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22/01/2026

Dolmen Sport Horses, New Ross, County Wexford The Irish Horse Board announces with deep regret, the death of Dr Jack Murphy of Dolmen Sport Horses, New Ross, County Wexford, on 20th January 2026. A distinguished equine business lecturer, Irish Horse Board and Horse Sport Ireland Director, and accomp...

22/01/2026

QATAR PODIUM FINISH FOR PAM WALSHE-BRED EIC COOLEY JUMP THE Q

EIC Cooley Jump the Q (ISH), bred in Co Wicklow by Pam Walshe and ridden by Austria’s Max Kuhner, has finished third in today's (Thursday) 1m50 speed class at the five-star fixture in Doha, Qatar.
Victory went to Abdullah Alsharbatly (KSA) and Boeckmanns Lord Pezi Junior.

BREEDING
EIC Cooley Jump The Q (ISH) – 2013 Gelding by Pacino (BWP) out of Jump The Q (ISH) by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD). Breeder: Pam Walshe. Owner: Remo Baleri & MK Sportpferde Max Kühner. Rider: Max Kuhner (AUT).

22/01/2026

ABU DHABI RUNNER-UP FINISH FOR HHS ORCHIDEE (ISH) AND MICHAEL PENDER

The Miguel Bravo-bred HHS Orchidee (ISH) and Kildare's Michael Pender have finished as runners-up in today's (Thursday) four-star 1m45 two phase class at Al Shira'aa International Horse Show, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Irish pair finished just four hundredths behind winner Shady Ghrayeb (SYR) and Cabernet de Mars.

BREEDING
HHS Orchidee (ISH) 2016 mare by Le Roi (Zfdp) out of HHS Tiffany (ISH) by Luidam (KWPN). Bred by Miguel Bravo, owned by Bravo Hughes Ltd. Ridden by Michael Pender.
Connolly's RED MILLS Hughes Horse Stud

22/01/2026

🔥 Young Breeder Training Day with Ian Cassells 🔥

A great opportunity for those aged 15–30 to train with Ian Cassells after an incredible 2025 season 💥
🥈 European Championship Team Silver
🏆 Double podium at FEI WBFSH Eventing World Breeding Championships Young Horses

📅 February 7th

🔍 What you’ll learn:
• Conformation & athleticism – what really matters
• How these traits affect rideability & performance
• Training, progression & preparation for National Championships

Ian will ride and talk through his training approach, share insights into eventing life, and offer valuable guidance alongside the young breeder training team.

📣 Perfect for those looking to learn, develop, and be inspired.

For more information please visit: https://teagasc.ie/rural-economy/rural-development/equine/young-breeders-programme/events/

Funded by DAFM under National Breeding Services

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