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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.

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 

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 

Katie Speller

4. Z7 Dubai Castlefield 

This week, Georgia was representing Team Z7 and the Breen Team at the Abu Dhabi 2* Ladies Show.  

Georgia dominated in the 2* 1.40 Opening Class, taking the top two podium positions on Z7 Caretina and super stallion Can Ya Makan. With just 0.18 seconds between her rounds, Georgia went head-to-head with herself in the blisteringly fast jump-off to prove to be best in the field. It was especially great to see 16-year-old Can Ya Makan feeling fresh and ready in the prize giving – we're so glad this special stallion only gets better with age! 

In the 2* Grand Prix, Z7 Caretina was on the podium again, this time in silver position. Georgia expertly piloted her around the 1.40m high track, showcasing the mares speed and ability over the large fences. With a win and a 2nd placing under their belt so far, 2022 is proving to be this pairings year already!  

Abu Dhabi Ladies Show

We are feeling very lucky to be back in the Middle East for the winter season with the full team of Z7 horses. 2022 kicked off with a 4* show at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club.  

The young horses started off the week on a high, with all of them stepping up a level with ease. BE Aquila jumped a stunning clear in the 6-year-olds under David Simpson whilst Z7 Porsche and Shane spun around the 7-year-olds for a podium finish of 3rd. The older horses also impressed on the first day of jumping, with them all warming up over a 4* 1.40 track. Shane piloted Vistogrand to 14th place whilst David and the talented 8-year-old Elmira Mail claimed 11th. Georgia brought home 8th on the fan favourite Z7 Caretina to round off the day.  

Saturday was full of more clear rounds and results. BE Aquila was careful and fast in the 6-year-olds to come 7th and in the 4* 1.40, Shane and Vistogrand jumped to 11th. The highlight of the day was Trevor and Toyger, who skilfully cleared the 4* 1.40 course for 7th place.  

The Breen brothers were on top form on Sunday. Shane sped to 5th on Lady Star van Doperheide in the 4* 1.45 Ranking Class but it was Trevor who brought home the top result, riding Germaine W to silver position with an impressive round that left the crowd in awe. In the Grand Prix, Trevor rode Highland President in his 1.60 debut and the gelding did not disappoint. A stunning clear meant they came home with a 13th placing. Z7 Ipswich started his year as he means to go on, jumping double clear in a blisteringly fast jump off to slot into 5th place. What a way to get set up for the year! 

A huge thanks to the whole team, and to Team Z7 for making this all possible again this year! We can’t wait to see what the next weeks bring!  

Off to a Flying Start in Abu Dhabi 

We were so excited to go to the new Excel location for the London International Horse Show this year, and it did not disappoint. Ellen and Shane headed up with yard favourite Z7 Ipswich, the Old Lodge Stud’s wonderful Haya and the super scopey Cuick Star Kervec. It was always going to be an interesting week, especially with Cuick and Haya both making their 5* debuts! 

On Thursday, Cuick Star Kervec began his week on a high, jumping an easy clear round in the 5* 1.45 Christmas Pudding Speed Stakes. Z7 Ipswich also brought home a great result on the first day, finishing 12th in the 5* 1.50 Santa Stakes.  

Haya took on the challenge on Friday in the 5* 1.40 with a spectacular round for an unfortunate rail, nevertheless a stunning performance and exciting 5* debut for this 9-year-old mare. Cuick also had an exciting day, jumping his first ever 1.55. He cleared the fences with ease, giving an exhibition to the crowds and leaving everyone gasping – with up-and-coming horses like these, the future does seem very bright! 

Haya then made her 1.50 debut on Saturday in the 5* Global Herbs Snowflake Stakes, and not only did she jump a top round, but also finished in 7th place! Not to be outdone, Cuick jumped a stunning round in the 5* 1.55 Longines Christmas Cracker to showcase his scope and ability.  

We couldn’t be prouder of Haya, this mare got better and better every time she stepped into the ring. In the 5* 1.50 Martin Collins Christmas Tree Stakes, she proved herself to be quick and careful over the massive fences to bring home 4th,  finishing her show on a high. We can’t see what this wonderful horse does in 2022! 

Although both Cuick and Haya came to London to gain experience, they surely brought their A-game and seemed to be having some friendly competition! After Haya’s 4th place, Cuick just had to do one better in his last class of the show - 5* 1.45 Mistletoe Speed Stakes. Storming around the course and giving the fences plenty of room, Cuick sped to his podium finish of 3rd place. What a horse for the future! 

We also wanted to thank BUCAS for letting us takeover their social media account on Monday, we had such a great time giving a behind the scenes look to the new Excel location for the London International Horse show and are thrilled with how well it went. A huge thanks to London for putting on a festive show for the holidays and with it being done to the highest standard.  

Next stop for the Breen Team is Dubai to meet the team of Z7 horses for an exciting eight weeks in the sun. For now - merry Christmas everyone! 

Stud Fee £600 + VAT  (ONLY FROZEN)

To order semen from Cuick Star Kervec, please complete the following form:

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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 4-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.



7. Cuick Star Kervec

A Merry Show in London

We were so proud that our own Jack Ryan was invited to jump the Under 25s at the infamous Geneva venue and what a show he had.  

Aboard his own homebred BBS McGregor, Jack looked right at home in the huge stunning indoor arena. Jumping a steady clear to finish 15th the first day, the pairing was then all set up for the Grand Prix on the Saturday.  

After jumping a fantastic clear in the first round in the U25 5* Grand Prix, Jack and the 9-year-old grey sped around the jump-off in 42.85 seconds to finish in the silver medal position.  

We couldn’t be more ecstatic for Jack and all connected and feel privileged to have such a talented young rider on our team. Well done Jack! 

Jack takes on the U25 at 5* Geneva 

This week was the Breen Team’s fourth and final week out in Portugal, and the horses kept impressing us with their final rounds under the sun.  

The six-year-olds have really learnt their ring craft on this tour. It was both Keyton and Koh-I-Noor's first stay away show abroad and they have really come into their own as competitive horses. This final week highlighted their talent, with Keyton and Georgia picking up a podium finish with 2nd in the age class whilst Jack aboard the young stallion Koh-I-Noor cinched 7th.  

On Wednesday, the teams for the Nations Cup warmed up in their training session. With both Jack and Shane selected to represent Team Ireland. Not only was Jack making his senior Nations Cup debut this week, but it was also a debut for his homebred Irish 10-year-old BBS McGregor. Lady Star van Doperheide was stepping up to her first team event as well, under the expert riding of Shane. The rest of Michael Blake's team was made of Shane’s brother Trevor and Anthony Condon.  

However, there was still jumping to come before. On the Thursday, Jack expertly piloted Cuick Star Kervec around the 3* 1.45 Jump Off Class to slot into 9th place. Yet another fantastic result for this up-and-coming horse. Shane jumped Gait L for a lovely round in the 2* 1.40 to pick up 6th place, whilst Georgia schooled the Old Lodge Stud’s Haya around for a clear round. The highlight of the day was Georgia winning the 2* 1.40 on her own homebred Donavaya – well done Georgia! 

On Friday, Lady Star van Doperheide jumped clear in the 3* 1.40 and looked ready for Sunday. Georgia spun Donavaya around the 2* 1.40 again for another top result, taking home 5th place.  Saturday was a quieter day. Shane aboard the Kennedy brother’s KBS Major Player, jumped around the 3* 1.40 speed class for 3rd place. Georgia then piloted the wonderful Haya around the 2* Grand Prix for an exciting 5th place – what a mare! 

Sunday was the much-awaited Nations Cup. With 17 nations represented in Portugal, it was a nail biter from start to finish. The four strong Irish team stepped up to the plate and impressed the crowds. Anthony Condon was first in the ring, and jumped some solid rounds, aiding the Irish team with a clear in the second round. Jack and McGregor’s debut couldn’t have gone better with an unlucky fence in the first round and a clear in the second, this pairing keeps on showing us what they are made of. Lady Star and Shane made the third leg of the team, and the mare jumped her heart out to show what a horse she is for the future. Team anchor was Trevor Breen who jumped one of only five double clears in the class, to secure the win for team Ireland. What a day and what a result – a huge thanks and congratulations to all involved! 

With the horses headed back home, we couldn’t of wished for a better tour and ended on a high. Thank you Vilamoura – we can’t wait to be back next year! 
 

3. Jack Ryan 

Lady Star van Dorperheide

Three Nations Cup debuts and a win for Team Ireland 

Onto week 3 out in Vilamoura for the Breen Team, with Shane joining Jack and Georgia. 

Again, international competition kicked off with the young horses in the 6YOs. Day 1 saw Georgia place 11th on Keyton and Jack 9th on Koh-I-Noor. Then things ramped up a level on Wednesday with Jack taking the win on Tracey Forrest and Julia Morris’s Koh-I-Noor – a great result for this up-and-coming young horse. 

Thursday saw Shane and Kbs Major Player finish 7th in the CSI4* two phase 1.40m. Georgia and her family-owned Donavaya kicked off their weekly campaign with 9th place in the same class. Jack also picked up a 9th place position in the 1.45/1.50 on Breen Equestrian and Michael Quirke’s co-owned Cuick Star Kervec with Shane just behind him in 11th on Lady Star Van Dorperheide.  

Saturday’s results came from Evita, owned by Old Lodge, who cruised to 4th place in the 1.35 with Georgia. 

Then onto the final days jumping of the week for the team and some top results came in. Georgia and Donavaya kept their clean sheet of jumping for the week, with an impressive 3rd place in the 1.40 jump of class. Jack and his mother’s Bbs McGregor put in a brilliant performance in the Grand Prix, only to heartbreakingly have the very last fence down in the jump off to keep them off top spot. However, they still finished 4th with their two strong rounds of jumping. 

Now onto the closing week of this year’s 2021 Vilamoura Champions Tour and the team are looking forward to a busy week making it count.  

Vilamoura Week 3 

Onto week two out here in Vilamoura with Jack and Georgia flying the flag.  

The start of the week saw the Breen Team 6YOs in the ring for their age class. Georgia and Keyton placed 10th on the Monday and 7th in Wednesday’s class. Jack and Koh-I-Noor were placed in all three classes including a great 2nd place result in the GP.  

Attention turned to the more experienced horses from Thursday onwards. Georgia posted a good result on Donavaya taking 7th in the 3* 1.30 which started a run of great things for this duo, as they picked up 16th in Friday’s 3* 1.40 and 9th in the same class on Saturday. 

Z7 Ascot jumped a good round with Georgia in the 3* 1.35 on Friday for just 2-time faults. 

However, Saturday was the highlight with Haya jumping to 10th with Georgia in the mares first ever ranking class and Jack and Cuick Star Kervec finishing a strong 4th in the same class. 

Huge thanks to all the team at home and abroad for all their work, and all eyes onto week 3 out in Vilamoura.   

 

Week two in Vilamoura 

The Breen Team made their way to Portugal this week to kick off their tour in the sun. 

On Thursday, KBS Major Player jumped to 6th in the 4* 1.40 and Lady Star van Doperheide finished 10th in the 4* 1.50 with Shane. Georgia had a busy day, with the young horses jumping brilliantly in the 1* 1.20. Her own Donavaya slotted into 5th with Keyton hot on her heels to claim 6th place. Jack had a successful day with both BBS McGregor and Cuick Star Kervec posting clear rounds in the 4* 1.40 whilst 6-year-old Koh-I-Noor won the 1* 1.20.  

Friday saw more results. Shane schooled Lady Star around the 4* 1.35 to take 9th whilst Gait L took on the the 4* 1.50 to come 11th. Georgia piloted Haya around the 4* 1.40 for an 8th place whilst Cuick Star Kervec made his 1.50 Ranking Class debut with Jack for a stunning round. 

Saturday was a quieter day, but nonetheless, Shane and KBS Major Player took 11th in the 4* 1.50 whilst Jack and Koh-I-Noor finished 8th in the 1* 1.20. The highlight on Sunday was Gait L finishing on the podium in third place in the 4* 1.40 jump-off class – what a horse! 

Thanks to our whole team for a great week – fingers crossed for the rest of this tour! 

Vilamoura Week 1

The Breen Team headed up to Birmingham this week to compete in the famous Horse of the Year Show. 

Georgia set the tone for the show, winning the Welcome Stakes with Z7 Caretina – we can’t say enough how impressed we are with this little mare bouncing back from major surgery and already claiming multiple wins this year. In the Grandstand Stakes, Shane and Gait L claimed 5th place with Georgia and Z7 Ascot hot on their heels to finish in 6th. In the NAEC Stoneleigh Stakes, Shane piloted Lady Star van Doperheide to a stunning 7th place whilst Evita and Georgia jumped to 10th.  

On Saturday, 8-year-old Vistogrand stepped up to the challenge in the Accumulator to come home with a 2nd place – a very impressive result to add to this horse’s record! 

On Sunday, Vistogrand, out to do one better than his result the day before, cleared and impressive 1.75 in the 5 Fence Challenge to take the win! And in good company as well, as Shane and Vistogrand shared the win with the legend John Whitaker. In the Speed Horse of the Year, Georgia and Evita jumped to 10th place with Shane and Gait L following closely behind to finish in 11th. The show culminated in the 3* Grand Prix – the Leading Showjumper of the Year. Shane and Lady Star posted a beautiful round to come home with an 11th placing whilst Georgia and fan favourite Z7 Ascot jumped to 5th place, proving again just how consistent they are as a pair! 
 

A huge thanks to HOYS for hosting yet another event to remember and our team for making all this possible. 

Horse of the Year Show

This week Shane and Ellen stayed in France take on  the 2* show at Fontainebleau. 

Friday was, yet again, full of clear rounds. Cato Boy cruised around the 1* 1.30  while Vistogrand impressed around the 2* 1.35. KBS Major Player brought the clear round tally up to three, jumping a masterclass in the 2* 1.35, setting him up for the weekend.  

On Saturday, the horses all schooled round their respective classes.. Vistogrand made the 2* 1.35 look easy, whilst Gait L flew around the 2* 1.45. 7-year-old Cato Boy stepped up to the challenge in the 1* 1.30, showcasing his scope and technique.  

Sunday was a busy day with all horses jumping. Shane rode  Cato Boy around the 1* 1.25, taking his time to teach Cato Boy some more ring craft. KBS Major Player showed off round the 2* Grand Prix, really proving  why he deserves to be at  the top of the sport. Vistogrand had a play around the 2* 1.40 for a clear round, but Nit to be outshone, Gait L  took 8th in the same class.  

A huge shout out to Darcy Breen, who won her BS Affiliated class, the 128 Springboard, at Felbridge on Little Ceasar! A first of what we are sure will be many wins for this pairing.

Grand Prix 

Results: 

https://www.fei.org/horse/106RW58/Kbs-Major-Player



KBS Major Player

Darcy wins her first BS Affiliated class

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