The 2020 FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses takes place in Le Lion D’Angers, France, this week. The first horse inspection is currently underway and the organisers at Mondial du Lion have published the start lists for both the Six Year Old & Seven Year Old competitions. Unfortunately however, although this is supposed to be a ‘World Breeding Championship’, both start lists fail to list the breeder of one single horse! I do hope this will be rectified.
Eleven Irish-bred horses contest the Six Year Old (CH-M-YH-CCI2*-L) division, with a further fourteen Irish-bred horses in the Seven Year Old class (CH-M-YH-CCI3*-L). Breeders ask for very little (and get even less than that), but one thing we all would like is to at least receive some form of recognition for the horses that we have brought into this world - especially at an event such as a Young Horse World Championship! So, with this in mind, here is the breeding details and breeder names for the 25 Irish-bred horses. Congratulations to each of their breeders and well done to those that have guided them thus far. As Frederik De Backer put it, #𝙉𝙤𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙉𝙤𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩.
𝟔 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 (𝟑𝟖 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝟏𝟏 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 - 𝟐𝟖%)
GLENORCHY (ISH) - Gelding by Clover Echo (ISH) out of Onefourseven (AES), by Maximum Clearance (TB). Breeder: Brian Clinghan, Down.
DOS SI BON (ISH) - Gelding by Sibon W (KWPN) out of Newbawn (ISH), by Kildalton King (ID). Breeder: Denis & Ger O’Sullivan, Cork
MONBEG HENDRICKS (ISH) - Gelding by Harlequi Du Carel (SF) out of Alda Puissance (ISH), by Puissance (ISH). Breeder: Michael Byrne, Wicklow
MHS BROWN JACK (ISH) - Gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Gowran Lady (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Ita Brennan, Kilkenny
COOLEY ROSALENT (ISH) - Mare by Valent (KWPN) out of Bellaney Jewel (TB), by Roselier (TB). Breeder: J.W Rosbotham, Armagh
LEB EMPRESS (ISH) - Mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of LEB Liath (ISH), by Colin Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Jo Brehany, Waterford
DESIGNER FERNHILL (ISH) - Gelding by Hermes De Reve (SF) out of Pleasant Star (TB), by Kasmayo (TB). Breeder: Gerald Allen, Cork
MIKE OF MOURNE (ISH) - Gelding by Ringfort Cruise (ISH) out of Brooklyn Girl (TB), by Roselier (TB). Breeder: John McBride, Down
COOLEY KIL MHANTAIN (ISH) - Stallion by Centrestage (AES) out of Coolkenno Lady (ISH), by Colourfield (TB). Breeder: Jim Dallas, Tyrone
BALLYGRIFFIN CHACOA POWER (ISH) - Mare by Chacoa (HOLST) out of Crossfield Lass (ISH), by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Martin Crowley, Clare
𝟕 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 (𝟒𝟑 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝟏𝟒 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡-𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 - 𝟑𝟐%)
ARDEO PREMIER (ISH) - Gelding by Hold Up Premier (SF) out of Playgirl (ISH), by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Michael Beattie, Down
MOONLIGHT CHARMER (ISH) - Gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Enchanted Heart (TB), by Good Thyne (TB). Breeder: Michael Brennan, Sligo
BALLINGOWAN LEIA (ISH) - Mare by Future Trend (OLD) out of Ballingowan Boula (ISH), by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Ann O’Grady, Limerick
KILCANDRA CAPITOL (ISH) - Gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of Beavers Bugsy Malone (ISH), by Hallodri (TB). Breeder: Kilcandra Stud, Wicklow
HUSH A BYE BABY (ISH) - Mare by Indoctro (HOLST) out of Rock Me Baby (AES), by Rock King (TB). Breeder: Kate Jarvey, Cork
SHANNONDALE MARI (ISH) - Mare by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Shannondale Maria (ISH), by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Martin Walsh, Clare
SPORTSFIELD LUX IMPRESSIVE (ISH) - Mare by Olympic Lux (KWPN) out of RC Carel Belle (ISH), by Harlequin Du Carel (SF). Breeder: Michael Ryan, Tipperary
LCC KING JULLIAN (ISH) - Gelding by Clinton (HOLST) out of LCC Molly (ISH), by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: Fr Simon Cadam, Antrim
BALLYBOLGER LIONMAN (ISH) (TIH) - Gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH) out of Showthyme (ISH), by Puissance (ISH). Breeder: Sam Watson, Carlow.
RAMIRO DIAMOND LADY (ISH) - Mare by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Tireragh Lady (ISH), by Rame Z (HANN). Breeder: Padraic Gillard, Mayo
FIRST OBAMA (ISH) - Gelding by Diarado (HOLST) out of Ruskley Lady (ISH), by Rich Rebel (TB). BreedeR: Mikey Kelly, Clare
UNNAMED (ISH) - Gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Cavalier Classic (ISH), by High Roller (ISH). Breeder: Siobhan McGuinness, Mayo
GREENACRES SPECIAL CAVALIER (ISH) - Mare by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) out of Greenacres Touch (ISH), by Touchdown. Breeder: Michael Callery, Meath
ROCK MIDNIGHT (ISH) - Gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH) out of Hiltown Lass (WNTR), by Robertstown Boy VII (WNTR). Breeder: Tom Reilly, Cavan
