EV Breeding: Irish-bred horses make their mark in the top-ten in Eventing in the USA

Last week saw a large number of Irish-bred horses achieving top-ten results in Eventing in the USA, notably a number with the Fernhill prefix, including Fernhill I’m Spartacus (ISH) who has Traditional breeding with the dam-sire Cruising (ISH)[TIH].

See below for a full list of Irish-bred International Eventing results: 

America.

Three Lakes Winter 2 HT, Florida. February 23^rd – 24^th.

Intermediate / Preliminary.

2nd Fernhill I’m Spartacus (ISH)[was Lisbane Spartacus] – 2012 gelding by Cloonee Silver [ISH] out of Michelles Gift (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gerard Mahon (Galway). Rider: Daisy Trayford (USA) 34.0, 0, 3.2 = 37.2.

4th Shannondale Magnum (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Mullentine Golden Cruz [ISH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Senan Canny (Clare). Rider: Maxine Preston (USA) 32.2, 4, 10.4 = 46.6.

Open Preliminary A.

1st Compromise Elsewhere (ISH) [was Clonshire Schwartz] – 2011 gelding by Cavalier Two for Joy (ISH) out of Drumin Bouncer (ISH)[TIH] by Grange Bouncer (ID) Breeder: Trevor Horgan (Kilkenny). Rider: Kurt Martin (USA) 30.4, 0, 6.4 = 36.8.

Open Preliminary B.

9th Summer Bay (unk) – 2009 OIO Rider: Jamie Kellock (USA) 32.6, 8, 7.2 = 47.8.

Preliminary Rider A.

3rd Glenbrook Cooley (ISH)[was Glenbrook Original] – 2010 mare by Cassidee (SWB) out of Glenbrook Spirit [ISH] by Prospect Pride (ID). Breeder: Paul O’Mahony (Wicklow). Rider: Samantha Tinney (USA) 31.3, 12, 5.2 = 48.5.

6th Ardeo Roulette (ISH)[was Lassban Ardeo, LSH Casimere & Lassban Roulette] – 2011 gelding by Cassino (SWWB) out of Close Encounter (TB) by Close Conflict (TB).Breeder: Kathleen Cooke (Limerick). Rider: Nicholas Staples (USA) 35.4, 16, 32.8 = 84.2.

Preliminary Rider B.

1st Carrick Finest Lad (ISH)[TIH] – 2008 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH] out of Clover’s Finest (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Tom Jones (Monaghan). Rider: Abiail Niles (USA) 31.7, 0, 6.0 = 37.7.

Pine Top Advanced HT, Georgia. February 22^nd – 24^th.

Advanced Test A. A.

1st Cooley Quicksilver (ISH) [was OSH Del Boy] – 2011 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Kylemore Crystal (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Vregan Diamond (ID). Breeder: Alan O’Brien (Galway). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 30.5, 0, 2.4 = 32.9.

8th Silver Night Lady (unk) – 2006 mare OIO sire unknown out of Kings Aire [ISH] by Kings Servant (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Bart O’Connor (Dublin). Rider: Emily Beshear (USA) 33.0, 0, 18.4 = 51.4.

10th Master Frisky (ISH)[TIH] – 2004  gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Frisky Legs (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Coopers Hill (ID) Breeder: Sean Power (Kilkenny). Rider: Emma Lomangino (USA) 37.0, 26.4, 6.4 = 69.8.

Advanced Test A. B.

2nd Quality Time (ISH)[was Kingsborough Guidamme] –  2011 mare by Guidam (SF) out of Ruby Roller [ISH] by High Roller [ISH]. Breeder: Cliodhna Carroll (Sligo). Rider: Timothy Bourke (IRL) 36.4, 0, 0.4 = 36.8.

5th Sapphire Blue B (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of Lucy Blue (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Claire NcDonnell (Wicklow). Rider: Allison Springer (USA) 33.4, 5.2 = 8.0 = 46.6.

6th Leamore Master Plan (ISH) [was Sambuco] – 2009 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Ardragh Bash (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Michael Byrne (Wicklow). Rider: Ariel Grald (USA) 37.3, 0, 11.2 = 48.5.

7th Da Vinci Code [was Killags De Vinci Code] (ISH)[TIH] – 2007 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Clovers Apollo (ID) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: James White (Wexford). Rider: Kylie Lyman (USA) 36.3, 4, 8.4 = 48.7.

Advanced Test B.

4th Paddy the Caddy (TB) – 2007 gelding by Azamour (TB) out of Slamy (TB) by Grand Slam (TB). Breeder: Messrs. McEntee & Reilly. Rider: Erin Sylvester (USA) 34.4, 0.4, 10.0 = 44.8.

6th Fernhill Fortitude (ISH)[was Whitechurch Rossa] – 2004  gelding by Courage II (HOLST) out of Misty Matilda (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Dubh (ID) Breeder: Geraldine Costello (Tipperary). Rider: Jenny Caras (USA) 30.9, 7.6, 8.8 = 47.3.

9th Atlantic Domino (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Maltstriker (KWPN) out of Atlantic Amanda (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: David Browne (Kerry). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 34.8, 4.4, 15.6 = 54.8.

10th Van Gough (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Wivollet Flight (KWPN) out of Woodlands Flight (ISH)[TIH] by Laughton’s Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Seamus Drea (Kilkenny). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 37.7, 12.4, 16.8 = 66.9.

Intermediate Horse.

2nd Cooley SOS (ISH)[was Emilions Courage, Killyglass Emilions Courage] – 2011  gelding by Emilion (KWPN) out of Dalways Courage (ISH) by Courage 11 (HOLST). Breeder: JV Primrose (Antrim). Rider: Hallie Coon (USA) 31.9, 0, 10.8 = 42.7.

8th Flash Cooley (ISH)[was Castlefield Flash Cooley & Castlefield Casper] – 2012 gelding by CSF Mr. Kroon [ISH] out of Castlefield Ruby (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Jim O’Neill (Kilkenny). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 32.1, 6, 14.4 = 52.5.

Intermediate Junior / Young Rider.

2nd Kiltubrid Rebel (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Cascaletto St Ghyvan Z (ZANG) out of Kiltubrid Heather (ISH) by Lombardo (KWPN). Breeder: Marian Tighe (Leitrim). Rider: Maria Kantorowski (USA) 37.9, 8.4, 11.2 = 57.5.

3rd Cooley Castle [ISH][was Longfield Beach & Cooley Beach]  – 2009 gelding by Beach Ball (ISH) out of Longfield Desert Gold (WNTR) by Golden Major VII (WNTR). Breeder: William Barfoot (Derry). Rider: Cassandra Wallskog (USA) 36.0, 5.2, 17.2 = 58.4.

6th Sir Saulsford Nazar (ISH)[TIH] – 2009 gelding by Nazar (TB) out of Ballydarton (ISH)[TIH] by Midnight King (ISH). Breeder: Sandra Myers (Carlow) Rider: Grace Smith (USA) 38.1, 32.8, 20.0 = 90.9.

Intermediate Rider.

1st Cooley Northern Mist (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Neat Moonlight Clover (ISH) by Countach (OLD) Breeder: Nicola Tang (Derry). Rider: Andi Lawrence (USA) 37.1, 2.4, 8.8 = 48.3.

3rd LVS Dassett Charisma (ISH)[was Stonehavens Charisma] – 2009 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Windsor Black Minstral (ISH)[TIH] by Black Minstrel (TB). Breeder: Gerard Walsh (Cork). Rider: Marley Stone-Bourke (IRL) 42.9, 1.2, 6.8 = 50.9.

6th Fernhill Q (ISH) – 2010 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Ashville Lady (TB) by Le Bavard (TB). Breeder: Ellen T McLoughney (Tipperary). Rider: Jade Anderson-Tucker (USA) 43.1, 2.4, 14.0 = 59.5.

9th Fernhill Oreo (ISH) – 2010 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Good Lady (TB) by Good Thyne (TB). Breeder: John Martin McLoughney (Tipperary). Rider: Jade Anderson (USA) 40.7, 11.2, 21.2 = 73.1.

Open Intermediate A.

1st Pfun (ISH) [was Fernhill Teddy Two Two] – 2007 gelding by Tadmus (KWPN) out of Celerina (AEAS) by Cento (HOLST). Breeder: Tracy Priest (Tipperary). Rider: Will Faudree (USA) 33.5, 0, 0.0 = 33.5.

4th Xuanatu (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Kroongaaf (KWPN) out of Newtown Heather Rose (ID) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Joseph Delaney (Laois). Rider: Kylie Lyman (USA) 32.8, 4, 0.0 = 37.2.

8th Looks Quality (unk) – 2011 gelding OIO. Rider: Timothy Bourke (IRL) 38.3, 8, 6.8 = 53.1.

Open Intermediate B.

6th Cooley Cruise Control (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Castlequarter Royale (ISH) by Guy Cavalier (ISH). Breeder: Lionel Beresford (Waterford). Rider: Lindsay Kelley (USA) 35.2, 0, 10.4 = 45.6.

8th Apogee (ISH)[was Saunderscourt Skyfest] – 2007 gelding by Harlequin du Carol (SF) out of Lavally Breeze [ISH] by  Sky Boy (TB). Breeder: Eamon Maher (Tipperary). Rider: Arden Wildasin (USA) 51.6, 1.2, 0.0 = 52.8.

9th Monbeg Myth (ISH)[was Piltown Capitalist] – 2010 gelding by Capitalist (HOLST) out of Piltown Precious (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Patrick Doody (Kilkenny). Rider: Erin Renfroe (USA) 44.3, 0, 12.4 = 56.7.

Open Intermediate C.

1st Woodstock Bennett (ISH)[was Donail Andco]  – 2007 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Donail Belle (ISH)[TIH] by Beau Royale (TB). Breeder: Sean Cunningham (Clare). Rider: Ryan Wood (AUS) 27.1, 4, 0.0 = 31.1.

6th Sunday Times (ISH)[TIH][was Lackaghbeg Hero] – 2007 gelding by Cult Hero (TB) out of Lackaghbeg Crest (ID) by Sea Crest (ID). Breeder: Paddy Joyce (Galway). Rider: Arden Wildasin (USA) 37.6, 8, 0.0 = 45.6.

9th Trendy Fernhill (ISH) – 2011 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Cruisings Girl (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Eamon Kenny (Laois). Rider: Jenny Caras (USA) 36.0, 2.8, 10.0 = 48.8.

Junior Young Riders Open Preliminary A.

5th Grey Street – 2004 gelding OIO by Cult Hero (TB). Rider: Katerina Garcia-Cope (USA) 37.0, 20, 17.6 = 74.6.

Junior Young Riders Open Preliminary B.

2nd Fernhill Fierce [ISH][was Katie Elder] – 2008 mare by Furisto’s Diamond [ISH] out of Odette (TB) by Cult Hero (TB). Breeder: Lewis Lowry (Down). Rider: Dylan Philipps (USA) 35.7, 0, 2.4 = 38.1.

6th Fernhill Finders Keepers (unk) – 2007 gelding OIO. Rider: Olivia Dutton (USA) 40.9, 4.4 = 29.2 = 74.5.

8th Cillbhrid Tom (ISH) – 2012 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Cillbhrid Avoca (ISH)[TIH] by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: Richard Power (Waterford). Rider: Kit Ferguson (USA) 33.5, 5.6, 93.2 = 132.3.

Open Preliminary A.

2nd Monbeg Game Face (ISH)[TIH] – 2012 gelding by Nazar (TB) out of Iriss Gift (ISH)[TIH] by Highland King (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Barbara & Francis Hatton (Carlow). Rider: Ariel Grald (USA) 33.3, 0, 10.0 = 43.3.

7th Spring Centurion (ISH)[TIH] – 2004 gelding by The Bat (TB) out of Mullaloher Heather (AID) by Parnell (ID). Breeder: TJ McCarron (Cavan). Rider: Dave Vos (USA) 40.2, 0, 12.0 = 52.2.

9th Box Office (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Coney Island Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Susan Moloney (Clare). Rider: Julie Roberts (USA) 31.3, 4, 20.0 = 55.3.

10th Harthill Diamond (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Emperor Augustus (TB) out of Diamonds for Ann (ISH) by Paris Lights (SF). Breeder: Ann Redmond (Wexford). Rider: Madison Foote (USA) 32.8, 4, 20.0 = 56.8.

Open Preliminary B.

4th Carlsburg (ISH)[TIH] – 2012 gelding by Puissance (ISH)[TIH] out of Flame and Passion (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Reck Jnr (Wexford). Rider: Michael Pendleton (USA) 30.4, 4, 2.4 = 36.8.

8th Fernhill Cascum Marco [was Cascum Marco](ISH) – 2005 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of The Dancer (ISH)[TIH] by Sails Away (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Roslyn Armstrong (Down). Rider: Emily Beshear (USA) 38.9, 0, 4.8 = 43.7.

Open Preliminary C.

10th Who’s A Star (ISH)[TIH] – 1997 gelding by Tax Trend (TB) out of Beverly (P)(ISH)[TIH] by I’m A Star (TB) Breeder: Stanley Mateer (Down). Rider: Courtney Cooper (USA) 30.9, 0, 19.6 = 50.5.

Preliminary Rider.

6th Urlanmore Beauty (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Cavalier’s Delight (WNTR) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Patrick Carey (Clare). Rider: Hanna Grace Johnson (USA) 35.2, 4, 18.0 = 57.2.

7th Fernhill Full Throttle (ISH)[was Willows Dexter] – 2009 gelding by Cyrano (HOLST) out of Euro Glory [ISH] by Euro Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: William Gibson (Down). Rider: Ivie Cullen-Dean (USA) 27.2, 0, 34.8 = 62.0.

8th Quintessential (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF)out of Hey Heidi (IRIP). Breeder: Janet Fogarty (Tipperary). Rider: Sarah Pyne (USA) 26.7, 0, 44.4 = 71.1.

These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman.

For previous results visit: horsesportireland.ie/news.