EV Breeding: Irish horses to the fore in South Carolina and Georgia

It was another successful weekend for Irish bred event horses with top placings in South Carolina and Georgia.

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

America.

Full Gallop Farm February 1 HT, South Carolina. February 4^th.

Intermediate.

1 Westerly (ISH) – 1996 gelding by Into the West (KWPN) out of Retto (ISH) by Riberetto (TB). Breeder: Jenny I Hunt (Waterford). Rider: Sarah Cousins (USA) 42.0, 4, 9.6 = 55.6.

Preliminary.

2 Right Above It (ISH) – 2008 gelding OIO Rider: Erika Nesler (USA) 28.9, 8, 0.0 = 36.9

8 Cruising Guy (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH) out of Thornfiel Gwynne (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Clement Stapleton (Tipperary). Rider: Shawn Ferguson (USA) 33.0, 3, 11.6 = 47.6

9 Shannondale Topaki (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Our Queen Bee (ISH) by Ricardo Z (ZANG). Breeder: Sheila & Pat Meade (Clare). Rider: Nilson Moreira de Silva (USA) 31.1, 11, 6.8 = 48.9.

Ocala Horse Properties Winter 2 HT, Florida. February 6^th – 7^th.

Intermediate Horse.

3 Lup the Loop [was Killard Lup the Loop](ISH) – 2008 gelding by Lupicore (KWPN) out of Hogans Lass (ISH) by Farney Clover (ISH). Breeder: Rachel Sterling (Tipperary). Rider: Kylie L Dermody (USA) 34.8, 0, 0.0 = 34.8

5 DeLux Z [was Drumin Luxor] (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Drumin Imp (ISH) by Master Imp (TB) Breeder: Tom Finn (Carlow). Rider: Kurt A Martin (USA) 36.5, 0, 0.0 = 36.5

8 Cooley Ice (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH) out of Corrybeg Star (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Kieran Dunphy (Waterford). Rider: Kylie Dermody. (USA) 41.5, 0, 1.2 = 42.7.

Intermediate Rider.

1 Tops (ISH) – 2001 gelding by Top of the World (TB) out of Tomgar Diamond (ISH) by Sea Crest (TB) Breeder: Dermot Maguire (Wexford). Rider: Nichole Doolittle (USA) 27.9, 12, 0.8 = 40.7.

Open Intermediate A.

10 Cooley Nothing Better B (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Nothing But Joy (TB) by Toros (TB) Breeder: Christa Dillon (Westmeath). Rider: Kyle Carter (USA) 37.5, 4, 17.6 = 59.1.

Open Intermediate B.

2 Ballingowan Pizaz (ISH) – 2002 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Rocklea (P)(ISH) by Leabeg (ISH) Breeder: Marie Ni Raghallaigh (Longford). Rider: Michael Pollard (USA) 26.0, 0, 4.8 = 30.8

3 HHS Cooley [was HHS Apache] (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Clover Echo (ISH) out of Flown (ISH) by Imperius (TB). Breeder: Thomas Hughes (Kilkenny). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 24.8, 0, 7.2 = 32.0

4 Da Vinci Code [was Killags De Vinci Code] (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Clovers Apollo (ID) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: James White (Wexford). Rider: Kylie L Dermody. (USA) 34.6, 0, 2.4 = 37.0

5 Walterstown Don (ISH) –  2002 gelding by Don Juan de la Bouverie (SBS) out of Walterstown Treacy VII (WNTR) by Vivadari (TB) Breeder:  Dorothy de Stackpoole (Meath). Rider: Michael Pollard (USA) 34.4, 0, 4.4 = 38.8

6 Spring Easy (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Garrison Royal (ISH) out of Castlegrogan Clare (ISH) by Ballinvella (TB). Breeder: Kenneth Walsh (Laois). Rider Caroline Martin (USA) 35.0, 4, 0.0 = 39.0.

Open Preliminary A.

2 Watch Out – 2003 gelding OIO by Concorde (KWPN). Rider: Arden Wildasin (USA) 32.6, 4, 1.6 = 38.2

4 Brookfield Cult King (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Cult Hero (TB) out of Rince Na Mara (ISH) by Kildalton King (ID). Breeder: Veronica O’Brien (Wexford). Rider: William Hoos (USA) 35.4, 4, 0.0 = 39.4

5 Fly Away Ferro (ISH) – 2007 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Rocketta (ISH) by Macrocket (TB). Breeder: Emma Jackson (Down). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 25.4, 4, 10.8 = 40.2.

Open Preliminary B.

4 Miss Ruby Cooley (ISH) [was HSB Cooley] – 2008 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Ballydrehid Evening (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: Patrick Burke (Tipperary). Rider: Elissa Gibbs (USA) 28.3, 0, 0.0 = 28.3

5 Diamond Cut (TB) – 2003 gelding by Saddlers Hall (TB) out of Sapphire Eile (TB) by Mujtahid (TB) Rider: Diane Burnett (CAN) 24.8, 0, 4.8 = 29.6.

Open Preliminary C.

8 Willunga (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Ringmoylan Beauty (ISH) by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Christopher O’Sullivan Snr. (Limerick). Rider: Jacob Fletcher (USA) 31.7, 0, 11.2 = 42.9.

Preliminary Horse A.

4 Cooley Performer (ISH)[was Derena Herbie] – 2008 gelding by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Derena Queen (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Francis Tubman (Cavan). Rider: Emma Kate Fisher (USA) 22.0, 5, 0.0 = 27.0.

Preliminary Rider A.

1 White Indian (ISH) – 2000  gelding by White Clover (ISH) out of Indian Kit (ISH) by Indian Ruler (TB) Breeder: T J Gibbons (Mayo). Rider: Clara Cargile (USA) 26.5, 0, 0.0 = 26.5

6 King Bust (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Buster King (TB) out of Coronea Star (ISH) by Star Kingdom (ID). Breeder: John Hickey (Cork). Rider: Michelle Koppin (USA) 28.7, 4, 3.6 = 36.3.

Pine Top Intermediate HT, Georgia. February 6^th – 8^th.

Junior /Young Rider Intermediate.

2 Fernhill Fortitude [was Whitechurch Rossa] (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Courage II (HOLST) out of Misty Madilda (ISH) by Clover Dubh (ID) Breeder: Geraldine Costello (Tipperary). Rider: Jenny Caras (USA) 32.4, 0, 16.8 = 49.2

6 Zipp – 2004 gelding by OIO. Rider: Elena Hengel (USA) 25.6, 16, 44.8 = 86.4

Open Intermediate 2.

3 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) 38.9, 0, 5.6 = 44.5

9 Master Frisky (ISH) – 2004  gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Frisky Legs (P)(ISH) by Coopers Hill (ID) Breeder: Sean Power (Kilkenny). Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 32.6, 4, 19.6 = 56.2.

Open Intermediate 1.

10 Fernhill Flutter [was Butterfly Orchid] (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Puissance (ISH) out of Warrior Queen (ISH) Breeder: Samuel Smith (Antrim). Rider: Kevin Keane (USA) 34.4, 4, 14.8 = 53.2.

Open Preliminary 1.

1 Cooley Cross Border (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Diamond Roller (ISH) out of Who’s Diaz (ISH) by Osilvis (KWPN) Breeder: Johnny Duffy (Louth). Rider: Kim Severson (USA) 29.6, 0, 0.0 = 29.6

7 Ringfort Tinkaturk (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ringfort Tinkatoo (AES) out of Davy’s Instructions (TB) by Dozy Love (TB) Breeder: Harron Eakin Farms (Down). Rider: Lizzie Snow (USA) 28.9, 0, 7.6 = 36.5.

Open Preliminary 2.

7 Welcome Shadow (ISH) – 2005 mare by Welcome Flagmount (ID) out of She’s Bizarre (TB) by Good Thyne (TB). Breeder: James Keville (Galway). Rider: Boyd Martin (USA) 33.5, 0, 4.4 = 37.9.

Open Preliminary 3.

4 DHI Colour Candy (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Colourfield (TB) out of Colestown Rose (ISH) by Puissance (ISH) Breeder: Frank Sinnott (Wexford). Rider: Ellie van Gemeren (USA) 34.1, 0, 14.0 = 48.1.

Preliminary – Training.

2 Sportsfield Jinx (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Newmarket Venture (HANN) out of Moores Lane (ISH) by Don Juan de la Bouverie (SBS) Breeder: Thomas Merrigan (Wicklow). Rider: Tiffany Cunningham-Wexler (USA) 33.0, 4, 0.0 = 37.0

6 Fernhill Chaos (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of KEC Donna Diamond (ISH) by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: William Kennedy (Kerry). Rider: Brie Murry (USA) 41.1, 4, 1.2 = 46.3

7 Castle Jordan (ISH) – 1998  gelding by Hollow Hand (TB) out of Magic Sprinter by Step Together (TB) Breeder:  P Doran. Rider: Kira Statue (USA) 43.3, 4, 0.0 = 47.3

9 Ringfort Swan Song (ISH) – 2006 mare by VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Renkiem Inglewood (AES) by Renkiem Englishman (KWPN). Breeder: Harron Eakin Farms (Down). Rider: Mikaela Kantorowski (USA) 39.1, 12, 0.0 = 51.1

10 Fernhill Jet (ISH)[was Killmac Jack] – 2007 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH) out of Kilmack Hope (ISH) by Furisto (HANN). Breeder: Eamonn Murphy (Kilkenny). Rider: Candace Bell (USA) 32.0, 0, 25.2 = 57.2.

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

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