NEXT week’s sale wraps up a busy few weeks for the Clarke family at Cavan and, following last week’s dispersals of foals, young stock and native breeds, focuses on the older sport horse sector.
Held over two days, the catalogue of 195 lots offers the usual selection of ponies and horses, among which are a notable number of proven and potential hunters. Standing out among them is the well-known show jumper Ardragh Stein, who, under Gerard Clarke, headed a good class at the same venue only three weeks ago.
The end of season selection of ponies (63) also catches the eye, as does a high-class group of three-year-olds (44).
The stallion lists are varied, but sharing two progeny apiece are Arkan, Ars Vivendi, Billy Congo, Drumlane Warrior (CP), Lenamore Coolda Cruise, Mermus R, Sligo Candy Boy and Steady Cruise.
PONIES
Lot 3 Dromore Hill Dolly, reg 6yo sk m 128cms. One for the smaller competitive rider is this useful mare with 111 SJI points. She is currently competing in 90cms and 1m classes, and is thought to have the ability to progress to the top of her class.
Lot 13 Seanie For Sure, reg 7yo gr g 148cms. Moving up into the 148cms height group, this grade B pony stands out as one to watch. He is the winner of 196 SJI points in classes up to 1.20m and is considered to have the potential to make a top pony.
Lot 16 Skyfalls, reg 8yo b m 138cms by Canal Lauras Boy out of Wyndham Sweet Dreams (Wyndham Crackerjack). Another smart jumping pony, the Connemara-bred Skyfalls is a registered grade A performer and holds a career total of 320 SJI points to date.
Lot 26 Kildromin Chesney, reg 7yo gr/dn g 148cms by Andys Pride (dam by Granahan Champ). One of several ridden Connemara ponies in the catalogue, this gelding is a real all-rounder. He has competed in pony club activities, is currently jumping in a local league and has been well schooled across the country. Quiet in all respects, and fully warranted, he is showing great promise in all that he does.
Lot 104 Castlehill Boby, reg 6yo br g 138cms. This promising 138cms show jumping pony is the winner of 154 SJI points to date. He is a half-brother to the international 128cms pony Castlehill King, as well Castlehill Clover and Castlehill Lass.
Lot 105 Mr Shamrock, reg 8yo pd g 138cms. An outstanding all-rounder with a RDS appearance under his belt, Mr Shamrock has clocked up 93 SJI points. He competed in the junior equitation class at the RDS last year, having won his qualifier at The Meadows. He also competed in the Northern Ireland Dengie pony club final, where he completed in second spot and qualified for English pony club championships.
Lot 108 Inagh Kid, reg 5yo b g 148cms by Mystical Bobby Lane out of Inagh Lady (Leag). This versatile Connemara Pony has hunted with the Duhallow Foxhounds and the Stonehall Harriers, and is the winner of 15 SJI points to date. He is scopey over a fence, and considered suitable for any rider.
COMPETITION HORSES
Lot 36 Ardragh Stein, reg 13yo br g 165cms by Ekstein out of Seamar (Clover Hill). Needing very little introduction is the well-known, grade A show jumper Ardragh Stein. Described as a real winner, his last victory came in the speed championship at Cavan only a few weeks ago. During his career, he has regularly qualified to jump at the RDS, and racked up his first Grand Prix success as a seven-year-old. A major campaigner abroad up to CSI4* level, his reluctant sale offers a buyers an opportunity to purchase a real winning performer.
Lot 46 Rosa Belle, reg 7yo b m 166cms by Deep River Rock out of Miss Josie Jump (Poltarf). The fully warranted Rosa Belle embarked on her show jumping career last year, and progressing to 1.10m classes within a few weeks, has since won 16 SJI points. Well related, she is a half-sister to the smart six-year-old Small Change (Richard Kerins) who is currently jumping at 1.40m level.
Lot 63 Magnum de Vie, reg 5yo b g 172cms by Ars Vivendi out of Miss Ballydune (Candle King). This quality gelding has successfully competed in two EI90 events.
Lot 65 Precious One, reg 5yo b m 158cms by Porsch, out of Carnane Eurogirl (Euphemism). This campaigner qualified for, and successfully competed in the small horse class at the RDS earlier this year. She has a great attitude, and is thought to be a perfect junior or amateur horse.
Lot 66 Garrybritt Twinkle, reg 5yo b m 155cms by Silver Heaven (although unrecorded) out of Carmina (Priamos). A part bred Connemara, this well related mare has competed in training shows, and taken part in pony club events. She is a full-sister to the British-based event horse Garrybritt Murphy, and a half-sibling to the smart intermediate event horse Garrybritt Coole Park.
Lot 135 Templepatrick A-Z, reg 8yo b m 165cms by Lux Z out of Premier Touch Royale (Touchdown). This experienced mare has jumped to 1.30m to win 67 SJI points (Peter Smyth), and has evented under EI rules. She has been well placed in both EI90 and EI100 classes, and loves cross-country. Well related, she is a half-sister to Templepatrick Cooley, winner of the Berney Bros National CNC* championship under Katie O’Sullivan last year.
Lot 147 Rossa Bill, reg 6yo b g 165cms by Flex A Bill out of Femme Fatale M2S (Limmerick). The classy Rossa Bill is currently competing at 1.10m level, winning 13 SJI points to date. He is a half-brother to The Reprieve (CIC1*), while the dam is a sibling to the performance stallion and international show jumper Ringfort Cruise, as well as the sire Renkum Englishman and Ringfort Red Hugh. He is eligible for the 1.0m young rider class for Dublin in 2018.
Lot 148 Carry On Clover Echo, reg 5yo b g 165cms by The Echo Factor out of New Years Sindy (Taloubet VDL). This attractively bred gelding is currently competing at 1.10m level, has hunted with the Oriel hounds and is ready to produce further. Well related, he is a half-brother to Kananakis (CIC2*) who has represented Britain at the young rider European championships for the past two years.
HUNTERS AND ALL
ROUNDERS
Lot 42 Mr Big, reg 9yo ch g 168cms by Prince de Vaux out of Diamond Tribes by Diamond Chin. This useful gelding has show-jumped to win 18 (recorded) SJI points, and has hunted.
Lot 48 Clonmoylan Star, reg 6yo gr g 158cms by Kilmore Diamond (dam by Drimcong Owen). A proven hunter, Star has hunted for two seasons with the Grallagh Harriers and the Galway Blazers. Described as a super all-rounder with excellent conformation, he is exceptionally quiet and will jump anything he is asked to.
Lot 67 Unnamed, reg 5yo b g 169cms by Heigh Ho Silver (dam by Chillout). A fully warranted, easy performer, this Irish Draught-sired gelding hunted with the Bray Harriers last season.
Lot 137 Finod Cruise, reg 8yo ch g 168cms by Colour Cruise (dam by Ekstein). Finod Cruise has competed in numerous hunter trials, and hunted with the North Mayo Harriers and the Sligo Harriers for the past four seasons. A versatile performer, he has also show jumped in training shows up to 1.10m.
Lot 167 Parc Quality, reg 4yo b g 165cms by OBOS Quality out of Tromra Hill (Loughehoe Guy). Probably the pick of the four-year-olds, this youngster is ready to pursue a career in show jumping and eventing. He is registered with Eventing Ireland, and has show-jumped to 1.10m level.
THREE-YEAR-OLDS
Lot 84 Hillside Bewitched, reg 3yo br f by Billy Congo out of Hillside Fair Lady (Lord David S). The second dam Miss Golli VII was a useful event mare in England competing to CCI3* level. This filly is showing great potential on the lunge and should have a successful career in eventing or show jumping.
Lot 90 Unnamed, reg 3yo b f 160cms by Arkan out of Cornasaus Connie (Condios). Carrying a dual-purpose pedigree and thought likely to make an event mare, this well related filly is half-brother to the vendor bred international event horse Sammy Davis Junior (CIC3*), ridden by Cathal Daniels.
Lot 175 My Caltra Express, reg 3yo b g 170cms by Sligo Candy Boy out of Caltra Whiskey (Cult Hero). Very smartly bred with performance sires at the top and bottom line of the pedigree, this gelding has a great step and is impressing over a pole. His dam is a half-sister to the Russian ridden show jumper Caltra Lucky (1.40m)
Lot 176 Kilrodan Easter Lily, reg 3yo b f 162 cms by Boherdeal Clover out of Kilrodan Country Choice (Well Chosen). This traditionally bred filly qualified to compete in the three-year-old loose jumping at the RDS last month. Dam is a sibling to the international CCI2* event horses Kilrodan Queen B and Kilrodan Ambassador.
Lot 186 Tullabeg Jackson, reg 3yo ch g 168cms by Dignified out of Tullabeg Jackie (Olympic Lux). By the vendor’s own up and coming sire Dignified, this gelding is bred to jump. He is a kind, free-moving horse with a lovely temperament.
Lot 193 Oke Russels Boy, reg 3yo gr g by Russel out of Oke Clover Flo (Clover Echo). A well-related, straight and correct gelding, Oke Russels Boy has all the ingredients to make a top performer. The dam is a full-sister to the Swiss-ridden HHS Floyd (1.30m), while the second dam Cavalier Flown is a sibling to the event horses HHS Cooley (CCI4*), Irish Moon (CCI3*), Sir Donovan (CIC3*) and three registered show jumpers.
FACTFILE
CAVAN HORSE MARKETING CENTRE
Address: Cavan, Co Cavan.
Telephone: 049-4332017
Fax: 049-4331400
Email: info@cavanequestrian.com
Web: www.cavanequestrian.com
Date: October 4th - 5th 2017
Performance Sale
Time: 10am.
Total lots: Performance Sale: 195 lots
Last year’s top lot: Patrick Lenehan’s Aghamore, 5yo gelding by Ars Vivendi (dam by Ard VDL Douglas) €11,400.