Shanaghan Horses

02/06/2026

Congratulations to Yvette Donaldson and Hannah Blakely Equestrian on your win today at Tullylish and qualifying for the Dublin Horse Show!

Shanaghan Solomon is a Traditional Irish Horse out of our mare Shanaghan Joy ISH (Shanaghan Jubilee ID X Oke Boy TB) and sired by Cappa Cassonova (ID)

We are going to RDS 🎉

Yvette Donaldson’s 6yo Shanaghan Solomon took the win in a strong TIH class today at Tullylish 🥇

Thank you to everyone involved for a great day 🍀

25/05/2026

A super day for Shanaghan Velvet at Herts County Show ✨

Velvet owned by Amanda French continued his fantastic form by winning the Lightweight Worker before going on to take the Hunter Championship 🏆

Huge thanks to for producing him so brilliantly.

14/05/2026

🏆 Featured in Horse & Hound 🏆

We are delighted to see Shanaghan Velvet featured in this week’s Horse & Hound following an outstanding performance at the BSHA Spring Show at Addington.

Ridden by Will Morton, Pablo showcased his incredible versatility by taking the working hunter championship and the Open Hunter Championship, starting his season successfully both on the flat and over fences.

Congratulations to owner Amanda French, Will, and everyone involved with this very special horse. Pablo continues to go from strength to strength, and we are excited for what lies ahead.

Shanaghan Velvet:
Dam - Shanaghan Charlotte
Sire - Lagans OBOS Quality

Thank you to Horse & Hound for the feature.

📖 Horse & Hound – 14 May 2026 edition
📸 Spidge Event Photography

10/05/2026

Shanaghan Horses are incredibly proud to see Shanaghan Maestro (Centre Stage x Shanaghan Charlotte), owned and produced by Ann Drabble and expertly shown by Tom Moore, flying the flag once again.

Yesterday at Nottinghamshire County Show, this outstanding young horse won the 3-Year-Old In-Hand Hunter Class before going on to be crowned Champion In-Hand Hunter.

Shanaghan Charlotte continues to prove herself not only as an exceptional mare, but as a remarkable producer, with her progeny consistently achieving success across the show ring and performance world. From producing quality, presence, and athleticism, her legacy within the Shanaghan breeding programme continues to strengthen year after year.

It is always hugely rewarding to see horses we have bred thriving in such capable hands, and we extend huge congratulations to Ann and Tom on a fantastic achievement.

A very exciting future lies ahead for this special young horse.

03/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Amanda French and Will Morton Equestrian on Shanaghan Velvet’s fantastic success today The British Show Horse Association Spring Show!

Bred at Shanaghan Hill Farm, Shanaghan Velvet (Lagans OBOS Quality x Shanaghan Charlotte [Clerkenwell x Tullys Eagles Wings]) continues to do us immensely proud.

28/04/2026

A lovely mention for Shanaghan Ricochet in the Horse & Hound recently.

Shanaghan Ricochet (Chips), by Lagans OBOS Quality and out of our homebred mare Shanaghan Charlotte, was featured following his novice hunter win at the North of England Spring Show under Robert Walker for owner Jill Day.

As a full brother to Shanaghan Velvet, it is always special to see this family continuing to progress so well, and we are grateful to the Walker team and Jill Day for the care and production that has supported Chips’ journey.

Judge Jenna Tyldesley-Winston described him as “a beautiful stamp of a hunter that has had a great start to his education with a great future ahead of him. He gave me a wonderful ride with an effortless trot that just floated across the ground.”

It is wonderful to see Shanaghan breeding recognised in such respected company, and we are proud to follow Chips’ continued success.

27/04/2026

A standout performance from Shanaghan Faith 🥉

3rd in the CCI2*-S at Strzegom Horse Trials, finishing on her dressage score of 29.9 — and a double clear to hold her position throughout.

At just 6 years old, and the only 6-year-old in the field, this is a result that speaks for itself.

Massive congratulations to Rebecca Chiappero for producing her so professionally and allowing her to show her quality.

Faith is out of Shanaghan Scarlett, and this performance reflects the strength of the dam line — correct, capable, and consistent.

A proud day for Shanaghan Horses, and an exciting one for the future.

19/04/2026

The Irish Field this week features the Shanaghan Horses system at Shanaghan Hill Farm, in a piece by Helen Sharp.

It outlines how we manage horses and sheep together at Shanaghan Hill Farm—rotational grazing, co-grazing, and a focus on soil and pasture rather than inputs. We haven’t used synthetic fertiliser for a number of years, instead working to build soil biology and improve grass utilisation.

It’s a practical system, developed over time in response to the ground, the climate, and the needs of the animals. Horses are managed as part of the wider farm, not separately, and that integration underpins both health and performance.

Worth a read.

13/04/2026

Another win for .chiappero with Shanaghan Faith (Centre Stage x Shanaghan Scarlett) 🏆

11/04/2026

🏆Congratulations to owner Jill Day on Shanaghan Richochet beautifully produced by Robert Walker and the Walker team on winning the Dragonstar Protection Novice Hunter Championship 🏆

Dam - Shanaghan Charlotte
Sire - Lagans OBOS Quality

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