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BREEDERS’ 10 - Peter Byrne: The ‘Wyndham Ponies’
Susan Finnerty
Peter Byrne, who breeds both his famous show pony lines and thoroughbreds at Laurel Lodge Stud, is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
28 February 2025 Breeding and sales
SALES: The Little Farrier steals the show at €20,000
Gerry Dillon’s The Little Farrier headed a solid one-day edition at Cavan Sales on Wednesday
21 February 2025 Breeding and sales
SALES PREVIEW: Premier selection at season opener
Among the lots on offer at Cavan next week are proven schoolmasters with a wealth of mileage as well as some younger performers, reports Sally Parkyn
Breeders’ 10: Bridget Lee - The breeder is number one
Clover Hill Stud’s Bridget Lee, next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions, looks back on Magic times
21 February 2025 Breeding and sales
BREEDERS’ 10: Ronan Tynan A great start to 2025
Ronan Tynan, renowned tenor, author and both a keen sport horse and thoroughbred breeder, is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
14 February 2025 Breeding and sales
BREEDERS’ 10: Carolyn Mellor - Breeding for a growing sport
Co Down international dressage rider/breeder Carolyn Mellor of Vision Sport Horses, a recent recipient at The Irish Field awards, is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
7 February 2025 Breeding and sales
BREEDERS' 10 - Jennifer Haverty: Stand up for what you believe in
Jennifer Haverty’s passion for promoting traditional breeds and the tale of the missing chequebook are contained in her answers to Susan Finnerty’s questions
31 January 2025 Breeding and sales
BREEDERS' 10 - Robert Draper: Building on history
The Draper family have built a successful and diverse breeding programme across the industry. Robert is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
24 January 2025 Breeding and sales
BREEDERS’ 10 - Nigel Poynton: A specific goal
Tekapo Sport Horses’ Nigel Poynton is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
17 January 2025 Breeding and sales
Breeders' 10 - Bridget McGing: A traditional fan
Veterinary surgeon, event horse breeder and owner Bridget McGing is next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
10 January 2025 Breeding and sales
BREEDERS’ 10 – Jessica Burke: An amazing year
International show jumper Jessica Burke is the first in 2025 to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions
3 January 2025 Breeding and sales
SALES REVIEW 2024: Fireworks among a polarised market
Sally Parkyn looks back on the year of sport horse sales in Ireland
3 January 2025 Breeding and sales