TIPPERARY’s Shane Breen won last Wednesday’s four-star Grand Prix qualifier at the third edition of the Al Shira’aa International Horse Show in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Riding Team Z7’s 13-year-old stallion Can Ya Makan (Canturo x Fara), Breen began exactly as he did in 2018 by winning the opening class of the show. Twelve of the 47-strong startlist completed the first round without fault, setting up a competitive jump-off.