The start of the new year is celebrated in the saddle at the Liverpool international horse show. Just before the kick-off of 2019, the 1.60m CSI4* Grand Prix was conquered by Ireland's Shane Breen aboard his 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare, Golden Hawk. From the eight combinations at the start in the Jump-Off only three made a faultless finish.
QUICK RESULTS 1. Shane Breen - Golden Hawk 2. Harriet Nuttall - Galway Bay Jed 3. William Funnell - Billy Diamo
Ireland's Breen and Tom De Craene's breeding product made a clear finish in 38.86 seconds. The pair was followed by local show jumping rider, Harriet Nuttall aboard the AES-gelding, Galway Bay Jed (Romanov). Great -Britain completed the stage as William Funnell placed third with over two seconds difference in the saddle of the Cevin Z-son, Billy Diamo. Breen's compatriot, Conor Swail set the record time of 37.62 seconds. With one jumping fault, Swail and Vanessa Manis' 13-year-old Bon Ami-daughter, Flower followed in fourth while Holly Smith completed the top five aboard Hearts Destiny (Heart Trhob). Results