EV Breeding: Two Wins for Buck Davidson at Rocking Horse HT on Irish Sport Horses

Six Irish-bred event horses recorded wins at Rocking Horse Winter Horse Trials in the USA. Bruce Davidson Jnr (USA) took both the Open Intermediate B and Open Intermediate D riding on-board Irish Sport Horses Copper Beech and Ballynoe Castle RM.

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

America.

Full Gallop Farm January HT, South Carolina. January 30^th – 31^st.

Preliminary A.

5 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) 32.1, 0, 12.0 = 44.1

8 Parc Cooley. (ISH) – 2007  gelding by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Wellfields Allegro (ISH) by Silvorado (TB) Breeder: Jackie Buckley (Meath). Rider: Mia Petersen (USA) 37.7, 4, 14.4 = 56.1

9 Ringfort Swan Song. (ISH) – 2006 mare by VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Renkum Inglewood (AES) by Renkum Englishman (KWPN). Breeder: Harron Eakin Farms (Down). Rider: Mikaela Kantorowski (USA) 38.2, 12, 11.6 = 61.8.

Preliminary B.

3 Fernhill Fiesta. (ISH)[was Patrickswell Carnival] – 2003 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Magic Blaze (TB) by Carnival Night (TB). Breeder: Desmond Gibson (Down). Rider: Caitlin Tierney (USA) 38.4, 0, 0.0 = 38.4

5 Zipp. – 2004  gelding by OIO. Rider: Elena Hengel (USA) 30.2, 0, 16.8 = 47.0

6 Fernhill Spring Lightly. (ISH)(TIH) – 2006 gelding by Cut the Mustard (TB) out of Coolgrange Tingo (ISH) by Marktingo (TB). Breeder: Thomas & Elizabeth Brennan (Kilkenny). Rider: Ellis Rold (USA) 31.4, 4, 12.0 = 47.4

7 Kennystown Frankie. (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Frankfort Boy (TB) out of Kennystown Lass (ISH). Breeder: Michael Kenny (Wexford). Rider: Lindsay Beer (USA) 33.2, 4, 14.4 = 51.6.

Rocking Horse Winter HT, Florida. January 29^th– 31^st.

Intermediate Rider.

7 Cruising Guy. (ISH)(TIH) – 2008 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH) out of Thornfiel Gwynne (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Clement Stapleton (Tipperary). Rider: Shawn Ferguson (USA) 33.5, 0, 6.8 = 40.3.

Open Intermediate A.

2 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) 30.2, 0, 0.8 = 31.0

3 Kildalton Cooley. (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Kildalton Pearl (ISH) by Furisto (HANN). Breeder: Kildalton Agric College (Kilkenny). Rider: Jonathan Holling (USA) 32.0, 0, 0.0 = 32.0

9 Cooley Dream. (ISH) [was Cooley Dream Extreme] – 2008 gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of The Dreamseeker (ISH) by Ramiro B (BWP). Breeder: Frank Gordon (Mayo). Rider: Hannah Sue Burnett (USA) 30.9, 0, 8.4 = 39.3.

Open Intermediate B.

1 Copper Beech. (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Radolin (KWPN). Rider: Bruce Davidson Jnr. (USA) 29.6, 0, 0.0 = 29.6

7 Lup the Loop. (ISH)[was Killard Lup the Loop] – 2008 gelding by Lupicor (KWPN) out of Hogans Lass (ISH) by Farney Clover (ISH). Breeder: Rachel Sterling (Tipperary). Rider: Kylie Lyman (USA) 29.6, 0, 2.0 = 31.6

9 Lupistar. (ISH) 2007 gelding by Lupicor (KWPN) out of Hogans Lass (ISH) by Farney Clover (ISH). Breeder: Rachel Sterling (Tipperary). Rider: Jonathan Holling (USA) 33.0, 1, 0.0 = 34.0.

Open Intermediate C.

4 Clip Clop. (ISH)(TIH) [was Santamaria Lilly’s Eclipse] – 2003 gelding by Crosstown Dancer (ID) out of Terrific Star (TB) by Wolverlife (TB). Breeder:  Sandra Byrne (Dublin). Rider: Joe Meyer (USA) 34.8, 4, 0.0 = 38.8.

Open Intermediate D.

1 Ballynoecastle RM. (ISH) – 2000 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of Ballyvallon Natalie (ISH) by Blue Laser (TB) Breeder: Sylvester Cullen (Wexford). Rider: Bruce Davidson Jnr. (USA) 21.5, 0, 0.0 = 21.5

3 Avoca Druid. (ISH)(TIH) – 2008 gelding by King’s Master (ISH) out of Knockanree Nell (ISH) by Frankfort Boy (TB). Breeder: Christine Banks (Wicklow). Rider: Jonathan Holling (USA) 30.9, 4, 0.0 = 34.9

7 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) 34.6, 0, 14.8 = 49.4.

Intermediate / Preliminary.

1 Fernhill Wishes. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of KEC Galway Bay (ISH) by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Anna Kennedy (Kerry). Rider: Karl Slezak (USA) 27.8, 3, 0.0 = 30.8

8 Class Action. (ISH)(TIH) – 2001 gelding by Ghareeb (TB) out of Curracloe Dasie (ISH) by Flagmount King (ID) Breeder: Charles Kavanagh (Wexford). Rider: Paige Pence (USA) 42.0, 5, 0.0 = 47.0.

Open Preliminary A.

2 Little Cruz. (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Cruz Forever (ISH) out of Cavalero (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) Breeder: Andrew Dunlop (Tyrone). Rider: Rebecca Hoos (USA) 31.6, 0, 0.0 = 31.6

3 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) 31.6, 0, 1.6 = 33.2.

Open Preliminary B.

2 Park Trader. – (ISH)(TIH) – 2002 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Ballyhast Polly (ISH) by Highland King (ISH). Breeder: Christopher Bailey (Wexford). Rider: Bruce Davidson Jnr. (USA) 27.5, 0, 0.8 = 28.3

4 Borneo Shady. (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Cavalier Two for Joy (ISH) out of Faughills Pride (TB) by Aahsaylad (TB). Breeder: Joe McCamley (Down). Rider: Elisa Wallace (USA) 27.1, 4, 0.0 = 31.1

7 Fernhill Tiger Con. (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Ustinov (KWPN) out of Piska (SF) by Robin Z II (HANN). Breeder: Basil Kyle (Donegal). Rider: Conor Rollins (USA) 32.3, 0, 5.2 = 37.5.

Open Preliminary A.

6 Grey Area. (ISH)(TIH) – 2006 gelding by Accondy (TB) out of Merry Gypsy (P)(ISH) by Gypsy Duke (ISH) Breeder: Daniel Kelly (Clare). Rider: Sinead Halpin (USA) 25.0, 0, 4.4 = 29.4

8 Aces Baby. (ISH)(TIH) – 2009 gelding by I’m The Greatest (TB) out of Newton Jenny (ISH) by Easy Lift (TB) Breeder: Bernard Stanford (Galway). Rider: Robin Walker (USA) 32.1, 0, 6.4 = 38.6.

Open Preliminary B.

4 Gorsehill Cooley (ISH)[was Gorsehill Lobo] – 2010 gelding by Arkansas (KWPN) out of Flueries Imp (ISH) by Master Imp (TB) Breeder: Anne Bannon (Wicklow)  Rider: Liz Halliday-Sharp (USA) 29.3, 0, 0.0 = 29.3.

Preliminary Horse A.

3 Russell’s Reserve. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Loughenhoe Guy (ISH) out of Conlons Diamond (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder: Eamon Conlon (Down). Rider: Mike Huber (USA) 27.1, 0, 0.0 = 27.1

5 Harthill Diamond. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Emperor Augustus (TB) out of Diamonds for Ann (ISH) by Paris Lights (SF). Breeder: Ann Redmond (Wexford). Rider: Leslie Grant-Law (GBR) 30.7, 1, 0.8 = 32.5.

Preliminary Horse B.

1 Monbeg Nola. (ISH) – 2009 mare by Emperor Augustus (TB) out of Whitewell Garcia (ISH). Breeder: Beryl Power (Wexford). Rider: Ariel Grald (USA) 28.4, 0, 0.8 = 29.2

2 Bounce. – 2009 gelding OIO by Grange Bouncer (ID). Rider: Leslie Law (GBR) 28.6, 4, 0.0 = 32.6

4 Dassett Lawman (ISH)[was Cloncolman Harry & Dassett Discovery] – 2010 gelding by Harlequin du Caral (SF) out of Coevers Fancy by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: Patricia Keane (Clare). Rider: Lesley Grant-Law (GBR) 37.1, 4, 0.0 = 41.1

7 Lisseycasey Cougar. (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Cougar (ISH) out of Lisseycasey Queen (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: John Hannon (Clare). Rider: Justine Dutton (USA) 32.1, 4, 13.6 = 49.7.

Preliminary Rider A.

1 White Indian. (ISH)(TIH) – 2000  gelding by White Clover (ISH) out of Indian Kit (ISH) by Indian Ruler (TB) Breeder: T J Gibbons (Mayo). Rider: Clara Cargile (USA) 27.7, 0, 0.0 = 27.7.

Preliminary Rider B.

1 Cooley Castle [was Longfield Beach & Cooley Beach] (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Beach Ball (ISH) out of Longfield Desert Gold (WNTR) by Golden Major VII. Breeder: William Barfoot (Derry). Rider: Cassandra Wallskog (USA) 32.5, 0, 0.0 = 32.5.

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

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