First place for Irish Sport Horses Shirsheen Ice and Cooley Kildaire

As international Eventing continues in the United States, Irish-bred Shirsheen Ice (Beowolf X Regal Sting) and Cooley Kildaire (Heritage Fortunus X Clover Echo) both took first place finishes at the Rocking Horse Winter Horse Trails, Florida.

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

America

Rocking Horse Winter 11 Advanced HT, Florida. (February 18^th – 12st).

Advanced Test A.

3 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 (CAN) 30.9, 0, 14.0 = 44.9

4 Electric Lux (ISH) – 2010 mare by Lux Z (HANN) out of Kilnamac Sue [ISH][TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: James Ryan (Tipperary). Rider: Natalia Neneman (USA) 37.0, 0, 8.8 = 45.8.

Advanced Test B.

7 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) 35.5, 0, 13.2 = 48.7.

Intermediate Rider.

2 Shersheen Du Carel (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Rain Shine (ISH)[TIH] by Senang Hati (TB). Breeder: Patrick Murphy (Wicklow). Rider: Darrah Alexander (USA) 35.7, 4, 0.8 = 40.5

4 Paddrick (unk) – 2011 gelding by Kroongraaf (KWPN) out of a mare by Temple Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Rider: Elle Choate (USA) 40.4, 4, 21.6 = 76.0.

Open Intermediate A.

2 Maryville Sir Henry (ISH)[was Sir Henry Elijah Craig] – 2013 gelding by Sir Shutterfly (HANN) out of Pennie Royale (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Alan Molan (Cork). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 26.1, 0, 8.0 = 34.1

3 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 (NZL) 34.8, 0, 0.8 = 35.6

7 Copper Beach (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Cloverballen (ISH). Breeder: Paddy Daly (Offaly) Rider: Crosby Green (USA) 35.0, 8, 6.0 = 49.0.

Open Intermediate B.

2 Cooley Stormwater (ISH)[was Westmount Camillo Calypso] – 2013 gelding by Camillo VDL (KWPN) out of Thornfield Calypso (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Amma Blessington (Longford). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 35.7, 0, 2.0 = 37.7

6 SRS Picasso (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Passion (WEWB) out of God Mother [ISH] by Ghareeb (TB). Breeder: Michael Hutchinson (Kilkenny). Rider: Michael Nolan (USA) 30.5, 0, 16.4 = 46.9

10 MGH Heartbeat (ISH) – 2011 mare by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Douglas Darco (ISH) by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN). Beeder: John Carey (Tipperary). Rider: Caitlyn Ruud (USA) 35.2, 4, 16.8 = 56.0.

Open Intermediate C.

2 Off the Record (ISH)[was Cooley Stateside] – 2009 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of Drumagoland Bay (ISH) by Ard Ohio (KWPN). Breeder: Peter G Brady (Cavan). Rider: William Coleman (USA) 25.0, 0, 9.2 = 34.2

4 Cooley Be Cool (ISH) [was HHS Monte Carlo] – 2013 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of HHS Carlotta (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Marion Hughes (Kilkenny). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 24.8, 4, 9.6 = 38.4

6 Cooley HHS Calmaria (ISH)[was HHS Calmaria] – 2013 mare by Cyrano 145 (HOLST) out of Chester Lass (ISH) by Couletto (OLD). Breeder: Marion Hughes (Kilkenny). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 26.4, 4.4, 11.6 = 42.4.

Open Preliminary One Day A.

3 Shanroe Cooley (ISH)[was Shanroe Italk] – 2015 gelding by Dallas VDL (BWP) out of Shanroe Saphire (ISH) by Condios (HOLST). Breeder: Anthony Smyth (Down). Rider: Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) 24.0, 1.6, 2.8 = 28.4

6 Privatised [ISH] – 2010 gelding by Hi Kilrainey [ISH] out of Amatheus [ISH] by Errigal Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Vincent Loftus (Kildare). Rider: Tik Maynard (USA) 29.4, 0, 9.6 = 39.0.

Open Preliminary One Day B.

3 Traditionally Fernhill (ISH)[TIH]{was Ken Black & Fernhill Ken Black) – 2014 gelding by Killinick Bouncer (ID) out of Church Lady (TB) by Snurge (TB). Breeder: Michael J Kavanagh (Wexford). Rider: Alexandra Green Kerby (USA) 36.9, 0, 8.0 = 44.9

4 Sportsfield Harley Davis (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Good Step (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Gerrard Burke (Waterford). Rider: Ella Kurtz (USA) 36.9, 4, 6.4 = 47.3

7 T Other Guy (ISH)[TIH] – 2006 gelding by Loughthoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Colleen Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Colin Diamond (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Valerie Thorington (Galway). Rider: Emma Vallner (USA) 33.1, 10, 9.6 = 2.7

8 Westwick Rebel [ISH] – 2014 gelding by Flex A Bill (ISH)[TIH] out of Rebels Dream [ISH] by Rich Rebel (TB). Breeder: John Brady (Wicklow). Rider: Madeline Hartstock (USA) 35.6, 0, 19.6 = 55.2.

Open Preliminary A.

1 Cooley Kildaire (ISH) – 2013 gelding by Heritage Fortunus (HANN) out of HHS Clo Jo (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Thomas Hughes (Kilkenny). Rider: Sharon White (USA) 25.4, 0, 0.0 = 25.4

2 SBT Clover Road (ISH)[TIH][was Happy Highway] – 2011 gelding by Road to Happiness (TB) out of Crisp Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: James Ryan (Limerick). Rider: Robin Walker (USA) 30.6, 0, 0.0 = 30.6

3 Park Trader (ISH)[TIH] – 2002 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Ballyhast Polly (ISH)[TIH] by Highland King (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Christopher Bailey (Wexford). Rider: Jessica Shull (USA) 32.1, 1.6, 0.0 = 33.7.

Open Preliminary B.

2 Kilcannon High Society [ISH][was Rehy Exchange] – 2011 gelding by Rehy High Society [ISH] out of Rehy Delight (ISH)[TIH] by Abdullah (TB). Breeder: Henry Keane (Clare). Rider: Alexandra Knowles (USA) 22.1, 4, 2.0 = 28.1

3 Cobra King (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Cobra (HOLST) out of Highland Destiny (ISH)[TIH] by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Margaret Kinsella (Galway). Rider: Cat Ardakani (USA) 26.7, 5.6, 0.8 = 33.1.

Preliminary Horse.

1 Shirsheen Ice [ISH] – 2014 gelding by Beowolf [ISH] out of Candy Copper (ISH)[TIH] by Regal Sting (TB). Breeder: Patrick Murphy (Wicklow). Rider: Leslie Law (GBR) 32.9, 0, 0.0 = 32.9

2 Lassban Royal Minstrel (ISH)[TIH][was Royal Minstrel] – 2013 gelding by Minstrel Bouncer (TB)[IRL] out of Something Royal (ID) by King Henry (ID). Breeder: Michael Riordan (Limerick). Rider: Joe Meyer (NZL) 30.8, 4, 0.0 = 34.8

4 Fernhill Felix (ISH)[was Ballywilliam Felix] – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Ser Stein Cruise (ISH) by Ekstein (KWPN). Breeder: Noel O’Brien (Tipperary). Rider|: Shannon Lilley (USA) 32.3, 8, 4.4 = 44.7.

Preliminary Rider B.

6 Looks Quality (unk) – 2011 gelding OIO. Rider: Sarah Etti (USA) 33.5, 4, 7.6 = 45.1.

Paradice Farm HT, South Carolina. (February 19^th – 21^st).

Intermediate / Preliminary Friday.

2 Night Quality (ISH) – 2011 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Night Fly (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Breeder: Jim Seymour (Tipperary). Rider: Isabelle Bosley (USA) 29.8, 0, 9.6 = 39.4.

Open Preliminary Friday.

7 Excel Star Double Clover (ISH)[was I Kan Cruise & Excel Star DC] – 2015 gelding by CC Captain Cruise (ISH)[TIH] out of White Kannan (ISH) by Kannan (KWPN). Breeder: Gabriel Slattery (Mayo). Rider: Courtney Coper (USA) 30.4, 0, 11.2 = 41.6.

Open Preliminary Weekend.

6 Absolut Cooley Quality (ISH)[was KEC Power Generation] – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality (OLD) out of KEC Blair (ISH) by Chacoa (HOLST). Breeder: Oonagh & Sinead Kennedy (Kerry). Rider: Jessica Ebzery (USA) 30.0, 0, 19.6 = 49.6

8 Cooley Mullingar (ISH) – 2012 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Omard Clover Barbie (ID) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Brian O’Reilly (Cavan). Rider: Julieann Prettyman (USA) 32.8, 4, 18.0 = 54.8.

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

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