Cavan Horse Marketing Centre
Address: Cavan, Co Cavan.
Telephone: 049-4332017
Fax: 049-4331400
Email: info@cavanequestrian.com
Web: www.cavanequestrian.com
Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Time: 11.00am. Performance Sale: (127 lots approx including 46 ponies).
Last year’s top lot: Gerry Dillon’s The Little Farrier, 12 year-old 148cm mare by Josie Jump €20,000.
SETTING the ball rolling for 2026, the year’s first sport horse sale is due to take place at Cavan next Thursday. The catalogue of 127 lots features a number of horses with form and, following last year’s strong trade for ponies, it comes as no surprise to note that nearly 50 of those holding entries are from the smallest of the species. Among them is the exciting 148cm mare Ballymagans High on Candy (Lot 22), who, with 126 SJI points is a lively candidate for the RDS this season. Another is the schoolmaster 128cm pony Lambay Satisfaction (Lot 34), while showing enthusiasts could be tempted by the proven and versatile Coco Carel (Lot 28). Moving on to the horses, the Grade A jumper Charlie Goodwin could sell well, as could any of the selection of proven hunters and riding stock with varied form.
Looking at the list of covering sires, Vivant van de Heffinck leads by a distance. With six progeny on offer, he is followed by Conticco (3), while Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet, Sligo Candy Boy and Treehoo Sunshine have two apiece.
Ponies
Lot 6 Prince Charming, reg 10 yo b g 122cm (breeding unrecorded). Standing out among the early lots is Prince Charming, a diminutive schoolmaster with mileage in a variety of disciplines. Described as very easy to handle, he has mostly competed at pony club level, excelling in working hunter classes, cross-country competitions and mounted games. In the last named activity, he has competed at the Royal Windsor pony club games and, more recently, he represented Ulster in the mounted games final at Barnadown last season. His love, however, lies with show jumping, where he has previously competed at local shows up to 80cm and jumped under SJI rules last year.
Lot 8 Aolus Encore, reg 9 yo b m 143cm by Aolus out of Shannon Gemini (Maam Hero). This home-bred, home-produced Connemara cross thoroughbred mare has eventing form, and is described as an absolute machine across the country. In addition, she successfully competed in the SHP class at the RDS last year, and has hunted.
Lot 22 Ballymagans High on Candy, reg 7 yo b m 148cm by Sligo Candy Boy out of Penanns Lady Mourne (Ulysses M2s). Produced by the vendor for the past four years, this sport horse-bred pony is thought to be a top prospect for the age classes at the RDS this coming season, and is the winner of 126 SJI points in classes up to 1.10m.
Lot 28 Coco Carel, reg 6yo dn m 148cm by Cornfield Prince (CP) out of Harlequin Charm (Harlequin du Carel). Sourced from her breeder and produced to a high standard, this young mare was crowned side saddle champion at
- Charleville Show
Lot 34 Lambay Satisfaction, reg 13 yo ch mare 128cm by Fofsway Noble Lord (dam by Morland Miniature). Having given one family a huge amount of fun and success over seven years, this schoolmaster is now ready to move on. Proficient in several disciplines, she has attained 184 SJI points, has won several leagues, has attended pony club and excels in the show ring.
Competition horses
Lot 47 Charlie Goodwin, reg 12yo b g 168cm by Douglas Cavalier out of DSHLY 1 (Luidam). A beautifully-related grade A gelding with 257 SJI points, this kind gelding jumped at 1.20m level and is ready to progress. The dam has bred numerous graded horses including the Jack Ryan-partnered Lucky Junior.
Lot 52 Middleton Diamond Spirit, reg 10 yo b m 168cm by Spirit House out of Middleton Diamond Queen. A very versatile individual and fully warranted, this traditionally-bred mare has hunted with the Fermanagh, Newry and East Antrim hounds. She has also carried the Master with the Tynagh and Armagh and has competed for the Iveagh Pony Club, representing them at the PC championships in England both in tetrathlon and eventing.
Lot 56 Marvellous Vivant, reg 7 yo b g 168cm by Vivant Van’t de Heffinck out of Delilah De (Killinick Bouncer). This well-bred gelding has competed successfully up to 1.20m level, accumulating 100 SJI points.
Lot 64 Clonterm Lorenzo, reg 7 yo b g 170cm by Calvaro Van De Rechri out of Clonterm Free Flow (Clonterm Lux). A big gelding with jumping form, Lorenzo competed in the six-year-old classes last year with placings at 1.20m. The winner of 36 SJI points, he is described as being well mannered in all respects.
Lot 101 Punch Quest, reg 5 yo b g 169cm by Tyson out of Contendro’s Quest (Contendro 1). Bred to perform out of a grade B 1.40m jumping mare (196 SJI points), this youngster has been lightly produced over show jumping tracks and cross-country fences. The dam was campaigned at major shows across Europe, with this being her first of two registered foals.
Lot 104 Unnamed, reg 5 yo b m 165cm by Conticco out of Lady Clover Imp (Master Imp). A well-related, home-produced mare with future paddock potential, she has competed in training shows at one metre level, and is now ready to go much further. Her dam competed under Killian Browne to win 167 SJI points, and has already produced the Brazilian-ridden event horse Master Quality Imp (CICO4*), Global Empress who competed at Le Lion D’Angers last year with Kirsty Chabert and the jumper Lady Quality Imp (1.30m). The grand dam Aubane Clover (by Clover Hill) also produced a 1.60m jumper. This mare is described as a blood, scopey, brave and careful mare that could go far in either show jumping or eventing.
Lot 105 PK Kellykeen Sof, reg 5 yo b m 158cm by Sligo Candy Boy out of Forans Flight (Lester Lad). A slowly-produced mare bred to perform. Her dam, whose pedigree goes back to Laughtons Flight, has produced Lough Ramor (1.45m) and Forans Cocoa (1.35m).
Lot 109 Aughavore Beauty, reg 5 yo b m 168cm by Vivant Van de Heffinck out of Ballylean Tower (Womanizer). The winner of 13 SJI points to date, this mare reached the four-year-old show jumping finals both in Cavan and Balmoral, where she was placed sixth overall.
Hunters
Lot 60 Allentown Beauty, reg 7 yo sbd m 153cm (breeding unrecorded). Not too big, but a great family horse, this mare has successfully competed in working hunter classes and show jumping. She has also hunted for the past three seasons, following the Meath Foxhounds and Tara Harriers.
Lot 69 Unnamed, reg 6 yo b m 168cm by Vivant Van de Heffinck out of Soolmoy (Soolmoy Clover Man). This straightforward mare has competed to 1.10m level show jumping and has willingly schooled cross-country. She has enjoyed a full season with both the Limerick Foxhounds and the Stonehall Harriers, proving herself to be genuine and happy in the field. A true general-purpose mare, she is easy to ride with a quiet temperament, making her suitable for a wide range of riders and ages.
Lot 84 Shannon Bridge Lass, reg 5 yo gr m 168cm by Callows Comet Gold out of Lusmagh Pearl (Mountain Pear). For Irish Draught enthusiasts, this Class 1 mare looks tempting. Described as having impeccable manners, both in company and on her own, she has hunted on a few occasions, and is showing great promise on the flat.
Four-year-olds
Lot 112 Unnamed, reg 4 yo gr g 168cm by Corporal VDL out of Drumiller Sensation (Arko 111). Carrying an impressive pedigree, this future prospect is showing a trainable attitude and plenty of ability. Hailing from a stout maternal line that features both Puissance and Diamond Serpent, the dam clocked up 146 SJI points under Catherine Thornton, and is out of the good mare Revelene. From a young family, this is her second foal.
Lot 116 Molls Patsy, reg 4yo b m 155cm (no recorded breeding). Trade for cobs was on fire last year, and one sure to catch the eye next week is this home-produced cob who is likely to be a top all-rounder. Described as having a good engine and easy to train, she loves to jump and is thought likely to make a super hunter.