42 Irish bred Showjumpers represent 5 nations at Hickstead CSI4*

Francis Murray General June 20, 2016

The Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby meetings takes place from the 23 – 26 June 2016. Irish-bred showjumpers account for 22% of the international entries for the CSI4* event. Included in the entries are Ireland’s Trevor Breen and Patricia Brown’s Irish-bred Loughnatousa WB who won The Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby in 2015. The Waterford-bred gelding had previously won the class in 2012 with Paul Beecher (IRL) while Trevor Breen had won the 2014 class riding Karen Swann’s Adventure de Kannan.

This year sees 42 Irish-bred horses representing 5 separate nations including Canada, France, Great Britain, Ireland and the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia.

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Breeding details of Irish-bred entries for Hickstead CSI4* show:

CANADA

Cuba Libre (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Bolivar (ISH) out of Coolmore Joyita (ISH), by Puissance (ISH). Breeder: Ronan Sheehan, Co. Laois. Owner/Rider:  Rebecca McGoldrick (CAN)

FRANCE

Flemins Bouncer (ISH) (TIH) – 2008 gelding by Grange Bouncer (ID) out of Flemings Evening (IRE)(TB), by Flemensfirth (USA)(TB).  Breeder: Brendan Murphy, Co. Wexford. Owner: Derryn Rolfe. Rider: Daniel Delsart (FRA)

GREAT BRITAIN

Satonamillion (ISH) – 2002 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of War Lark (ISH), by Warcraft (TB). Breeder: Angela Doyle, Co. Carlow. Owner/Rider: Zoe Adams (GBR)

Nonstop III (ISH)(TIH) – 2006 mare by Clover Echo (ISH) out of Icing (ISH), by Cruising (ISH). Breeders: Tom & Linda Magee, Co. Armagh. Owner/Rider: Jane Annett (GBR)

Pallas Masterclass (ISH) – 2007 mare by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Ryans Diamond (ISH), by Able Albert (TB). Breeder: Greg Clohessy, Co. Limerick. Owner: Mr J Brissell. Rider: Jane Annett (GBR)

Golvers Hill (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Ricardo Z (ZANG) out of Hill of Clover (RID), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Patrick Lynch, Co. Galway. Owner: Susan Simmons. Rider: Nigel Coupe (GBR)

Loughnatousa Diego – 2002 gelding. Owner: Mrs Patricia Brown. Rider: John Crippen (GBR)

Loughnatousa OB (ISH) (TIH)– 2001 gelding by Coolcorran Cool Diamond (ISH) out of Diamond Persian (ISH), by Royal Persian (IRE)(TB). Breeder: Maeve Kelsey, Co. Cork. Owner: Mrs Patricia Brown. Rider: John Crippen (GBR)

Javas Wild Child (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Lady Clover Kilkenny (ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Judy Murphy, Co. Louth. Owner: Jessie Drea & Lynne Humphries. Rider: Jessie Drea (GBR)

Mullaghdrin Touch The Stars (ISH) – 2005 stallion by Touchdown (ISH) out of Irco Rain (ISH), by Irco Mena (SWB). Breeder: Dr Noel Cawley, Co. Kildare. Owners: Jessie Drea & Lynne Humphries. Rider: Jessie Drea (GBR)

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

Quality Old Joker (ISH) – 2008 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Little Joker (WNTR), by Slyguff Joker VII (WNTR). Breeder: Roberta Dowley, Co. Kilkenny. Owner/Rider: Holly Gillott (GBR)

A Touch Imperious (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Cavimperius (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Leo Rice, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Mr Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Nuttall (GBR)

Highland Cruiser (ISH) (TIH) – 2001 gelding by Cougar (ISH) out of Leaving Cert (RID), by Flagmount Diamond (ID). Breeder: Patrick J Cooke, Co. Leitrim. Owner: Mr Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Nuttall (GBR)

Silver Lift (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Easy Lift (TB) out of Faherine (ISH), by Silver Cloud (TB). Breeder: Kay Blackwell, Co. Westmeath. Owner: Mr Rupert Nuttall. Rider: Harriet Nuttall (GBR)

Cobrino Cruise (ISH)(TIH) – 2003 gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Slieveluachra (ISH), by Edmond Burke (USA)(TB). Breeder: Dr D Geaney, Co. Kerry. Owner/Rider: Melanie Round (GBR)

Glenavadra Brilliant (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Brilliant Lad (SVH) out of Frankie’s Lady (ISH), by Powerswood Purple (ID). Breeder: Frank Fahy, Co. Galway. Owner: Mr Ian Whitaker & Mr Calvin McDonald. Rider: William Whitaker (GBR)

Culmore Prospect (ISH)(TIH) – 2000 mare by White Clover (ISH) out of Collette (ID), by Knave of Hearts (ID). P J Madden, Co. Galway. Owners: Cheri Williams & Joss Williams. Rider: Joss Williams (GBR)

Avoca Valkyrie (ISH) – 2003 mare by Touchdown (ISH) out of Knockanree Nell (ISH), by Frankfort Boy (TB). Breeder: Christina Banks, Co. Wicklow. Owner: Mrs Gillian Winchester. Rider: Chloe Winschester (GBR)

IRELAND

Loughnatousa WB (WNTR) – 19996 by Spring Elegance (WNTR) out of Earlybiddy (WNTR). Breeder: Walter B Connors, Co. Waterford. Owner: Mrs Patricia M Brown. Rider: Trevor Breen (IRL)

Kellswater Crimson (ISH)(TIH) – 2000 gelding by Cruising (ISH) out of Cool Rain Clover (ID), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Rory Fox, Co. Offaly. Owner: Gerard Clarke. Rider: Gerard Clarke (IRL)

Rafiki (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Simba (KWPN) out of Ariana (AES), by Animo (KWPN). Breeder: Sandra Hamilton, Co. Antrim. Owner: Pat & Clare Sutton & Gerard Clarke. Rider: Gerard Clarke (IRL)

Javas Keltic Mist (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Celtic Tiger (ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Judy Murphy, Co. Louth. Owner: Brian Cournane & Headley Stud. Rider: Capt. Brian Cournane (IRL)

Ringwood Glen (ISH) – 2004 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of Penny Royale (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Ray O’Reilly, Co. Cavan. Owner: Minister For Defence. Rider: Capt. Geoff Curran (IRL)

Seapatrick (ISH) – 2007 mare by Iroko (WESTF) out of Ankela (ISH), by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Michael Murphy, Co. Laois. Owner: Minister For Defence. Rider: Capt. Geoff Curran (IRL)

Castleforbes Rosie (ISH) – 2005 mare by Kannan (KWPN) out of Facette Louviere (SF), by Quat Sous (SF). Breeder/Owner: Lady Georgina Forbes, Co. Longford. Rider: Michael Duffy (IRL)

Lenamore Donnatella (ISH) – 2002 mare by Don Juan de la Bouverie (SBS) out of Lenamore dicey Riley (ISH), by Derwent (TB). Breeder/Owner: Geraldine L Graham, Co. Donegal. Rider: Kenneth Graham (IRL)

Lyrical (ISH) – 2006 mare by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Derravarragh Lizzy (ISH). Breeder: Oliver Brennan, Co. Westmeath.  Owner: Kelda Morgan. Rider: Kennth Graham (IRL)

Orbiting (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Takayama (SF), by Joly Jumper (SF). Breeder: Heemskerk (IRL) LTD. Co. Meath. Owner: William Lapsley. Rider: Kenneth Graham (IRL)

Gelvins Touch (ISH) –gelding by Touchdown (ISH) out of Whitestown Diamond (ISH), by Diamond Lad (ID). Breeder: John McCann, Co. Roscommon. Owner: Victoria Loane. Rider: Dermott Lennon (IRL)

Loughview Lou Lou (ISH) – 2002 mare by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Loughview Diamond Lucy (ISH), by Jack Of Diamonds (ID). Breeder/Owner:  Judith Sossick, Co. Antrim. Rider: Dermott Lennon (IRL)

Doonaveeragh O One (ISH) – 2001 gelding by High Roller (ISH) out of Doonaveeragh Diamond (ISH), by Diamond Lad (ISH). Breeder: Andrew Gardiner, Co. Sligo. Owner: Bewleys Hotels. Rider: Elizabeth Power (IRL)

Dollanstown (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Wyndham Rose Royale (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeders: Lars & Caroline Bjoerk, Co. Kildare. Owner: Minister For Defence. Rider: Lt. David Power (IRL)

Drumiller Lough (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Heartbreaker (KWPN) out of Pearl Diver (ISH), by Mountain Pearl (ID). Breeder: Paul Dillon, Co. Armagh. Owner: Minister for Defence. Rider: Lt. David Power (IRL)

Dunganstown Boy (ISH) – 2006 stallion by Diamant de Semilly (SF) out of Rincoola Bua (ISH), by Cruising (ISH). Breeder: Harold McGahern, Co. Longford. Owner: Minister For Defence. Rider: Lt. David Power (IRL)

Rolo Tomasi (ISH) – 1997 stallion by Laughton’s Flight (ISH) out of Naoimi Campbell (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOSLT). Breeder: Michael Brennan, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Edmond Simpson. Rider: David Simpson (IRL)

Cavalier Rusticana (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Try-Time (KWPN) out of Coppa Leaf (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Martin Kenny, Co. Tipperary. Owner: Mary MacCarthy. Rider: Peter Smyth (IRL)

Touch Button (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Gee Apollo (WNTR) out of Touched (ISH), by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder/Owner: Dorothea Wilson, Co. Antrim. Rider: Peter Smyth (IRL)

Tunmore (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Out of Touch (ISH) out of Deerfin Cavalier (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Gerard McClarnon, Co. Antrim. Owner: M Tunney. Rider: Peter Smyth (IRL)

CCS Ottomatic (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Lux Z (HANN) Diamonds For Ann (ISH), by Paris Lights (SF). Breeder: Ann Redmond, Co. Wexford. Owner: Sandra McCracken. Rider: Darryl Walker (IRL)

Cushions (ISH) (TIH) – 2006 mare by Flexible (ISH) out of Ard Flo (ISH), by Flagmount Diamond (ID). Breeder: Catherine & Edward Doyle, Co. Kildare. Owner: Manuela Martinelli. Rider: Darryl Walker (IRL)

SAUDI ARABIA (KINGDOM OF)

HHS DUBLIN (ISH) – 2006 gelding Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) Full Tilt (ISH), by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Miguel Bravo, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Amre Hamcho. Rider: Abdullah Al Sharbatly (KSA)

NOTES:
– TIH denotes a traditionally-bred Irish Sport Horse which can be a combination of three breeds; the Irish Draught, the Connemara Pony and the Thoroughbred.
– Horses listed alphabetically by nation and then by ride.
– Bases on Hickstead CSI4* entries as per FEI Master List 16/06/2016.