IN the wake of April’s highly successful renewal, Cavan stages another one-day fixture next Wednesday. As before, the online buyers are likely to have a major influence, and certainly the catalogue of 152 lots has plenty to recommend.
It is both extensive and varied, and kicks off as usual with a wide selection of ponies, followed in age order by the older stock and concluding with three-year-olds. Such is the diversity of sires represented, just 13 have multiple progeny forward, and leading the pack with three apiece are Cobra 18, OBOS Quality, Sligo Candy Boy and Tyson.
Ponies
Lot 14 Knockroe Princess, reg 5yo m 138cms by Tulira Robuck out of Ballinabucky Princess (Coolin America). One of a catalogue of 36 ponies, this 138cms campaigner has recently been registered with the SJI and will have points by time of sale. An attractively bred Connemara, she is described as quiet, straightforward, brave and honest and is regularly ridden by a seven-year-old child. She jumped a double clear round in her first 80cm competition and is thought to be an exciting pony with a lot of potential.
Lot 15 Cullintra Golden Daylight, reg 9yo dn g 147cms by Burning Daylight out of Jennifer Lane (Streamstown Larry). Probably the pick of the ponies, this event pony has enjoyed a successful career to date. A full Connemara with a life measurement certificate, she has only twice been unplaced (top six) in two full seasons of competition. She has also show jumped to 1.20m level and is considered a likely international prospect.
Lot 21 Longstone Corha’s Rebel, reg 5yo gr/dn m 148cms by Altair Justice out of Castleside Corha (Castleside JJ). Another stand-out lot, this fully warranted mare has clocked up 10 SJI points, and has hunted with the Duhallow Foxhounds on five occasions. One for the future, she is described as having the potential to excel in any equestrian sport.
Lot 23 Wyndham Who Dun It, reg 4yo dn g 143cms by Gwennic de Goariva out of Wyndham Petite Fleur (Kilvington Scoundrel). One for the showing enthusiasts, this gelding has enjoyed a successful career in hand. Well behaved in the ring, he is the winner of numerous championships and is now being carefully produced under saddle. A likely show/working hunter pony or an eventing prospect, this young gelding is very correct with super movement. He combines this with exceptional ability and technique, and is now ready to further his career.
Competition horses
Lot 49 Du Carels Vivendi, reg 8yo b m 161cms by Ars Vivendi out of Nicky’s Girl (Harlequin du Carel). A reluctant sale due to her rider going away to college, this smart mare has jumped in RDS young rider qualifiers and carries 37 SJI points.
Lot 50 Brodies Touch, reg 8yo ch g 172 cms by CMS Gunfire out of Sallys Touch (Out Of Touch). Home-bred, this fully warranted gelding is currently competing at 1.20m level. He boasts a career total of 64 SJI points, and is thought to have the scope and the ability to go further. A careful jumper, he has also been schooled across country.
Lot 55 Burdal Electric, reg 8yo br g 167cms by Cardento out of Emerald Inovatative (Lux Z). This scopey individual is the winner of 71 SJI points, racked up in classes up to and including 1.30m.
Lot 64 Talking Heads, reg 6yo bl g 170 cms by Indoctro out of Dreaming (Colin Diamond). Featuring a smart, blacktype dam line, this gelding is a half-brother to the Irish Breeders’ Classic winner and 1.45m campaigner Talks Cheap. Easy to do, and with a career total of 47 SJI points, he is currently competing at 1.20m level and is showing the ability to progress.
Lot 78 BGS Lightning Strike, reg 6yo gr g 178cms by BGS Electric Line out of Newmarket Striker (Maltstriker). This versatile, home-bred gelding has show jumped up to 1.10m level, and evented to 1.0m. Well bred, he is a sibling to the event horses BGS Island View (EI 110) and the German-ridden Mr Sleep Fresh (CIC*).
Lot 82 Toome Dandy Diamond, reg 5yo gr m 165 cms by Carrick Diamond Lad out of Toome Cruising Eezy (Cruising). This talented, well-related mare has just been registered with the SJI, and has picked up one point from her only two outings. She is a sibling to several registered performers, and is a full sister to Lowhill Toome Diamond (1.30m), who was ridden internationally by French rider Louis Delplace,
Lot 101, That’s The One, reg 5yo b m 162 cms by Killinick Bouncer out of Fathers Pride (Furisto). As a four-year-old, this mare qualified for and competed in the grand final of the Youngsters Tour in Mullingar, as well as the four-year-old final at Cavan. She has been schooled across country and has taken part in riding club training sessions.
Hunters and all rounders
Lot 40 Riverfield Timber, reg 12yo gr g 173 cms by Powerswood Gladiator out of Enchanting Beauty (not recorded). A very experienced hunter, Riverfield Timber is described as an ideal Master or huntsman’s conveyence. Having carried an amateur to follow Meath Foxhounds, he is happy to cross any country first or last. He has also competed in riding club activities and will suit any rider.
Lot 44 Rademon Osprey, reg 9yo b g 165cms by Osmium out of Munie Survivor (Blue Rajah). Hailing from a very old family, this versatile gelding has spent his recent years specialising in dressage. With many wins under his belt, and a regular qualifier for the national championships, he has competed to medium level. At present, he is establishing his flying-changes, as well as jumping and hacking out regularly. He has also has been schooled across country and, described as very straightforward, he will make someone a fantastic all-rounder/working hunter.
Lot 48 Parker, reg 8yo gr g 165cms by Mr Clover out of Moorsfort Queen (Ricardo Z). Parker has hunted with the Ballymacad Foxhounds, both up at the front and in the field. A quiet ride, he combines a good jump with step and temperament.
Four- and three-year-olds
Lot 115 Sceilig Candy Storm, reg 4yo b g 168cms by Sligo Candy Boy out of Coolali (Aldatus Z). One of three in the catalogue by the popular Sligo Candy Boy, this gelding has been produced slowly. Still only a baby, and therefore not a novice ride at present, he is now registered with SJI and is the winner of three points. In addition, he has been schooled across country, proving to be both brave and trainable. Well-related, his dam is a half-sister to the former Lanaken representative Wily Wonty, and to CFS Whiterock Cruise (Francis Connors).
Lot 124 Unnamed, reg 4yo br g 165 cms by Aganix du Seigneur out of Rosgreen Queen (Harlequin de Carel). One of just 10 foals by Aganix du Seigneur registered in 2017, this gelding is a full brother to Gliding Light (40 SJI points).
Lot 130 Meadowhill Diamonds, reg 3yo b f 168cms by Koro d’Or out of Broken Diamonds (Colin Diamond). One of just two registered progeny out of the useful young rider/Grand Prix mare Broken Diamonds (192 SJI points), this filly has been long-reined and is now ready for backing.
Lot 131 Ballinvoher Robby, reg 3yo b g 172 cms by Zidane out of Caprice (Cassini 11). From a top show jumping family which features the classy performer High Valley (1.60m), the dam is a full sister to Katusha (1.45m) and a sibling to Amaru (1.40m). This gelding is a big, blood type who is showing all the attributes to be a top jumper/eventer.
Lot 132 Unnamed, reg 3yo br f 164 cms by Ars Vivendi out of Mallards Flight (Diamond Serpent). Hailing from a pedigree which features the influential Diamond Serpent, this filly is a sibling to the CCI3* event horse Caprice Encore, and the show jumper Mallards Quality Boy (1.30m).
Lot 141 Templerainey Touch The Clouds, reg 3yo b g 168cms by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet out of True Sky Clover (Barrow Hill Clover). With a pedigree going back to both Sky Boy and Clover Hill, this gelding is out of the useful jumping mare True Sky Clover (1.20m and 86 SJI points). A good mover and with a super temperament, he is described as a pleasure to work with and having the potential to make a top-class sport horse.
Lot 150 Unnamed, reg 3yo b f 162 cms by Cobra 18 out of Feine Perle (Federweisser). The third recorded foal out of a branded Hanoverian mare who jumped and evented. Boasting a stout continental pedigree, the second dam, Traviata, show jumped to 1.40m.