Horse Sport Ireland have announced the final selection for the FEI WBFSH Eventing World Breeding Championship for Young Horses at Le Lion d’Angers (21 – 24 October 2021)
Six-year-old horses:
Patrick Whelan and Altitu
Altitu (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Orestus (KWPN) out of Happy Choice (SWB) by Aram (KWPN). Bred and owned by Seamus Carew (Tipperary). Rider Patrick Whelan (IRL)
Sarah Ennis with Dourough Ferro Class Act
Dourough Ferro Class Act (ISH) – 2015 gelding by S Creevagh Ferro Ex Siebe (KWPN) out of ISHD Class Act (ISH) by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Gordon Drury (Cavan). Owner: Wendy Harris and Niki Potterton. Rider: Sarah Ennis (IRL)
Ian Cassells with Rosconnell Alto
Rosconnell Alto (ISH) – 2015 gelding by Tabasco Van Erpekom (BWP) out of All Clover (ISH) by Cavalier Clover Lad (ISH). Breeder: Patrick Lacey (Laois). Owner: Gerry and Fiona Leahy. Rider: Ian Cassells (IRL)
Seven-year-old horses:
Sarah Ennis and Action Lady M
Action Lady M (ISH)– 2014 mare by Plot Blue (KWPN) out of Action G. (HOLST) by Acorado (HOLST). Bred and owned by Susanne Macken (Meath). Rider: Sarah Ennis (IRL)
Michael Ryan and Claragh Olala
Claragh Olala (ISH) – 2014 gelding by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD) out of Caherline Kitty (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder: Joseph Henry O’Reilly (Limerick). Owner: Nicholas Pomeroy. Rider: Michael Ryan (IRL)
Cathal Daniels and LEB Empress
LEB Empress (ISH) – 2014 mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of LEB Liath (ISH)[TIH] by Colin Diamond (ISH)[TIH]. Breeder: Jo Breheny (Waterford). Owner: Catherine Von Schoen. Rider: Cathal Daniels (IRL)
Ian Cassells and Millridge Atlantis
Millridge Atlantis (ISH) – 2014 gelding by Dinan Cascaletto (ISH) out of Kereen Sue (ISH) by Warrenstown You 2 (ISH). Breeder: Sean O’Loughlin. Owner: Gerard Leahy. Rider: Ian Cassells (IRL)
Declan Cullen and Ultimate Quality
Ultimate Quality (ISH) – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Lady Latt (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder: Messrs Clarke and Hanlon. Owner Marina O’Hare and Becky Cullen. Rider Declan Cullen (IRL)
Alice Copithorne with Fairytale
Fairytale (ISH) – 2014 mare by Robin De La Maison (TB) out of Monicas Dream (ISH) by Maltstriker (KWPN). Bred and owned by Deirdre Connolly (Cork). Rider: Alice Copithorne (IRL
Alice Copithorne with Fort Arthur Little Dolly
Fort Arthur Little Dolly (ISH) – 2014 mare by West Coast Cavalier (ISH) out of Bandon Brogeen Lass (WNTR) by Kasmayo (TB). Breeder: Oliver O’Mahony (Cork). Owner Philip Copithorne. Rider: Alice Copithorne (IRL)
Joanne Corish with Lates Cavalier
Lates Caralier (ISH) – 2014 mare by Harlequin Du Carel (SF) out of Rosconael Cavalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: Thomas Fitzgerald (Kilkenny). Owner Thomas Corish. Rider: Joanne Corish (IRL)
Jessica O’Driscoll with Shanaclough Quality Clover
Shanaclough Quality Clover (ISH) – 2014 gelding by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Shanaclough Clovertone (ISH) by Clover Clon VII (WNTR). Bred and owned by John Glynn (Limerick). Rider: Jessica O’Driscol
Speaking after the selection the Chef d’Equipe Janet Murray said:
“Lucky to be held at all in 2020 behind closed doors, this year the Mondial Du Lion welcomes back spectators to the WBFSH World Breeding Eventing Championships for Young Horses. Ongoing difficulties with overseas travel means just one of the selected horses has competed outside Ireland, LEB Empress who finished fifth last year in the 6-year-old Championship, but we have a good mix of seasoned Le Lion riders and first timers who are in for an eye opening experience amongst the world’s best. It is a little disappointing to travel without some high profile combinations but the current high demand for good horses is very welcome for owners and riders alike. It promises to be a great week of competition and I wish them all safe travels and lots of good luck!”
