AS a new season approaches, Kieran Kennedy and Natalie O’Shea are looking forward to the arrival of this year’s foals, as well as new and returning customers to Coolballyshan Stud outside Adare in Co Limerick where they are proud to announce the availability of an exceptional roster of nine stallions for the 2025 season - seven fresh semen and two via frozen semen.

“Coolballyshan Stud offers breeders access to stallions to suit every mare and aim to breed blood type horses suitable for showjumping and eventing with a good temperament.

"We are, as always, committed to supporting our customers every step of the way in reaching their breeding goals and our carefully selected stallions represent a variety of types, each boasting proven performance records and impeccable pedigrees,” the husband and wife duo explained.

“The line-up caters to all customers breeding goals. For breeders seeking flexibility and convenience we provide both frozen and fresh semen options.” Kieran and the team offer a comprehensive breeding service, including mare management and expert advice.

For all queries, contact kkennedystallions@gmail.com or call Kieran Kennedy 086 2518020, or Natalie O’Shea 086 8233324.

What they said about their stallions:

DER SENAAT 111: “Brings a wealth of talent and proven success in both competition and breeding. Nearly one-third of his offspring over eight years old haved jumped at 1.60m level or above. He has 13 approved sons standing in studbooks such as BWP, KWPN and Zangersheide.”

GRAND CRU VD VIJF EIKEN: “Top level show jumper breeding beautiful blood type foals. Oldest in Ireland are two years olds.”

LAGANS OBOS QUALITY: “A dual purpose sire of show jumping and eventing. A lovely quality stallion. Offspring in 2024 Go For Gold sale selling for €40,000; he is breeding top sellers.”

CONTICCO: “Dual purpose sire. Suitable for the smaller blood type mare. Breeds a good model, adds size and canter with good temperament.”

ELDUCO: “A new young stallion. A horse with a lot of blood and jumps with very quick reflexes. A modern type jumper with a great attitude, a lovely horse to work with. He will breed jumpers and eventers.”

FUTURE TREND: “Dual purpose sire, breeds a good temperament and he is suitable for the amateur market. A pure gentleman!”

FAST AND FURIOUS SECOND LIFE Z: “Probably the best-bred stallion in the country! He covers both ponies and horses. Breeds a lovely blood model and jump.”

Frozen semen also available for Vivant van de Heffinck and OBOS Quality 004.

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