THE dispute between Michelle Kenny of River Lodge Equestrian Centre and her former business and life partner, Rafael Sanctuary, has been settled, the High Court was told on Thursday.

While the romantic relationship between Kenny and Sanctuary ended in 2023, their business relationship continued until August 2025, when Kenny announced her intention to sell the business to facilitate “a fresh start”. A mediation process was established between Kenny and Sanctuary, who had both been directors of the company along with Kenny’s father John since 2017, and it was agreed that five horses could be used as consideration in the settlement.