CAVAN’S mid-summer sports horse renewal takes place over one day on Wednesday of next week. Organisers will be hoping that the catalogue of 169 lots mirrors the buoyancy of the April sale, which delivered a good clearance together with some lively exchanges.
The action opens as usual with a wide variety of ponies (71) which are followed by a selection of proven performers, hunters and youngsters.
The seasonal emphasis is on stock with current competition form, among which are both show jumpers and event horses. The group of four-year-olds also looks attractive, and while the three-year-olds may lack number, there are some well-bred individuals included. No one sire stands out, but among those with two progeny forward are Chippison, Cobra, Diamond Design, Ringfort Cruise and Samgemjee.
PONIES
Lot 2 Miss Temple, reg 9 yo b m 128cms. One from the smallest height group, Miss Temple has 23 SJI points to date. She was reserve champion working hunter pony at the Kingdom County Fair in Tralee earlier this year, and is only for sale as her rider is outgrown.
Lot 3 Franks Boy, reg 4 yo pal g 128cms. The first offering from a sizeable consignment from the Lynch family, this young gelding is the winner of 29 SJI points to date. He has hunted with the Duhallow foxhounds for all of the past season, and is considered to have real potential.
Lot 4 Thunder, reg 9 yo b g 128cms. For those looking for a hunting schoolmaster for the smallest child, Thunder could fit the bill. Described as ‘a mother’s dream’ and a reluctant sale, he is an experienced hunter and thought an ideal first conveyance. He has also competed in the show jumping arena, in the show ring and in pony games.
Lot No. 21A Bobbys Son, reg 8 yo b g 148cms by Bobby Joe out of Sharon’s Fancy (Westside Mirah). A smart offering from a regular sale-topping consigner, Bobby’s Son has racked up 70 SJI (49 recorded) points to date. He has competed up to 1.20m level, and is a fully registered Connemara.
Lot 43 Farran Melody, reg 8 yo gr g 147cms by I Love You Melody (dam by Robe Earl). A Connemara gelding with vast hunting experience, Farran Melody has followed the Duhallow Foxhounds for five seasons. He is safe, honest and uncomplicated and will cross any terrain with ease.
Lot 49 Sundance 111, reg 6 yo ch g 148cms. This smart performer has a career total of 33 SJI points to date. A very good mover, and brave across the country, he is also showing the potential to event.
Lot 67 Diamond Dun, reg 4 yo dn f 148cms by Lough Melvin Gorteen out of Diamond Star (Leag). One for the future could be this Class 1 Connemara filly, who has already clocked up 9 SJI points. Well bred, she is a prize winner in the show ring, has competed across the country, and taken part in a spring league.
COMPETITION HORSES
Lot 73 Ur Only Man, reg 13 yo b g 168cms by Lux Z (dam by Carrabawn View). This fully warranted gelding is being sold only due to personal circumstances. He has competed consistently in the amateur show jumping qualifiers, and is easy to do in all respects.
Lot 96 Cara Clem, reg 7 yo br g 166cms by Luidam out of Cara Pandora (Flagmount Diamond). Possibly the pick of the catalogue, this high-class performer competed in the Millstreet Spring Tour earlier this year, and qualified for the 1.00m and 1.10m finals. Brave and honest, he is a half-brother to the approved stallion and 1.50m Grand Prix show jumper Cara Touche.
Lot 98 Cian’s Boy, reg 7 yo pd g 168cms by Cavalier Jump For Joy (dam by Aran). Lightly competed, Cian’s Boy was placed third and fifth in his only two events under Eventing Ireland (EI100 Amateur) rules (Clyda and Kilguilkey). He completed on his dressage score on both occasions, and is also registered with the SJI.
Lot 107 Hill Farm Meadow, reg 6 yo b m 168cms by Samgemjee out of Temple Cruise (Cruising). Well related, this car-ful mare is the winner of 65 SJI points in classes up to 1.15m. Offering broodmare potential, her dam was a grade A show jumper, and is now a select broodmare.
Lot 108 Kiltealy Gharesky, reg 6 yo ch g 164cms by Ghareeb out of Kiltealy Bess (Sky Boy). Bred to event, this gelding is a half-sibling to the four-star event horse Ballylynch Skyport, and a full-brother to the one-star performer Ghareeb Sky. He embarked on his eventing career last year, and on his only start under EI rules completed in fifth place. He also took part in the prestigious Camphire Master Class for young horses, and is thought suitable to follow any discipline.
Lot No. 110 Cotton Kandy, reg 6 yo ch m 170cms by Askoll Peter Pan out of Lachain Kandy (Kannan). Carrying an attractive pedigree, this promising mare is the winner of six SJI points to date. The second foal, her elder sibling is the up and coming show jumper Mermus Kandy.
Lot 118 Condee, reg 5 yo b g 168cms by Condios out of Leaving Cruise Mount (Cruising). Slowly produced to win four SJI points, this gelding has also schooled across-country. Very well related, he is a full-brother to the international jumper Condi (1.40m) and from the same family as the British based Highland Cruiser (1.45m) who, under Harriet Nuttall, was placed runner up in the British Speed Derby at Hickstead last year.
Lot 134 Unnamed, reg 5 yo b g 168cms by Ricardo Z out of Tara Elegance (Senang Hati). A young horse with potential, this gelding is a full-brother to the Italian Rio Olympic event team horse Castlewoods Jake.
HUNTERS/
ALL ROUNDERS
Lot 82 Unnamed, reg 9 yo ch g 170cms by Kahtan (dam by Nordic Blue). This big gentleman of a horse has hunted for four seasons. A good all-rounder and an easy ride, he has also taken part in charity rides, hunter trials and in riding club activities.
Lot 89 Duke, reg 9 yo sk g 160cms. Duke has competed in most disciplines, and has followed the Mid Antrim hounds for four full seasons. Snaffle mouthed, he has also competed in working hunter classes, and is quiet in all respects.
Lot 129 Unnamed, reg 5 yo gr g 168cms by Yeats out of Glen Cross (Holy Cross). A high-class hunter for the future, this traditionally bred gelding is a gentleman to ride. Well related, he is a sibling to several graded performers including the Italian based event horse Westwinds Dakota.
THREE and FOUR-
YEAR-OLDS
Lot 137 Coolrock Sea Cruise, reg 4 yo ch f 168cms by Ringfort Cruise out of Wannabe G (Ringo). A half-brother to the promising British-based intermediate event horse Ramesses (by Ramiro B) as well as a Swedish-based show jumper. This filly should excel in any equestrian sphere.
Lot 149 Unnamed reg 4 yo ch f 168cms by Cobra out of Seapatrick Porsch (Porsch). Home-bred, the dam competed up to 1.40m Grand Prix level. This good looking filly is riding well, and has been to training shows.
Lot 153 Walterstown Nugget, reg 3 yo ch g by Golden Lariat out of Walterstown Lilly (Camiro de Haar Z). As a foal this gelding was placed reserve at Bailieborough Show. From a family of winners, his grandam, Walterstown More Chivalry, show jumped to win 53 SJI points, while a sister to the grandam, Walterstown Lady, clocked up 73 SJI points.
CAVAN HORSE MARKETING CENTRE
Address: Cavan, Co Cavan.
Telephone: 049-4332017
Fax: 049-4331400
Email: info@cavanequestrian.com
Web: www.cavanequestrian.com
Date: Wednesday 21st June 2017. Time: 10 am.
Total lots: 169 lots.
Last year’s top lot: Lorraine Maher’s Derrylackey Heartbreaker, 7 yo gelding by Eurocommerce Pittsburgh (dam by Flagmount King). €20,000.