Shane Breen

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.

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May 20, 2023

5* Hamburg

5* 1.50
2nd
Shane Breen on Cato Boy
May 29, 2023

4* Wiesbaden

Accumulator
4th
Shane Breen on Scarteen
July 26, 2022

Hickstead National

B&C
1st
Shane Breen on Elmira Mail
July 27, 2022

The Longines Royal International Horse Show National

8YOs
8th
Shane Breen on Cato Boy
July 27, 2022

Hickstead National

B&C
1st
Shane Breen on Elmira Mail
July 27, 2022

The Longines Royal International Horse Show National

8YOs
8th
Shane Breen on Cato Boy
July 28, 2022

Hickstead 5*

The Royal International Vas
4th
Shane Breen on Z7 Regal Don
July 30, 2022

The Royal International Show National

The Queen Elizabeth Cup
1
Shane Breen on Haya
July 30, 2022

Hickstead 5*

The Royal International Speed Classic
6th
Shane Breen on Z7 Regal Don
July 30, 2022

Hickstead Royal International Horse 5*

The Royal International Salver
3rd
Shane Breen on Cuick Star Kervec
August 11, 2022

Bolesworth 2*

1.40
11th
Shane Breen on Cato Boy
August 12, 2022

Bolesworth 2*

1.40
4th
Shane Breen on Z7 Regal Don
August 17, 2022

Dublin 5*

The Minerva Stakes
5th
Shane Bree on Haya
August 18, 2022

Dublin 5*

The Speed Derby
4th
Shane Breen on Haya
August 21, 2022

Dublin 5*

Speed Championship
8th
Shane Breen on Haya
August 26, 2022

Valkenswaard 5*

1.55 Speed
5th
Shane Breen on Cuick Star Kervec
September 9, 2022

Hickstead National

THE ALL ENGLAND 1.40m OPEN
4th
Shane Breen on Cato Boy
September 9, 2022

Hickstead National

THE ALL ENGLAND 1.40m OPEN
6th
Shane Breen on Z7 Regal Don
September 11, 2022

Hickstead National

1.30
3rd
September 11, 2022

Hickstead National

The All England Grand Prix
8th
Shane Breen on Cuick Star Kervec
September 23, 2022

LGCT New York 5*

1.45
3rd
Shane Breen on Haya
September 25, 2022

LGCT New York 5*

1.45 Speed
1st
Shane Breen on Haya
September 28, 2022

Hascombe National

Newcomers
2nd
Shane Breen on BE Gledis
September 29, 2022

Felbridge National

Foxhunter
5th
Shane Breen on BE Gledis
October 22, 2022

Horse of the Year 3*

Grandstand Challenge Cup
Shane Breen on Cuick Star Kervec
October 8, 2022

Horse of the Year 3*

The Accumulator
3rd
Shane Breen on Vistogrand
October 9, 2022

Horse of the Year 3*

Leading Showjumper of the Year
1st
Shane Breen on Cuick Star Kervec
October 9, 2022

Horse of the Year 3*

Thistledown Investments Six Bar
2nd
Shane Breen on Vistogrand
October 9, 2022

Horse of the Year 3*

Speed Horse of the Year
Shane Breen on Elmira Mail
October 12, 2022

Hascombe National

1.30
3rd
Shane Breen on Elmira Mail
October 12, 2022

Hascombe National

1.30
5th
Shane Breen on Cato Boy
January 15, 2023

Al Shira’aa Horse Show YH1*

7-year-old Final
2nd
Shane Breen on BE Stakkato
January 15, 2023

Abu Dhabi 2*

1.40
1st
Shane Breen on Z7 Regal Don
October 12, 2023

Abu Dhabi 4*

Ranking Class
3rd
Shane Breen on Z7 Ipswich