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BREEDERS’ 10 – Robin Johnston: A breeder’s journey with heart
Susan Finnerty
Robin Johnston, breeder of Chance Encounter - a horse of a lifetime for his connections - is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
28 November 2025 Breeding and sales
SALES: €8,000 top price within tricky market
Sally Parkyn reports from the youngstock sale at Cavan where just 42% of the 98 lots forward changed hands
28 November 2025 Breeding and sales
SALES: Irish Draughts shine at Cavan sale
Jenna McConnell was delighted to see her five-year-old gelding (Lot 424) by DS Ballagh Bouncer top the sale at €9,500
SALE PREVIEW: Ponies standout at final sale
Sally Parkyn previews the final sport horse sale of the year at Goresbridge next week
28 November 2025 Breeding and sales
BREEDERS’ 10 – Ciara Kinsella: Busy bee
Wexford veterinary surgeon Ciara Kinsella, who bred the third of the ISH medallists at Le Lion d’Angers, is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
21 November 2025 Breeding and sales
SALES: Trade holds strong for €12,000 top lot in Cavan
The final performance sale of the year at Cavan closed on a solid note, reports Sally Parkyn
21 November 2025 Breeding and sales
GO FOR GOLD: Monaco lights up sale at €90,000
Margie McLoone reports on the successful 2025 Goresbridge Go For Gold sale
14 November 2025 Breeding and sales
GO FOR GOLD: Giovanni bound for USA
The successful buyer of Milchem Giovanni at €80,000 was US-based Willie White and he will be campaigned by an Irish rider in the USA
14 November 2025 Breeding and sales
GO FOR GOLD: MBF Shadow tops three-year-old trade at €60,000
Karla Wheatcroft, a staunch supporter of the Go For Gold sale, purchased MBF Sport Horses' MBF Shadow
14 November 2025 Breeding and sales
BREEDERS’ 10 - Eugene McEntee: Champions from Crossmaglen
Eugene McEntee, the breeder of one of three Irish Sport Horse medallists at Le Lion d’Angers this year, is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
14 November 2025 Breeding and sales
SALE PREVIEW: Foals to standout at Cavan
Sally Parkyn previews the last sale of the year at Cavan
14 November 2025 Breeding and sales
FEATURE - IDHBA: Measuring up
There was plenty of food for thought for Draught fans at the IDHBA inspections seminar. Susan Finnerty reports
7 November 2025 Breeding and sales