Novice Irish Sport Horses show great promise in the UK.
Two of the top 10 at the Pony Championships are Irish bred and many more do well.
Not a week for the top horses but lots of exciting Irish ones ply their trade in the lower grades.
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See below the up-to-date results for this week – unverified results will be added to next week’s results.
Little Downham One |Day Event (GBR) 2nd – 3rd August 2025
Open Intermediate Sec F
5th Brookfield William (ISH)[was William Brookfield & Rossa Sixteen] – 2016 gelding by Mermus R (KWPN) out of Femme Fatale M25 (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Eamonn Hogan (Galway). Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR) 26.4, 0, 11.2 = 37.6
6th Katchafire (ISH)[was Big Decisions] – 2015 gelding by Sir Donnerhall I (OLD) out of Decision Day [ISH] by Lafontaine (TB). Breeder: Kate Jarvey (Cork). Rider: Ginny Thomasen (GBR) 27.3, 0, 12.8 = 40.1
7th Ballycoskerry Golden Coast [ISH] – 2013 gelding by West Coast Cavalier (ISH) out of Julie Over Time (TB) by Snurge (TB). Breeder: Seamus Roche (Cork). Rider: Lucy Jakes (GBR) 33.9, 0, 6.8 = 40.7
10th Shannondale Bertie (ISH) – 2015 mare by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BWP) out of Shannondale Bambi (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Michael Walsh. Rider: Bubby Upton (GBR) 30.0, 0, 12.8 = 42.8.
Intermediate Sec E
6th Champagne Silver Nova (ISH) – 2017 gelding by Cappa Cassanova (ID) out of Derry Silver Lass (ISH). Breeder: Barry Hayes. Rider: Maddison Peries (GBR) 32.3, 4, 10.4 = 46.7.
Intermediate Novice Sec D
3rd Gortin House (ISH) – 2014 mare by Gatcombe [ISH] out of Miss Tullydraw (unk). Breeder: Corman McKay (Armagh). Rider: Felicity Collins (GBR) 29.3, 8, 9.6 = 46.9
7th Cotterstown Magic (ISH)[TIH] – 2009 gelding by Ballinclea Festival (CP) out of Attanagh Jewel [ISH] by Young Barnaby (TB). Breeder: Patrick Mooney (Laois). Rider: Willa Peel (GBR) 28.2, 0, 44.4 = 72.6
8th Glenomra Harper (ISH) – 2015 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Glenmomra Lass (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: John Vaughn. Rider: Alex Greatorex (GBR) 37.3, 4, 40.4 = 81.7.
Novice Masters Sec D1
2nd Dolmen Dottie Dee (ISH) – 2018 mare by Guiness (KWPN) out of Dolmen Doolee (ISH) by Dolmen Déjà vu (ISH). Breeder: Jack Murphy. Rider: Katie Barber (GBR) 31.8, 4, 0.0 = 35.8
3rd Contania (ISH) – 2018 mare by Condios (HOLST) out of Titania V (ISH) by Tullibards Shakespeare (ISH). Breeder: Noel Phelan. Rider: Claire Surl (GBR) 28.7, 6, 2.8 = 37.5
4th Strandhill Carisma (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Carisma (SF) out of Carnone Lady Lux (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Breeder: Simon Scott. Rider: Alex Greatorex (GBR) 33.1, 4, 2.4 = 39.5
7th Ballyengland Midsummer (ISH) – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Ballyengland Belle (ISH)[TIH] by Derg Cruise (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Michael Enright. Rider: Kelsey Love (GBR) 32.1, 8, 27.2 = 67.3
8th Ballytarsna Colonel Guy (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Colonel Clover (WNTR) out of Burns Regular Gal (ISH){TIH} by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Hugh & Philip Cass (Laois). Rider: Charlotte Mount (GBR) 35.5, 0, 35.2 = 70.7
9th Lochdowne Boris (TB) – 2015 gelding by Jeremy (TB) out of Ballynarry (TB). Rider: Gavin Connell (GBR) 34.3, 18, 19.2 = 71.5
10th Urlanmore Friendly (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Courage II (HOLST) out of Urlanmore Delight [ISH] by Raise You Ten (TB). Breeder: Patrick Carey (Clare). Rider: Pip Taylor (GBR) 33.7, 8, 45.2 = 86.9.
Open Novice Sec C
5th Carrickview Wiseguy (ISH)[TIH] – 2012 gelding by Road to Happiness (TB) out of Conlons Lady (AID) by Agherlow (ID). Breeder: Eamon Conlon (Down). Rider: Sophie Lamb (GBR) 36.8, 4, 4.0 = 44.8
6th Greenfort Society Diamond (ISH)[TIH][was Benbulben Diamond and Carrick Gold Star] – 2011 gelding by Carrick Diamond Lad (ISH)[TIH] out of Gold Valley Hope (TB) by Catrail (TB). Breeder: Carla Brennan. Rider: Charlie Webb (GBR) 34.3, 4, 6.8 = 45.1.
Novice Sec A
10th Arnold the Bear (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Cara Touche (ISH) out of Swinley Bottom (TB)[IRL] by Woods of Windsor(TB). Breeder: Keith Fagan. Rider: Mary Edmundson (GBR) 37.0, 4, 4.4 = 45.4.
Novice Sec B
2nd Brookfield Breaking News (ISH)[was Dignified Last News] – 2017 by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet (BWP) out of Cashmere Breeze (AEAS) by Last News (TB). Breeder: Hilary Furlonger. Rider: Max Warburton (GBR) 30.3, 0, 0.0 = 30.3
3rd DS Conn Boy (ISH) – 2017 gelding by DS Are You With Me (HOLST) out of Portroe Girl (ISH) by Silvano (KWPN). Breeder: Micheal Barrett. Rider: Lizzie Baugh (GBR) 30.5, 0, 0.0 = 30.5
4th Don’t Envy (ISH) – 2013 gelding by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Longfordpass Twilight (ISH)[TIH] by Gael Force (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Sean Hayden. Rider: Anna Price (GBR) 32.0, 0, 3.6 = 35.6
7th Je T’aime Tango (ISH)[was Vocal] – 2018 gelding by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP) out of Vlegel (KWPN) by Hors La Loi II (KWPN). Breeder: Jenny McCann Bubani. Rider: Izzy Taylor (GBR) 32.0, 4, 5.6 = 41.6
10th Fourfields Bouncing Eclipse (ISH)[TIH][was Bouncing Eclipse] – 2018 gelding by Chinook Eclipse (TB) out of Bouncy Castle (ISH)[TIH] by Grange Bouncer (ID). Breeder: Angela Winnie. Rider: Laura Geary (GBR) 32.3, 4, 6.8 = 43.1.
Bicton Arena One Day Event 2nd – 3rd August 2025
Open Novice Sec P
4th Super Vision (ISH)[TIH] – 2013 gelding by Classic Vision (ID) out of Theladysaysno (TB)[IRL} by Sharifabad (TB). Breeder: McLoughlin Bros. Rider: Skye Pleydell-Bouverie (GBR) 31.0, 4, 4.0 = 39.0
7th Mr OBOS Hullabaloo (ISH) – 2015 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of KEC Leapalli (ISH) by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Anna Kennedy. Rider: Leara Schmidt (GBR) 37.0, 4, 1.2 = 42.2.
Novice Sec D
4th Valdoctro (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Indoctro (HOLST) out of Valdi (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: Deirdre Bourns. Rider: Lucy Wisher (GBR) 32.3, 0, 6.4 = 38.7
5th Sportsfield U2 (ISH) – 2016 gelding by Warrenstown You 2 (ISH) out of Pas Gist (ISH) by Wenever (HANN). Breeder: Joseph Ryan. Rider: Katie Corbin (GBR) 33.8, 4, 1.6 = 39.4
4th Youll Never Walk Alone (ISH) – 2019 gelding by Vittorio out of Lady T by Armami First. Breeder: Tracey McCartan. Rider: Tom Rowland (GBR) 30.3, 4, 5.2 = 39.5
8th Royale Louis (ISH) – 2016 gelding by FSS Correlli Bravo (ISH) out of Miss Rathcline (ISH) by Cappagh Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Finnegan. Rider: Tim Cheffings (GBR) 34.3, 0, 10.8 = 45.1
9th Kilbunny Superior (ISH) – 2018 gelding by Dazzling Blaze (TB)[IRL] out of Superior Courage (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Breeder: Eddie J Kelly. Riader: Melisa Joannides (GBR) 33.8, 4, 8.0 = 45.8.
Revel Run Horse Trials (USA) 1st – 3rd August 2025
Open Preliminary
7th Castlefield Capri (ISH) – 2009 mare by OBOS Quality (OLD) out of Damma Princess (ISH) by Political Merger (TB). Breeder: Jim O’Neill. Rider: Maria Dedic (USA) 40.5, 0.4, 37.6 = 78.5.
River Glen Summer Horse Trials (USA) 2nd – 3rd August 2025
Open Preliminary
2nd Monbeg Medlar (ISH)(TIH)[was Monbeg Masterclass] – 2010 gelding by Emperor Augustus (TB) out of Union Clover Beauty. (P)(ISH)(TIH) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Josette Gore (Limerick ). Rider: Raney Monroe (USA) 35.0, 4, 15.2 = 54.2
4th Loughtown Cici (ISH)[TIH] – 2016 mare by CC Captain Cruise (ISH)[TIH] out of Castlelawn Diamond Clover (ISH)[TIH] by White Clover (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Gabriel Slattery. Rider: Chris Tally (USA) 31.6, 5.2, 42.4 = 79.2.
Olney Farm Horse Trials 3rd August 2025
Open Modified
1st Bellines Quality Lady (ISH)[was Belline Cracking Lady] – 2016 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Sweet Lady (AES) by KEC Maximum Joe (WESTF). Breeder: Paddy Power. Rider: Ryan Wood (AUS) 30.3, 0, 3.2 = 33.5.
Bayou Giltch Horse Trials (USA) 2nd – 3rd August 2025
2nd Watervalley Royal Guy (ISH)[TIH] – 2017 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Watervalley Dawn Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Sean Thomas Lydon. Rider: Dani Sussman (USA) 32.9, 0, 2.8 = 35.7.
Only 2 finished.
Open Modified
3rd Lassban Sansa (ISH) – 2016 mare by Future Trend (OLD) out of Lassban Quin Zee (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder: Seamus Merrigan. Rider: Ella Munsat (USA) 41.2, 0, 4.8 = 46.0
4th Ballinglen Champagne (ISH)[TIH][was Check My Six] – 2015 mare by Financial Reward (TB) out of Ballinglen Mountain Velvet (ISH)[TIH] by Rebel Mountain (ID). Breeder: Donal Goland. Rider: Layna McLain (USA) 35.5, 8, 3.2 = 46.7.
Le Mans European Pony Championship (FRA) 28th July – 3rd August 2025
CCIP 2* Long
9th Tullibard Sixth Sense AC (unk)[was Grantstown SP] – 2012 gelding OIO. Rider: Lieve Van Houte (NED) 30.8, 8, 0.0 = 39.8
10th Coppenagh Spring Sparrow (unk) – 2009 gelding OIO. Rider: Kitty Cullen (IRL) 32.1, 8, 0.0 = 40.1.
These results have been provided to Horse Sport Ireland by Charlie Ripman,
These results are funded by Horse Sport Ireland.
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