A SELECTION of performance ponies and competition horses stand out in Wednesday’s one-day sport horse sale at Cavan. Following nationwide trends, the entry to date is considerably smaller than 12 months ago but is likely to be boosted by a supplementary sheet.
The seasonal emphasis is on stock with current competition form, as well as a number of well-related mares. One of the notable lots is the Connemara performance stallion Kilpatrick Fionn Og, and as the only stallion son of the international grade A show jumping sire Kilpatrick Fionn, he could be an attractive prospect.
A group of three and four-year-olds bring the sale to a close, and while these are light numerically, there appears to be some smart individuals included.
With three lots entered, the sport horse sire Ricardo Royale heads the stallion list, while Arkan is represented by two.
Lot 3 Shangan Raynucha, reg 8yo ro g 128cms. The first of the 38 ponies to catch the eye is this small performer who has clocked up 52 SJI points. A low-mileage pony, he has only lowered one pole in his entire affiliated career and is only being sold as he has no rider. He is thought to have the ability to go far in the right hands.
Lot 6 Hanoras Little Gem, reg 9yo b m 133cms by Rathnaleen Sinatra (dam by Jackets Goldfinch). The versatile gem has successfully competed in a variety of spheres. A true all-rounder, she was a prolific show winner both in hand and under saddle, heading her class at the prestigious Killusty pony show. Since moving into the show jumping realms she has racked up 130 SJI points, winning the hotly contested Carling King Final and a class at the Cavan Home Pony International.
Lot 10 Mayfield My Girl, reg 6yo b m 138cms. One from the intermediate height group, this grade D jumping mare is the winner of 62 SJI points to date. She is currently competing in 90cms classes and has taken part in pony club activities.
Lot 11 Clove Mint, reg 6yo ch g 138cms by Moores Clover (dam by Glacier Mint). By the popular show jumping sire Moores Clover, this good-looking individual has accumulated 6 SJI points from just a few outings. He has hunted with the Duhallow foxhounds for two seasons and is showing the makings of a top-class pony in the right hands.
Lot 14 Birchgrove Magic, reg 4yo gr g 138cms by Templebready Bosun (dam by Walstead Cartier). One for the future could be this well-bred Connemara pony, whose dam is the grade A performer Inishturkbeg Bright Dawn (221 SJI points). Looking to follow in his dam’s footsteps, he has already clocked up 18 SJI points in classes up to and including 90 cms and has schooled around derby tracks.
Lot 17 Kilpatrick Fionn Og, reg 9yo gr st 148cms by Kilpatrick Fionn out of Rosslea Lady by Castleside JJ. Carrying the renowned Kilpatrick prefix, and offered by the breeder, this individual has a career total of 67 SJI points and is ready to produce on further. He is the only stallion son of the grade A pony Kilpatrick Fionn, while his dam is a full-sister to the smart grade A show jumper Westside Phantom (343 SJI points). Described as a pleasure to work with, he has jumped to 1.10m with limited outings and was placed third in the Equitation Class at the RDS with a novice rider.
Lot 24 Sea Fair, reg 6yo b m 148cms by Mermus R out of Seaview Cruise by Ghareeb. Hailing from sport horse bloodlines, Sea Fair is the winner of 91 SJI points to date. She thought is very suitable for all the age group classes this season including the Allianz Starfinder League, the RDS qualifiers and Gateau Stables League. She has also schooled across country, is a good mover and could also make an event pony.
Lot 29 Culmore Cooper, reg 5yo gr g 148cms by Dunally Lad (dam by Castleside Carrig). Another from the ridden Connemara ranks, this talented pony is suitable for all the native breed performance classes as well as eventing. He has already embarked on his show jumping career, winning 20 SJI points to date.
Lot 32 Blessington Mayflys Master, reg 5yo b g 148cms by Golden Master (dam by Ashfield Miller). Carrying the popular sport horse/ Connemara bloodlines, this high-class gelding is out of the Irish team show jumping mare Blessington Mayfly, who was placed at the RDS both in age and open company. This pony is showing similar potential and, currently registered with SJI, is ready to compete.
Lot 48 Watervalley Preston, reg 8yo b g 170cms by Chippison out of Superdolly (NTR.) The winner of 4 EI points, this gelding has evented to CNC1* level both in open and junior company. He won the open/advanced riding club hunter trial Championships earlier this year, and last season picked up sixth placings in the open pony club and the open riding club event championships.
Lot 56 Goggle, reg 7yo b g 167cms by Eldorado van de Zeshoek out of Pausinaa (KWPN) by Concorde. This gelding has show jumped to 1.10m level and evented. Well-related, he is a half-brother to the useful international show jumper Ehrens (1.40m).
Lot 82 Eskers Beachball Boy, reg 5yo b g 165cms by Beach Ball out of Maid To Measure by Flagmount King. The winner of 4 SJI points, this straightforward gelding has competed in cross-country and has hunted. Well-related, he is a half-brother to the graded show jumpers Eskers Measure The Echo and From The Root To The Fruit, while the dam won 12 SJI points and is a sibling to five further graded horses.
Lot 52 Flagmount Friend, reg 8yo ro m 164cms by Kilnagralta Failte Diamond out of Farriersfriend by Tidaro. This mare has show jumped to 1.15m level to win 4 SJI points. She has also competed in numerous hunter trials and hunted with the North Galway hounds on many occasions. She has proved very brave and honest and is a good mover.
Lot 61 GH Rio, reg 6yo b g 162cms by Killonan Hero out of Cappawhire Hero (Crannagh Hero). One for the traditionalists, this all-rounder has competed to 1.10m level and two-phase eventing. Although his immediate breeding is full Irish Draught, his dam’s line hails from the thoroughbred stallions, Dr Massini and Sadler’s Wells. He shows a lot of scope, is brave across the country and has the potential to progress.
Lot 87 Cahernacole Jerico, reg 5yo gr m 164cms by Akbar out of Cahernacole Lass by Star Kingdom. By a thoroughbred sire, this traditionally bred mare has hunted with the North Galway foxhounds. She is a good mover, and thought capable of excelling in any sphere.
Lot 86 Drumhowan Arkanna, reg 5yo b m 168cms by Arkan out of Badjari by Skippy II. One of two full siblings offered in the catalogue (also Lot 95) this mare is out of the useful show jumper Badjari (1.30) and is a full-sister Drumhowan Skip To Arco, currently competing under Peter Smyth.
Lot 91 Unnamed, reg 4yo b g 178cms by Mackney Clover (dam by Rockrimmon Silver Diamond). Although only four years old, this weight-carrying Irish Draught has proved himself to be a brave and confident hunter. He has hunted with two different packs last season and, carrying a variety of riders, will cross any type of country.
Lot 92 Royal Ricardo, reg 4yo b g 168cms by Ricardo Royale (dam by Cut The Mustard). By the catalogue’s most represented sire, this gelding jumped a clear round in his RDS age qualifier at the Meadows Equestrian Centre recently and has a bright future ahead of him.
Lot 97 Unnamed, reg 4yo b g 165cms by Cavalier Royale (dam by Quiletto). From the family of the British-based event horse LB The Phantom (CCI3*) and the show jumpers Billy Diamond First Level (1.40m) and Billy Buckingham (1.55m), this high-class, well-related prospect is thought to have a bright future ahead of him.
Lot 102 Unnamed, reg 3yo b g 167cms by FFS Corelli Bravo (dam by Quidam de Revel). Attractively bred with the second dam by Cruising, this gelding carries a very good step and an exceptional jump.
Lot 106 Unnamed, reg 3yo b f 165cms by Emperor Augustus (dam by Star Kingdom). Combining the best of thoroughbred and RID lines, this filly is out of a show-winning dam and by the top show and event sire Emperor Augustus.
Lot 107 Unnamed, reg 3yo b f 167 cms by Newmarket Venture (dam by Cruising). Bred to perform on both sides of the pedigree, this filly is by the proven event sire Newmarket Venture.
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Date: Wednesday 20st June 2018. Time: 10 am.
Total lots: 110 lots to date.
Last year’s top lot: Keith Wilson’s Hudson, 6yo gelding by Diamond Chow (dam by Peacock). €10,200.