British Pound Sterling

Breen Equestrian Ltd 

Business

darkDefault

Breen Equestrian

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

Bombers Bits: handmade equine bits meeting the highest scientific standard for horses

The brand’s focus is on providing innovative solutions to riders' needs; Bombers' famous horse bits have an ethos of innovation, with handmade quality. A Bombers bit helps achieve enhanced communication and feel between horse and rider; Bombers Bits are used across all horse riding disciplines. Bombers pioneered the industry's equine mouth-moulding process, which involves taking an impression of the equine’s mouth bars, in order to create a tailored bit. In addition to the bits ‘prescribed’ with the moulding method, Bombers Bits are widely available ‘off the shelf’, and also made-to-order, with relevant cheekpieces and mouthpieces. They’re distributed in the UK by: www.equineman.com.

Bombers Bits 

BUCAS

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

Connolly’s RED MILLS

We are delighted to be supported by CWD Saddles.

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

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

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

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

Equine America UK 

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

Fabbri Boots 

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

Flex-On

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

Horse Pilot 

Le Mieux

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

Lister Clipping

Overlander Vehicles

Katie Speller

Greg joined Breen Equestrian in January 2014 as yard manager. Greg in 2016 was selected onto British Showjumping's Going for Gold programme for riders competing at 1.40 level and above. Greg is now running is own business, GLG Equestrian, with his partner Badr al Omran.

Greg will continue to manage our Stud, looking after our expanding herd of broodmares and youngsters.



Greg Le Gear 

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 

Natty start her career in Breen Equestrian as Shane’s travelling show groom. Now after almost 10 years  travelling with horses all around the world she took over managing the yard. She plays one of the most vital roles at Breen Equestrian insuring the yard is running smoothly.

 

Aneta Biderman

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 

Chloe Breen is a daughter of Douglas Bunn, founder of Hickstead and visionary about the future of show jumping in Britain. With other members of the Bunn family Chloe continues to be involved in the running of Hickstead and therefore has her finger on the pulse of all that is happening in show jumping both in Britain and around the world.

 
Chloe has represented Britain on ponies, in juniors, young riders and senior competition and is a former winner of the Hickstead Speed Derby. She made a successful comeback to her international career at the CSI4* in Liverpool with 3rd place in the Amateur Grand Prix and now heads for the Sunshine Tour in Spain. For the previous few years Chloe's energies have been concentrated on running Breen Equestrian and raising Lorna (9), Darcy (7) and Dougie (2) and Wolfie (1). Chloe is the first point of contact at Breen Equestrian whether you are looking for training, a horse or to choose a stallion for your mare.

2. Chloe Breen

Michael's business, Quirke Sporthorses Ltd, is also based at Hickstead. Like Shane, Michael is also from Tipperary in Ireland, and his family run the very successful Ballymureen Stud in Tipperary, where they stand some of the best sports horse sires in Ireland, Ars Vivendi, Querlybet Hero, Beowulf, Olympic Lux, and Harlequin du Carel.

Michael has been buying and selling top class show jumpers all over the world for many years, and his contacts in the sport are second to none. Some of the most notable sales Michael has been involved in are the sale of Valentina van ‘t Heike to Jos Lansink; Contact Z to Juan Carlos Garcia, Carmena Z to Saer Coulter, Warrior to Jamal Rahimov and Frisky to Ludger Beerbaum.

 
From 2008 – 2011 Michael was the show jumping coach to the Irish Eventing Team, for the Beijing Olympics and the World games in Kentucky, a post he only relinquished due to increasing international commitments. He is always on hand to help with the training of horses and riders at Breen Equestrian at Hickstead. Michael has the unique experience of training both show jumpers and eventers at the highest level and therefore is able to appreciate the demands placed on horse and rider by both disciplines.

Overlander Vehicles

Built beyond

Related Members

Katie Speller

Greg Le Gear

Recent News

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

LGCT Cannes and a visit to South of England