily Moloney and Ukina (BWP) (19th). Harry Wood (GBR) and the Irish Sport Horse MHS Mix De Blues (ISH) finished 15th. BP Wishes (ISH), Sam Widger (IRL). Photo; SportfotSeven-Year-OldsSix Irish riders and four Irish Sport Horses qualified for the seven-year-old final however it wasnt to be for our Irish riders who all faulted in the first round. The Irish Sport Horse mare Galwaybay Esmerelda kept the dream alive when jumping clear in the first round with Great Britains Jude Burgess. They continued their good form with a clear in the jump off but just missed the podium finishing in fourth.Galwaybay Esmerelda (ISH), Jude Burgess (GBR). Photo; SportfotCommenting on the Irish performance, the young horse showjumping team manager Taylor Vard said: It is a massive achievement to come to these championships and to have horses in top form to compete consistently over the course of the week. Securing qualifying places is extremely difficult with over two hundred competitors in each of the five and seven-year-old sections and over two hundred and fifty in the six-year-old qualifiers. Both the six- and seven-year-old qualifiers required strong performances each day with the combined scores over the two days deciding the top forty horses to qualify for the finals, while the five years olds had to jump a clear round both days to secure their place.Congratulations to all our medal winning riders, to Sam and Coen for their gold and silver in the five-year-olds, and to Niamh for her gold in the six-year-olds. We had strong performances that didnt make the medals, we hope to see them back next year. Im looking forward to seeing all the five and six-year-olds develop over the winter as we put plans together for 2027.Thank you to everyone who attended the show and offered supports where they could. We had a great team on the ground and there was great team spirit throughout the week.Thank you to Aisling McGreal and all the staff in Horse Sport Ireland that have given me full support throughout the year.Participation at the FEI WBFSH Showjumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses in Lanaken is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services.Breeding:ABC Mayflower (ISH): 2021 mare by Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve (BWP) out of Ardnehue Diamond Cruiser (ISH)(TIH), by Cruising (ISH)(TIH). Bred by Patrick Kehoe, Co. Carlow, and owned by Gerald Burke. Ridden by Gemma Phelan (IRL)BP Bob Rock (ISH): 2021 gelding by Rock N Roll Ter Putte (BWP) out of Arraghbeg Clover (ISH), by Captain Clover (ISH)(TIH). Bred by GBBS International Ltd, Co. Tipperary, and owned by Keith Ennis. Ridden by Niamh McEvoy (IRL)GLC Mr President (ISH): 2021 gelding by Conthargos (OLD) out of Mullentine Good Friday (ISH), by Untouchable 27 (KWPN). Bred and owned by Garreth Cassidy, Co. Derry. Ridden by Coen Williams (IRL)HHS Lugano (ISH): 2021 gelding by Lucky Luck (KWPN) out of MHS Twenty (ISH), by Vigaro (KWPN). Bred and owned Bravo by Hughes Ltd, Co. Kilkenny. Ridden by Michael Pender (IRL)Soco Flex (ISH): 2021 gelding by SHS Soco Blue (HOLST) out of Flexamarenca (ISH), by Flex a Bill (ISH)(TIH). Bred and owned by Eddie Moloney, Co. Kilkenny. Ridden by Eddie Moloney (IRL)BP Wishes (ISH): 2020 mare by Aganix Du Seigneur Z (SBS) out of BP Masterpiece (ISH), by Cruising (ISH)(TIH). Bred and Owned by GBBS International, county Tipperary.Ridden by Sam Widger (IRL)MHS Mix de Blues (ISH): 2020 gelding by Aganix Du Seigneur Z (SBS) out of MHS September Song (ISH), by Plot Blue (KWPN). Bred by Michael & Sinead Brennan, Co. Kildare and owned by Matt Calderwood & Gbbs Int. Ridden by Harry Wood (GBR)Galwaybay Esmerelda (ISH): 2019 mare by Emerald Vant Ruytershof (BWP) out of Galwaybay Winebreaker (ISH), by Winebreaker S (KWPN). Bred by Justin Burke, Co. Galway. Ridden by Jude Burgess (GBR)The post FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championships comes to a close appeared first on .

Ireland finished fifth in todays fourth and final qualifying leg of the 2026 Longines League of Nations series, with a total of 20 faults at St Tropez-Gassin in France.The Irish team, led by Horse Sport Ireland High Performance Jumping Manager Jessica Krten, produced a gritty performance against the worlds leading nations, finishing ahead of the USA, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Switzerland in the final standings.Irelands team of Trevor Breen and Highland President, Mark McAuley and Clooney van Spalbeek Z, Billy Twomey and Ace of Hearts Z, and Shane Breen and Scarteen completed the opening round on eight faults before adding 12 faults in the second round.Irelands opening round saw Twomey produce a clear round with Ace of Hearts Z, while Trevor Breen, McAuley and Shane Breen each added four faults. With the best three scores counting, Ireland finished Round 1 on eight faults and qualified for the second round among the top eight teams.The format then becomes even more demanding in Round 2. Only the top eight nations from Round 1 return, and each team selects three riders to jump again. Unlike the opening round, there is no discard score in Round 2 all three results count. The penalties from the two rounds are then combined, with the team finishing on the lowest total taking victory.For Ireland, Trevor Breen, McAuley and Twomey were selected to return for the second round.Breen produced one of the highlights of the Irish performance, delivering a brilliant clear round with Highland President, completing the course in 71.28 seconds. It was an important performance as Ireland began the second round with no margin for a discard score.McAuley and Clooney van Spalbeek Z added four faults, while Twomey and Ace of Hearts Z finished on eight faults meaning 12 faults were added to the opening eight-fault opening-round score to finish on 20 faults overall.Breens performance was particularly notable, with the Tipperary man bouncing back from a desperately unlucky four faults at the water in the opening round before returning to produce a clear when every second-round score counted.His clear with Highland President was the first of Irelands three second-round scores and ensured the team remained firmly in contention as the final round unfolded.McAuley also delivered a consistent performance across both rounds, scoring four faults each time with the nine-year-old Clooney van Spalbeek Z, while Twomeys clear in Round 1 with Ace of Hearts Z helped Ireland secure its place in the top eight before the second-round test.The final Irish score of 20 faults placed the team fifth, behind France on four faults, Brazil and Belgium on eight, and Italy on 16 faults.France claimed victory on home soil, with Nina Mallevaey, Antoine Ermann, Simon Delestre and Julien Epaillard combining for a final score of just four faults.Todays competition at the Haras de Gassin Polo Club Saint-Tropez brought the four-leg qualifying series to a close. The event was the final qualifying opportunity for the worlds top eight teams to secure their place at the Longines League of Nations Final in Barcelona, which Ireland has safely qualified for and will bid for glory in the prestigious series.The post Ireland fifth in final Longines League of Nations qualifier in St Tropez-Gassin appeared first on .

Irish riders and young horses continued to make their mark at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Lanaken, Belgium, with a series of strong performances in todays consolation classes ahead of tomorrows World Championship finals.Ireland enjoyed a particularly successful morning in the five-year-old consolation, where three Irish combinations finished on a perfect score of zero penalties, with Alpha SRC and Eddie Moloney, Pablo TG and Tara Glynn, and Derona HS Z and Chloe Fagan all completing the 1.20m track clear.The class was run under Table A rules without the clock deciding the placings, meaning the 57 combinations who completed the course without jumping or time penalties were all recorded on the same score.Among the Irish clear rounds, Alpha SRC (ISH) and Eddie Moloney were particularly notable, with the 2021 gelding by Corporal VDL out of Tosh C, by Pacino, having been selected as part of the Team Ireland five-year-old squad for Lanaken. Alpha SRC was bred by Ciara Woods in Co Monaghan and is owned by Kilcreene Enterprises.Also producing a clear round was Pablo TG (ISH) with Tara Glynn. The Emerald vant Ruytershof gelding, bred by Noel Glynn in Co Clare and owned by his rider, was also named on the Team Ireland five-year-old squad for the championships.The third Irish combination on the winning score was Chloe Fagan with Derona HS Z, adding another Irish clear to an impressive collection of performances across the three age categories.There were further Irish clear rounds in the five-year-old consolation, while Joshua James Lynch and Cal Bos Rock Princess (ISH) completed the class with four faults. The combination had also been selected for the Team Ireland five-year-old squad, with the 2021 mare bred by Carmel Lynch in Co Cavan and owned by Stephen Lowry. Alisha Vard and Romai, one of the nominated five-year-old wildcard combinations, also finished on four faults.In the six-year-old consolation, Taylor Peare and BP Indianna (ISH) produced one of the leading Irish performances of the day, finishing fifth after a foot-perfect clear round in a time of 57.66 seconds.The 2020 mare, by Mylord Carthago out of Babel by Diamant de Semilly, was bred by GBBS International Ltd in Co Tipperary and is owned by Liam Nichols and Catherine Burke. BP Indianna was named among the Team Ireland six-year-old selections by Young Horse Squad Chef dEquipe Taylor Vard ahead of the championships.Harold Megahey also delivered a clear round in the six-year-old consolation, finishing 27th in the tightly packed results, while Stephen Gibbons and Umbrillio van het Kapelhof, a nominated six-year-old wildcard combination, completed the class with four faults.There was another top-ten Irish finish in the seven-year-old consolation, where Jessica Burke and Rials Varinjo jumped clear in 61.11 seconds to finish eighth.Rials Varinjo, a 2019 gelding by Farinjo des Mec out of a mare by Casco, is owned by Ballyward Estates and was one of the seven-year-old wildcard combinations nominated for the Irish team at Lanaken.There were further Irish clear rounds in the class, with David Simpson and Ocean finishing on four faults after a time of 62.90 seconds. Simpson and Ocean had already produced one of the performances of the championships on Friday when they won the second qualifying round for seven-year-olds, beating a field of 190 combinations in the 1.40m speed class.Also in the seven-year-old consolation, Daniel McAlinden and Orlando VZ finished on four faults, while Sophie Richards and Top Gun VD Bisschop completed their round with four faults. Both Orlando VZ and Top Gun VD Bisschop were among the seven-year-old wildcard combinations named in the original Irish squad announcement. Lauren Adams and Coconut BW and Richard Howley with Emoraldi-Terma Z each finished on eight faults.Todays consolation classes provided another opportunity for Irish combinations to gain valuable experience in the Zangersheide arenas ahead of Sundays World Championship finals.Ireland has already enjoyed a series of standout performances at this years championships, including Lauren Adams and Playboy ASJs victory in the opening six-year-old qualifier, Niamh McEvoy and Doris V Zs second-place finish in Fridays second six-year-old qualifier, and David Simpson and Oceans victory in the second seven-year-old qualifier.The World Championship finals take place tomorrow, with the five-year-olds jumping at 8.30am, the six-year-olds at 12.15pm and the seven-year-olds at 3.15pm local time.The Irish Studbook teams and wildcard combinations have been supported at the championships by Horse Sport Ireland, with participation funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services.The post Irish combinations shine in Lanaken consolations ahead of World Championship finals appeared first on .

Irelands young horses, and their riders, have made an impressive start to the 2026 FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Lanaken, with Irish combinations recording a series of top-class results and clear rounds across the five-, six- and seven-year-old divisions.The opening two days of competition in Belgium have seen Irish riders feature prominently across all three age categories, with Ireland recording victories in both the six- and seven-year-old second qualifiers, alongside numerous top-ten finishes and a significant number of clear rounds.The six-year-old division produced one of the standout Irish performances of the opening day, when Lauren Adams and Playboy ASJ took victory in Thursdays first qualifier.The combination jumped clear through both phases of the 1.35m competition, stopping the clock in 24.51 seconds in the second phase to take the win. Adams then completed an outstanding double clear on the podium, taking third place with BP Le Tara in 24.74 seconds, while Emily Moloney and Ukina also jumped double clear to finish fifth in 25.02 seconds.The Irish continued to make its mark in todays second six-year-old qualifier, with Niamh McEvoy and Doris V Z producing a clear round to finish an excellent second in 64.93 seconds.Doris V Z and Niamh McEvoy in action at the championships in Lanaken. Pic: SportfotMcEvoy also recorded another clear with Easy Peasy Indebus Z, finishing tenth in 67.43 seconds.There were further Irish clear rounds from Ethen Ahearne and BP Quarterback van T Veer, who finished sixth; Jack Ryan and Isla Flight, seventh; Stephen Gibbons and Umbrillio van het Kapelhof, eighth; Coen Williams and Parc Kesha WSH, 12th; Rhys Williams and Boreas KPCM Z, 15th; Kian Dore and Olga dEcaussinnes, 27th; Jenny Rankin and Kassie Devine Z, 29th; Sam Widger and BP Wishes, 33rd; Michael Pender and Cafe vd Berghoeve Z, 36th; and Rhys Williams and Codex Girl van Twelve Oaks Z, 47th.There was another Irish victory in this afternoons seven-year-old second qualifier, with David Simpson and Ocean producing the fastest clear round of the 1.40m competition to take the win in 68.17 seconds.Max Foley and HHS Lexington also delivered a clear round to finish sixth.Further Irish clear rounds came from Jessica Burke and Rials Varinjo in 18th, Niamh McEvoy and Jasmin dAriel in 26th, Jack Ryan and DSH Vigo in 33rd, Alexander Butler and Think Nice DC Z in 41st, and Conan Wright, who again produced clear rounds with both Oliva P. and I M Special Bella GB, finishing 37th and 43rd respectively.Max Foley and HHS Lexington impressed in Lanaken. Pic: SportfotWrights performance was particularly notable after his double clear in Thursdays opening seven-year-old qualifier, when he finished fifth with I M Special Bella GB and sixth with Oliva P.The five-year-old horses have also produced a strong showing from the Irish contingent.In the second qualifier, Irish clear rounds came from Conan Wright and Ranfinity, Alisha Vard and Romai, Niamh McEvoy and BP Bob Rock, Coen Williams and GLC Mr President, Gemma Phelan and Vibe of Picobello Z, Emma ODwyer and Louxor du Feu, Chloe Fagan, Sam Widger, Conan Wright and Elfhaban van Beek Z, Gemma Phelan and ABC Mayflower, Eddie Moloney and Soco Flex, and Michael Pender and HHS Lugano.The result provided further evidence of the depth of Irish young-horse production, with a number of combinations from the official Irish team among those faultlessly negotiating the Lanaken course.The performances underline the strength and depth of Irish representation at this years World Championships, with Irish Sport Horses featuring strongly across the five-, six- and seven-year-old categories.With the qualifying rounds now completed, attention turns to the next stages of the championships, with the Irish combinations at Zangersheide bidding for more success over the weekend.Participation by the Irish teams at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Lanaken is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services.Jack Ryan and Isla Flight jumped clear for Ireland in Lanaken. Pic: SportfotThe post Irish horses in contention ahead of world championships weekend in Lanaken appeared first on .

Ireland enjoyed an outstanding 2026 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Finals at Peelbergen, The Netherlands, after an incredible season with many victories and podium finishes throughout the series.Last weekend, the Irish Pony team were crowned champions, while the Junior and Young Rider teams both claimed bronze medals and the Children on Horses team finished third in the Challenge Cup.It was a hugely successful conclusion to the FEI Youth Nations Cup season, with Irish teams competing for medals across all four age categories and demonstrating the depth of talent within the countrys youth jumping programme.The Irish Pony squad of Robbie Sheehan with Daytona, Jack Dore with K-Little Hero, Ella Rush with Galaxy V, Charlie Flynn with HK Zena and Ted Fagan with Ballyfore Rosie, produced the standout performance of the weekend to win the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Final.Ireland completed the Pony Final on a perfect score of zero faults, becoming the only team to finish without adding a penalty to their score to secure victory. The Netherlands finished second on four faults, with Great Britain third, also on four.Denis Flannelly and Irelands Pony squad on the podium after their brilliant win in Peelbergen The achievement was complemented by bronze-medal finishes for the Irish Junior and Young Rider teams in their respective Finals on Sunday, while the Children on Horses squad finished third in Saturdays Challenge Cup.Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) Youth Jumping High Performance Manager, Denis Flannelly, said the results reflected not only the talent of the young athletes but also the strength of the wider HSI youth programme.He said: Its been an outstanding week for Irish youth jumping. Firstly, to have all four Irish teams qualify was a historic achievement, something I was extremely proud of as only the best teams in the world qualify for the final. To finish on the podium across the four categories is a fantastic achievement, and everyone involved should be incredibly proud of their success.The Pony team were exceptional in the Final. They had been building throughout the week and when it mattered most, they produced a superb performance to finish on a zero score and take gold. But equally, to see our Junior and Young Rider teams both make the podium, and our Children finish third in the Challenge Cup, shows the depth we have across the entire programme.These Finals are incredibly competitive as only the top 12 teams in each category qualify to jump here in Peelbergen. There is a huge amount of pressure on the riders. Unlike the European Championships, there is no individual category so this is all about team jumping. They have to ride for their teammates, and I was very impressed with how they supported each other and handled that pressure.There is a huge team behind these results the riders, horses, owners, parents, grooms, coaches and support staff and everyone deserves recognition. HSI has built a programme which puts a strong emphasis on team spirit, education and development, and we are continually looking at how we can improve.The talent coming through these four age groups is very encouraging. Our job now is to keep supporting these young athletes, give them the opportunities and experience they need as they progress and provides a clear pathway towards senior international competition.A great emphasis is placed on the European Championships each year, and rightly so. The Jumping Nations Cup Youth Finals, however, are also an incredibly important event and you can see by the make-up of the teams competing in Peelbergen just how important it was for the other nations.Id like to take this opportunity to thank Liz Brennan, who helps me run the programme; Chair of the selection committee, Sally Anne Tobin and my co-selector Denis Lynch. I must express my gratitude to all of the team in HSI, who have given tremendous support since my appointment as High Performance Youth Jumping Manager and trainer of these young athletes.Im now looking forward towards 2027.Irelands Pony squad had also been responsible for a series of excellent individual performances throughout the week. Sheehan won the Ponies Big Tour with Pjotr van de Groenheuvel in Thursdays opening competition, while Lucia Keane, competing as a team member in the Children on Horses category, won the Ponies Big Tour two-phase special with RDJW Merclov, with four Irish combinations finishing inside the top five including Keane herself in fourth on Clonbrock Against All Odds.Friday brought another Irish victory when Ted Fagan won the Ponies Big Tour with Kilkillahara Beauty, while Sheehan finished runner-up. Fagan and Kilkillahara Beauty then claimed another victory on Saturday, while the final day saw Charlie Flynn win the Ponies Big Tour two-phase special with Royal Remark 259.The Irish Junior team on the podium after winning bronzeThe Irish Junior team also produced a strong performance to take third place in Sundays FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Final.Isobel Sheehan with Athea Clover Trend, Brd Ryan with Cariati dElsendam Z, Annie Boland with Calisto Blanc and James Derwin with Amos L Z finished on a final score of six faults.Belgium took the gold medal on four faults, with Switzerland second on five, leaving Ireland just one time fault behind the silver-medal position in a tightly fought competition.The Irish Juniors had made an excellent start to the finals, finishing second in Thursdays opening qualifier on four faults. They followed that with another four-fault performance in Fridays second qualifier before producing the performance required to secure their place on the podium in Sundays Final.Irelands Young Riders also secured a place on the podium, themselves finishing third in a highly competitive Final.The team of Eoin Brennan with Augustus Z, Billy Sinnott with Macgyver, Alice Wachman with Killarney, Coen Williams with Dominante Z and Ben Walsh with Adastra Milo finished on eight faults.Irelands Young Riders with their medalsSweden took the title with a clear score, while France finished second on eight faults, edging Ireland on the combined team time. Irelands time was 228.85 seconds compared with Frances 227.49.The Irish team had finished fifth in Thursdays opening qualifier on eight faults before moving up to fourth in the second qualifier, again on eight. Their consistency across the week was rewarded with a podium finish in Sundays Final.There were also strong individual performances from the Irish Young Riders, with Ben Walsh and Adastra Milo finishing third in Thursdays Young Rider Big Tour 1.45m class before going one better with a second-place finish in Saturdays 1.45m two-phase special.There was also a fitting conclusion to the week for the Irish young athletes when Ruby Lily Gaines won the Junior Big Tour two-phase special with Royal Cornet MRO on Sunday, with Coen Williams taking second with Rolex vanT Schawijke to give Ireland an impressive one-two finish.The Irish Children on Horses team also enjoyed a highly successful week, finishing third in the Challenge Cup on Saturday.Charlotte Foley with Cillbhrid Excel, Ellie Sheane with Monbeg Hendricks, Blthnaid Murphy with Godiva Quality and Lucia Keane with Elia produced a superb performance in Thursdays opening qualifier, with all four riders jumping clear to put Ireland at the top of the standings.The standard was exceptionally high, with all of the leading teams completing the opening competition without a fault.While Fridays second qualifier proved more challenging for the Irish team, they regrouped for Saturdays Challenge Cup to secure third place.The result provided another podium finish for Ireland across the four age categories and further underlined the depth of talent emerging through the HSI youth programme.There were also individual highlights throughout the week, with Colm Widger and Jerenice Dysenbeeck Z finishing second in the Children Big Tour, while Blthnaid Murphy and Godiva Quality took joint third in Saturdays 1.25m two-phase special.The Children on Horses team of Blathnaid Murphy, Ellie Sheane, Colm Widger, Lucia Keane and Charlotte FoleyThe post Incredible Irish finish youth season in style with medals across the board appeared first on .

The second leg of the Foal Championship qualifiers took place, on Tuesday 15th September in Kernans Equestrian, in County Armagh.There were 35 foals entered, amongst these were Connemara ponies, Welsh Ponies, Irish Sport Ponies & Horses and Traditionally bred Irish horses.The Pony Eventing section started off the day with Sharon Walshs foal Pineview Junior Sunshine (WPC) taking the win. This colt foal is by Pineview Junior Boss (ISP), out of Moydrum Sunshine Bui (CP), out of Rocklawn Elvis (CP). Second place was Jackie Hockleys filly foal, Carnakilly Sydney (CP), by Carnakilly Mac Guire (CP), out of Carnakilly Empress (CP), by Glenree De lAulne (CP).Pineview Junior Sunshine (WPC), by Pineview Junior Boss (ISP), out of Moydrum Sunshine Bui (CP), out of Rocklawn Elvis (CP). Bred by Sharon Walsh.The second class of the day was the Pony Showjumping section. Thomas Webbs unnamed colt foal, by Quality Time (HOLST), out of Future Lady (ISH)[TIH], by Song of Freedom (CP), took the win here, in a class of 5 pony foals. Second place went to Pineview Amys Junior (WPC), filly foal bred by Sharon Walsh, sired by Pineview Junior Boss (ISP), out of Amy Mirah (CP), by Westside Mirah (CP).Unnamed colt foal, by Quality Time (HOLST), out of Future Lady (ISH)[TIH], by Song of Freedom (CP). Bred by Thomas WebbThe Horse Eventing section was the next class of the day. Out of eleven competitors, Gordon Drurys filly foal, Dourough Ferro Star (ISH), was the champion. Dourough Ferro Star (ISH) is by Creevagh Ferro (KWPN), out of Dourough Keepsake (ISH), by Colandro (HOLST). Second place was awarded to Keenan Stables colt foal Bellardo (ISH), out of Bellavalent, who is by Valent (KWPN), sired by world number 1 eventing sire, Diarado (HOLST). The top placed traditionally bred foal of the day was Maria Melvins Glenkeeran Rive Runs Deep (ISH)[TIH], a colt by Watermill swatch (TB), out of Glenkeeran River Deep (ISH)[TIH], who is by Crosstown Dancer (ID).Dourough Ferro Star (ISH) by Creevagh Ferro (KWPN), out of Dourough Keepsake (ISH), by Colandro (HOLST). Bred by Gordon Drury.The final class of the day was the horse showjumping section. There were 15 competitors in this class. Taking the win was Lisa Rosbothams filly foal Miss My Way (ISH), by Drumhowan Studs My Way (OLD). This filly is out of Miss Valent (ISH), who show jumped herself to 1.35m. Second place went to Jessica Boyds filly foal by Aristoteles V (KWPN), out of Cavalli Dior (ISH), who is sired by Castlelawn Galloway (OLD). The dam Cavalli Dior, also show jumped herself to 1.20m.Miss My Way (ISH), by My Way (OLD), out of Miss Valent (ISH), by Valent (KWPN). Bred by Lisa Rosbotham.Congratulations to all competitors and thank you to all the breeders who continue to support the Foal Championship.The Foal Championship is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, under National Breeding ServicesThe next leg of the Foal Championship qualifiers will be held in Goresbridge, on 24th September. Click HERE to enter.The post Foal Championship Qualifiers : Leg 2 appeared first on .

The second leg of the 3-year-old filly loose jumping took place in Kernans Equestrian Centre on the 15th of September. The loose jumping was judged by Dean Rogan and Damien Griffin. There were 28 entries in total, across the two sections for Three Year Olds. The 3-year-old Eventing fillies were first into the ring. This was won by Jim Newsam with his filly Wellan Flowtime (ISH), bred by Margaret & Jim Newsam, by Derryveeney Cruise (CP) out of Wellan Mystique (ISH) by Mighty Magic (HOLST). Second place was breeder/owner Jillian Nelsons filly by Alicante (HOLST) out of Dallas Summer (ISH) by Dallas VDL (BWP).The three-year-old Showjumping section was the last class of the day. This was won by The Hogg Sport Horses filly Ballyheerin Chaccobella (ISH), bred by Ballyheerin Sport Horses, by Chacoon Blue (MECKL) out of ESI Bell Star (ISH), by Dakar VDL (KWPN). Second place was won by Premier Summer (ISH), owned and bred by Dominic Rice. The filly is by Premier Sport (ISH), out of Premier Ebony (ISH), by Cornet Obolensky (BWP).At each qualifier for horses, the top two highest scoring 3-Year-Old fillies from the eventing and showjumping horse categories will be selected for the final. The final of the 3YO Filly Loose Jumping will take place on 15th October, at Emerald EC.Full results below:3YO Eventing results1st NO 3 Wellan Flowtime (ISH), 2023 by Derryveeney Cruise (CP) out of Wellan Mystique (ISH) by Mighty Magic (HOLST), Bred by Margaret & Jim Newsam, owner Jim Newsam.2nd NO 28 Unnamed (ISH), 2023 by Alicante (HOLST) out of Dallas Summer (ISH) by Dallas VDL (BWP). Owner/breeder Jillian Nelson3rd NO 2 Unnamed (ISH), 2023 by Castlefield Future (OS) out of SVS Miss Zigali (ISH), by Kigali (KWPN). Breeder/owner Brian Hutchinson4th NO 12 Naptown Harry (ISH), 2023 by Sir Harry (BES), out of Glenaguile Flight (ISH), by Errigal Flight (ISH). Bred by Fionn Campbell, owner Adrianna Hurst.5th NO 4 Premier Hazel (ISH), 2023 by Contendro I (HOLST) out of Premier Royal Balou (ISH) by Balou du Rouet (OLD). Breeder/owner Helen Rice6th NO 1 Lisnadill (ISH), 2023 by Zapatero VDL (KWPN) out of Lisnarree (ISH) byHermes De Reve (SF). Owner/breeder Brian Clinghan3YO Showjumping results1st NO 19 Ballyheerin Chaccobella (ISH),2023 by Chacoon Blue (MECKL), out of ESI Bell Star (ISH) by Dakar VDL (KWPN). Breder: Ballyheerin Sport Horses. Owner: Hogg Sport Horses2nd NO 17 Premier Summer (ISH),2023 by Premier Sport (ISH) out of Premier Ebony (ISH), by Cornet Obolensky (BWP). Owner/breeder Dominic Rice3rd NO 11 SVS Dancing Queen (ISH), 2023 by Dominator 2000 Z (ZANG) out of SVS Symphony (ISH), by Comme il Faut (WESTF). Owner/breeder Brian Hutchinson4th NO 8 Berkleys Gustavia (ISH), 2023 by Conthargos (OLD) out of Berkleys Girleen (ISH), by Quick Star (SF). Breeder/Owner Berkleys Farm5th NO 20 Cushlas Special Life (ISH), 2023, by Im Special De Muze (BWP), out of Une Ardente De Vie (SF) by Apache DAdriers HN (SF). Breeder/owner: John P Finlay6th NO 14 Luna Magic B (ISH), 2023 by SIEC Livello (HOLST) out of Adelyn B (ISH) by Ganesh Hero Z (ZANG). Owner/breeder Andrea EtterLoose Jumping is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, under National Breeding Services, and delivered by Horse Sport Ireland. The post Results of 3YO Filly Loose Jumping in Kernans EC appeared first on .