Horse Sport Ireland is delighted to announce the team of horses that will represent the Irish WBFSH Studbooks at the FEI WBFSH World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses 2025. The Championship will be held atLe Lion DAngers from the 16th to 19th October 2025.Further information about the championships can be found hereSix Year OldsHHE Fernhill McCoy (ISH) (was JAG Lovestory). Gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of CSF Salut Flamenco (ISH) by Je TAime Flamenco (BWP). Bred by Jag Equestrian, Co. Kildare, owned by Fiona OHara and Harry Horgan and ridden by Harry Horgan (IRL).Lislee Honey (ISH). Mare by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Lislee Beauty (ISH), by Kasmayo (TB). Bred by Charles Dullea, Co. Cork, and owned and ridden by Aoife Clarke (IRL).Rutland Flamenco (ISH). Mare by Casallco (HOLST) out of Red Flamenco (ISH), by Je TAime Flamenco (BWP). Bred by Eugene McEntee, Co. Down, owned by Patrick (Dick) Murphy, and ridden by Ian Cassells (IRL).Seven Year OldsBallybolger Goldman (ISH). Gelding by Tullabeg Fusion (ISH) out of Warcraft Kate (TB), by Warcraft (TB). Bred by Rosemary Ponsonby, Co. Tipperary, owned by Hannah Watson and ridden by Sam Watson (IRL).Belline Castle ONR Candy (ISH). Gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Castle Roller Coaster (ISH), by High Roller (ISH). Bred by Noel Ruane, Co. Sligo, owned by Richard Ames and ridden by Paddy Byrne (IRL).Belline Thistle Bethelasttime (ISH). Mare by Grafenstolz (TRAK) out of Karmyn (ISH), by Kannan (KWPN). Bred by Johnston Brodie, Co. Wexford, owned by Richard Ames and ridden by Robbie Kearns (IRL)Cairnview Crystal Springs (ISH). Mare by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Cairnview Clover Crystal (ISH)(TIH), by Clover Hill (ID). Bred and owned by Geraldine Quinn, Co. Longford and ridden by Sian Coleman (IRL).Cooley Capri Sun (ISH). Gelding by Capri Van Overis Z (ZANG), out of Simona (SWB), by Leuthen I (HOLST). Bred by Tom Moloney, Co. Kilkenny, owned by Caroline and Alannah Kelly and ridden by Alannah Kelly (IRL).DS Candescent (ISH). Gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Largan Lady Cruise (ISH), by Cruising For Chics (ISH). Bred by Liam Lynskey, Co. Mayo, owned by Deborah McCann and Alyssa ONeill and ridden by Alyssa ONeill (IRL).Independent Article (ISH): Gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Sassie Cassie (ISH), by Cascaletto St. Ghyvan Z (ZANG). Bred and owned by Margaret Kinsella, Co. Galway and ridden by Cathal Daniels (IRL).Kief Rhapsody of Belline (ISH): Gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Lissangle Lux The Business (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Bred by Kieran Fahey, Co. Cork, owned by Jenny Curley and ridden by Noel Dunne (IRL).Noa W (KWPN). Gelding by Baltic VDL (KWPN) out of Gucretia (KWPN), by Indoctro (HOLST). Bred by G. Wierts, Netherlands, owned by Nuala McDonald and ridden by Ian Cassells (IRL).Standfast (ISH). Gelding by Island Commander (TB) out of Ballyogreek Princess (ISH), by Flagmount King (ID). Bred by Michael Murphy Co. Wexford and owned and ridden by Aoife Clarke (IRL).Sonja Egan, PhD Head of Breeding, Innovation and Development:I wish to congratulate competing combinations, owners, and breeders on their selection to represent Irish Studbooks in the upcoming FEI WBFSH World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses 2025. Irish breeders have a long and successful history of breeding eventing horses, the Irish Sport Horse studbook have maintained a strong ranking in the eventing studbook rankings.I am delighted to welcome Debbie Byrne on board as chef dequipe for the eventing young horse squad this year. Id like to thank Debbie and the HSI team for their work to date with these combinations, and through the selections and training. Horse Sport Ireland would like to wish the 6- and 7-year-old teams the very best of luck and we forward to supporting them throughout the championship!Debbie Byrne, Chef dEquipe, Eventing Young Horse Squad:I am delighted to present our entries for the forthcoming WBFSH world championships for young horses.Irelands Stud Books are synonymous with top quality, championship event horses & the calibre is high within both age categories that will represent Ireland at this years championships.We have just had a hugely successful Senior European Championships, & these selected young horses will potentially be looked upon in the forth coming years to represent Ireland at championship level & Olympic Games.I would like to give a huge thank you to the owners & breeders of these beautiful equine athletes, & to DAFM for their continuing support to the young horse programme.Irish studbooks participation in Le Lion DAngers is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services.The post Team Ireland selection for Le Lion DAngers 2025 appeared first on .