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To order semen from Z7 Regal Don, please complete the following form:

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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

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Career Highlights: 

1st The Hickstead 2019 1.35m Open

7th The Hickstead 2019 1.35m Open

4th Hickstead 2018 Royal International 7 Year Old Championship

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

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

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

1st Felbridge 2018 Senior Foxhunter - First Round 1.20m

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

4th CSIYH1* - Sharjah 2018 Table A 1.20m

3rd 6 Year Olds, CSIYH1* Sharjah 2017

5th 6 Year Olds, CSIYH1* Abu Dhabi 2017

8th 6 Year Olds CSIYH1* Abu Dhabi 2017

010 - Z7 Ascot 


“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

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

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!  

Haya


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

LGCT Cannes and a visit to South of England

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

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

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

004 - Z7 Dubai Castlefield 

013 - Z7 Porsche

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

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

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

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


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

 

1. Shane Breen 

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

Ellen Peters 

Lady Star van Dorperheide

It was fantastic to be at one of our favourite shows on the calendar – the Longines Global Champions Tour leg in Hamburg, Germany! 

Off to a strong start, our favourite stallion Golden Hawk flew around the 4* Derby Qualifier for a quick and faultless round to take home 9th place in the highly decorated class. Cato Boy clearly taking notes from his stablemate also claimed 9th in the CSIYH1* 8-year-old class, displaying his talent and impressing the crowds. However, stealing the show on the first day was the 9-year-old stallion Z7 Regal Don who rose to the challenge in the 5* Ranking Class, speeding to 2nd place and only missing taking 1st place by only 0.01 seconds!  

Vistogrand made his GCL debut in the historic Hamburg grass ring, jumping a classy clear round for the Rome Gladiators. The big dark bay stallion looked right at home in the massive arena, and you would not have known he made his 5* debut earlier this year – he is one to watch! 

Can Ya Makan was also right at home in front of the German crowds, flying to 3rd place and making it look all so easy in the second Derby qualifier. He then stepped up to the plate in very wet conditions on the Sunday to spin around the iconic course to take home 12th place.  

A huge thank you to our sponsors, team and owners who make it all possible. Next stop – LGCT Cannes! 
 

LGCT Hamburg

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 

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Z7 Regal Don Sets Sharjah on Fire

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