JUMPING for joy at the recent birth of this smashing colt foal was Leeann Bryan.

And no wonder as he is the first foal on the ground in Ireland by All Star 5, campaigned with top success on the international show jumping circuit by Tipperary’s Denis Lynch.

A thrilled Leeann told Pony Tales: “We were delighted to have a healthy foal - couldn’t believe our luck to get a colt!”

The fine colt was born on April 2nd last and is pictured here with Ella Stynes at just a month old. All Star 5, owned by Thomas Straumann, helped Ireland win the team gold medal at the 2018 European Championships and was officially retired in 2019.