Line-up for Fontainebleau 2010
Ann Reade writes to let us know that fourteen Connemara ponies competed on the HSI Spring Tour, the final being held at Cavan Equestrian Centre on 3/4th April last. Six Connemaras and two part breds are heading for Fontainebleau on the 10th to compete there from 15th-18th of April. They are:
- Brook Boy (G1-3810)
By Ferdia (S-919), ex Murvey Cherry (M-10221) by Moy Hazy Cove (S-888).
Owned by Jean Finney and ridden by Nina Mulligan. He has 143 points and was foaled in 2003. - Grey Ross
By I Love You Melody (IS 6), ex Ros Abbey (M-10275) by Abbeyfort (S-824).
Owned by Sorcha Kenny and ridden by Roisin Kenny. Grey Ross has 371 points and was foaled in 2002. - Ballydoolagh Dreamer (S2-1376)
By Field of Dreams (S-1070), ex Curraghnakeely Christmas Cracker (M-11644) by Aran Brown Bomber (S-999).
Owned by Elaine Whiteside and ridden by Yvonne Whiteside. Ballydoolagh Dreamer has 229 points and was foaled in 2002. - Woodfield Rinrush (S2-1329)
By Tulira Robuck (S-1041), ex Mira Lily (M-10653) by Westside Mirah (S-892).
Owned by Eileen Nolan and ridden by John Nolan. Woodfield Rinrush has 200 points and was foaled in 2003. - Manninard Seabird
By Killary Cashel (S-1086), ex Zara (M-11668) by Murphy Rebel.
Owned by Fran O’Hagan and ridden by Colm O’Hagan. Manninard Seabird has 122 points and was foaled in 2004. - Cappagh Lad (G3-4000)
By Coosheen Stormboy (S-1116), ex Golden Harvest (M-8034) by Graney Rebel (S-186).
Owned by Noel Delahunty and ridden by Lauren Delahunty. He has 47 points and was foaled in 2004.
The two part bred ponies travelling are:
- Allihies Fir Baoi
By Templebready Fear Bui (S-880). Owned by Susan Sweetnam and ridden by Jeremy Sweetnam. He has 686 points and was foaled in 1999. - Garryndruig Gold Digger
By Templebready Fear Bui (S-880). Owned by Wayne Santry and ridden by John Nolan. He has 264 points and was foaled in 2002.
Horse Sport Ireland gives the full listing for the Nations Cup and Grand Prix as follows:
CSIOP: Tom Foley with Dibidoe and Crown Jewel; Paraic Kenny with Cappagh Romeo (ISH) and Castle Hill Clover (IRIP); Shane Kenny with More Clover (ISH); Jeremy Sweetnam with Allihies Fir Baoi (ISH), Orchids Vera and Petrus Spartacus; Kate MacDonagh with Bertas Clover (ISH), Dans Clover (ISH) and Some Boy
CSIP: Brian Crowley with Brooklands Flash Dance and Irish Night Watchman; John Nolan with Garryndruig Gold Digger (ISH), Garryndruig Silver and Woodfield Rinrush (CP); Tim MacDonagh with Diego Flow, Carrenhill Clover (ISH) and Mr Bunny; Claire Redmond with Lakeview Will He Be and Saras Chouse; Roisin Kenny with Blessington Grange Mist (ISH) and Grey Ross (CP); Jack Murphy with Homeflight, Parkmore Cassanova and Hayestown Ozzy (ISH); Cormac Hanley with European Clover (ISH) and Indian Inspired (ISH); Yvonne Whiteside with Ballydoolagh Dreamer (CP) and Hill Top Boy (ISH); Darragh Ryan with Lonesome Dove (ISH) and Fernhill Ruby; Tim Donworth with Keelings Phoenix; Amelia Hogan with Badda Bing and Amber Star (ISH); Jessica Patterson with I’m A Tom Boy (ISH) and Hammers Hero.
7 Year Old Ponies: Meadbh Downey with Kilcloghan DG Clover (ISH); Sophie Dalm with O K Pelly; Lisa Marie Dolly with Chance Max; Nina Mulligan with Brook Boy (G1-3810) (CP); Conor Dunphy with Glenavardra High Alert.
6 Year Old Ponies: Sorcha Mooney with Don’t Crumb It; Matt Garrigan with Fingal Raven and Dr Spot; Colm O’Hagan with Manninard Seabird (CP); Lauren Delahunty with Cappagh Lad (CP).
We at Ashbrookstud.ie would like to join with the CPBS, and all other fans and supporters of Irish Equestrian sport, in wishing all of these high achieving ponies, owners, and riders every success in their various competitions in Fontainebleau!
The Irish team wins Fontainebleau’s pony show! http://www.csiop-france.com/en/index.php