SJ Breeding: Irish-bred showjumpers on form throughout Europe

Thomas Ryan (IRL) & Cruise On Clover (ISH)

Irish-bred showjumpers were on form throughout Europe this weekend at shows including Hickstead, Valkenswaard, Gijon and Herlufmagle.

Valkenswaard (NED) Global Champions Tour CSI5* 1^st to 3^rd August 2014

1m50 Table A against the clock €24,000

8^th WKD Pepperpot (ISH) – 2002 mare by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of Kilkenny Trump (ISH), by Diamonds Are Trumps (ID). Bred by Thomas Hughes, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Mrs J P Sloan-Allen + Dr. Sameh El Dahan. Rider: Sameh El Dahan (EGY)

Valkenswaard (NED) CSI2* 1^st to 3^rd August 2014

Grand Prix €25,000

7^th Neat Krakatoa (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Madame Delphine (ISH), by Clover Brigade (ISH). Bred by Nicola Tang, Co. Derry. Owner: Ashford Farming LTD. Rider: Angelica Augustsson (SWE)

Hickstead (GBR) CSIO5* 31^st July to 3^rd August 2014

The Bunn Leisure Vase – 1m45 Table A against the clock €3,800

3^rd Cruise On Clover (ISH) – 2000 gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Ballinakill Girl (ID), by Clover Hill (ID). Bred by Dr. Noel Cawley, Co. Kildare. Owner: Laura Nina Aschwanden. Rider: Thomas Ryan (IRL)

Bunn Leisure International Stakes – 1m45 Table A against the clock €7,500

7^th Steady The Helm (TB) – 2005 gelding by Tikkanen (TB) out of Lawnett (GB), by Runnett (GB). Bred by Eunan Sean O’Rourke. Owner: Sue Hodgson, Justin Skinner & Elaine Tague. Rider: Tim Page (GBR)

Bunn Leisure Salver – 1m50 Table A with jump off €27,000

3^rd Cruise On Clover (ISH) – 2000 gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Ballinakill Girl (ID), by Clover Hill (ID). Bred by Dr. Noel Cawley, Co. Kildare. Owner: Laura Nina Aschwanden. Rider: Thomas Ryan (IRL)

Gijon (ESP) CSIO5* 30^th July to 4^th August 2014

Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup – 1m60 Two Rounds €67,000

Team 3^rd: Dougie Douglas (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Neills Girl (ISH), by High Roller (ISH). Bred by John O’Brien, Co. Limerick. Owner: Holly Gillott & Graham Smith. Rider: Holly Gillott (GBR)

Vodafone – Sony – 1m45 Table C €24,000

7^th Silver Lift (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Easy Lift (TB) out of Faherine (ISH), by Silver Cloud (TB). Bred by Kay Blackwell, Co. Westmeath. Owner: Mr Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Nuttall (GBR)

Mahou – 1m40 Two Phase €7,500

3^rd Castleforbes Rosie (ISH) – 2005 mare by Kannan (KWPN) out of Facette Louviere (SF), by Quat Sous (SF). Bred/Owned by Lady Georgina Forbes, Co. Longford. Rider: Roger Yves Bost (FRA)

Triocar – 1m40 Talbe A against the clock €9,000

6^th Silver Lift (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Easy Lift (TB) out of Faherine (ISH), by Silver Cloud (TB). Bred by Kay Blackwell, Co. Westmeath. Owner: Mr Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Nuttall (GBR)

Herlufmagle (DEN) CSI2* 31^st July to 3^rd August 2014

Grand Prix €24,000

6^th Thornhill Kate (ISH) – 2005 mare by Courage II (HOLST) out of Knockmeal Clover (ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Bred by Brendan O’Dowd, Co. Clare. Owner: Carey & Ericsson. Rider: Shane Carey (IRL)