VANIR Kamira not only became the second Irish Sport Horse to win at Badminton in the past 10 years of the historic event, but the Kate Jackson-bred mare spearheaded the best results recorded there by Irish-breds since 2004 too.

Some 80% of the Badminton top-10 horses this year were Irish-breds which is an astounding achievement for any studbook and particularly for one facing constant competition from other market rivals.