#Shane Breen

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Michael Pender und HHS Calais siegen im Grand Prix H.H. Sharjah Ruler Cup

Michael Pender – der Sieger im Grand Prix (Foto:Archiv) Irischer Sieg im Grand Prix H.H. Sharjah Ruler Cup durch Michael Pender Der Grand Prix H.H. Sharjah Ruler Cup wurde in zwei Runden ausgetragen. Für die Entscheidung konnten sich die besten 14 Reiter-Pferd-Paare qualifizieren. In der zweiten Runde des von Louis Konickx  aus den Niederlanden gestalteten Parcours ging es sehr spannend zu. Acht…

[randomrichards]

NEVER SURRENDER: A GALAXY QUEST DOCUMENTARY

The cult following

For a Star Trek parody

A surprise success

[k00294188]

Artist Research- Ardu Cork

Ardu is a Contemporary Street Art Project in Cork that began in 2020. Seven artists from around Ireland were invited to create murals within the city, relating to the Burning of Cork City in 1920.

The artists involved were Shane O' Malley , Aches, Deirdre Breen, Maser, James Early, Peter Martin and Shane' O Driscoll. This is a great example of how a collective of artists celebrated a city's culture through creativity, in a form that was widely accessible to the general public.

Out of all the artists, I was most inspired by Shane O' Malley's work. I really like his vibrant use of layered colours. I also love the circular forms and patterns within his mural on Water Street. I think the fluidity and movement within the piece is captivating. The continuity of the circles reminded me of a swing in camogie. I would like to incorporate some of these shapes within my own work.

Shane O’Malley – Ardú (arducork.ie)

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Open Hearth Video Roundup - November 17, 2023

Welcome to the weekly Open Hearth Gaming video roundup!

These recorded sessions represent only a portion of the games we play every week, and anyone is welcome to join the fun! If you'd like to play in games like these, join our Playabl community and click on the "Calendar" tab to sign up for upcoming games. To browse our entire library of session videos, please visit our YouTube Playlists page.

This week’s post also includes videos from Shared Hearth, our free online gaming event last weekend. These events are a great way to get to know our community; watch this space for future event announcements, or come join a game with us any time!

Open Hearth Gaming Calendar

Delta Green: Impossible Landscapes (Session 13) Shane runs for Blake Ryan, Brandon Brylawski, Mark (he/they), and Puckett Carcosa has even corrupted by numbering system for these videos! The agents continue their search for the whisper labyrinth and from there, to Carcosa. Along the way, they see some familiar faces, and one of the few demons they trust gives them some disturbing news about their future.

Alien World: Jaws (Session 1 of 4) Jason Zanes runs for Alun R., Daniel Kušan, and Will H Weyland-Yutani is on the way to buyout the residents of the Hope Colony on the frontier water world of Praxis but there's a problem; something killed a fisherman and Sheriff Moss doesn't think the local wildlife is the culprit. Resident surfer/drug smuggler Scott Cray needs to recruit someone to help him find the murderous beast and settles on local petty thief Buddy. But first Buddy must work off some community service hours acting as an ad hoc sheriff's deputy. Will his first day on the job be his last?

Alien World: Jaws (Session 2 of 4) Jason Zanes runs for Alun R., Daniel Kušan, and Will H Sheriff Moss, surfer dude Scott Cray, and petty thief Buddy spend a relaxing day on the farm with some cuddly critters.

Hearts of Camelot: Once and Forever (Session 6) Madelancholy runs for Chris Greenbriar, David Miessler-Kubanek, and Rod Santos Lord Vortimere seeks to sabotage the knightly quest, but the boon companions find ways to thwart his plans. This finale ended up being an incomplete manuscript of a chivalric poem - I thank the players for this beautiful series ending of Hearts of Camelot!

Star Trek: Fate of the Quadrant (Session 7) Alun R. runs for Anders, Lowell Francis, Paul Rivers, and Will H A routine planetary survey in the Delera Sector is disrupted when a Ferengi navigation beacon stops broadcasting. The USS Montgomery investigates only to find not only the Ferengi outpost gone, but the entire Uzek Alpha system and the stars beyond it... There's a Breen task force, the Monty unable to escape, and the Captain incapacitated. Then a high risk away mission, and the sudden arrival of a pilgrim, and the realization that the solution may require an anti-matter torpedo they don't have...

Star Trek: Fate of the Quadrant (Session 8) Alun R. runs for Anders, Lowell Francis, Paul Rivers, and Will H The Away Team begins to explore the apparently dead Breen frigate on the far side of the 'anti-energy' front, and finds aggressive survivors, potential allies, and a Shipmaster intent on revenge. Then a pilgrim hears voices, Lt Keenec cites Starfleet standing orders, and a crime, perpetrated by the USS Enterprise over a hundred years ago, is revealed...

Free from the Shadow: Samurai Fantasy (Session 4) Lowell Francis runs for Cale P, Elle, Mike Minutillo, and Sherri The clans attempt to progress the Emperor's project and complete their own agendas. Asuka deals with the outcome of the last session and the characters interact before the next Winter Court.

Hearts of Yokai (Session 4) Lowell Francis runs for Agatha, Anders, and Sabine V. Well that escalated quickly.

Eotenweard: Northumbria (Session 5) Alun R. runs for José Feito, Paul Rivers, Sabine V., and Will H The Heroes arrive at Caicaester just as a solar eclipse turns day into twilight. They find the settlement in chaos, as villagers take refuge in their huts and the Lord orders the Hall doors barred. Out of the darkness looms a creature out of nightmare...with groans and a disturbing clicking sound suggest there are others out there in the putrid mist. There's a nightmare dismembered, a very unusual acorn, and a hasty retreat to draw breath...before...an outcast who wants revenge and a tree warden who implicates herself, but escapes as wolves intervene...

Star Wars Saturday

SEE YOU, SPACE COWBOY: CUSC one-shot Rich Rogers runs for Greg G. and Steven Watkins A pair of outlaws hunt down a bounty who did them both wrong.

MCU Sunday

MACE Corps (Session 1) Rich Rogers runs for Anders, Cody Eastlick, Marc Majcher, and Steven Watkins The MACE Corps sneak aboard a Latverian helicarrier to retrieve a magic wand before it falls into the hands of Dr. Doom!!!!

MACE Corps (Session 2) Rich Rogers runs for Anders, Cody Eastlick, Marc Majcher, and Steven Watkins The MACE Squad finishes the Latverian mission, has some downtime, and heads off to Madripor.

Shared Hearth

Old School Essentials: Halls of the Blood King Anya Reyes runs for David S. and Dom

Against the Vampire Conspiracy Alun R. runs for Blake Ryan, Erik, Helba, and Roy We meet Root, a teen tech wiz-kid sick of working for Decioma Technologies but fascinated by the blasphemous unknown; Ibrahim 'Abe' Wheeler, the former Marine & intrusion specialist who'd rather die than get taken by the Conspiracy; Katrina, who left the French DGSE after seeing her husband killed when she wouldn't join the Conspiracy; and Gio, a good soldier (and assassin) for the Contini Family who wants revenge for their massacre by a Conspiracy proxy. There's a podcaster gone to ground, a plan that goes perfectly until Abe picks the wrong room, and unexplained missing blood donations. Then...a former lover goes missing, and a suspicious Health Charity warehouse, and Roman catacombs with an ornate tomb...before the beneficiary of the missing blood becomes clear and a husband offers his wife the opportunity to join him...which she does...

Hearts of Wulin: Wedding of Ice and Fire Lowell Francis runs for Alex C, Chihuahua Zero, Madelancholy, and Olav An attack upon the bride-to-be brings our heroes together as they head to an important wedding. But some have ulterior motives for their attendance, and even our protagonists may not trust one another. Betrayals, revelations, deaths of beloveds and more!

World Building: Collaboration & Beyond Lowell Francis A recording of a talk by me about handling world building and collaborative elements. This session is part of Shared Hearth, the Open Hearth Gaming Community free TTRPG weekend. We discuss: Reasons for a shared approach How existing games handle this Online tools and techniques Managing collaborative building ...and more. This was a mixed discussion and Q&A.

Paranormal Inc: Haunted Holidays Madelancholy runs for Alex, Andrea Rick, and David Adrian Randall Ghosts are running wild at the office during the holiday party - can our ragtag investigators contain them and find out the cause of their escape before they eat all the canapés? Ran Paranormal Inc with the holiday-themed mystery, both by Alicia Furness for Shared Hearth, Open Hearth Community's gaming weekend. The players did a great job, and a heartfelt solution was reached...

Under the Autumn Strangely Madelancholy runs for Dom, Kae, and Robyn Choi Got to share this wonderful storytelling game by Graham Gentz at the Shared Hearth weekend, and it was beautiful... Wandering down the lonely road to find mechanical help for their car, two brothers find themselves roaming different aspects of the Never Was...and perhaps remembering aspects of their own selves, that were and could be...

The Hunted Madelancholy runs for Helba, Kae, Roy, and Will H Four friends take a weekend trip, finding themselves lost near a supposed abandoned property with a history, and darkness, within... This was an early-morning romp for me so hopefully The Ritual and other folk-horror vibes came across okay in this game by Chris Bissette.

Trophy Dark: Butter Princess Mike Ferdinando runs for Cassidy, Chris R., Madelancholy, and Rob Fletcher Four desperate people attempt to steal for themselves the ultimate prize at the Minnesota State Fair: The larger-than-life bust of this year's Butter Princess, carved from 90 pounds of sweet sweet Minnesota butter. What could possibly go wrong? (Hint: everything.)

Vow of the Knight-Aspirants: The Gloaming Rite Alexi S. runs for Annie, Jonathan, Mario C, and Steven Watkins Four squires weather a bandit ambush, and then confront something dark and ancient that has taken over the village of Harrowdale. Griffin tries to make peace, and Kaldwyr nobly gets stabbed as a result. Nimrei shows off her swordplay skills and offers to train her compatriots. Malgwyn uses diplomacy, up until he needs to draw his blade against true evil...

Hearts of Wulin: Wedding of Vengeance and Hope Lowell Francis runs for Cliff K A-C, Rod Santos, Tad, and Zech An upcoming wedding is complicated by the presence of a poet, a magistrate, and a magistrate turned outlaw-- leaving the normally happy-go-lucky brother of the groom to try to keep things in order. But the center cannot hold and a series of betrayals reveals the true nature of this gathering.

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Johnny Pals’ Beau Van de Hagenhorst Z last competed shod 9/25/22, barefoot 1/12/23, winning Friday’s 1.45m

Shane Breen’s Geniale Star Kervec & Be Stakkato taking 1st & 2nd in the 1.35m

Stal Vereecke’s Kasanova de la Pomme

Haras de la Roque’s Simolo de la Roque

Roger Yves Bost’s Ballerine du Vilpion

Cyor Stables’ King Edward

[ilovelaica]

My endless list of favourite horses: Colmar. [Ridden by Shane Breen.]

[showjumpingfangirl]

CSI4* Al Shira'aa Shane Breen& Can Ya Makan ©Nanna Nieminen; source:worldofshowjumping.com

[kittiehill]

Spent my Xmas money buying stickers of my favourite things. With additional sticker on my laptop for my IIH

[scared-aquarius]

the signs as youtubers I think are great and you should check out

(The people assigned to each one really share that sign)

see other post---> the signs as youtubers I find annoying as hell

Aries- Christine Sydelko

(others include Liza Koshy, Tyler Oakley, Rachel Ballinger, Ricky Dillon)

Taurus- TheOdd1sOut

(others include Kurtis Connor, Pokimane, Louise Pentland, Shane Madej, MrBeast)

Gemini- Danny Gonzalez

(others include Garrett Watts, Dan Howell, Ryan Higa, Gus Johnson, John Maclean, Link Neal, Keith Habersberger, Tyler Williams, Ryan Magee)

Cancer- Safiya Nygaard

(others include Markiplier, Drew Monson, 8-BitRyan, Tommy Edison, jacksfilms)

Leo- Ask A Mortician

(others include David Dobrik, Elvis the Alien, Morgan Adams, Bretman Rock)

Virgo- Anthony Padilla

(others include Jenna Marbles, Coyote Peterson, Connor Franta, Joe Sugg, Tom Harlock)

Libra- Crystal Lindy

(others include Simply Nailogical, Jaiden Animations, Rhett McLaughlin, Marzia, Kenny Knox)

Scorpio- Drew Gooden

(others include Brad Mondo, CoryxKenshin, CrankGameplays, Pewdiepie, Evan Breen)

Sagittarius- Antonio Garza

(others include Cody Ko, Eddy Burback, Ryan Bergara, Ian Hecox, emilia fart, Daily Dose of Internet)

Capricorn- Arin Hanson

(others include Eugene Lee Yang, Mini Ladd, Kingsley, Jim Chapman)

Aquarius- Jacksepticeye

(others include Phil Lester, CalebCity, Molly Burke, Jay Versace, Brandon Bowen, Batala’s ASMR, Matt Watson)

Pisces- Abi Gibson

(others include Dan Avidan, NikkieTutorials, iHasCupquake, IHateEverything, It’s Black Friday)

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Henrik von Eckermann und King Edward - die Sieger im LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS Grand Prix of Stockholm

Henrik von Eckermann (Foto: Archiv) Sechs Hundertstel entschieden über den Sieg… Es war ein “Wimpernschlag-Finale”, bei dem Henrik von Eckermann und sein King Edward sich mit 0,06 Sekunden Vorsprung den Sieg im LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS Grand Prix of Stockholm, presented by Fabege, sichern konnten. Im Stechen, das neun Reiterinnen und Reiter erreicht hatten, setzten zunächst Shane Breen (IRL) und…

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Irish names

GIRLS

Tiffany, Molly, Shannon, Shawn, Fiona, Casey, Caitlin, Kathleen, Aidan, Brielle, Kennedy, Reagan, Delaney, Corey, Cassidy, Sheila, Bridget, Ciana, Alaina, Colleen, Maureen, Ciara, Siobhan, Shea, Maeve, Teagan, Aileen, Alayna, Fallon/Fallyn/Falon, Alani, Ahana, Adara, Agate, Aghadreena, Aghamora, Aghavilla, Aghna, Aideen, Aileene, Ailey, Aili, Ailia, Ailin, Ailis, Ailisa, Ailise, Aine, Aislin, Aisling, Alaine/Alayne, Alana/Alanna/Allana, Alina, Alma, Alona, Alvy, Annabla, Aoife, Ardala, Arleen/Arlene/Arline, Assana, Athracht, Avonmora, Brea, Breanne, Breck, Bree, Breena, Brenda, Brendalynn, Brenna, Bria, Brianna/Briana/Bryanna, Bryna, Cacey, Cacia, Cadee, Cait, Caitie, Caitlan/Caitlyn, Callaghan/Callahan, Callee/Calli/Callie, Carlin, Catlee, Cattee, Chiara, Christi, Cleonie, Cody, Colene, Conchobara/Conchobarra/Conchobarre, Connelly, Corene, Cory, Crissy, Dana, Darcey/Darci/Darcy, Deidra/Diedre, Derval, Dervla, Dubhain, Dubheasa, Eavan, Eibhlhin, Eila, Eilena, Eithne, Elva, Elvinia, Eny, Erin, Etain, Etney, Farran/Farren, Fidelma, Fineena, Finola, Flanna, Flannery, Gliona, Gobinet/Gobnait, Grainne, Henley, Hiolair, Honor, Honoria, Ida, Inis, Irvette, Izett, Jana, Kady, Kaitlan/Kaitlin/Kaitlyn/Kaitlynn, Kallie, Keanna/Keana, Keara, Kearney, Keeley/Keely, Keiana, Keilah, Keira/Kera, Kelly/Kelley/Kellye, Kellsey/Kelsee/Kelsi, Kellyn, Keri/Kerri, Keriana/Kerianna, Kerianne, Kerilynn/Kerilyn, Kerra, Kiandra, Kiani/Kianni, Kianna, Kiona/Kionah, Laetitia, Lana, Lil, Luighseach, Mada, Maille, Maire, Mairead, Maiti, Margaret, Maude, Mayra, Meghan, Mide, Mollie, Monahan, Moncha, Mor, Moya, Muirgheal, Neala, Neve, Niamh, Noreen, Noreena, Oilbhe, Olive, Oma, Ona, Oona, Oonagh, Orna, Quinn, Renny, Riley, Rory, Sadbh, Seosaimhthin, Shaelan, Shanahan, Shanessa, Shauna, Sheridan, Sinead, Sineaid, Sunniva, Tara, Teagan, Tiryns, Torberta, Torrey/Torrie, Tosia, Trina, Trudie, Tyyne

BOYS

Ryan, Kevin, Sean, Connor, Riley, Quinn, Shannon, Haley, Nolan, Shawn, Declan, Shane, Keith, Aidan, Delaney, Griffin, Cassidy, Brody, Sun, Desmond, Keegan, Conner, Murphy, Shay/Shea, Rory, Tier, Cullen, Tag, Niall, Fallon, Flynn, Finnegan, Fay, Gael, Shayan, Agustin, Ahearn, Aiden, Aidrian, Ainmire, Amery, Amhlaoibh, Angus, Anlon, Ardal, Ardghal, Arlen, Artegal, Arthgallo, Auley, Baird, Barrington, Barry, Beamard, Beartlaidh, Berkeley, Blaine, Blair, Bohannon, Braddon, Braden, Bradon, Brady, Braeden, Bram, Brannan, Branson, Brayden, Breandan, Breen, Brenden, Brendan, Brennan, Brosnan, Cace, Cacey, Cain, Caley, Caly, Caolaidhe, Carey, Carlin, Carlus, Case, Cashel, Caspian, Cassian, Cavan, Cearnach, Channe, Cian, Cianan, Cillian, Cody, Coillcumhann, Colla, Collin, Colm, Conall, Conan, Conary, Conchobhar, Conn, Connell, Connelly, Conor, Conrad, Conroy, Corcoran, Corin, Cormac, Cory, Cowan, Cronan, Cuinn, Daegan, Dagen, Daire, Dallan, Darby, Darick, Darroch, Deegan, Dempsey, Dermod, Derry, Dilan, Dillon, Donahue, Donal, Donavan/Donavon/Donovan, Dorrin, Douglas, Doyle, Driscoll, Duane, Duante, Dylon, Eagan, Eamon, Egan/Egon, Evin, Ewan, Fachnan, Faiion, Farran, Farrell, Farren, Fiannon, Finian, Finn, Fionan, Fionn, Fionnbarr, Fiyn, Flainn, Flanagan, Flannagain, Flannery, Flinn, Floinn, Forba, Gairbith, Gallagher, Gannon, Garbhan, Garve, Gearoid, Geralt, Gil, Gofraidh, Gorman, Gothfraidh, Grady, Hagan, Harkin, Hayes, Henley, Hurley, Irving, Izod, Kagan, Kane, Kavan/Kaven, Keagan, Kealan, Keanan, Keandre, Keane, Keannen, Kearney, Keary, Keenan, Keene, Kegan, Keilah, Kier, Kieran, Kelan, Kelsey, Kenan, Kenny, Keon, Kerrigan, Kerry, Kevan, Kian, Kianni, Kienan, Kieran, Kierce, Kiernan, Kildare, Kiley, Killian, Kye, Kylan, Kylar, Kyler, Kyle, Kylen, Kyrell, Lacey, Lakeland, Laughlin, Lee, Lennon, Liam, Lochlann, Loughlin, Lughaidh, Lyam, Maher, Malone, Maloney, Malvin, Melvin, Melvyn, Mickey, Miles, Mitchell, Morgan, Morrisey, Murchadh, Murray, Murry, Myles, Naal, Nielan, Niell, Neven, Nevan, Noland, Nolen, Odell, Odhran, Oscar, Padraic, Paidi, Patrick, Payton/Peyton, Phelan, Pierce, Quaid, Quigley, Quinlan, Rayan, Regan, Reilley, Reilly, Rhyan, Rian, Rogan, Ronan, Rooney, Rourke, Rowan/Rowen/Rowin, Ruadhagan, Rye, Ryen, Rylan, Ryland, Ryleigh, Ryley, Ryon, Seanan, Shae, Shai, Shain, Shaine, Shamus, Shan, Shandon, Shanley, Shann, Shaughn, Shaun, Shaw, Shaylon, Shayne, Sheary, Sheridan, Shey, Suileabhan, Tait, Tate, Taveon, Tavin, Tavion, Tavis, Tavon, Teague, Teauge, Thacker, Thurstan, Torgeir, Torhte, Tormaigh, Torrey, Torsten, Tostig, Tuomo, Tyronne, Tyrus, Tyson, Tywysog, Ungus

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The GP F1 track transformed into jumping arena 

Like a veritable theater stage the Port Hercules in the Principality transforms itself periodically. Even when the last remnants of the F1 Grand Prix were still in place waiting to be disassembled, over 1100 tons of sand transported on 60 trucks were carefully spread over the quay on the southern dock, at the foot of the Prince’s Palace, to create a 2025m2 ephemeral arena designed by Luc Musette, plus 1100m2 paddock for 195 horses, an spectator’s tribune, stunning VIP corporate hospitality loges, chic boutiques and the double deck riders’ club, for the traditional and highly anticipated 13thedition of the International Jumping of Monte-Carlo, from June 28-30, 2018, one of the most prestigious stops of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT).

A view of the arena in Monaco@Mario Grassia/LGCT 2018

Flawlessly organized and presided by Diane Fissore, and Jan Tops, professional Gold medal rider and leader in the horse-trading world, the competition is one of the highlights of the LGCT, and it is the third most important sporting event  in the Principality together with the F1 Grand Prix and the Tennis Masters.

Each lap of the LGCT is a Grand Prix of Euro 300,000, with approximately Euro 100,000 for the winner, allotting the emerging points to the general classification: at the end of the circuit, the eighteen best riders will share a purse of Euro 1,000,000. In Monaco the total purse amounts to Euro 393,500 with €285,000 allocated to the Grand Prix prize. A wonderful three-day program including amateur competitions during the day followed by top-level fixtures after sunset.

A cast of star riders & horses on the Monaco’s arena

Only the 30 world best are invited to this illustrious competition with a truly exception casting of riders in a breathtaking venue. The top three in the LGCT ranking came to compete in the Principality:  Two-time LGCT Champion Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) leads the field on 172 points, just a LGCT Grand Prix win away from Ben Maher (GBR) in second who has 143 points overall. Breathing down his neck is another two time LGCT Champion, Scott Brash (GBR), who sits a further 12 points away.

Former winners were back in action this weekend including 2017 winner Alberto Zorzi (ITA), 2016 winner Emanuele Guadiano (ITA) and 2014 winner Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT). Amongst the stars, big names, rising talent and legends of the sport battled for the coveted LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco presented by Sapinda win, one of the most prestigious accolades in show jumping.

Completing the list of competitors were: World Number 1 Harrie Smolders (NED), John Whitaker (GBR), Marcus Ehning (GER), Bertram Allen (IRL), Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE), Simon Delestre (FRA), Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), Roger-Yves Bost (FRA), Marlon Zanotelli (BRA), Michael Whitaker (GBR), Georgina Bloomberg (USA), Pieter Devos (BEL), Jennifer Gates (USA), Gerco Schroder (NED), Philipp Weishaupt (GER), and Sheikh Ali Bin Khalid Al Thani (QAT).

Equestrian Federation team of Monaco claimed victory

On Friday, June 29, 2018 in the evening, the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco once again played host to the 8th edition of the Longines Pro Am Cup on Friday evening, which sees an amateur and professional rider pair up to compete for the coveted title with a focus on speed and agility.

Launched by Patron Charlotte Casiraghi in 2010, it emphasizes the family spirit of the sport, with its pace and relay format the audience loves. Set over two rounds, 13 teams took part – including reigning champions Team Sapinda, as well as Team House of Sillage, Team Monte-Carlo Polo Team and Team Virtus, all battling to jump clear and with the fastest combined time.

As the competition went on the eight qualifying teams continued to fight for a podium finish as the crowd clapped and cheered for the riders. Victory went to Mona Ferry and Christian Rhomberg of Team Equestrian Federation of the Principality of Monaco, second to Florence Schwizer-Seydoux and Roger-Yves Bost of Team Equitheme, and third to Team Monaco Aces featuring Jeanne Sadran and Julian Epaillard.

Longines Pro-Am Cup, 1st Team Federation Equestre P. of Monaco, 2 Team Equitheme, 3 team Monaco. Trophies presented by HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover, Charlotte Casiraghi, D. Fissore, S. Guelat @Stfano Grasso/LCGT

Longines Pro-Am Cup, 1st Team Federation Equestre P. of Monaco, 2 Team Equitheme, 3 team Monaco. Trophies presented by HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover, Charlotte Casiraghi, D. Fissore, S. Guelat @Stfano Grasso/LCGT

A smiling Christian had said after his blistering round: “It’s fun! I’m lucky I have a fast mare that makes even a slow rider like me fast! My teammate did a really good job. I just tried to make her go faster in the second round, but we have a few problems with our language – I don’t speak French!”

Breen claimed victory in thrilling LGCT Grand Prix Prince of Monaco

Under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the 9th leg of the Championship race is a long-standing and popular stop on the calendar, with illustrious names listed on the winners’ roster over the years. The Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix Prince of Monaco took place on Saturday, June 30 in the evening, the last day of the competition.

With 35 riders qualified, Ireland’s Shane Breen, who was the last rider to go, took the biggest win of his career and dashed Alberto Zorzi’s (ITA) hopes of a back-to-back Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix Prince of Monaco Presented by Sapinda win, after a spectacular performance aboard Ipswich van de Wolfsakker on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Breen’s win means he is the latest addition to the GC Playoffs, with a ticket to the elite line-up in the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix that will take place in Prague this December.

Lap of honour for Shane Breen, winner of the LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco presented by Sapinda @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco presents the trophy to Shane Breen, winner of the LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco presented by Sapinda @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

The podium 1 Shane Breen (IRL), 2 Alberto Zorzi (ITA) 3 Denis Lynch (IRL). Twith Jan Tops, D. Fissore, Jung Woo-Sung, Samuel Guelat @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

Breen finished just tenths of a second ahead of Zorzi and Fair Light van T Heike with Denis Lynch (IRL) and RMF Bella Baloubet taking third.

This would be the biggest win of Breen’s career, and the Irishman punched the air in triumph ecstatic at his win, and place in the GC Playoffs. Breen was quoted saying: “This is my biggest career win and my first time winning at the LGCT Grand Prix. It is a great honor to be here and to be part of the GCL – it’s a great atmosphere. Ipswich is quite a green horse at this level and has had a few fences down this season.  We’ve been knocking on the door but today he jumped fantastically.

He was surprisingly relaxed as he can be quite sharp and has a lot of nervous energy but that was in our favor this evening in Monaco. He produced two super rounds and with Dennis leaving the door slightly open and Aberto with a fantastic quick round, the guys on the ground were saying that if I could do the same numbers my horse is naturally very quick.When I turned for number one, I didn’t have a flier at it, then I went nine strides to the second jump and I had to remind myself not to panick.I got the double jumped and moved on a bit then and fortunately when addressing the last I saw a good stride and took it! I’m now in the LGCT [Super Grand Prix] and I’m elated – it’s an elite group of riders, so I hope I can take Ipswich there again and do well.”

Shane Breen on Ipswich van de Wolfsakker

Shane Breen is the winner of the LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco presented by Sapinda @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

Competing in front of a royal audience

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover and Charlotte Casiraghi watched from the Royal Hospitality as the first riders navigated the exceedingly technical course in the compact sand arena.

Members of Royal Families from around the world, including H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Prince Talal of Jordan taking their seats for a feast of top show jumping. Bill and Melinda Gates with ringside seats were clearly absorbed in the highest level of show jumping in which their daughter Jennifer competes. The family cheered on Jennifer’s trainer Harrie Smolders (NED) as they watched the Grand Prix from the VIP area.

Melinda and Bill Gates with their daughter Jennifer @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, Prince Talal of Jordan and his wife Ghida, Jan Tops @Mario Grassia/LCGT

Edwina Tops-Alexander, Jan Tops, Mike Kawai, Athina Onassis and Julia Tops @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

Next stop is the City of Lights

The Tour moves on to Paris, July 5-8, for the 10th leg of the 2018 Championship race as the action intensifies.

Today’s quote

“To ride a horse is to fly without wings.”Anonymous

The best riders in the world gathered at International Jumping of Monte-Carlo The GP F1 track transformed into jumping arena  Like a veritable theater stage the Port Hercules in the Principality transforms itself periodically.

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#KwoodGFC_Lotto Kilmainhamwood GFC weekly lotto draw took place in McKenna’s on Monday 22nd July 2019 at 9pm where the jackpot was €17,400.

The Numbers Drawn … Na huimhreacha a tarraingíodh : 02, 15, 23 & 26

No Jackpot winner ... Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir.

5 Lucky Dip winners agus gheobhaidh siad €20 an duine:- * Jacinta Jones, Belturbet, Cavan (Online) * Patrick Kearns, Nobber * Eugene Macken, Kingscourt * Dan Breen, Kilmainhamwood * Angela Crosbie, Kilmainhamwood

Next draw for a PARTY-IN-CLARA-COUNTY-OFFALY-AS-SHANE-LOWRY-IS-CROWNED-OPEN-CHAMPION jackpot of €17,600 will take place in Cormeen on Monday 29th July 2019 at 9pm.

Beidh an tarraingt eile ar siúl i Cormeen ar 29/07/19 agus tá €17,600 sa phota

Play our lotto online at http://bit.ly/kilmainhamwoodgfc and our lotto motto is #ItsThereToBeWon

The week in review:- Thurs 18th Jul - 18:45 in Bellewstown : U14 Roinn D Group 2 Rd 3. Result Duleek-Bellewstown 5-8 : 7-11 Kilmainhamwood

The weeks to come:- Tues 23rd Jul - 19:30 in Dunshaughlin: Minor Summer League Group C Rd 5 vs. Dunshaughlin : GAME OFF

Thurs 25th Jul - 18:45 in Meath Hill : U14 Roinn D final vs. Castletown

Sat 27th Jul - 17:30 in Páirc Tailteann : JFCA Group B Rd 3 vs. Clann na nGael

regards Shane Russell & the lotto committee

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Neil Breen is the alt-reality Shane Carruth

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Shane Breen & Colmar.

Prestige Italia Cup

Hamburger Derby 2019

© by me

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FEI World Cup Jumping Helsinki 2017 Shane Breen& CSF Vendi Cruz ©Outi Raisanen/Jump'inside; source: Jump'inside on Facebook