Irish Sport Horses win 4 of 5 International Classes at Blair International Horse Trials

Francis Murray General August 30, 2016

Irish Sport Horses win 4 of 5 International Classes at Blair International Horse Trials

Nicola Wilson (GBR) & Annie Clover (ISH). Photo: www.nicolawilsoneventing.co.uk

Blair International Horse Trials was a hugely successful weekend for Irish Sport Horses with a clean sweep in the long format classes claiming all three CCI classes in addition to a win in the innovative CIC3* Event Riders Masters.

The CCI3* was claimed by the Nicola Wilson ridden Annie Clover (ISH) a 12 year old mare by Newmarket Venture (HANN), bred in Cork by Mr James Bradley. Annie Clover competed in the World Breeding Championships for Event Horses in Le Lion d’Angers, France as a six and seven year old placing 2^nd and 5^th respectively. In 2015 the then 11 year old mare claimed victorious in Bramham CIC3*. Second place in the CCI3* went to Oliver Townend and ODT Ghareeb (ISH).

The CCI2* was claimed by the Caroline Clarke ridden Touch Too Much (ISH) a nine year old gelding by Imperial Heights (ISH), bred by Co. Louth’s Patrick & Mary McArdle. Producing a stunning double clear the 9 year old gelding won the class on a score of 48.3 almost 6 penalties ahead of his nearest rival.

The CCI1* was claimed by the Jonelle Price ridden OBOS Impressive (ISH) a seven year old gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD), bred by Marie O’Brien from Co. Cork.

Oliver Townend (GBR) & Cillnabradden Evo (ISH). Photo: www.olivertownend.com

The innovative Event Riders Masters CIC3* was claimed by the Oliver Townend ridden Cillnabradden Evo (ISH), a 10 year old gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Seibe (KWPN) bred by Tom & Orla Holden in County Louth. The 10 year old gelding won the class by over 10 penalties, the second win for rider Oliver Townend in the Event Riders Series. Gemma Tattersall and Santiago Bay (ISH) took 3rd with Paul Tapner and Kilronan (ISH) in 6th and Shannondale Titan (ISH) finishing 8th under Bill Levett.

Irish Sport Horse were also well placed in the CIC 3* Scottish Open. Paul Tapner and Bonza King of Rouges (ISH) took 3rd with 5th place going to Ireland’s Susie Berry & Carsontown Athena.

With results such as the above it demonstrates why the Irish horses really are the leading event horses in the world. If you are looking for your next event horse remember to visit www.irishhorsegateway.ie . Buy the best, buy Irish!

Breeding details for above horses:

Annie Clover (ISH)– 2004 mare by Newmarket Venture (HANN) out of Kilderry Clover (ISH), by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: James Bradley (Cork). Owners: Mary & Barry Tweddle. Rider: Nicola Wilson (GBR)

Bonza King of Rouges (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Chillout (ISH) out of Stapka (ISH), by Paddy’s Birthday (TB). Breeder: Vincent Maloney (Mayo). Owners: Angela Scott, Jenny Waller & Paul Tapner. Rider: Paul Tapner (AUS)

Carsonstown Athena (ISH) – 2007 mare by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Carsonstown Flight (ISH), by Silver Wonder (TB). Breeder: John Carlisle (Down). Owner: Miss S. & Mrs C. Berry. Rider: Susie Berry (IRL)

Cillnabradden Evo (ISH) – 2006 stallion by Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of Willow Garden (ISH), by King Henry (ID). Breeder: Tom & Orla Holden (Meath). Owner: Sally-Anne Egginton. Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR)

Kilronan (ISH)(TIH) – 2001 gelding by Ghareeb (TB) out of Ramble Way (ISH), by Diamond Lad (ID). Breeder: Patrick Fenlon (Kilkenny). Owner: Paul Tapner, Penny & Fred Barker. Rider: Paul Tapner (AUS)

ODT Ghareeb (ISH) – 2004 gelding by Ghareeb (TB) out of Celestial Rose (ISH), by Tulla Flight (ISH). Breeder: Sean Grier. Owners: Kathleen Wilkinson & Rachel Wood. Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR)

Santiago Bay (ISH) – 2008 mare by ARS Vivendi (HOLST) out of Zantus (ISH), by Aldatus Z (OLD). Breeder: Thomas Merrigan (Wicklow). Owner: Caroline Teltsch. Rider: Gemma Tattersall (GBR)

Shannondale Titan (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Limmerck (HOLST) out of Rocklea (ISH), by Leabeg (ISH). Breeder: Maire Na Raghallaigh (Longford). Owner: Clare, Anne & Mike Prentice & Bill Levett. Rider: Bill Levett (AUS)

Touch Too Much (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Imperial Heights (ISH) out of Touch of Dutch (ISH), by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN). Breeder: Patrick & Mary McArdle (Louth). Owner: Caroline Clarke. Rider: Caroline Clarke (GBR)