Horse Sport Ireland have announced the team of horses that will represent the Irish WBFSH Studbooks at the FEI WBFSH World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses 2025 in Le Lion D’Angers from the 16th to 19th October 2025.
Six Year Olds
HHE Fernhill McCoy (ISH) (was JAG Lovestory). Gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of CSF Salut Flamenco (ISH) by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP). Bred by Jag Equestrian, Co. Kildare, owned by Fiona O’Hara and Harry Horgan and ridden by Harry Horgan (IRL).
Lislee Honey (ISH). Mare by Lagans OBOS Quality (ISH) out of Lislee Beauty (ISH), by Kasmayo (TB). Bred by Charles Dullea, Co. Cork, and owned and ridden by Aoife Clarke (IRL).
Rutland Flamenco (ISH). Mare by Casallco (HOLST) out of Red Flamenco (ISH), by Je T’Aime Flamenco (BWP). Bred by Eugene McEntee, Co. Down, owned by Patrick (Dick) Murphy, and ridden by Ian Cassells (IRL).
Seven Year Olds
Sam Watson with Ballybolger Goldman
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Ballybolger Goldman (ISH). Gelding by Tullabeg Fusion (ISH) out of Warcraft Kate (TB), by Warcraft (TB). Bred by Rosemary Ponsonby, Co. Tipperary, owned by Hannah Watson and ridden by Sam Watson (IRL).
Patrick Byrne with Belline Castle ONR Candy_
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Belline Castle ONR Candy (ISH). Gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Castle Roller Coaster (ISH), by High Roller (ISH). Bred by Noel Ruane, Co. Sligo, owned by Richard Ames and ridden by Paddy Byrne (IRL).
Robbie Kearns with BELLINE THISTLE BETHELASTTIME (ISH)
(ISH). Mare by Grafenstolz (TRAK) out of Karmyn (ISH), by Kannan (KWPN). Bred by Johnston Brodie, Co. Wexford, owned by Richard Ames and ridden by Robbie Kearns (IRL)
Sian Coleman with Cairnview Crystal Springs
Cairnview Crystal Springs (ISH). Mare by Tolan R (KWPN) out of Cairnview Clover Crystal (ISH)(TIH), by Clover Hill (ID). Bred and owned by Geraldine Quinn, Co. Longford and ridden by Sian Coleman (IRL).
Alannah Kelly with Cooley Capri Sun
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Cooley Capri Sun (ISH). Gelding by Capri Van Overis Z (ZANG), out of Simona (SWB), by Leuthen I (HOLST). Bred by Tom Moloney, Co. Kilkenny, owned by Caroline and Alannah Kelly and ridden by Alannah Kelly (IRL).
Alyssa O’Neill with DS Candescent
DS Candescent (ISH). Gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Largan Lady Cruise (ISH), by Cruising For Chics (ISH). Bred by Liam Lynskey, Co. Mayo, owned by Deborah McCann and Alyssa O’Neill and ridden by Alyssa O’Neill (IRL).
Cathal DANIELS riding INDEPENDENT ARTICLE
Independent Article (ISH). Gelding by Tyson (KWPN) out of Sassie Cassie (ISH), by Cascaletto St. Ghyvan Z (ZANG). Bred and owned by Margaret Kinsella, Co. Galway and ridden by Cathal Daniels (IRL).
Noel Dunne with Kief Rhapsody of Belline
Kief Rhapsody of Belline (ISH). Gelding by Sligo Candy Boy (ISH) out of Lissangle Lux The Business (ISH) by Lux Z (HANN). Bred by Kieran Fahey, Co. Cork, owned by Jenny Curley and ridden by Noel Dunne (IRL).
Ian Cassells with Noa W
Noa W (KWPN). Gelding by Baltic VDL (KWPN) out of Gucretia (KWPN), by Indoctro (HOLST). Bred by G. Wierts, Netherlands, owned by Nuala McDonald and ridden by Ian Cassells (IRL).
Standfast (ISH). Gelding by Island Commander (TB) out of Ballyogreek Princess (ISH), by Flagmount King (ID). Bred by Michael Murphy, Co. Wexford and owned and ridden by Aoife Clarke (IRL).
Chef d’Equipe: Debbie Byrne.
