Irish bred ponies shine with 6 of the Top 10 Places at the UK Final Trial.
First and second in the 4* and 6 Top 10 places in the 3* for Irish breeders at Aston-le-Walls with 1st & 2nd in the 1* intro a sign of good things to come.
24 podium spots sum up a great week for Irish breeders.
See below the up-to-date results for this week – unverified results will be added to next week’s results.
Aachen International (GER) 4th – 6th July 2025
CCI 4*
2nd Brookfield Quality (ISH) – 2009 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Bay Coffey Cavalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Sean Kelly (Monaghan). Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR) 30.0, 0, 3.6 = 33.8
3rd Flash Cooley (ISH)[was Castlefield Casper] -2012 gelding by CSF Mr Kroon [ISH] out of Castleford Ruby (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Jim O’Neill (Kilkenny). Rider: Gemma Stevens (GBR) 33.2, 0, 2.8 = 36.0
4th 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) 35.6, 0, 0.8 = 36.4
8th Black Ice (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Vechta (KWPN) out of Brookhall Lady (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Judith McClelland (Down). Rider: Jerome Robine (GER) 27.3, 4, 8.0 = 39.3.
Aston-le-Walls International and One Day Event (GBR) 3rd – 6th July 2025
CCI 4* Short Sec C
1st Deerpairc Revelry (ISH)[was DPS Revelry] – 2014 gelding by Hermes De Reve (SF) out of Celerina (AEAS) by Cento (HOLST). Breeder: Dara O’Malley (Galway). Rider: Max Warburton (GBR) 24.2, 1.2, 0.0 = 25.4
2nd John The Bull (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Think About It (TB) by Houmayoun (TB). Breeder: James Byrne (Westmeath). Rider: Susie Berry (IRL) 28.9, 0.4, 0.0 = 29.3
4th MGH Jessica (ISH)[was Cobra Jess] – 2014 mare by Cobra (HOLST) out of Miss Too Coole [ISH] by Warrenstown You 2 [ISH]. Breeder: Ronan Tynan (Kilkenny). Rider: Heidi Coy (GBR) 32.6, 0, 3.2 = 35.8.
CCI 3* Short Sec A
3rd Wild Atlantic Way (ISH)[TIH] – 2017 gelding by Puissance (ISH)[TIH] out of KMS Clover Crystal (ISH)[TIH] by French Buffet (TB). Breeder: Michael J Kavanagh. Rider: Susie Berry (IRL) 30.7, 0, 0.0 = 30.7.
CCI 3* Short Sec B
4th Drumin Romeo (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Drumin Epona (ISH)[TIH] by Mr Big Cat (TB). Breeder: Tom Finn. Rider: Marcio Carvalho Jorge (BRA) 29.5, 0, 0.0 = 29.5
6th Belline Thistle Bethelasttime (ISH)[was Thistle Bethelastime] – 2018 mare by Grafenstolz (TRAK) out of Karmyn (ISH) by Kannan (KWPN). Breeder: Johnston Brodie. Rider: Robbie Kearns (IRL) 31.1, 0, 1.6 = 32.7
7th Blakeney Surprise (ISH) – 2013 mare by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Carrigatoher Revoque (TB) by Revoque (TB). Breeder: Anthony Walsh (Tipperary). Rider: Anna Price (GBR) 31.6, 0, 1.2 = 32.8
8th Kilroe Lego Land (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Cavalier Land (ISH) out of Gracefull Kate (TB)[IRL] by Rashar (TB). Breeder: Robert Moore. Rider: Godfrey Gibbons (IRL) 30.3, 0, 2.8 = 33.1
9th OLS King Aragon [ISH] – 2011 gelding by Samgemjee [ISH] out of Just Beauty Queen [ISH] by Seamanship (TB). Breeder: Kieran Connors (Kildare). Rider: Ben Connors (IRL) 33.2, 0, 0.4 = 33.6
10th Boleybawn Oliva (ISH) – 2018 mare by Jorado (KWPN) out of C-Jumps (SCSL) by Cicero Z Van Paemal (BWP). Breeder: Boleybawn Horses Ltd. Rider: Hallie Coon (USA) 32.6, 0, 1.2 = 33.8.
CCI 1* Intro Sec D
1st Ballygriffin Cyril (ISH) – 2015 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Diamond Lodge Flyer (ISH) by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Quigley. Rider: Eve Leslie (GBR) 28.4, 0, 0.0 = 28.4
2nd Rusticoats (ISH) – 2010 gelding by Silvano (KWPN) out of Bella Cruz (ISH)[TIH] by Bahrain Cruise (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Liam O’Neill (Westmeath). Rider: Josie Dix (GBR) 30.5, 0, 0.0 = 30.5
5th NWF Demolux (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Democrat (ISH)[TIH] out of NWF Lux Diamond (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Lee Johnston. Rider: Amelia Walker (GBR) 29.1, 2, 0.0 = 31.1
8th Curraghgraigue Quebec (ISH) – 2013 mare by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD) out of Curraghgraigue Zelda (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Baden Powell. Rider: Caroline Dyer (GBR) 32.4, 0, 0.0 = 32.4.
Open Novice Saturday Sec L
4th AKD Infinity (ISH) – 2018 mare by S Creevagh Ferro (KWPN) ex Siebe out of Mullentine Furola (ISH) by Corland (HOLST). Breeder: Anna Dillon. Rider: Heidi Coy (GBR) 27.0, 0, 0.0 = 27.0
7th Mr Grey (ISH) – 2015 gelding by King of Mourne (ID) out of Dechomet Golden Clover (ISH) by Sheyenne Clover (ISH). Breeder: George Sinnerton. Rider: Charlotte Donald (GBR) 30.3, 0, 0.8 = 31.1
8th Wedding Day (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Clonaslee Captain Cristo (ISH)[TIH] out of Seacoast Lucy (ID) by Young Carrabawn (ID). Breeder: Stephen Dobbyn. Rider: Amelia White (GBR) 31.3, 0, 0.0 = 31.3
10th Warrenstown Tomboy (ISH) – 2015 mare by Quidam Junior I (KWPN) out of Warrenstown Well Aware (ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Ronan Tynan (Kilkenny). Rider: Amit Hardy (GBR) 32.3, 0, 0.0 = 32.3.
Novice Friday Sec E
1st Brookfield Lando (ISH)[was Cody’s Glasgow] – 2018 gelding by Glasgow Vany Merelsnest (BWP) out of Slaney Pointilliste (ISH)[TIH] by Pointilliste (TB). Breeder: Gabriel Mullins. Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR) 30.3, 0, 0.0 = 30.3
2nd Parkview Gamble (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Nazar (TB) out of Lady Marwood (ISH) by Diamond Rock (ID). Breeder: Tom Murohy. Rider: Lucinda Atkinson (GBR) 30.5, 0, 0.0 = 30.5
3rd Cartown Bonny Bell (ISH) – 2017 mare by Koro d’Or (SF) out of HVL Tinker Bell (ISH) by Orestus (KWPN). Breeder: Tina McDermottt. Rider: Niamh Richardson (GBR) 31.0, 0, 0.0 = 31.0
4th Greannanstown Donnacha Dusty (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Imnotafraid Fortua (KWPN) out of Grennanstown Quality Cruise (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: John Flynn. Rider: Holly Woodhead (GBR) 27.5, 4, 3.2 = 34.7
8th Lackroe Quality (ISH) – 2018 mare by OBOS Quality 004 out of Tullibards Cruise Magic (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Thomas Doyle. Rider: Willow Docker (GBR) 34.5, 4, 4.0 = 42.5
9th OBOS Cooley (ISH) – 2006 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of OBOS Demira (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: OBOS (Cork). Rider: Emily Young-Jamieson (GBR) 30.3, 4, 8.8 = 43.1.
Novice Friday Sec F
1st Lanhill Thomasine (ISH) – 2017 mare by Numero Uno (KWPN) out of HSS Hazel (ISH) by OBOS Qualitu 004 (OLD). Breeder: Julie Davis. Rider: Gemma Gurvivi (GBR) 17.0, 0, 5.6 = 22.6
3rd Tykillen Tango (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Lisdara Impish Lady (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Ciara Kinsella. Rider: Hallie Coon (USA) 25.3, 0, 2.4 = 27.7
5th Silken Lark (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Colandro (HOLST) out of Silken Twist (ISH)[TIH] by Coronea Eagle (ISH). Breeder: Mr & Mrs Philip Troughton. Rider: Vicky Browne-Cole (GBR) 34.5, 0, 8.4 = 42.9
7th Tullibards Fit for Function (ISH) – 2018 mare by Jaguar Mail (SF) out of Tullibards Nightengale (ISH) by Tullibards Shakespear (ISH). Breeder: Hans Jurgen Kuehnle. Rider: Harry Dzenis (GBR) 34.5, 9, 6.4 = 49.9
10th Highlandman Loan (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Cause I Love You Z (ZANG) by Cornet’s Stern (WESTF). Breeder: Sophie & Amy O’Sullivan. Rider: Sean Henderson (GBR) 37.5, 0, 13.6 = 51.1.
Novice Friday Sec G
4th Dignified Augusta Rose (ISH) – 2018 mare by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Glandoran Lucy (ISH) by Emperor Augustus (TB). Breeder: George Chapman. Rider: Sean Henderson (GBR) 26.8, 0, 0.0 = 26.8
6th Oldrock Amy (ISH) – 2019 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Oldrock Impress (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Don Coen. Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL) 28.0, 0, 0.0 = 28.0
9th Kilbunny Eisteach (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Kilbunny Blue (ISH) out of Killbunny MV (ISH) by ARS Vivendi (HOLST). Breeder: Charmaine Senior. Rider: Laura Erith (GBR) 25.5, 4, 7.6 = 37.1.
Novice Saturday Sec I
2nd Vancouver Island (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Vancouver (KWPN) out of Sante Cruise (ISH)[TIH] by Loch Cruise (ISH). Breeder: Kathryn Watt. Rider: Darcey Bushby (GBR) 29.3, 0, 0.8 = 30.1
6th LVS Vincenzo (ISH) – 2105 gelding by Vancouver (KWPN) out of Agonda (KWPN) by Silverstone ZANG). Breeder: Anne Marie O’Gorman. Rider: Giulia Caccatelli (ITA) 29.5, 0, 2.4 = = 31.9
7th Cappa Oreo (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Cappa Crusader (ISH) out of Dunard Polly (ID) by Cappa Cochise (ID). Breeder: James Quinn. Rider: Will van Ufford (GBR) 27.0, 0, 5.2 = 32.2.
Novice Saturday Sec J
1st Unnamed (818558) (ISH) – 2018 mare by Lancelot (KWPN) out of KEC Maxxine (AES) by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF). Breeder: Kieran Kennedy. Rider: Lucy Stimson (GBR) 29.3, 0, 0.0 = 29.3
2nd Tisrara Timothy (ISH) – 2009 mare by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Johns Clover (ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: John Kelly. Rider: Heidi Coy (GBR) 30.8, 0, 0.0 = 30.8
4th Dassett Enigma (ISH) – 2019 mare by Freestyle Van De Wolfsakker (BWP) out of King du Carel (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Kay Quirke. Rider: Kate Roche-Smith (GBR) 32.5, 1, 2.8 = 36.3.
Novice Saturday Sec K
1st Carrigshawn Zara (ISH) – 2018 mare by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Carrigshawn Doctro (ISH) by Dondoctro Ryal K (KWPN) . Breeder: John (Jack) Warner. Rider: Tom Bird (GBR) 27.3, 0, 1.2 = 28.5
2nd ATMS Chacoas Uno (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Chacoas Clover (ISH) by Chacoa (HOLST). Breeder: John O’Brien. Rider: Heidi Ford (GBR) 29.0, 0, 1.2 = 30.2
4th Ballymolloy Bassoon (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Ballymolly Hollyhock (ISH) by Lester Lad (TB). Breeder: Gill Langford. Rider: Grace Taylor (GBR) 30.0, 4, 0.0 = 34.0
8th Sunhill Vivants Cruise (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Vivant van de Heffinck (BWP) out of Sunhill Cougar Queen (ISH)[TIH] by Cougar (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Stephen O’Sullivan. Rider: Paolo Belvederesi (ITA) 22.8, 8, 6.0 = 36.8
9th Killountain Quality (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Lagans OBOB Quality (ISH) out of Miss Clover Cruise(ISH)[TIH] by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Charles Dullea. Rider: Emily King (GBR) 35.8, 0, 1.6 = 37.4
10th Linnet (ISH) – 2018 mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Kilrainey Flight (ISH) by Luidam (KWPN). Breeder: Vincent Loftus. Rider: Mary Edmundson (GBR) 25.0, 4, 8.8 = 37.8.
Pony Trial – Final Trial Sec H
2nd Crossgales Into the Blu (unk) – 2013 gelding OIO. Rider: Florence Drewitt (GBR) 31.4, 0, 0.0 = 31.4
3rd Galtee Kassy Cashel Girl (CP) – 2015 mare by Kinvara Boy I (CP) out of Drimcong Marie (CP) by I love Melody (CP). Rider: Annabel Ridgway (GBR) 30.8, 0, 0.8 = 31.6
5th Battlestown Delight (CP) – 2016 stallion by Burning Delight (CP) out of Rhins Lady (CP) by I Love You Melody (CP). Breeder: Patrick Murphy. Rider: Florence Drewitt (GBR) 32.1, 6, 0.0 = 38.1
6th Kilnaspic Lily (ISH) – 2013 mare by Woodfield Sammy (CP) out of Our Queen (unk). Breeder: Annaline O’Malley Neary. Rider: Maisie Greening (GBR) 32.7, 4, 3.6 = 40.3
7th Our Billy Eile (ISP) – 2015 mare by Billy Mexico (AES) out of Eldorado (CP) by Wings of Victory (CP). Breeder: Mrs. M Barnwell. Rider: Arabella Henderson (GBR) 35.6, 2, 4.0 = 41.6
8th Noble Superman (CP)[was Buaille Bhoy] – 2009 stallion by Knockferry Cheeky Boots (CP) out of Mystic Lady (CP) by Templebready Fear Bui (CP). Breeder: Fintan McIntyre. Rider: Phoebe Woods (GBR) 34.0, 4, 6.8 = 44.8.
Bouckaert Equestrian Horse trials (USA) 6th July 2025
Open Intermediate
6th Direct Advance (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Night Cruise (ISH)[TIH] out of Herbst Jennie B (ISH) by Concorde (KWPN). Breeder: Noel Good (Tyrone). Rider: Zachary Brandt (USA) 32.0, 0, 12.8 = 44.8.
Open Preliminary
1st Wheelagower Gold (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Tullabeg Fusion (ISH) out of No Sale (ISH)[TIH] by Don Tristan (TB). Breeder: James Foley. Rider: Michelle Koppin (USA) 29.5, 0, 8.0 = 37.5
5th MBF Zenith Good Lux (ISH)[was MBF Full Moon] – 2018 gelding by Rosshaven Silken Rouge (ISH) out of Rosshaven Goodlux (ISH) by Olympic Lux (KWPN). Breeder: David Murphy. Rider: Shannon Riley (USA) 33.2, 4, 10.0 = 47.2
10th Wineport Stephanie (ISH) – 2017 mare by Hector Van D’Abdijhoeve (BWP) out of Wineport Angel (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Michael O’Sullivan. Rider: Kelly Prather (USA) 28.7, 0, 85.6 = 114.3.
Preliminary Rider
4th Fernhill 767 (ISH)[was KEC Paqx] – 2017 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Killerick Diamond (ISH) by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Oonagh Kennedy. Rider: Amelia Ebhardt (USA) 35.3, 4, 93.6 = 132.9.
Open Modified
1st Loughtown Cici ZA (ISH)[TIH] – 2016 mare by Dermish Cruise (ISH)[TIH] out of Castlelawn Diamond Clover (ISH)[TIH] by White Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gabriel Slattery. Rider: Charlotte Collier (USA) 29.8, 0, 0.0 = 29.8
2nd Caheradoo Jack (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Jacks Delight (ISH)[TIH] out of Caheradoo Echo (ISH) by Clover Echo (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Kevin Fawl. Rider: Lily Barlow (USA) 29.8, 0, 0.0 = 29.8
6th Grantstown Magic Man (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Tullabeg Fusion (ISH) (ISH) out of Grantstown Bon Voyage (ISH) by Cobra (HOLST). Breeder: Thomas Widger. Rider: Ivie Cullen-Dean (USA) 35.5, 0, 1.2 = 36.7.
Coconino Summer Horse Trials (USA) 4th – 6th July 2025
Open Intermediate
2nd Killossery Kitten (ISH)[TIH] – mare by Mr Big Cat (TB) out of Killossery Kruisette (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: F & L Glynn. Rider: Laure Sparks (USA) 24.8, 4, 1.2 = 30.0
5th HVL Ravensdale (ISH) – 2016 mare by Orestus (KWPN) out of Tamar (KWPN) by Voltaire (KWPN). Breeder: Tina McDermott. Rider: Laura Hilsman Sparks (USA) 29.8, 8, 25.2 = 63.0.
Emmeloord International (NED) 4th – 7th July 2025
CCI Pony 2* Short
7th Tullibard Sixth Sense AC (unk)[was Grantstown SP] – 2012 gelding OIO. Rider: Lieve Van Houte (NED) 31.8, 8, 2.4 = 42.2
9th Fernhill First Lady (CP)[was Pinegrove Seoige] – 2006 mare by Seoigeach (CP) out of Aran Suzy (CP) by Gorteen Boy (CP). Rider: Juno Van Houte (NED) 37.6, 0, 13.2 = 50.8.
Late validations
Bradwell Manor One Day Event (GBR) 27th – 29th June 2025
Intermediate Novice Sec Q
4th Kilcandra Harlequin Reward (ISH) – 2014 mare by Financial Reward (TB)[IRL] out of Kil\candra Harlequin (ISH) by Harlequin Du Carel (SF). Breeder: Kilcandra Stud. Rider: Lucy Robinson (GBR) 34.8, 0, 0.4 = 35.2
7th Belline Second Chance (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Douglas Cavalier (ISH) out of Kereen Sue [ISH] by Warrenstown You 2 [ISH]. Breeder: Sean O’Loughlin (Kilkenny). Rider: Lucy Robinson (GBR) 32.3, 4, 6.0 = 42.3
9th Monbeg Pompei (ISH) – 2016 mare by Capri van Overis Z (ZANG) out of ESI Rainbow (ISH) by Spartacus (HANN). Breeder: Ennisnag Stud. Rider: Emily Philp (GBR).6, 0, 6.8 = 43.4.
Open Novice Sec P
2nd Freedoms Boy (ISH)[TIH] – 2018 gelding by Cougar (ISH)[TIH] out of Richmonds Ruby (ISH)[TIH] by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Breeder: John Boyce. Rider: Alice Tracey (GBR) 22.5, 0, 3.6 = 26.1
4th Cooley Incognito (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Con Air (HOLST) out of BP Masterpiece (ISH) by Cruising (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Greg Broderick. Rider: Andrew Downes (GBR) 27.3, 0, 4.8 = 32.1
5th Ballynahown River Boy (ISH)[TIH] – 2012 gelding by Heigh Ho Silver (ID) out of Ballynahown Lilly (ISH) by Whitehall Bridge (TB). Breeder: Patricia McCambridge. Rider: Andrew James (GBR) 26.3, 4, 4.0 = 34.3.
Luhmuhlen International (GER) 26th – 29th June 2025
CCI 3* Short
5th Tullabeg Platinum (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Tullabeg Hero (ISH) by Cult Hero (TB). Breeder: Nicholas Cousins. Rider: Jan Matthias (GER) 35.0, 0, 0.0 = 35.0.
CCI 2* Long
9th Tullibards Nobody Knows (ISH) – 2016 mare by Tullibards Benny’s Legacy (OLD) out of Tullibards Hot Shot (ISH) by Cruisings Micky Finn (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Hans Jurgen Kuehnle. Rider: Julia Lentrodt (GER) 34.9, 0, 0.0 = 34.9.
Ried am Riederberg International (AUT) 26th – 29th June 2025
CCI 2* Short
4th The Irish Factor [ISH] – 2011 gelding by The Echo Factor [ISH] out of Beechland Imp [ISH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Garth Swaile (Tyrone). Rider: Katharina Dannegger (GER) 32.7, 0.4, 0.0 = 33.1
5th Gortglass Diamonds in the Sky (ISH) -2015 gelding by Jack of Diamonds (SWB out of Gortglass Shye (ISH)[TIH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Sian Carson Ball. Rider: Robert Sirch (GER) 34.5, 0, 0.0 = 34.5.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman,
These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland