Tipperary’s Shane Breen has been added to the Irish Show Jumping team for this month’s FEI World Equestrian Games at Tryon in North Carolina USA. The news comes after Darragh Kenny’s horse Babalou 41, has unfortunately been ruled out of the Games after developing colic. The 13-year-old mare, owned by Jack Synder, underwent surgery on Friday and is reported to be doing well. Irish team manager Rodrigo Pessoa has also confirmed that Galway’s Michael Duffy and the 12-year-old stallion EFS Top Contender have been chosen as Ireland’s first reserve and will travel out to Tryon with the squad next week. Pessoa said: “On Friday we learned of the problem with Darragh Kenny’s Babalou. This is very unfortunate as Darragh is a very solid team member. The mare has undergone surgery and is now back in rehab and we wish them all the best in their recovery. Shane Breen comes into […]
