SJ Breeding: Irish Sport Horse Mark Q wins in Ocala

Irish bred Showjumpers recorded multiple noteworthy wins and placings last weekend in the USA, Spain and Norway.

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

Wellington, FL (USA) CSI3* 11^th to 15^th February 2015

Salamander Resort & Spa Valentine’s Day Grand Prix – 1m60 Table A with jump off €75,000

10^th Slieveanorra (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Voltaire (HANN) out of Creevagh Quaich (ISH), by Flagmount Diamond (ID). Bred by Ronnie Hollinger, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Equinimity LLC. Rider: Richie Moloney (IRL)

1m45 Table A against the clock €30,000

5^th Merida 8 (ISH) – 2007 mare by Metropole (KWPN) out of Churchhill Champion (ISH), by Hildenley (TB). Bred by Sean Duffy, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Artemis Equestrian Farm LLC. Rider: Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER)

Suncast Jumper Classic – 1m50 Table A with jump off €24,800

5^th Lisona (ISH) – 2001 mare by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD) out of Clady (ISH), by Porsch (BWP). Bred by Comdt. John Ledingham, Co. Meath. Owner: Stone Hill Farm. Rider: Jessica Springsteen (USA)

Equestrian Sotheby’s Jumping Derby – 1m45 Table C €36,600

8^th Carneyhaugh Manx (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Carneyhaugh Surprise (ISH), by Hampton Clover (ISH). Bred by Patrick Breen, Co. Down. Owner: Katherine Gallagher. Rider: Peter Lutz (USA)

Ocala, FL (USA) CSIO4* 11^th to 15^th February 2015

Ocala Grand Prix – 1m60 Table A with jump off €135,600
10^th Mullaghdrin Rado (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Cendry Nouvolieu (SF), by Tresor de Cheux (SF). Bred by Ronan Byrne, C. Carlow. Owner: Page Tredennick. Rider: Alex Granato (USA)
1m50 Table A against the clock €30,000

1^st Mark Q (ISH) – 2002 gelding by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD) out of Abbey Emerald (ISH), by Positively (TB). Bred by John & Barbara Walshe, Co. Carlow. Owner: Kevin Babington & Deirdre Bourns. Rider: Kevin Babington (IRL)

4^th Mullaghdrin Rado (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Radolin (KWPN) out of Cendry Nouvolieu (SF), by Tresor de Cheux (SF). Bred by Ronan Byrne, C. Carlow. Owner: Page Tredennick. Rider: Alex Granato (USA)

1m45 Table A with jump off €30,000

4^th Mark Q (ISH) – 2002 gelding by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD) out of Abbey Emerald (ISH), by Positively (TB). Bred by John & Barbara Walshe, Co. Carlow. Owner: Kevin Babington & Deirdre Bourns. Rider: Kevin Babington (IRL)

Mijas III (ESP) CSI2* 10^th to 15^th February 2015

Master Tour Grand Prix €30,000

9^th Carlow Cruiser (ISH) – 1998 gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Kilkea Duchess (ISH), by Duca Di Busted (TB). Bred by Jason Walsh, Co. Carlow. Owner: Sue Bennett. Rider: Steven Franks (GBR)

Vejer I (ESP) CSI2* 11^th to 14^th February 2015

Grand Prix €24,500

6^th Santa Cruise II (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Randi (HANN) out of Tamerarra (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Bred by Hartwell Stud, Co. Kildare. Owner: Miss Sue Hodgson. Rider: Tim Page (GBR)

9^th Cos I Can (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of Carel View Lass (ISH), by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Bred by John Griffen, Co. Limerick. Owner: Kessler Show Stables. Rider: Reed Kessler (USA)

Vestfold I (NOR) CSI2* 11^th to 14^th February 2015

Grand Prix €22,600

3^rd Clarkes Ferro (ISH) – 2005 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Khan Diamonds (AID), by Diamonds Are Trumps (ID). Bred by Matthew McBreen, Co. Cavan. Owner: Kingsroed Trading AS. Rider: Dag Ove Kingsrod (NOR)