THERE was much cause for celebration for Co Down native Kieran King as he accepted the Northern Ireland Horse Breeder award as breeder of the Irish Sport Horse, Kings Best last Tuesday.

A 12-year-old gelding by Chamber and out of Garvey’s Girl, Kings Best boasts an impressive show jumping record, both at home and abroad. He started off his jumping career with Declan Mc Parland, and then progressed with Stephen McManus, jumping 1.20m tracks.