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A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Christmas Auction. A fantastic evening filled with Christmas spirit, exciting horse sales, fabulous food and delicious drinks. 

We welcomed the public to Hickstead on the 14th for a night of Christmas magic. We had 17 exciting lots to sell, including two pretty ponies, nine top class British foals and six exciting 3&4yos on offer.  

The lots sold quickly, with our top sale being the lovely 3-year-old BE Valencia (Cuick Star Kervec x Zarnita) who went for £61,000. We are so excited to follow what this future star will go on to do, with his full sister, BE Coolham, being sold in our last auction and already impressing in her new home and recording top results in the 5-year-old classes at MET.  

Our top foal of the night was B.E. Malachi, and the hammer dropped on him at £15,000. By the KWPN Champion Lucky Luck and out of the 5* 8-year-old mare Elmira Mail, this foal has a black type pedigree with the looks and confirmation to back it up. He will be one to watch in the future and we wish the owners the best of luck with him! 

A huge thanks to our entire team who make nights like these possible. It truly takes a village to put on these events and with the second edition of the BE Auction was another huge success. Until the next one – Merry Christmas!  

BE Christmas Foal, 3&4 YO Auction

The past couple of months has seen Shane and the Breen Team go from strength to strength. August was jam-packed full of shows in the UK, Ireland and Europe, kicking off at Bolesworth where the young horses added miles onto their clock and Z7 Regal Don took 4th in the 2* GP Qualifier. 

Heading over to Ireland, it was the super mare Haya who never was out of the top 10 in the 5* classes at Dublin, taking 5th in the 5* Minvera Stakes, 4th in the 5* Speed Derby and 8th in the 5* Speed Championship. We have always believed this mare was going to be special and she's proven that every time she steps in the ring!

At LGCT, Valkenswaard - Vistogrand jumped phenomenal to help the Rome Gladiators come 3rd, but the highlight of the month was our first ever hybrid auction taking place which was a huge success. This has been an incredible addition to Breen Equestrian and we are excited to be hosting more in the future.

Rolling into September, where Ellen and Shane followed the LGCT around the world. In Rome, Italy, Z7 Ipswich proved to be quick and careful to win the opening 5* class, and fllowed up this perfomance in New York by jumping clear for the Rome Gladiators. In the big apple, it was Haya's time to take the victory - speeding to top spot in the 5* 1.45 Speed Class.  

Earlier this month, Shane took a team up to Birmingham for the Horse of the Year Show and they did not disappoint. Vistogrand jumped to 3rd in the 3* Accumulator as well as joint 2nd in the 6-bar to showcase his scope but it was Cuick Star Kervec who was star of the show, winning the iconic Leading Showjumper of the Year 3* Grand Prix - a fantastic way to start indoor season! 

A huge thanks to our whole team, owners & sponsors who make this all possible!

Summer Update

Haya

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 

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! 

Z7 Regal Don Sets Sharjah on Fire

Z7 Porsche is an up-and-coming super star who already has shown his Grand Prix potential. Not only is he a winner on the international stage after winning the CSI YH1* 7-year-old Final at Abu Dhabi, but Z7 Porsche comes with a ticket to the Horse of the Year show after his incredible performance for 2nd place in the Foxhunter Second Rounds at Hickstead. His resume includes multiple top 5 placings in both the national and international 7-year-old classes, along with winning the 7-year-old final at Northcote’s Young Horse Show. Z7 Porsche not only has an impressive record, but has a top-class pedigree to boot. Sired by the incredible Emerald van’t Ruytershof, Z7 Porsche shares bloodlines with top showjumpers including Kasper Van Het Hellehof (1.70), Imerald van’t Voorhof (1.65), Igor (1.65), and Jaguar van de Berghoeve (1.65) to name a few.  Z7 Porsche not only impresses with his record and pedigree, but his looks are next to none and his willingness for his job is hard to beat.

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Z7 Porsche

Stud Fee £800 + VAT (ONLY FROZEN)

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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

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!  

Al Shira'aa Horse Show

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


“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

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 


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

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 

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! 

A Merry Show in London

Graded Approved Elite Licensed Breeding Stallion

Stud Fee £800 + 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 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

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! 
 

Three Nations Cup debuts and a win for Team Ireland 

Lady Star van Dorperheide

3. Jack Ryan 

Stud Fee £600 + VAT 

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Colmar is an international Grade A stallion, competing at 1.60m level.

He is approved by the Breeders Elite Studbook and by Colestus, who jumped to 1.60m level and who was in turn by the great Cornet Oblenksky. His dam line is Quidams Rubin/Quidam de Revel.

Colmar was a prolific winner through the age classes and stepped up to 1.40m and 1.50m level as an 8 year old. His obvious ability saw him step up to 1.60m Grand Prix level as a 9-year-old, with a win in the 2* Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in 2020. He has also been a regular on the Global Champions Tour with some fantastic performances around the world.

Colmar is an elegant horse with a beautiful head and a kind eye. He has text book technique with neat presentation of his front legs over fences. He also combines a big canter with a lightness that makes him beautiful to watch. His damline shows a heavy thoroughbred influence and this is evident in his own progeny. They are lovely types all of whom have inherited his qualities and are already making their mark both internationally and at young horse championship level.

Career Highlights

1st CSI2* Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020

2nd CSI5* Shanghai 1.45m class 2019

2nd CSI5* Cannes 1.45m class 2019

2nd CSI4*-W Abu Dhabi 1.45m 2019

2nd CSI2* Dubai Grand Prix 2019

2nd CSI5*-W Helsinki Accumulator 2018

3rd CSI5*-W Oslo Puissance 2018

2nd CSI2* Keysoe 1.35m class 2018

6th CSIYH1* Bourg en Bresse 1.35m class 2018

1st CSIYH1* Cagnes-sur-Mer 1.25m class 2017

1st CSIYH1* Vejer de la Frontera 1.20m 2016

1st CH-M-YH-S Lanaken 5 yo class 2015

1st CSIYH1* Lummen 1.10m class 2015

Progeny - please see the following links:
https://breenequestrian.com/horses/be-constanta


002 - Colmar


Golden Hawk: Stud Fee £1,000 + VAT  

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Elite graded (AES) International Grand Prix Grade A Stallion with superior breeding on both the sire and dam lines.

Golden Hawk is a powerful, attractive horse showing excellent conformation and a genuine, kindly temperament.

His athleticism combined with a careful, scopey jump saw him make his mark early in his career. After proving himself in the age classes, he progressed quickly and is now a consistent performer on the world stage.

A truly versatile horse, Golden Hawk has proven himself at Grand Prix and Nations Cup level and across six bar, puissance, speed and derby classes. He has over £350k in prize money and continues to travel the world, taking on some of the biggest and most challenging tracks under Ireland’s Shane Breen.

Golden Hawk has excellent fertility rates and has sired progeny competing to 1.60 internationally.

SIRE
Vigo d'Arsouilles
In 2010 Vigo d’Arsouilles together with Philippe le Jeune won the gold medal at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. Vigo d’Arsouilles’ sire Nabab de Rêve also ridden by Philippe le Jeune was a member of the Belgian bronze medal winning team at the 2002 WEG in Spain. A well-developed horse out of a strong dam-line, Vigo d’Arsouilles is SBS-approved and KWPN- recognized. As well as Golden Hawk, Vigo is also the sire of Super Trooper de Ness (ridden by McLain Ward), Ego van Oti (ridden by Edwina Tops Alexander), Vagabond de la Pomme (ridden by Penelope Leprevost), Donatella N (ridden by Nicola Philippaerts).

DAM
Ta Belle Van Sombeke
Top sport (competing up to 1.60 under Jos Lansink) and top breeding mare Ta Belle van Sombeke is also mother to Grand Prix horses: Glocks London, Wabelle de Muze, Pikap, Casimir de la Pomme, Taran de la Pomme, Dabelle, Ba Belle van t Roosakker as well as Golden Hawk (formerly Figo de Muze).

PROGENY
Golden Hawk is an outstanding sire. He has proven himself time and time again with producing numerous international jumpers. He passed on his many talents and his young stock have a fabulous trainable attitudes. Here is just a few of his stock and there are many more promising young horses. 
1 - Evitason Van't Paradjis international 1.60m ridden by Matteo Zamara;
2 - Evita Van't Zoggehof international 1.60m ridden by Lorenzo De Luca;
3 - Enzo VD Konterhoeve international 1.50m ridden by Paolo Paini;
4 - Filou VD Krimshoeve Z  international 1.50m ridden by Ernesto Vacirca;
5 - Elastique VD Koekoek international 1.45m ridden by Jules Orsolini;
6 - Figaro D'Orange Z international 1.40m ridden by Maxim Godecharle;
7 - Fabio Van't Hagenhof international 1.45m ridden by Francois Bossu;
8 - Frauke Van't Hagenhof Z international 1.45m ridden by Mike Van Belle;

Career Highlights 

1st Vilamoura 3* Ranking class 2020

3rd Hickstead Derby 1.60m Hickstead 2019

1st Hickstead Derby Trial 1.60m 2019

1st Olympia London 5* 1.50m 2018

1st Liverpool Grand Prix 4* 2018

1st Oslo 5* 1.50m 2018

2nd Six Bar Valence 5* 2018

3rd (0/0) La Baule 5* Nations cup 1.60m 2017

3rd Rome 5* Nations Cup 1.60m 2017

2nd Grand prix of Ireland Dublin 2017

4th Barelona 5* Cup 1.55m 2016

2nd Sopot 1.50m 2016

6th La Baule 5* 1.55m 2015

8th Spruce Meadows 1.60m 2014

5th KIng George V Cup Hicksead 1.60m 2014

4th Puissance GCT 5* Paris 2014

1st 7 yr olds Dublin Horse Show 2014
 

PROGENY
Please see the following pages for some of Golden Hawk's progeny:

https://breenequestrian.com/horses/be-aquila
https://breenequestrian.com/horses/be-golden


001 - Golden Hawk

Cato Boy

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

Elmira Mail

Graded Approved Elite Stallion: Stud Fee £600 + VAT

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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

Z7 Ascot 

Kilbarron Rue

Compelling Z 

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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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 

Graded Approved Elite Licensed Stallion: Stud Fee £600 + VAT 

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A handsome and well put together horse, Clyde is by Caretino and out of Quintero mare.
He has been a prolific winner across the age classes and is now competing to great success at 5*/1.60m level at some of the most prestigious shows around the world.

He is a brave and shows scope combined with correct technique and beautiful movement. With a mannerly and kind temperament, Clyde is often enjoyed by different riders and hacks happily alongside mares and ponies. Only recently he was used for a celebrity TV special in dressage lesson and hack around the Hickstead show ground, in which he behaved impeccably. He has proven fertile and the quality of his semen is superb. This year, for the first time, he is available to the public for fresh and chilled semen.

SIRE

Caretino

From a young age, Caretino proved he had the technique to be a winner. Victorious in numerous classes, he moved through the ranks to eventually compete at the highest level. After a successful breeding career, he died at age 28 leaving behind an impressive list of progeny in both showjumping and dressage. With more than 60 licensed sons, Caretino ranks amongst the best producing stallion in Germany. Richard Spooner's Cristallo, Bernardo Alves' Chupa Chup and Rolf-Goran Bengtsson's Casall la Silla are just few of Caretino’s most notable offspring.

DAM

Valentina VA

Sired by Quintero Ask – an athletic stallion with interesting bloodlines featuring: Quidam de Revel, Caletto II, Calando I, Farnese and Ladykiller/TB.
Quintero’s sire Quantum is by Quidam de Revel – a highly successful performer in his own right and one of the most exceptional sport stallions in the French breeding program.


FEI Results of Clyde VA : 

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Career Highlights

6th CSI3* Vilamoura Grand Prix 2020

5th CSIO3* Drammen 1.40m 2020

7th CSI2* Kronenberg Grand Prix 2020

3rd CSI5* - W Helsinki 1.40 2019

1st CSI5* - W Olimpia Special 2018

1st CSI4* Hickstead 1.50m 2018

7th CSIU-25 Cagnes-Sue-Mer 1.45m 2017

1st CSIYH1* Le Touquet 1.25m 2016

1st CSIYH1* Vejer de la Frontera 1.35m 2016

1st CSIYH1* Lummen 1.20m 2015

005 - Clyde VA

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Z7 Acorad 3 International Grade A bred by Paul Schockemoehle. Acorad is by Acorado (1.60 sj)

Acorad is a beautiful stallion , well put together and has a lovely temperament. He has jumped and been placed at 1.50m level but his highlights are that he is a puissance specialist. He has won not less than 5 of the biggest of puissance classes in the world and where he didn’t win was he very highly placed .

He has progeny competing at 1.30m level . He is available by frozen semen UK & EU. Available fresh chilled in Ireland.

Career Highlights

3rd CSI4* Liverpool Puissance 2018

1st CSI4* Harthill Puissance 2018

4th CSI3* -W Al Ain 1.45cm 2017

2nd CSI3* -W Dubai Six Bars 2017

1st CSI3* -W Sharjah Puissance 2017

1st CSIO5*-NC Dublin Puissance 2016

3rd CSI2* Harthill 1.30cm 2016

1st CSI3*-W Sharjah Puissance 2015

1st CSIO5* -NC Dubin Puissance 2014

1st CSI3*-W Sharjah Puissance 2014

5th CSI1* Barcelos 1.40cm 2013

5th CSI2* Vimeiro 1.40cm 2013

4th CSI2* Al Ain Grand Prix 2012

1st CSIO5* -NC Dublin Puissance 2012

2nd CSI3* Millstreet 1.60cm 2012

3rd CSI3*-W Dubai 1.40 -1.60cm 2011

3rd CSI3* -W Dubai World Cup 2010



008 - Z7 Acorad 3

Grand Prix 

FEI Results of Sjelle :

https://www.fei.org/horse/106PZ01/Sjelle



Sjelle

This week saw the Breen Team out in full force, with a team headed to Chard Equestrian in England for the 2* whilst Jack, Ryan and Ellen stayed in Italy with Jack in the 2* at Busto Arsizio. 
Friday was a great day for the Breen Team. Shane jumped two clear rounds, one with Vistogrand in the 2* 1.35 and the other with Killbarron Rue in the 2* 1.40. Georgia secured 4th aboard The Old Lodge Studs Quintella and was clear with her own Don Avaya in the 2* 1.35. Katie was clear in the 6-year-olds with BE Constanta and clear in the money in the 1* 1.25 with Latte Macchiato, which also saw Emmie and Sapphire come 4th. Meanwhile in Italy, Jack came 4th with Sjelle in the 2* 1.30 and was again in the top 10 with KBS Major Player coming 8th in the 2* 1.40, where BBS McGregor also posted a clear round. It was great to see homebred BE Noble win the 6-year-olds in Italy. The highlight of the day was back at Chard with Gait L winning the 2* 1.40 with Shane, adding another win to this horse’s resume!
At Chard on Saturday, Z7 Porsche was on the podium, coming 3rd in the 6-year-olds with Shane and Georgia and Don Avaya where clear again in the 2* 1.35. Jack recorded the fastest time in the 2* 1.45 class in Busto Ariszio with the Kennedy brother’s KBS Major Player, but an unfortunate fence costed them the win. 
Sunday was Grand Prix day for Jack, who piloted BBS McGregor to 3rd place. Well done to Jack for flying the flag out in Italy. 
At Chard, Emmie had a successful day in the 1* 1.25 as she and Sapphire finished 6th. Shane and Vistogrand came 3rd in the 2* 1.35 Medium Tour Grand Prix but the star of the day was Georgia who topped the podium twice – winning the Medium Tour Grand Prix with Team Z7’s Can Ya Makan and then with Quintella in the 2* 1.40. Congratulations to Georgia!
Monday morning was bright and early, as the first class at Chard was the Grand Prix. Both Georgia and Shane jumped foot perfect clear rounds in the first round, aboard Team Z7’s Can Ya Makan and Gait L, respectively. With 20 through to the jump off and in good company, it was a nail biting class to watch. Georgia and Makan had an unfortunate fence, but as second fastest 4-faulter, they still finished in a respectable 12th place. Shane and Gait L were clear again and very fast to finish on the podium in third, with only 0.65 seconds between him and the winner. Congratulations to Eoin Gallagher on the win!
A huge thank you to all the team behind the scenes that make all of this possible and thank you to Chard and Busto Arsizio for hosting such fantastic shows. 


Chad and Busto Arsizio 

Gorla Minore 12-16th May
This week, Shane, Jack, Georgia, Ellen, Ryan and Mossy returned to the Equieffe Arena for the 4* show. 
Thursday was a clear round day for Shane, coming 12th in the 7-year-olds with Nikki Rutter Giappone’s Cato Boy and 15th in the 4* 1.35 with Cuick Star Kervec. He also piloted Z7 Ipswich to a clear round in the 4* 1.45 with Jack coming 7th in the same class with the Kennedy brother’s KBS Major Player. 
Cato Boy was clear and 7th in the 7-year-olds again, and Cuick Star Kervec jumped another good clear round in the 4* 1.40 to finish 14th. Shane then came 14th with Z7 Regal Don in the 4* 1.45, with Jack and Georgia also having strong rounds on BBS McGregor and Z7 Ascot, respectively. Georgia had great success in the U25 class aboard Lady Star van Doperheide finishing in 10th. 
A clear sheet this week for Shane and Cato Boy in the 7-year-olds and just finishing off the podium with a 4th place in the final. A brilliant show for this fantastic young horse who has a very bright future ahead of him. Jack also had a super day, coming 4th in the 4* 1.50 riding his own BBS McGregor and winning the U25 class with the Old Lodge Stud’s Sjelle. 
Sunday was Georgia’s time to shine, piloting the Old Lodge Stud’s Evita to 12th in the 4* 1.40 and finishing 2nd in the U25 Grand Prix on Lady Star van Doperheide.  
Thank you to team at Gorla Minore for another fantastic show! 


Gorla Minore 4*

The Breen Team had a fantastic last week out in Italy, again enjoying the facilities at Gorla Minore.  

The 7-year-olds started off the show strong with Elmira Mail and Cato Boy jumping clears with Jack and Shane, respectively. Jack was the star of the day with the Kennedy brother’s KBS Major Player finishing 2nd in the 3* 1.45 Grand Prix Qualifier.   

Friday saw similar success for the 7-year-olds, with both jumping clear again. Cato Boy and Shane finished 4th and Elmira Mail and Jack finished 2nd. In the 1.40, Shane and Cuick Star Kervec and Georgia with Lady Star van Doperheide jumped double clear whilst The Old Lodge’s Sjelle had an unfortunate fence in the jump off.  The highlight of Friday was Z7 Ipswich and Shane finishing 5th in the 1.45.  

Shane had a great day on Saturday jumping clear in the 3* 1.50 with Z7 Regal Don and then 12th with Cuick Star Kervecin the 1.40 

Sunday was Grand Prix day for the Breen Team but it wasn’t our day with both Georgia and Shane having unlucky fences on Z7 Ascot and Z7 Ipswich. Congratulations to William Funnell on the win! 

A great final week in Gorla Minore

This week, Shane and Ellen headed to St Tropez in France to compete in the third leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour.  

Straight out the gate, Z7 Ipswich finished 8th in the opening 5* 1.55 class. This round also helped the New York Empires to finish in 3rd after the first round, with an unfortunate 4 faults by team mate Spencer Smith aboard Ayade Hero Z. Compelling Z jumped very well in the 5* 1.50, showing his scope and loving the arena.  

Z7 Ipswich rounded off the weekend with an unfortunate fence in the 5* 1.60, the New York Empire team after this leg sit in a very strong 5th place in the current standings of the Global Champions League. Roll on Valkenswaard! 

GCL ST Tropez

This week The Breen Team were well and truly spread across Europe. Shane headed to the 5* GCT/GCL of Valkenswaard, Jack and Georgia were in Peelbergen for the 3* show whilst Emmie and Katie were at the Second Round Show at Pyecombe.  

Shane had a top weekend in the Netherlands. On Friday, Z7 Ipswich jumped a great clear in the first round of the 5* 1.45 whilst Compelling Z had an unfortunate fence in the first round of the 5* 1.55 GCL. On Saturday, Killabarron Rue came 9th in the 2* 1.45 Big Tour but the highlight was Compelling Z finishing in 7th in the 5* 1.45 on the Sunday.  

Jack and Georgia also had a great weekend in Peelbergen.  Georgia was clear in the 3* 1.40 on Lady Star van Doperheide, with Jack repeating the same great result twice on BBS McGregor and Vistogrand on the Thursday. On Friday, Lady Star van Doperheide made her 1.50 debut with Georgia posting a competitive clear. Z7 Caretina picked up a 9th place in the 3* 1.45 with Georgia whilst Jack and BBS McGregor and Jack added another clear round to their resume in the 3* 1.40 on Saturday. On Sunday, Georgia and the ever-consistent Lady Star van Doperheide came 7th in the 3* 1.40 finshing the show off with a clean sheet. Jack jumped a great round in the 3* Grand Prix aboard his own BBS McGregor but a single time fault meant they had to sit out on the jump off.  

Back in England, Katie and Emmie headed to the Second Round Show at Pyecombe. Both Katie and Emmie jumped clear in the Foxhunter, Katie aboard the stunning 6-year-old stallion Z7 Porshce and Emmie piloting her own Sapphire. Katie posted a clear round on BE Constanta in the Newcomers to round off their Thursday. On Friday, BE Constanta and Katie qualified for the National Championships by jumping triple clear in the Big Star Qualifier and finishing in =1st. Emmie and Sapphire jumped a great clear in the Foxhunter Second Round. On Saturday, Katie jumped clear in the British Novice aboard Geniale Star Kervec to finish a fantastic show. 

A huge thanks to the whole Breen Team both in the ring and behind the scenes that make going to these shows possible and thank you to all three showgrounds for putting on great shows.  

Valkenswaard, Peelbergen and Pyecombe 

This week was a very busy one with the whole Breen Team in action at our favourite county show, South of England.  

Friday saw Katie, Emmie, Jack and Georgia in the grass rings with some fabulous rounds. Georgia was in the Area Trial, with an unfortunate fence with Evita, but finished in 4th with Z7 Ascot, whilst Jack and Vistogrand snapped up 10th in the Grade C Qualifier.  

On Saturday, Shane joined the team and got back in the ring. He had a stunning clear on Z7 Regal Don in the 1.40 and finished in 5th on 7-year-old Cato Boy in the 1.30 with the young horse showing his promise. Georgia had another successful day, winning the 1.20 Open with The Old Lodge’s Haya and jumping clear in the 1.30 with her own Donavaya. Katie jumped some faultless rounds in the Newcomers with up-and-coming stallion BE Aquila and finishing on the podium in with BE Constanta.  

Sunday was the last day and the Breen Team brought their A-Game. Georgia was clear again in the 1.20 open with Haya, finishing in the top 10 whilst Shane jumped another clear with Cato Boy in the 1.30. Shane then won the Accumulator in the main ring with the prolific stallion Can Ya Makan and the day finished with Jack and KBS Major Player finishing in 2nd in the 1.55 International Stairway.  

A huge thank you to our team behind the scenes working through the heat for such a successful show and to the South of England show ground for putting on another great event. We can’t wait to come back next year! 

South of England County Show

This week The Breen Team were competing at home – the legendary Hickstead. A much-loved venue for the Team, who were sad to miss out on it last June. Although disappointed the Derby show wasn’t running, it was great to be back competing on the showground and the Breen team did not disappoint with their results. 

The week got off to a great start with Shane, Georgia and Jack all in the 1.30s. Shane on Can Ya Makan and Georgia on Donavaya both had successful schooling rounds giving their horses the best start to the week. Jack had an unlucky pole in the 1.30m with Sjelle, but otherwise put in a great effort for the first class of the week. Georgia had a brilliant round in the 1.20 on Haya, who put in a stellar performance to go clear and inside the time, alongside Shane who also went clear with Gait L.  

Thursday was another great and busy day for the team where they entered the Main Ring for the first time this year. Shane was the first of the day and despite an unlucky pole in the first phase, Shane and Gait L displayed a great partnership all while being unphased by the prospect of going first in such a prestigious arena. Georgia had a steady but clear round in the 1.40m on Z7 Ascot, reminding us just why he’s a fan favourite. Jack and his own Essenar High Hopes displayed great technique and had an excellent clear round, sending them through to the jump off, where an unlucky pole left them just out of placings. Georgia then had two brilliant rounds on Donavaya and Haya in the 1.30 and finished 3rd with Haya. Not far behind was Shane who followed up with two effortless clears in the 1.30 on Z7 Regal Don and Cuick Star Kervec, placing 2nd and 4th respectively.    

Friday had many more successes for Georgia and Jack in the 1.40m. Riding Z7 Caretina, Georgia had a superb ride with just one pole. Jack and BBS Mcgregor jumped round the 1.40 with ease going steady but clear nonetheless. The highlight of the day was Essenar High Hopes jumping a class round to finished 10th, an amazing result for the pair.  Jack then had two rides in 1.30m and came home with 2 clears for Vistogrand and Cuick Star Kervec. Friday was also the turn of Katie Speller on Be Skakkato, who also did a lovely clear round the 1m Open.  

CANAVAfter a flying visit to Hickstead, Shane headed off to Paris to compete at the GCT Paris 5* where the horses arrived safe and well taking in all the sights including the Eifel Tower! Kilabarron Rue jumped a great round in the  CSI5* 1.45  with an unfortunate pole, which was no reflection on her ability and temperament in the ring, which made for a great round to watch. 

 

On Saturday Jack and Z7 Mevano, an exciting horse for team Z7, did a lovely clear round the British Novice. Georgia then went on to do an effortless clear in the 1.30 with Donavaya to go into the jump off. Despite missing out on placings, the pair displayed amazing skill and agility on the turns making for an exciting round to watch. Katie Speller also had a successful day with Geniale Star Kervec. The two looked great as they did an amazing clear in the first round. This led them into the jump off where they had an unlucky pole but were great to watch and made it all look effortless. Meanwhile in Paris, Shabe and Z7 Ipswich jumped a beautiful clear in the CSI5* 1.55-1.60 and once again stood up to the plate and proved himself despite the atmospheric arena! We are always grateful for the opportunity to travel to the LGCTevents, and it is thanks our amazing grooms who ensure the horses are kept happy and stress free even when they are far from home. 

The final day of Hickstead was the highly anticipated, Al Shira’aa Jumping Championship. A nail-biting class which saw few succeed. But a 'lass the Breen Team came out on top! Jack Ryan had three horses entered, KBS Major Player and BBS Mcgregor, each had a pole in the first round which left them out of the jump off but they each put in strong performances. Jack’s third ride, Essenar High Hopes, really gave us ‘high hopes’ after a textbook clear in both the first round and the jump off leaving them in 3rd. Certainly a pair to watch for the future! Georgia then entered the ring on Z7 Ascot and gave us a brilliant display of riding in both rounds to come 5th overall.  

The Breen Team are highly appreciative of the hard work and dedication it takes to put on an event like Hickstead and are always thankful to those on the team who help to make run so smoothly. Thank you, from Breen Equestrian.  

Hickstead and LGCT Paris 

It was a busy week for Breen Equestrian as the whole team headed to the Queen’s back garden at Royal Windsor Horse Show.  

On the Thursday, the opening 1.40 saw the Breen Team dominate the top 10 placings. Georgia and her own Donavaya was just off the podium to finish in 4th place with Shane and new ride Lady Star van Doperheide in 5th. Jack followed closely behind with Cuick Star Kervec to finish in 7th. Jack also had another top 10 finish, but this time coming 6th in the Foxhunter with Koh I Noor. The highlight of the day was Katie and BE Constanta finishing 3rd in the Walwyn Novice - this class was for the best 6-year-olds who jumped the Foxhunter.  We are very proud of this special 6-year-old by Colmar, and great to see all of Katie’s hard work paying off! The final event of the day was the Puissance where Shane piloted the fantastic Can Ya Makan. They cleared a whopping 1.95m in the third round and finished in =3rd. A great result for their first Puissance together! 

On Friday Shane was in the CSI5* Speed Stakes with the fan favourite Z7 Ipswich. The pair had just one pole but jumped round with ease despite the huge course. Shane also had Gait L in the CSI5* Pearl Stakes where they had a great first round and just missed out on the jump off, but a super first day for both horses.  

Saturday was an easy day for the Team with Gait L in the CSI5* Kingdom of Bahrain Stakes and Kilabarron Rue in the Falcon Stakes. A few green mistakes for both horses put them out of placings but both put in great efforts and showed a super attitude in the ring - a super 5* debut for both of these promising horses. 

Sunday was an exciting day for the team, where Georgia with Evita XX and Jack with Essenar High Hopes were entered in the Under 25 Jumping Competition. They both had brilliant rounds in the first round and the jump off, with Jack finishing in 6th and Georgia in 12th. Shane and Gait L also had a good day in the CSI5* Manama Rose Show Stakes, where they had a speedy round with an unlucky pole putting them just out of a top 10 placing. For the final round of the day, Shane had Z7 Ipswich in the CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix. There was huge atmosphere and tricky course, but Z7 Ipswich proved cool and calm in the ring with an underserving pole but otherwise a brilliantly ridden round and it was exciting to see them back in the main at Windsor! 

A big thank you to the team at Windsor putting on just an amazing show. All of us at Breen Equestrian always look forward to the Royal Windsor Horse Show and this year did not disappoint!  

Royal Windsor Horse Show

This week Team Breen Equestrian returned to Hickstead for the Royal International horse show, while Jack flew to Vilamoura for the FEI Young Riders European Championships and Georgia set off to Warsaw for the EEF Nations Cup Final, it set out to be a busy week all round. 

It got off to a great start of Tuesday where Shane and Katie produced some great rounds in the age classes. Shane riding Koh-I-Noor in the 6 year olds rode a textbook clear finishing 11th, followed by another clear on Cato Boy in the 7 year olds who came 5th! Katie then followed with more super rounds on 5 year old BE Aquilla, who finished on 4 faults but still proved to have a great attitude throughout. BE Constanta was then clear in the 6 year olds, which was another great result for this pair. Shane and Cuick Star Kervec were then entered in the Winter Grades B&C Qualifier. They produced a clear in the first round sending them through to the jump off where despite 4 faults they placed 9th overall. Shane also rode Z7 Regal Don round the Winter Grades B&C Qualifier going clear in round one and just an unlucky 4 faults in the jump off. The highlight of the day in the Winter Grades B&C Qualifier went to Shane and Vistrogrand who not only went double clear but came out on top in 1st. A combination who never fail to deliver! 

Thursday was the first day of jumping for Georgia and Z7 Ascot in the EEF Nations Cup. This ever-consistent pairing came out with yet another clear after jumping a textbook round, falling just short of the time with 1 time penalty: still a very good start to the Nations Cup week.  

Back to Friday at Hickstead where Katie and BE Constanta were the winners of the Foxhunter. Over in Vilamoura, Jack and Team Ireland had a brilliant day. Despite the pressure of being a team rider, Jack and his partner in crime BBS Mcgregor were cool, calm and collected and produced some super rounds all week. As a result of all their hard work, Jack and his team represented Ireland strongly to take the team Silver Medal and Jack was placed 7th individually! It was a huge accomplishment for the team and it was great to see Jack apart of it and on the podium. 

After the excitement on Friday, Katie had a quick spin around the Senior Newcomers with BE Aquila on Saturday to go double clear and finish 13th. 

On Sunday, Georgia and the wonderful Z7 Ascot were the star of the show in Poland at the EEF Nations Cup Final. After what was causing problems for many riders, Georgia and Z7 Ascot jumped one of only 6 double clears, showcasing their class. These two are always proving time and again why they are ones to watch. They are consistently consistent and are such a pleasure to watch.  

As always, a huge thank you to the team at home for keeping the show going whilst we were away and our show grooms who ensure the horses are happy even when they are so far from home. A thank also goes to Team Ireland and Great Britain for allowing The Breen Team to represent their countries so well! 

The Royal International Horse Show, Young Rider European Championships and the EEF Nations Cup Final

The Breen Team returned to the continent this week for the 3* show in Saint Lo, France.  

Friday was a good day at the office for the team. In the 3* 1.35, Shane rode KBS Major Player for a clear schooling round with Jack copying the result with Guminka. Georgia stole the show in that class, coming 6th with the Old Lodge’s super mare, Quintella. In the 3* 1.45, Jack had a great result with his own Essenar High Hopes, jumping a foot perfect round with just a time fault keeping them out of the jump off.  

Saturday was Georgia’s day to shine, with her and Quintella adding yet another win to their resume in the 3* 1.40, winning the class by 0.38 seconds.  

On Sunday, Jack and Shane jumped clear rounds with Guminka and Z7 Regal Don, respectively. Jack and Guminka were fast enough to finish in 6th. The highlight of the show was Irish bred stallion Compelling Z finishing on the podium with a 3rd place in the 3* Grand Prix with Shane – it was fantastic to see this pairing back in the ring and back to doing what they do best.  

A huge thank you to St Lo for hosting a great show and as always our team at shows and at home as well as our sponsors for making everything possible! 

3* St Lo 

This week Shane & Ellen headed off to Sentower.for the 4* show with Z7 Ipswich, Vistogrand and Lady Star Van Dorperheide and Sjelle. 

Thursday had some great results with a clear from Lady Star Van Dorperheide in the CSI4* 1.40m, followed by a class round in the CSI4* 1.45m from Z7 Ipswich who finished 12th and qualified for the Grand Prix. This was not to be outdone by Sjelle who in the 4* 1.30 produced an excellent clear, finishing in 10th 

On Friday, Shane piloted Vistogrand to a double clear in the 8YO class, showcasing this young horse’s talent. Z7 Ipswich, aka Mr Consistent, came out once again and posted another brilliant double clear in the 4*1.50m to land 13th in a huge class.  

Lady Star Van Dorperheide, had a great day on Saturday with a super clear inside the time in the 4* 1.45m to end up in 13th. Although little, this mare finds it all very easy and still hasn’t been phased by anything we ask of her – definitely a star of the future.   

Sunday saw even more great performances. Shane and Lady Star Van Dorperheide were in the 4* 1.45m for jumping another fantastic clear and just picking up a time fault. Vistogrand jumped a stunning round in the 8YO final to finish in 10th - he is definitely one to watch. Last but not least, Z7 Ipswich and Shane competed in 4* Grand Prix and displayed both speed and technique earning them 8th place.  

All the horses were true professionals and performed to their best each day, which is all we can ever ask for. A big thank you to the team at Sentower for a great show, we look forward to returning soon! 

A Successful Sentower 

The Breen Team split up again this week, with Shane and Ellen heading to Valence for the 5* Hubside jumping show and the rest of the Breen Team heading to the Al Shira’aa Young Horse Championships at Bolesworth.  

In Valence, Sjelle stepped up to the 5* level with a bang, jumping double clear in the 5* 1.40 to finish 9th. Lady Star van Doperheide also made her 5* debut, jumping double clear to finish 11th in the 5* 1.50. 8-year-old Vistogrand jumped some very educational rounds in the 2*, jumping clear in his first Ranking Class as well as impressing in his first 2* Grand Prix. The future definitely looks bright with these horses taking the step up a level all in their stride. 

Back in England, Jack, Georgia and Katie campaigned for the Breen Team at Bolesworth and did not disappoint. On Wednesday, both Jack and Katie had clean sheets in the 6-year-olds with Jack finishing in 9th on Koh-I-Noor and Katie and BE Constanta 17th. Katie then piloted BE Aquila to a clear in the 5-year-olds, showcasing this young stallion's potential and talent.  

On Thursday, new ride Operette van Koekoek jumped to third in the 7-year-old qualifier under Jack, showing so much promise for the future. Jack then secured another top 10 finish, this time riding Koh-I-Noor to 9th in the 6-year-olds.  

Jack and Operette van Koekoek kept their good form up on the Friday, slotting into 2nd in the 7-year-olds. The 6-year-olds also kept their sheets clean, with Koh-I-Noor and BE Constanta jumping clear rounds with Jack and Katie, respectively. However, it was Georgia who stole the spotlight, winning the 2* 1.30 by 0.7 seconds on her own Donavaya.  

The Breen Team finished the show on a high, with Jack winning the 7-year-old final on Operette van Koekoek in the main ring. An incredible way for this new partnership to finish their first show, always in the top 10 and never touching a pole.  

It was also fantastic to see Breen Equestrian bred horses jumping so well under new riders. BE Golden Lynx and BE Magic Cornet jumped stunning clear rounds in the 5-year-olds under Millie Allen, with BE Magic Cornet finishing in 4th and qualifying for the young horse championships in Lanaken. Millie also rode BE Reverent in the 2* 1.30 and 1.35 classes with some top 10 placings and we couldn’t be more pleased to see this horse fulfilling his potential.  

A huge thank you to Bolesworth and Valence for putting on two fantastic shows and, as always, thank you to our team who work tirelessly to make all of this possible.  

Wins in Bolesworth and 5* Debuts in Valence

This week, Shane was at LGCT 5* Hamburg in Germany whilst Jack and Katie headed to Chepstow 2* in Wales - just another week of world domination for the Breen Team!  

In Hamburg, Shane rode Vistogrand to a stunning 4th place in the 8-year-old class on the first day with the young stallion showcasing his talent in the iconic grass ring. However, it was Z7 Ipswich who stole the show as he sped to 5th place in the 5* 1.55 on Saturday and won the 5* 1.50 class on the Sunday. Yet another win for Shane & Z7 Ipswich to add to their resume and further proving that Ipswich can win in any ring around the world!  

Back in England, Jack and Katie racked up the clear rounds. Both Koh-I-Noor and BE Constanta jumped foot perfect clear rounds in the 6-year-olds on the Friday, with Jack aboard Cuick Star Kervec slotting into 5th place in the 2* 1.40.   

On Saturday, Jack picked up 8th place with 6-year-old stallion Koh-I-Noor in the age classes, but it was Can Ya Makan who leapt to a place in the 2* 1.40. Stepping up the podium the next day, Can Ya Makan and Jack finished in 2nd in the 2* 1.40 Grand Prix, showing us all that Can Ya Makan has still got it! Katie also enjoyed success on the Sunday, taking 8th in the 2* Small Tour Grand Prix on Kilbarron Rue and posting another clear round with BE Constanta in the 6-year-olds.   

Monday was Jack’s day to shine, piloting Can Ya Makan to another 2nd place in the 2* 1.40 and also finishing in 2nd in the 2* Grand Prix on his own homebred BBS McGregor. What a way to end a great show!   

It was another fantastic show for Breen Equestrian bred horses as well, with BE Reverent impressing in the 2* 1.40 classes. But it was BE Golden (Golden Hawk x Zarnita) bringing home a hat trick that was the highlight of the show – finishing =1st the first day, winning the 6-year-old Accumulator and finally winning the 6-year-old final! What a horse with such a bright future that we can’t wait to continue to follow.   

Another exciting week for us here at Breen Equestrian, a huge thanks to our team who make it all possible and the fantastic venues for putting on top-class shows.   

A 5* Win in Hamburg & Success at Chepstow  

This week was another busy week for the Breen Team as Georgia headed to her first Senior Europeans at Riesenbeck with Shane, who was jumping the 3* show. The rest of the Breen Team were competing at the inaugural Hickstead Tour.  

Jumping at the Senior European Championships is such a fantastic achievement for both Georgia and Z7 Ascot as they were given the chance to represent Team GB. Not only was this a Senior Championships debut for both of them, but Z7 Ascot’s 5* debut as well. Although not their show on paper, we couldn’t be prouder of how Z7 Ascot jumped and how Georgia represented not only the Breen Team and Team Z7, but her country at this level. The future is certainly bright for this young combination and we have no doubt that there is so much more to come from them at this level. 

Shane was competing at the 3* in Riesenbeck with his own team of horses as well as coaching Georgia through a tricky Championships. The horses were on good form as KBS Major Player cinched 3rd in the 3* 1.45 Ranking Class jumping an impressive round and Z7 Regal Don picked up a 7th place in the 3* 1.40.  

Back at Hickstead, the team was out in full force with Jack, Katie and new team member John flying the flag. Jack dominated on Wednesday, coming 5th in the 1.30 Open on Old Lodge’s Haya, 3rd in the 7-year-old's with Operette van Koekoek and 12th in the 6-year-olds on Koh-I-Noor. Rivell PS and Z7 Mevano campaigned well in the 4-year-olds with some stunning rounds, showing so much promise for the future.  

The week finished up with John piloting Haya to a speedy 3rd place in the 1.30 Final in the main ring in the hotly contested class. A fantastic finish to a fantastic week! 

A huge thanks to our team, sponsors & owners who make it all possible as well as Hickstead & Riesenbeck for hosting some spectacular shows.  

A 5* & Championship debuts and another fantastic show at Hickstead

Another very busy week for the Breen Team with Shane and Ellen heading to LGCT Rome and the rest of the team flying the flag at Hickstead.  

Before he headed to Italy, Shane jumped some of the younger horses at Hickstead. The super young stallion that is Lucky Luck made his Hickstead debut, jumping to 12th in the meter class – a great start to this special 4-year-olds jumping career. 7-year-old Cato Boy stepped up to the challenge in the 7-year-olds non-qualifier to speed to 4th place just off the podium, showcasing his talent and scope.  

On Thursday, Georgia dominated the opening 1.40 class in the main ring at Hickstead. She sped to win the hotly contested class on catch ride Essenar High Hopes, owned by Margaurite Ryan. She was on the podium again in 3rd place with the Old Lodge’s Evita XX and also finished 6th with Team Z7’s stallion Can Ya Makan. Georgia then rode Koh-I-Noor in the 6-year-old qualifier to take home 8th place – a day full of top 10 finishes! What a girl, what a pilot! 

Back in Rome, the jumping started on the Friday. Lady Star van Doperheide stepped up to the plate in the 5* 1.45 and was fast and clear to finish 10th - what a result for only her second ever 5* and showing us what a mare she will be for the future. Z7 Ipswich’s time to shine was on Saturday. Bringing his A-game, he jumped out of his skin in the 5* Grand Prix to finish 11th and then impressed again in the 5* 1.55 Individual Classification to take 10th place. Lady Star showed us what she was made of again in the 5* 1.50 on Sunday to also take 9th place. We couldn’t be more excited for this team of horses – roll on week 2 of Rome! 

On Friday at Hickstead, it was Deja-vu for Georgia and Evita when they took 3rd in the 1.40 Open in the main ring again. To kick off the weekend, John rode Lucky Luck in the British Novice to add a 10th place to this stallion's record whilst piloting the Old Lodge’s Haya to 7th and qualify for the final the next day. Georgia and Essenar High Hopes showed us again what they were made of in All English Grand Prix, jumping a stunning clear in the first round. An unfortunate pole in the jump-off keeping them off the podium, but they still managed to finish on a high, taking home 8th place.  

Another successful week for us here at Breen Equestrian and what a way to end the inaugural All English Showjumping Tour. A huge thanks to the whole Hickstead team – we can’t wait to do it all again next year! 

A first week in Rome and a second week at Hickstead

We were back at the stunning Circo Massimo this week in Rome for the second week of LGCT & GCL.  

The Kennedy brother’s KBS Major Player made his first 5* appearance in this historic arena and really stepped up to the stage, showcasing his terrific jump, scope and presence. His 5* debut was topped with a top 15 placing in the 5* 1.50 on the Friday to land in the money. We can’t wait to see this 9-year-old gelding at his next outing! 

Z7 Ipswich was once again a star of the show. Consistently fast and clear, Team Z7’s legendary gelding took 3rd place in the GCL Second Round on Saturday to land New York Empire on the podium with a 3rd place finish. It was fantastic to share the podium with fellow Irishman, Denis Lynch, and with New York Empire now lying-in 8th in the Global Champions League, it’s still anyone’s game! 

What an experience it has been to be at the Circo Massimo and with the arena having witnessed horses for the first time in 2,000 years, it’s been an absolute honour to be part of this historic event and we well and truly hope we made our mark. We can’t wait to be back next year! 

A stunning finish to LGCT Rome

This week, Shane and Ellen headed to Canteleu for the 3* show with Vistogrand, Cato Boy, Gait L & KBS Major Player.  

Thursday was a day full of clear rounds, with not one of the horses touching a pole. Cato Boy impressed in the 7-year-old class whilst the Kennedy brothers’ KBS Major Player showed his scope in the 3* 1.45. The  3* 1.40 saw 8-year-old stallion Vistogrand give everyone a masterclass in how to ride a classy round, but it was Gait L who landed in the prize money, taking home 8th.  

The horses kept their good form into Friday, with Gait L finishing just off the podium in 4th in the 3* 1.40, while Vistogrand jumped another great clear in the same class. Cato Boy gave his second stunning round in the 7-year-olds and KBS Major Player stepped up to the challenge in the 3* 1.50 Ranking Class to finish 5th in a blisteringly fast jump off.  

Vistogrand stole the show on Saturday, picking up 2nd in the 6-bar class to then go on and finish his show on a high with another clear round in the 3* 1.45 on the Sunday. In the 3* Grand Prix, KBS Major Player jumped an educational round showing just how much more is to come from this 10-year-old.  

Back on English soil, the rest of the Breen Team were kept busy with a successful show at Felbridge taking the young ones on Thursday. No rest for the wicked, the team were straight back out on the weekend with the young horses, competing at the NexGen Young Horse Final at Hickstead. John expertly piloted Z7 Mevano to 6th in the 4-year-olds as well as taking home 4th with Z7 Porsche in the 6-year-olds before repeating his success with Operette van Koekoek in the 7-year-olds. With horses like these coming up through the ranks, we can’t help but get excited about this next generation of horses. 

This week also saw success from BE bred horses under Millie Allen, who rode BE Magic Cornet to an impressive show in the FEI Young Horse World Breeding Championships. It’s amazing to see our homebred horses be recognised on the world stage and finding it all so easy! 

The Breen Team takes on Canteleu and NexGen 

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.

Darcy wins her first BS Affiliated class

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

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

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 

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 

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

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! 

Two Weeks in Lier & Northcote Young Horse 

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 

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!

BE Stud Open Day

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 

It’s been a fantastic two weeks on the road for the Breen Team. Ellen with Z7 Ipswich and Haya headed to the south of France for the LGCT show in Cannes.  

In the idyllic setting, Haya flew to 2nd in the 5* Prix de Nice Martin in good company. Z7 Ipswich was on the team for the GCL Rome Gladiators and delivered a crucial clear round for the team who now lie in 8th place overall - roll on LGCT Stockholm! 

Back on British soil, Breen were out in full force at our favourite county show, South of England. The older horses did not disappoint, with Z7 Regal Don flying to 2nd place in the Area Trial on the Friday and then picked up 4th in the Grand Prix on the Saturday. On Sunday, Vistogrand pulled out all the stops in the 1.55 International Stairway class to finish on top and bring home the win! With these top 5 placings every day in the big classes, it solidified our love for this county show even further! 

In the outer rings, the rest of the team were putting in solid rounds and jumping numerous clears. On the back of some fantastic results at Felbridge - where Katie and Evita took the win in the Grand Prix – it's always great to get the horses out competing on grass before Hickstead. Z7 Dubai Castlefield looked like he was in a class of his own schooling around the 1.30 with John, whilst Katie and Evita were consistently clear in the 1.30 & 1.35 classes. Philip expertly piloted BE Blue, Rivell PS and BE Top-Sekret in the Foxhunters classes, giving all these young horses a positive education.  

A huge thanks to our entire team at home and at the shows who make it all possible, as well to our owners and sponsors for their continued support!  

LGCT Cannes and a visit to South of England

The spotlight fell on Shane Breen on Sunday (26 June) when he finally won the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby title with Team Z7’s stunning 16-year-old stallion Can Ya Makan, who produced the only clear round in the class.

Read the full story on H&H here: https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/features/can-ya-makan-hickstead-derby-2022-793639

A prize-giving FaceTime call and some divine intervention: the inside story of Shane Breen’s Hickste

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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

Horseware was founded in 1985 in Dundalk, Ireland, by Tom and Carol MacGuinness. After months of research and hand stitching the prototype of the now iconic Rambo Original was born, setting the standard for modern rug design. Today, Horseware is a leading manufacturer of clothing for horses and riders and continues to make the most innovative products on the market. Their Rambo turnouts are still manufactured in Dundalk, and Horseware products can be found in barns and on riders around the world.

Horseware

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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.

Lister Clipping

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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.

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