Irish bred horses listed for the 2022 Badminton Horse Trials

With less than three weeks to go to the start of the first Badminton Horse Trials since 2019, the current list of accepted entries (as of Saturday 16th April) include thirty three Irish bred horses. Although there will be further changes to the final list (as riders may only compete two horses) there will still be a very strong representation of Irish breeders.

The last winner of Badminton was Piggy March riding the Irish bred mare Vanir Kamira and the partnership is heading back to defend their title.

Richard Jones and ALFIES CLOVER

Alfies Clover (UNK) – 2007 gelding by Tajraasi (TB) out of Aoifes Clover (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: James Hickey, Co. Waterford. Owner: Andra Martin, Dinah Saunders & Richard Jones. Rider: Richard Jones (GBR)

Harry Meade and AWAY CRUISING

Away Cruising (ISH) – 2007 gelding by Cruise On (ISH)[TIH] out of Parklands Princess (ISH) by Able Albert (TB). Breeder: Eamon O’Flaherty. Owner: Charlotte Opperman. Rider: Harry Meade (GBR).

Oliver Townend with BALLAGHMOR CLASS

Ballaghmor Class (ISH) – 2007 gelding Courage II (HOLST) out of Kilderry Place (ISH). Breeder: Noel Hickey, Co. Limerick. Owner: Karyn Shuter, Angela Hislop & Val Ryan. Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR).

Piggy March and Brookfield Inocent

Brookfield Inocent (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Inocent (KWNP) out of Shalies Pet (ISH)[TIH] by Kings Servant (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: John Mulvey, Co. Wicklow. Owner: John & Chloe Perry. Rider: Piggy March (GBR).

Tom Jackson and CAPELS HOLLOW DRIFT

Capels Hollow Drift (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Lucky Crest (ISH)[TIH] by Lucky Gift (TB). Breeder: Jeanette Glynn, Co. Clare. Owner: Patricia Davenport Milly Simmie & Sarah Webb. Rider: Tom Jackson (GBR).

Tom McEwen with CHF Cooliser

CHF Cooliser (ISH)[AKA Coaliser] – 2010 mare by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Super Spring (ISH) by Ramiro B (BWP). Breeder: Raymond Carroll, Co. Offaly. Owner: Vicky Bates & David Myers. Rider: Tom McEwen (GBR).

The combination were 2nd in the Pau CCI5* 2021, 3rd CCI4*L Millstreet 2021,

Zara Tindall and Class Affair

Class Affair (ISH)[was BGS Class Affair] – 2009 gelding by OBOB Quality 004 (OLD) out of Ruby’s Rosshaven Flight [ISH] by Laughtons Flight (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Maurice O’Brien, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Gleadhill House Stud Ltd. Rider: Zara Tindall (GBR).

Austin O’Connor and Colorado Blue

Colorado Blue (SHBGB) – 2009 gelding by Jaguar Mail (SF) out of Rock Me Baby (AES) by Rock Kind (SHBGB). Breeder: Mellon Stud, Owner Austin O’Connor & The Salty Syndicate. Rider: Austin O’Connor (IRL).

Oliver Townend and COOLEY MASTER CLASS

Cooley Master Class (ISH) – 2005 gelding by Ramiro B (BWP) out of The Swallow [ISH] by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: John Hagan, Co. Wicklow. Owner: Angela Hislop. Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR).

Fiona Kashel with Creevagh Silver De Haar

Creevagh Silver De Haar (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Camiro De Haar Z (ZANG) out of Vanir Silver River (ISH) by Golden River (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Kathryn Jackson. Owner: Fiona Breach. Rider: Fiona Kashel (GBR).

Sarah Way and DASSETT COOLEY DUN

Dassett Cooley Dun (UNK) ¬– 2006 gelding. Owner: Kate Willis & Mel Pritchard. Rider: Sarah Way (GBR).

Rose Nesbitt with EG Michealangelo

EG Michealangelo (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Chellthago Z (ZANG) out of Jaspers Flower (ISH) by Ojasper (KWPN). Breeder: Michael Beattie. Owner and Rider: Rose Nesbitt (GBR).

Georgie Spence and HALLTOWN HARLEY

Halltown Harley (ISH) – 2006 gelding by Harlequin du Carel (SF) out of Cummer Beauty (ISH)(TIH) by Clover Hill (ID). Breeder: Michael Ryan, Co. Tipperary. Owner: Suzanne Doggett, Toby Goss & Joanna M Spence. Rider: Georgie Spence (GBR).

Libby Seed and HEARTBREAKER STAR QUALITY

Heartbreaker Star Quality (ISH) – 2011 mare by Boswell Mr Heart Breaker (ISH) out of Killard Quality (ISH) by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Cora Horan. Owner: Jonathon & Lesley Seed. Rider: Libby Seed (GBR).

Padraig McCarthy with HHS Noble Call

HHS Noble Call (ISH)[was Newsflash, NLF Newsflash] – 2005 gelding by Last News (TB) out of Noblina (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Anne Hughes, Co. Kilkenny. Owner: Pearl Chaffe & Padraig McCarthy. Rider: Padraig McCarthy (IRL).

Clare Abbott and Jewelent

Jewelent (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Valent (KWNP) out of Bellaney Jewel (TB)(IRL) by Roselier (TB). Breeder: J. W. Rosbotham, Co. Armagh. Owner: Barbra Allen & Lisa Rosbotham. Rider: Clare Abbott (IRL).

Susie Berry and John The Bull

John The Bull (ISH) – 2011 gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of Think About It (TB) by Houmayoun (TB). Breeder: James Byrne, Co. Westmeath. Owner: Caroline Berry & Helen Caton. Rider: Susie Berry (IRL).

Bill Levett with Lassban Diamond Lift

Lassban Diamond Lift (ISH)[TIH] – 2008 gelding by Easy Lift (TB) out of Lassban Chow Bella (ISH)[TIH] by Diamond Chin (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Messrs Maloney & Merrigan. Owner: Elisabeth Murdoch & Bill Levett. Rider: Bill Levett (AUS).

Pippa Funnell with MAJAS HOPE

Majas Hope (ISH)[TIH] – 2007 gelding by Porter Rhodes (TB) out of Brown Sue (ISH)[TIH] by Flagmount King (ID). Breeder: Jack Murphy. Owner: Marek Sebestak & Pippa Funnell. Rider: Pippa Funnell (GBR).

Pippa Funnell and MGH GRAFTON STREET

MGH Grafton Street (UNK)[AKA Bannerfarm Rocket] – 2008 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Martin Collins, Co. Tipperary. Owner: Jonathan & Jane Clarke. Rider: Pippa Funnell (GBR).

James Rushbrooke and MILCHEM ECLIPSE

Milchem Eclipse (UNK) – 2012 gelding out of a John U Berry (TB) mare. Owner and Rider: James Rushbrooke (GBR).

Oliver Townend with RIDIRE DORCHA

Ridire Dorcha (ISH) [was Flogas Dark Knight] – 2008 gelding by Limmerick (HOLST) out of Skreenmor Dark Stranger (P)(ISH)[TIH] by Big Sink Hope (TB). Breeder: Jim Tempany, Co. Sligo. Owner: Sophie Adams. Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR).

Tim Price and Ringwood Sky Boy

Ringwood Sky Boy (ISH) – 2003 gelding by Courage II (HOLST) out of Sky Lassie (ISH)[TIH] by Sky Boy (TB). Breeder: Myles Mahon, Co. Wexford. Owner: Sophie Hearnden & Jonelle & Tim Price. Rider: Tim Price (NZL).

Kylie Roddy with SRS KAN DO

SRS Kan Do (ISH) – 2010 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of La Vie En Rose (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Michael Dooner. Owner: The Fox Family. Rider: Kylie Roddy (GBR).

Andrew Nicholson with SWALLOW SPRINGS , who will be ridden this year by Oliver Townend

Swallow Springs (ISH) – 2008 gelding by Chillout (ISH) out of Kilila (ISH)[TIH] by Cult Hero (TB). Breeder: Maria Keating, Co. Galway. Owner: Paul & Diana Ridgeon Rider: Oliver Townend (GBR).

Piggy French with Vanir Kamira

Vanir Kamira (ISH) – 2005 mare by Camiro De Haar Z (ZANG) out of Fair Caledonian (WNTR) by Dixi (TB). Breeder: Kathryn Jackson, Co. Monaghan. Owner: Trevor Dickens. Rider: Piggy March (GBR).

Sarah Ennis with Woodcourt Garrison

Woodcourt Garrison (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Garrison Royal (ISH) out of Davitt Star (ISH) by Furisto (HANN). Breeder: Patrick Kearns, Co. Laois. Owner: Breda Kennedy. Rider: Sarah Ennis (IRL).

King of the Mill (ISH) 2010 gelding by Stormhill MIller out of Ballycanew Queen. Rider :Alex Bragg (GBR)

Bill Levett with Lassban Diamond Lift

Lates Quinn (ISH) 2012 gelding by Harlequin Du Carel out of Parksgrove Lass by Clover Hill Rider: Bill Levett (AUS)

Lillian Heard and LCC BARNABY

LCC Barnaby (ISH)2006 gelding by Guy Cavalier out of Lady Tanjour by Rafael. Rider: Lillian Heard (USA)

Fernhill Wishes (ISH) – 2009 gelding by Chacoa (HOLST) out of KEC Galway Bay (ISH) by Glidawn Diamond (ID). Breeder: Anna Kennedy. Owner: Kirk Hoppner & Karl Slezak. Rider: Karl Slezak (CAN).

Leamore Master Plan (ISH)[was Sambuco] – 2009 gelding by Master Imp (TB) out of Ardragh Bash (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Michael Byrne, Co. Wicklow. Owner: Anne W. Eldridge. Rider: Ariel Grald (USA).

Cavalier Crystal (ISH) – 2010 mare by Jack of Diamonds (SWB) out of Cavalier Iris (ISH) by Cavalier Royal (HOLST). Breeder: Thomas Horgan, Co. Waterford. Rider: Harry Meade (GBR).