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What a pleasure it is to be back in the Queen’s back garden at the 5* Royal Windsor Horse Show, and the horses did not disappoint! 

In the national classes, the Breen Team was in full force, with John and 8-year-old Cato Boy flying around the 1.40 for 10th and our favourite stallion Golden Hawk looking as young and feisty as ever to take home 5th in the same class. Not bad for a 17-year-old!  

In the Foxhunter, John piloted Team Z7’s Z7 Porsche for an effortless clear with Patrick and BE Aquila copying the same result. These two up and coming stallions keep going from strength to strength and we couldn’t be more excited for their futures! 

In the 5* section, it was the Old Lodge Stud’s Haya who was in the spotlight. She jumped incredibly all week at Royal Windsor Horse Show to take home 6th in the 5* 1.50 Falcon Stakes and 2nd in the 5* 1.50 Manama Rose Show Stakes. This lovely mare just keeps proving repeatedly what a high calibre horse she is, and we feel incredibly lucky to have such a talent in our stable.  

What a wonderful show, a huge thank you to the organizers for putting on a fantastic event. A huge thanks, as always, to our owners, sponsors and team who make it all happen! 

Royal Windsor Horse Show 

What an extraordinary couple of weeks it has been following the LGCT tour with yard favourite Z7 Ipswich and up and coming stallion Vistogrand.  

First up was a wonderful weekend at LGCT Miami Beach, with a backdrop straight out of a postcard. We couldn’t be more thrilled with how Vistogrand stepped up to the plate at only his second ever 5* show with Shane looking like he needed a parachute to stay on him during the classes! Z7 Ipswich jumped an impressive round for the GCL Rome Gladiators, with team mates Zoe Conter and Nina  Mallavaey taking over in Round 2 to secure the bronze position in the overall rankings for the team to lie in 5th overall – well done girls! 

A quick plane ride and a week off saw the horses and Ellen head to Mexico City for yet another incredible venue on the LGCT Tour. Z7 Ipswich was quick off the blocks in the 5* 1.40 Trofeo Maestro Dobel with a speedy clear round to finish in 11th, but it was Vistogrand who really looked at home in the huge grass arena. He not only looked like a class of his own in the 5* 1.55 Trofeo Mercedez-Benz, but claimed 5th place in the hotly contested class; a huge congratulations to Breen Team graduate Michael Duffy who finished just ahead of Shane and Vistogrand for 4th place! The horses put in more fantastic rounds in the 5* 1.50 and 5* 1.45 classes for some lower placings to finish off the show on a high.  

We couldn’t feel more privileged to be able to follow this amazing tour to such idyllic venues, and a huge thanks to our team and sponsors who make it possible!  

LGCT Miami & Mexico 

What a day! 
We couldn't be more thrilled with how our first ever Stud Open day went yesterday. With over 200 visitors in attendance, our entire team along with our amazing stallions and some of their up and coming progeny put on a fantastic exhibition showcasing their class and talent. It was not only a terrific day to showcase our stallions and officially unveil Pook Bourne Stud but a wonderful opportunity to catch up with our sponsors, friends and fellow breeders. 
A huge thanks to all who attended both in-person and online for making the day unforgettable. We would also like to thank all our sponsors who were able to contribute a prize to our raffle, with nearly £1000 being raised for charity in help of Ukraine 🇺🇦
Last but not least, we would like to say a huge thanks to our whole team for organizing and putting on such a stellar event. All the horses looked amazing and the day went off without a hitch! 
A day to remember, and we are already excited to welcome everyone back next year!

Stud Fee £600 + VAT 

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Z7 Dubai Castlefield is an exciting young horse, approved by the Breeders Elite Studbook.

2020 saw Dubai make his debut in the international arena - and what a debut it was, with 16 top ten placings and multiple wins. Alongside his excellent natural scope and standout good looks - he is light on his feet, very focused and easy to ride. The first foals by Dubai - born in 2020 - are lovely types and exciting prospects.

004 - Z7 Dubai Castlefield 

013 - Z7 Porsche

Can Ya Makan is an International Grand Prix horse by Canturo (international 1.60m) and on his dam's side is Fier du Lui Z (international 1.60m).

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Makan is graded Approved Elite with AES & Breeders Elite. He is a versatile, well-bred horse, with excellent technique over a fence. He has excellent conformation with strong hindquarters and great feet. He has been a winner at every level and in a variety of classes including Six Bar, Puissance, Grand Prix, Speed and Derby competitions. To his credit he also has many successful progeny competing at international level in both showjumping and eventing, with more exciting prospects making their way through the ranks.

Career Highlights:

4th CSI2* Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020

2nd CSI4* Hamburg Derby 2019

1st CSI5* Windsor 1.50m 2019

1st CSIO5* Barcelona 1.45m 2018

1st CSI2* Kessoe Grand Prix 2018

1st CSIO5* Dublin Speed Derby 2018

1st CSI4* Hickstead Derby Trial 2018

1st CSI5* - W Dubai Accumulator 2018

1st CSI3* Birmingham 1.40 2017

3rd CSIO5* Dublin Speed Derby 2017

3rd CSI2* Mijas 1.40m 2016

2nd CSI3* Sharjah Grand Prix 2016

1st CSI2* Mijas Grand Prix 2015

2nd CSIO2* Libon 1.50m 2015



003 - Z7 Can Ya Makan 

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Stunningly handsome Z7 Regal Don is an athletic stallion with exceptional breeding on both the sire and dam lines.

With excellent confirmation and a powerful jump, he had a super start to his career competing nationally as a 5 year old before stepping onto the international stage at 6. Having won both the 6 and 7-year-old Young Horse Championships, he has now started competing at 1.40m around the world.



006 - Z7 Regal Don

Graded Approved Elite Licensed Breeding Stallion

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This 2012 son of Quick Star is a beautifully stamped type with an exceptional temperament and fantastically scopey, careful and correct jump. He has a particularly careful back end over fences and this trait stamps strongly, appearing in his progeny.

In 2020, he collected many results and placings at 1.40m level, competing on the Middle Eastern Tour in Abu Dhabi and also on the Vilamoura Champions Tour in Portugal.

Several of his youngsters reside here at our stud - from yearlings up to 5-year-olds, all look superb. We also have a particularly exciting gelding called "BE Warnham" out of Ardina who herself competed at 1.50m level internationally.



007 - Cuick Star Kervec

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Career Highlights: 

1st The Hickstead 2019 1.35m Open

7th The Hickstead 2019 1.35m Open

4th Hickstead 2018 Royal International 7 Year Old Championship

7th Hickstead Derby Meeting 2018 The 7 & 8 Year Old 2nd Qualifier 1.35m

3rd CSIYH1* - Béthune 2018 Finale Dalkya 7 - 135cm

4th CSIYH1* incl. 8yo - Hamburg 2018 Two Phases 1.40m

1st Felbridge 2018 Senior Foxhunter - First Round 1.20m

2nd Addington Manor 2018 Senior Foxhunter - First Round 1.20m

4th CSIYH1* - Sharjah 2018 Table A 1.20m

3rd 6 Year Olds, CSIYH1* Sharjah 2017

5th 6 Year Olds, CSIYH1* Abu Dhabi 2017

8th 6 Year Olds CSIYH1* Abu Dhabi 2017

010 - Z7 Ascot 

BE Aquila: Stud Fee £800 + VAT

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“Reminds me of both his parents, big attitude, big scope, beautiful to ride. Dazzling future.”
- Shane Breen.

Bred by Breen Equestrian, BE Aquila is a very exciting young stallion by our very own Golden
Hawk (international Grand Prix 1.60m) and out of Fragile D’or who is one of senior broodmares
at Pook Bourne Stud . Fragile competed internationally at 1.45m and has already bred a 1.60m Grand Prix horse called Icon D’or.

BE Aquila is the image of his sire, is very intelligent and showing huge promise. He is light on his
feet, very athletic and well put together.

011 - BE Aquila

BE Stud Open Day

Shane and Ellen headed to Jumping Bonheiden this week with five horses for their third show on the trot in Belgium.  

The horses kept up their brilliant form, with Lucky Luck adding more clear rounds to his CV in the 6-year-old classes. Cato Boy also contributed to the clear round tally, with foot-perfect clear rounds in the 1* 1.25 and 1* 1.30 class. The ever-consistent Elmira Mail jumped a fabulous round in the 2* 1.40 for a lovely educational round.  

Z7 Dubai Castlefield stole the show in the 7-year-olds, jumping to 10th place in the qualifier and landing on the podium in the 7-year-old final for 3rd place. He easily cleared all the fences to showcase his scope and carefulness, impressing the crowds with his textbook technique. This stallion is surely one for the future and we are so proud to have him standing at stud again for the 2022 breeding season.  

The older horses also pulled some great results out the bag over the weekend. Vistogrand jumped some fantastic rounds to qualify for the 2* Grand Prix where he finished in 12th, adding another great result to his resume and to perfectly set him up for his trip to Miami for the LGCT next week. Ending the show on a high, Cuick Star Kervec sped to 2nd place in the 2* Ranking Class on the Sunday to help celebrate Chloe’s birthday in style – and we know there’s no better way to spend a day than in the winner's circle!  

Endless thanks to the entire team at home and on the road. We wouldn’t be able to do any of this without our incredible team! 

A Birthday in Bonheiden 

Shane and Ellen headed to Lier for two weeks in Belgium with 8 horses.  

During the first week, the horses recorded multiple clear rounds. Cato Boy, Koh-I-Noor and  Z7 Dubai Castlefield were clear all week in the 7 - & 8-year-old class in their respective sections whilst Lucky Luck made his international debut in the 6-year-old classes to jump a stunning clear in the final. Vistogrand and Z7 Regal Don impressed the crowds in the 2* 1.40 classes to add to the clear round tally, but it was Elmira Mail who claimed 6th place on the Thursday. Highlight of the first week was Shaqiri flying to 2nd in the 2* 1.40 class with Shane – this little mare has been schooled by Darcy who has been doing a fantastic job with her! 

The horses did not slowdown in week two. Lucky Luck put more clear rounds on his record in the 6-year-olds, whilst the 7&8-year-olds – Cato Boy, Koh-I-Noor and Z7 Dubai Castlefield - stormed around their classes. Koh-I-Noor took 8th  place in the 7&8-year-old final to top off his fantastic two weeks! Z7 Regal Don flew to 5th in the 2* 1.40 class with stable mate Elmira Mail right behind him to come 6th.  Shaqiri again took top marks to finish in silver position in the 2* 1.35 class to round off a fantastic two weeks in Belgium! 

 

Whilst Shane was away on the continent, the rest of the team headed to Northcote Stud for the Young Horse show, with a bunch of the promising young horses that we have in at the minute.  

Katie piloted BE Alcantara to 6th and then 2nd in the Discovery classes, an impressive start to this mare’s career! The rest of the 5-year-olds went well in the age class. Rivell PS and Katie claimed 5th and 2nd in the qualifiers and jumped a great round in the final to come 6th. John and BE Warnham also had a faultless week in the 5-year-old classes, claiming 3rd, 7th and then 3rd in the final. John also rode BE Coolham in the same classes to come 5th, 7th and then 7th in the final. Patrick jumped BE Cuick One to a clear and placed 8th in the final! A landslide performance from all these young horses we couldn’t be prouder to have in our stable.  

The 6-year-olds stepped up to the challenge in their section of the age classes as well. Katie rode Geniale Star Kervec, the full sister to Cuick Star Kervec, to 8th in the qualifier as well as 10th in the 6-year-old final. BE Stakkato, expertly piloted by John, made light work of the 6-year-olds to come 3rd in the qualifier and 7th in the final. BE Aquila took on the Foxhunter classes with Patrick and they did not disappoint, putting in solid performances all week and then winning the class on Sunday!  These are some of the most promising 6-year-olds we have seen in a while and we are thrilled with how they are learning their trade.  

 Z7 Porsche flew the flag in the 7-year-old classes with Patrick. The new pairing took the challenge head-on to come 4th in the first qualifier and top the class in the 7-year-old final to record Patrick’s second win of the show! We are excited with this result and even more thrilled that we will show this talented young stallion in our Stud Open Day on the 19th of April.  

However, it was not just the young horses that came home with results from Northcote. Katie rode her own Granada S in the 1.35 classes and cinched 5th and 10th and 5th in the Grade C Final. John came 2nd with Guminka in the 1.30 and 8th with Z7 Caretina in the 1.35 - both new partnerships that look like they have so much more to come. Patrick also took over the reins of Can Ya Makan to take 5th in the 1.35 Final to finish off the weekend.  

A very busy two weeks for us here at Breen Equestrian, but the results and memories make it all worthwhile. A huge thanks to all our team who make fortnights like these possible and our sponsors for their continued support! 

Career Highlights: 

1st CSI4* - Harthill 2019 Table A 1.45m

4th CSI3* - Mannheim 2019 Table A 1.45m

2nd CSI3* - Sharjah 2019 Table A 1.45m

1st CSI5*-W - Dubai 2019 Accumulator 1.45m

3rd CSIU25-A - Opglabbeek 2018 Table A 1.35m

5th National Under 21 Championship Final 1.45m

2nd PYECOMBE SUMMER GRAND PRIX 2018

3rd CSIYH1* incl. 8yo - Hickstead 2018 1.40m

1st The Hickstead Annual Grade C Championship 2018

2nd South Of England Show 2018 Horse Of The Year Grade C Championship Qualifier 1.35m

4th CSIYH1* - Béthune 2018 CSI* YH Prix Grand Prix Magazine

5th CSI2* - Lier 2018 Two Phases 1.35m

2nd CSIYH1* incl. 8yo - Abu Dhabi 2018 Table A 1.20m

1st CSIYH1* - Sharjah 2018 7 Yo 1.35m

2nd CSIYH1* - Sharjah 2018 Table A 1.20m

2nd Arena UK 2017 The 6 Year Old Grand Prix

1st PYECOMBE HORSE SHOW 2017 6 YEAR OLD GRAND PRIX

2nd CSIYH1* Sharjah 2017

2nd CSIYH1* Abu Dhabi 2017

1st CSIYH1* Abu Dhabi 2017

2nd 5 year Old Final, World Breeding Championships Lanaken, 2016

= 1st 5 year old Qualifier, World Breeding Championships, Lanaken, 2016

Z7 Caretina

Patrick Hickey

Two Weeks in Lier & Northcote Young Horse 

The past two weeks, Shane, Karolina along with the up-and-coming gelding Cuick Star Kervec and yard favourite Z7 Ipswich called Al Shaqab home. The two weeks delivered some world-class show jumping, with Cuick picking up some more invaluable ring time at the 5* level and Z7 Ipswich doing what he knows how to do best – jumping clear rounds under pressure. 

The first week was the 5* Al Shaqab show, where Z7 Ipswich warmed up over the bigger courses to get him ready for week 2. Cuick Star Kervec got better every single time he stepped into the huge sand ring, and ended week 1 on a high, finishing 11th in the 5* 1.50 in good company. 

The much-awaited first Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League kicked off in Doha, Qatar for the team’s second week at Al Shaqab.  Cuick Star Kervec continued to impress the crowds and prove he’s more than ready to be the 5* horse that we always knew he would turn out to be. Z7 Ipswich made light work of the GCL courses, jumping clear for new team, the Roman Gladiators, in round one and an unlucky pole in round two. Teammate Fernando Martinez Sommer also jumped a fantastic clear the first day and just skimmed a fence in round 2 to post the same result as Shane. This left the Roman Gladiators in a strong 6th position for the rest of the season with the Prague Playoffs firmly in our sights! Z7 Ipswich finished strong to come 11th in the 5* Grand Prix and end the show on a high.  

A huge thanks to our whole team who make shows like these possible and keeping our horses happy and healthy. Next up – Bonheiden!  

A fantastic two weeks at LGCT & 5* Doha

For our last weekend in the Middle East, the Breen Team headed back to Sharjah for the 5* World Cup show.  

The whole team were on fire from the start. In the 5* 1.45 class on the Friday, Shane took the runner up position in the Ranking class aboard Lady Star van Doperheide, the little mare yet again showing off how much heart she has in the ring! Georgia and Z7 Caretina slotted into 7th place in the same class whilst Trevor and Germaine W followed on their heels to come 8th.  Trevor also jumped clear in the 5* 1.50 on Highland President but it was David who came out with the best result, finishing in 7th on Foudre F in the same class.  

Georgia and Z7 Caretina repeated their result from Friday, coming in 7th in the 5* 1.45 class. Shane and Vistogrand were entered in the 5* 1.50 jump off class, and the stallion jumped out of his skin to finish 11th.  

On the last day, Trevor and Germaine W jumped a class round in the 5* 1.50 class to finish in 8th, whilst Georgia and Z7 Caretina rounded off their weekend with a 10th placing. On to the 5* Grand Prix, and the whole team did not disappoint. Vistogrand jumped his second ever Grand Prix at his first-ever 5*, and he showed his promise and scope whilst being expertly piloted by Shane. However, it was Trevor and David who brought home the top 10 finishes, with Trevor aboard Highland President coming 7th with David and Foudre F hot on their heels to finish 8th. What a weekend we will never forget! A huge congratulations to Breen Equestrian alumni Jack Ryan on his spectacular performance to finish 2nd in the 5* World Cup, what a talent for the future.  

With our time in the sun coming to an end, we would yet again like to thank Team Z7 for allowing us to be based here for the winter – without them these results would not be possible! We already can’t wait to be back next year.  

A Stunning Last Weekend in the Middle East 

This week we kicked off two weeks at Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Centre, starting off with the 3* Show and Young Horse qualifiers.  

Z7 Regal Don was exceptional at this show. Not touching a pole all weekend, this special stallion stunned the crowds and put on exhibitions each time he stepped into the ring. Not only did he jump out his skin, but he was never out of the out top three. On Friday, he sped to 2nd place in the 3* 1.40 to warm up to start his impeccable week. Then on the Saturday, he was entered in his first-ever 6-bar class, clearing an enormous 1.95m to finish in 2nd place. ‘Skittles’ also made his 3* Ranking Class debut on Sunday, jumping double clear to land again yet on the podium in bronze position. We are so excited for this 9-year-old who’s really impressing us in the bigger classes, and even more excited for his progeny who are also showing his scope, carefulness and rideability.  

The rest of the team did not disappoint. The young horses were on flying form, with BE Aquila picking up some good placings in the 6-year-olds whilst Z7 Porsche and Z7 Dubai Castlefield made the 7-year-old classes look easy. Lady Star van Doperheide picked up a 3rd placing in the 3* Grand Prix Qualifier with Shane whilst Z7 Ascot and Georgia followed closely behind them to take 5th in the same class. Vistogrand also pulled out all the stops over the weekend, jumping clear in the 3* GP Qualifier on the first day.  

A special mention has to go out to Breen Equestrian alumni, Jack Ryan and Jule van de Tinnepot, who won the 3* 1.30 on the Friday and Sunday. A pairing we missed seeing in the ring and are looking better than ever! 

Born in Limerick, Shane got his first pony at the age of five and hunted throughout his childhood. He represented Ireland at Pony International level becoming European Silver Medallist and winning the opportunity to spend some time in Nelson Pessoa’s yard in Europe, and then progressed through Junior and Young Riders teams to the Senior Irish National Team. He represent Ireland on many occasions up to European and World Championships. Over the years he won many Grand Prix including 2010 Lummen, 2018 Monaco and 2019 Dublin. 

Clear rounds from Shane have contributed to many Irish Nations Cup victories, including those at Dublin in 2006 & 2011 and Hickstead in 2012, and also to Ireland's Bronze medal at the Furisiyya Nations Cup final in Barcelona 2012.  Shane cites his double clear on World Cruise in the Aga Khan Trophy at Dublin in 2006 as one of his most memorable experiences.

Shane has over twenty years’ experience of buying and selling horses. He has a brilliant eye for the right horse – be it a show jumper with Olympic potential, an amateur show jumper or eventer, or a hunter.

 
With extensive contacts in many disciplines, and all over Europe and Ireland you can be sure that even if Shane doesn’t have the horse you need in his yard, he knows where it is. Shane’s rides for 2018 include Golden Hawk, Ipswich van de Wolfsakker, Laith, CFS Vendi Cruz and Can Ya Makan.


In 2007 Shane married Chloe, daughter of Hickstead founder Douglas Bunn, and they are based at Hickstead in Sussex with their four children, Lorna, Darcy, Douggie and Wolftone.

 

1. Shane Breen 

Ellen joined the team in the middle of December 2018. Having previously worked with Greg Brodrick and Manuel Fernando Saro,  she has been a great addition to the team with plentiful experience. Ellen's main responsibility is to ensure that the horses are happy, healthy and maintained to the highest standards. 

Ellen Peters 

Z7 Regal Don Sets Sharjah on Fire

This week, the team headed to the Al Shira’aa Horse Show for yet another exciting show in the sun.  

The team were on fire on Thursday, with no one touching a pole all day. Shane piloted Z7 Regal Don to a clear round in the 2* 1.40, and Z7 Porsche left all the fences up in the 7-year-old to finish in 12th. David schooled BE Aquila around the 6-year-olds for an 11th placing, with Foudre F clearing all the obstacles in the 4* Grand Prix Qualifier. Trevor and Germaine W also stunned the crowds in the 4* Grand Prix Qualifier, but it was Z7 Caretina and Georgia who landed a podium finish, speeding to 3rd place. Meanwhile in the 4* 1.40, David and Shane both claimed places in the top three, with David on Elmira Mail taking home 2nd and Vistogrand and Shane just one behind in 3rd.  

The rest of the weekend saw more great results. Trevor and last week’s 2* Grand Prix winner, Toyger, claimed 6th in the 2* 1.40 whilst in the 4* section, Vistogrand and Shane slotted into 4th place in the 1.40. Toyger then did one better in the 2* Grand Prix, speeding to a strong 5th place finish in a highly competitive class.  

In the young horse finals on the Sunday, we were more than thrilled with how the next generation performed. David expertly piloted BE Aquila around the 1.30 6-year-old final, claiming 5th place whilst in the 7-year-old final, Shane and Z7 Porsche proved to be best in the class to take first place. We are so excited about these two stallions and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them! 

A huge congratulations to David who came 3rd on Foudre F in the 4* Grand Prix. We are thrilled to continue to be a part of David’s career, especially when riding a Breen Equestrian sourced and produced horse. Well done David! 

A huge thanks again to Team Z7 for their continued support and hospitality, none of this would be possible without you!  


“So exciting. He has a huge engine with enormous talent, real championship ability”
- Shane Breen on Vistogrand.

Vistogrand is a very kind horse, a real favourite on the yard. He travels well with other
horses, he is relaxed at competitions and remains focused on his job. As an 8 year old he was 2nd in a Grand Prix in Dubai and at HOYS 2021 was a winner in one of the 4* International classes. 

Vistogrand

Georgia joined Breen Equestrian at the beginning of April 2015 as a young rider. Over the years she had some consistent good results winning classes at CSI5*W Dubai, CSI2* Valencia, CSI2* Chepstow, CSI3* Bonhaiden, CSI3* Zwolle, CSI3* St.Lo, CSI4* Bolesworth also representing Team Great Britain at  CSIO5* Abu Dhabi, CSIO3* Lisbon and CSIO3* Uggerhalne (Denmark). In 2018 together with Z7 Cash Up Georgia  was selected to represent Great Britain at FEI CH-EU-Y-S – European Jumping Championships in Fontainebleau (France) where they got a team Silver Medal. In October 2019 Georgia had a fantastic show at Horse of the Year Show CSI3* Birmingham finishing 4th in the Grand Prix and becoming leading rider of the show.

3. Georgia Tame 

FEI Results of Elmira Mail: https://www.fei.org/horse/106RG62/Elmira-Mail

Elmira Mail


FEI results of Z7 Ipswich :

https://data.fei.org/Horse/Performance.aspx?p=E96EC41D660056F7E7BF56A115B746C8


Career Highlights 

1st CSIO5* Dublin Grand Prix 2019

4th CSI5* Valence Grand Prix 2018

1st CSI5* Monaco Grand Prix 2018
 
 



Z7 Ipswich

Al Shira'aa Horse Show

This week, the Breen Team headed to the 5* Nations Cup show at Abu Dhabi. With Shane, Trevor and David on the Irish team and Georgia selected for the British team, it was sure to be one for the books!  

The team kicked things off strong, with multiple clear rounds being jumped on the Thursday. Shane on Lady Star van Doperheide contributed to the tally in the 5* 1.50 with Z7 Ipswich warming up with a clear round in the 5* 1.45. Vistogrand stepped up to jump his first 5* 1.50 and he stunned the crowds with his talent, effortlessly clearing all the fences. David piloted the 8-year-old Elmira Mail around the 2* 1.40 for a 10th place and team-mate Trevor went one better finishing in 9th place aboard Toyger in the same class. Trevor also brought home an 8th place in the 5* 1.50 on Germaine W in an impressive 5* debut. The star of the day though was Georgia, piloting Z7 Caretina to a 6th place in the 5* 1.45 and making the first podium finish of the week with a 3rd place with Can Ya Makan in the 2* 1.40 - a sign of good things to come! 
 

Friday was when the wins started to rev up. Shane and Z7 Regal Don stepped up to the challenge in the 2* 1.40 to take home the gold medal position with David coming 6th in the same class on Elmira Mail. These two horses are surely destined to become superstars – we are excited to see what the future holds for them. In the 5* 1.45, Georgia and Z7 Caretina slotted into 13th place whilst Vistogrand and Shane sped to 4th place, collecting more ribbons to take home. Then it was the 5* President of the UAE Cup Grand Prix, and it was the turn of Shane and Z7 Ipswich to take home first place. In a nail-biting class that kept us guessing right until the end, Shane and Ipswich proved to be the best in the class with a quick double clear, beating the next competitor by 0.44 seconds! We are looking like we are starting the year as we mean to go on - winning 5* Grand Prix’s!  

On Saturday, Trevor was the one to bring home a win. The younger Breen brother piloted the 9-year-old Toyger around a tough 2* Grand Prix to be one of only two double clears in the class! This was an impressive feat as this was Toyger’s first Grand Prix after jumping his first Ranking Class the day before – what a horse for the future. Well done to Trevor and the whole team at Breen Sport Horses! 

Sunday was the day everyone was waiting for – the first 5* Nations Cup of the year. With strong teams formed from all the countries, it was for sure to be an exciting class to watch. Shane, brother Trevor and two Breen alumni David Simpson and Jack Ryan made up the Irish squad whilst Breen Team member Georgia Tame was selected for GB. Shane rode Team Z7’s Z7 Ipswich for an unlucky foot in the water and then a spectacular clear round with team-mate Jack Ryan and Irish bred BBS McGregor jumping double clear. David and Breen Equestrian sourced Foudre F copied Jack’s result, giving another crucial double clear for the Irish team. Trevor was the anchor rider and with a green pole in the first round on Highland President, he brought home the last clear needed for Irleand to finish on a score of 0 and take home the WIN! Georgia and Z7 Ascot put in solid performances to help Team GB take home the bronze position – what a weekend for the Z7 horses all round! 

We are so proud to be a part of this 5* Nations Cup win for Ireland and can’t wait to see what the rest of the year holds. It was even more special to be sharing the podium with family and alumni, whilst being supported by our top owners and sponsors. Thank you to everyone who makes this possible and congratulations to all involved with the win! 

A weekend we will never forget, we’d like to take the time to thank Team Z7 for making all of this possible. Not only with their continued support and trust to produce and compete their talented horses to the highest levels of the sport, but to allow us to be based with them in their Dubai location is an honour. We are so lucky to be here for the winter season and makes results like these possible – thank you to the whole team at Z7 and the Sheika Maitha for entrusting us!  

A week of wins for the Breen Team 

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Connolly's RED MILLS provide scientifically advanced nutrition for a wide range of horses competing in a variety of disciplines. Established in 1908, Connolly's RED MILLS is a family owned, Irish company that has been producing feed for high performance animals for over 100 years. The equine feed formulations use only the finest of fresh, natural ingredients to support health, digestion, well-being and performance.  Developed with the latest nutritional research, products are manufactured with some of the most technologically advanced processes in the world.  With expert nutritionists on hand for guidance and advice you can be confident you are feeding a fully balanced, perfectly tailored diet that fulfils all your horse's dietary needs.

Connolly’s RED MILLS

We are delighted to be supported by CWD Saddles.

CWD specialises in handmade saddles made to the highest precision and specifications for all competition riders.  They have spent a year refining their already successful range to produce the Dynamick which now features closer contact and greater comfort for the rider and the horse. A more streamline and aesthetically-pleasing line for the entire range. 

We are thrilled to be supported by Equine America UK a market leader in horse supplements

All their products are manufactured solely in the UK, in food industry standard factories, using only the freshest, most innovative and effective ingredients available from approved suppliers. All the products are tested to ensure that they do not contain any substance that is prohibited under FEI rules.

EA are also able to provide technical support from qualified equine nutritionists giving us the confidence that our equine athletes are receiving everything they need to optimise performance wherever they are in the world.

Equine America UK 

Shane is very pleased to be supported by Fabbri boots, who have been hand-making extremely elegant leather boots since 1924. These boots are made from hides tanned especially for Fabbri and one of the great characteristics of these boots is that they fit perfectly from the the moment they arrive.

Fabbri Boots 

Flex-on make innovative custom made stirrups for everyone.  The stirrups feature a unique shock-absorbing design and the sole-plate of the stirrup is designed to help optimise the stability of the rider's leg. The stirrups can be customised to your chosen colour, with choices for the angle of the sole-plate and the opportunity to have your nation's flag at the top of the stirrup.

Flex-On

Horse Pilot was started in 2010 by three friends with a passion for equestrian sport and a desire to bring technical sportswear to equestrian sport. Having risen to this challenge Aurelian, Guillaume, and Simon concentrated their business on the best clothes to support the daily requirements of riders.

Horse Pilot 

Le Mieux

Lister Shearing have been producing quality clipping and shearing equipment for over 100 years. With engineering innovation a hallmark of the company, Lister Shearing has rapidly developed into a trusted brand that boasts an extensive product portfolio containing equipment for all levels of user and types of animal, making it the first choice for those leading and those aspiring to be the best in the industry.

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