25 different breeders feature this week as Irish Sport Horses hold their own in the USA
- 27 January 2025, 11:06
It is a sign of passing years as stallions that once featured as Sires, are now proving themselves as Dam’s Sires.
Michael Nolan continues to advertise their value as he brings on more young Irish breds this week.
See below the full list of International Eventing Results for this week.
Rocking Horse Winter Horse Trials (USA) 25th – 26th January 2025
Open Intermediate One Day
9th Lissavorra Quality (ISH) – 2016 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Soolmoy Lucy (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Patrick McLoughney. Rider: Elisa Wallace (USA) 39.6, 4, 8.8 = 52.4.
Open Intermediate
3rd Cooley Baltic Sea (ISH)[was Cooley Pot of Gold & 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) 29.0, 0, 3.6 = 32.6
4th Luska Candy Clover [ISH][was HSH Luska Legend] – 2013 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy [ISH] out of Miss Demeanor [ISH] by White Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Amie Sterling (Tipperary). Rider: Jack Curtis (USA) 28.4, 0, 5.2 = 33.6
6th Trinity ThankQ (ISH)[was Trinity Thank Q] – 2016 gelding by Beach Ball (ISH) out of Ballyderowen Clover (ISH). Breeder: Brendan Cave. Rider: Lisa Marie Fergusson (CAN) 29.0, 4, 4.0 = 37.0
10th SBT Barolo (ISH)[was CSF High on Life] – 2010 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Tentore Flight (AES)(P) by Carrolls Flight (AES). Breeder: Brian Connolly (Galway). Rider: Robin Walker (USA) 28.6, 3.2, 11.6 = 43.4.
Intermediate Rider
2nd Shirsheen Fun For All (ISH)[was Glynnwood Chelsea] – 2015 gelding by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Chelsea (KWPN) by Tinka’s Boy (KWPN). Breeder: Peter Glynn (Galway). Rider: Michelle Mercier (USA) 27.6, 2.4, 15.6 = 45.6
6th Fernhill Cardevega (ISH)[was Cardevga] – 2017 gelding by Cardento (HOLST) out of Quevega (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: Fionnuala Byrne. Rider: Ivie Cullen-Dean (USA) 34.2, 3.2, 27.6 = 65.0
7th Fernhill B Good (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Rigina (KWPN) by Lord de Lux (HOLST). Breeder: Richard Irwin (Tyrone). Rider: Caitlin Romeo (USA) 30.6, 2, 37.2 = 69.8.
Intermediate / Preliminary
1st Global Quarycrest (ISH)[was Quarycrest Destiny] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quatity 004 (OLD) out of Royal China (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: John Dooley (Donegal). Rider: Autumn Schweiss (USA) 26.4, 4, 0.0 = 30.4
2nd Cooley One To Many (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Jack Of Diamonds (SWB) out of Taffin. (ISH) by Delamain (TB). Breeder: Ronnie Kelly (Limerick). Rider: Erin Wages (USA) 29.0, 4, 6.8 = 39.8.
Open Preliminary One Day
2nd Water Mill Smooth (ISH)[TIH] – 2014 gelding by Watermill Swatch (TB) out of My Smooth Damond (ISH)[TIH] by Diamond Lad (ID). Breeder: Alan Connaughton. Rider: Sara Kozumplik (USA) 28.7, 0, 0.0 = 28.7.
Open Preliminary A
1st Gortglass Lupin (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Gortglas Skye (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Sian Carson Ball. Rider: Gabby Dickerson (USA) 33.7, 0, 0.0 = 33.7.
Open Preliminary B
2nd HSH Redfield Poynstown Marshall (ISH)[was Poynstown Marshal] – 2016 gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Poynstown Queen (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Paula Widger (Waterford). Rider: Rebecca Hoos (USA) 28.7, 0, 0.0 = 28.7
3rd Rockabilly (ISH) – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Black Cat (ISH) by Nigrasine (TB). Breeder: Brian Clinghan. Rider: Meghan O’Donoghue (USA) 28.2, 1.2, 2.0 = 31.4
10th Ratheoin Quality Imp (ISH) – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Coonogues Dawn (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Sean Barron. Rider: Lisa Marie Fergusson (CAN) 32.9, 0, 11.6 = 44.5.
Preliminary Horse
2nd Excel Star Montgomery (ISH)[was Lachain ES Montgomery & Lachain Knight] – 2018 gelding by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Lachain Jet (ISH) by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP). Breeder: Tom Lenihan. Rider: Hanna Bundy Hansen (CAN) 26.8, 0.4, 6.0 = 33.2
7th MHE Briarhill Excel Star Cassondra (ISH)[was Briarhill Chacoa K, Briarhill Star Cass] – 2019 mare by Kings Cornet (ISH) out of Briarhill Temple (ISH) by Chacoa (HOLST). Breeder: Anne Coyne. Rider: Morgan Houberg (USA) 34.0, 8, 2.8 = 44.8.
Preliminary Rider
4th HSH Henry (ISH)[was Twizzler] – 2017 gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Silverfoot (TB)[IRL] by Bravefoot (TB). Breeder: Elizabeth Murphy. Rider: Katelyn Smith (USA) 33.4, 0, 8.8 = 42.2.
Open Modified A
3rd Fernhill In Motion (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Harney’s Lady (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: Michael Dunne. Rider: Alexander O’Neal (USA) 26.8, 0, 0.0 = 26.8
4th Monbeg Musketeer (ISH) [TIH] – 2019 gelding by Grandpas Rebel (ID) out of Mount Alto Marty (TB) by Medaaly (TB), Breeder: Kenneth William Quinn. Rider: Michael Nolan (IRL) 27.3, 0, 0.0 = 27.3
7th Creevagh City HSH (ISH)[was Hillside HSH Honours] – 2016 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Seisons Honour (TB)[IRL] by City Honours (TB). Breeder: Sweet Wall. Rider: Ashley Greene (USA) 30.3, 0, 0.0 = 30.3
8th Loughnatousa Anika (ISH) – 2017 mare by Pointilliste (TB) out of Loughnatousa Kismet (ISH). Breeder: Tim Beecher. Rider: Jonathan Holling (USA) 30.8, 0, 0.0 = 30.8.
Open Modified B
1st Cooley Quickfire (ISH)[was Veni Vidi Vici] – 2017 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Air Cruise (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Diana H Warrington. Rider: Michael Nolan (IRL) 22.8, 0, 0.0 = 22.8
2nd Sunhill Cobrio (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Cobra 18 (WEWB) out of Ardbawn Kissy (ISH) by Condios (HOLST). Breeder: Stephen O’Sullivan. Rider: Megan Sykes (USA) 23.0, 0, 3.2 = 26.2
5th Ardeo Hennessy (ISH)[was Star Chip Enterprose & Brownstown Hennessy] – 2018 gelding by Goodluck VDL (KWPN) out of Sweet French Clover (ISH)[TIH] by French Buffet (TB). Breeder: Leanne Brien. Rider: Ainsley Hagen (USA) 28.5, 0, 0.0 = 28.5.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman,
These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland.
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