Breen Team on Fire!
June has been nothing short of exceptional for The Breen Team, with strong results and standout performances, and an Aachen debut!
The month got off to a flying start in Wiesbaden, Germany. The two talented homebreds by Golden Hawk, both expertly piloted by Georgia Tame, showed their class with ‘BE Golden’ finishing 6th in the CSI4* 155 and 9th in the CSI4* 150, whilst BE Golden Lynx’ secured a stellar result with 2nd in the CSI4* Grand Prix. Shane Breen enjoyed a fantastic run of form with ‘J-Star’, placing 3rd in the CSI4* 140 and following it up with placing 5th in the CSI4* speed and handiness. ‘Cato Boy’ impressed, finishing 5th in the CSI5* 150, while ‘Arctic Blue’ had a career highlight that shone bright, taking the win in the CSI4* 145.
Darcy Breen continued to build on her impressive form with ‘One Saharah’ being selected to represent Great Britain at the Youth Nations Cup in Linz. Darcy played a key role in contributing to her team’s success in securing a silver medal, delivering a crucial clear round for Team GB, showcasing the talent of this pairing on the international stage.
The momentum carried through the team was out in full force at the Hickstead Derby meeting back on home soil. It was a very successful week for the up-and-coming talent in the yard with Katie Speller and ‘Z7 Leela’ qualifying for the 5-year-old final and finishing in 7th. ‘Z7 Pink Panther continued to build his reputation, placing 2nd in the Foxhunter Second Rounds, picking up his second ticker for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show with Katie Speller. Shane Breen and ‘Arctic Blue’ continued to prove his consistency at a higher level, winning the CSI4* Masters Trophy. Expertly piloted by Shane Breen, ‘Fan Fan De Beaufor’ rose to the occasion in the iconic Al’Shira’aa Hickstead Derby to jump a superb clear over the fences to finish in 4th. Adding even more excitement to the week, Dougie Breen stole the spotlight in the Mini Major challenge, teaming up with his Dad for a fun and memorable win. We ended on a memorable week at Hickstead with an emotional retirement ceremony in the main ring, celebrating ‘Z7 Can Ya Makan.’ His farewell was a tribute to the remarkable journey they had shared and the lasting mark he had left, but we look forward to following his progeny!
The Breen Team then headed to Bolesworth International. Among the standout moments, Shane Breen and ‘Arctic Blue’ continued his impressive run of form, securing a strong 9th-place finish in the CSI3* grand prix. Dougie Breen made a fantastic debut on the international stage, finishing 3rd in his final, whilst sister Darcy Breen and her mare ‘One Saharah’ delivered a brilliant performance to finish with a 3rd in their final.
From the iconic grounds of Hickstead and Bolesworth to one of the biggest stages of equestrian, Georgia Tame made her mark in the arena of dreams at CHIO 5* Aachen. Proudly representing her country and delivering top-class results throughout the week, she showcased her talent and composure under pressure. Homebred ‘BE Thiassi’ by ‘Cuick Star Kervec’ impressed with a brilliant round to finish 2nd in the Youngsters Cup, also being the highest placed 7-year-old in the class. In the CSIO5* Mercedes Benz Nations Cup ‘Golden Lynx’, he played a crucial role in securing a bronze medal podium finish for Team GB, coming home with 1-1 in his Nations Cup debut, and continued to shine with a fantastic round in the Rolex Grand Prix. ‘Be Golden’ added to the string of results, jumping into 5th in the CSI5* 155 with a terrific double clear. ‘Le Boss’ confidently stepped up, producing only clear rounds and finishing in 8th in the CSI5* 145.
A huge thank you to our fantastic team, supportive owners, and generous sponsors, who are the driving force behind every success. Here’s to the exciting month ahead.