2025/08/27 08:00:00

Irish Breeders Classic
Wednesday 27th to Sunday 31st August 2025 | Barnadown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland

SCHEDULE

SJI Live

FOAL AUCTION

COMPETITIONS

About Irish Breeders Classic

The Irish Breeders Classic holds the richest show jumping young horse class in the world. The show was founded in 2012 by Ronan Rothwell of Boleybawn Horses. His primary aims were to establish an event which would boost demand for horses bred by Irish breeders and to attract new investors to the sport.

The result is a competition which has gained international recognition, with many past winners going on to have top international careers.

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4 year old Final winner pictured with Max O Reilly Hyland class sponsor on behalf of ORHRE. Class winner Quinn Mcelhinney on Boleybawn Aden which belongs to Ronan Rothwell of Boleybawn Horses who has a long standing association with the Irish Breeders Classic as founder and show director of this event.

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Jack Kent in action on Castlefield Duchess.

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Ger O Neill of Castlefield Breeding Farm presenting the worthy winner of the 5/6 year old All studbooks Final to Jack Kent with the winners prize. Jack won on Castlefileds very own Castlefield Duchess. Also present were Gary Dooley who was placed second on Killard Be Mine and Max Foley who picked up third place on GCS Paradise.

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Emma O Dwyer presenting the Tom O Dwyer Memorial trophy to Darren Hopkins who was judged the most worthy recipient. Judged on his style, skill and horsemanship Darren was a popular winner. Also pictured are Grace Allen and Geraldine Fitzgerald.

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Irish Breeders Classic Winner
Jason Foley been presented his prize by HSI's representative. Also included are Sharon Fitzpatrick and Liz Brennan along with Alison Mercier. Second place went to Jason on Castlefield No Touch and third place went to Robyn Moran on Fortside Lisabaun. This years winning horse 6 year old Ballyshan B F Super Hero also took the win as a five year old.

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A cheque for the Jack de Bromhead Equine Clinic been presented by Sharon and Liz to Heather and Henry de Bromhead on behalf of the Irish Breeders Classic Show. These funds were raised at a Charity event called a Night with Stars recently where all the Olympic Showjumping Team and their mananger Michael Blake, racing personalities Willie Mullins, Heather and Henry de Bromhead, Rachel Blackmore and international course designer Alan Wade took part in a panel discussion for what turned out to be a very entertaining evening.

Supporting Irish Breeders Classic

Our sponsors and supporters are the lifeblood of Irish Breeders Classic and we would like to thank each and every one for their involvement over the years. Being an IBC sponsor means partnering with an event which promotes performance excellence, and who supports all those involved in making the Irish equine industry a success. We have a range of packages on offer and invite new and returning sponsors to be part of this high profile event please contact Sharon on 0868314346.

Goresbridge Sale / Supreme Sale of Showjumpers

Each year the Goresbridge sale is an exciting partner to the Irish Breeders Classic competitions. From the proceeds of the foal sale 2% of the turnover goes back into the Classic prize fund giving owners the opportunity to purchase a future champion. In recent times new highs have been achieved with an average sale price of €12,000 and with a top lot sold for €26,000 in 2022. In 2023, there was a 100% clearance rate.

Direct Link below to the Catalogue for the 2024 Supreme Sale of Showjumping Foals in conjunction with the Irish Breeders Classic.