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DIARY 2008

AUTUMN 2008

Friday 7th November 2008
It is with great regret we met with the tragic passing of Benny Kuenhle today. One could never underestimate the talent that Benny had and what a truly great light he was both in and out off the saddle. Our deepest sympathies go out to Benny's family and friends during this tragic time. He will be greatly missed by Edward, Catherine, Edward Junior, Ian and Senna and all at Punchestown House.


Wed 5th November 2008

Team Edward Doyle head to their last show of 2009, Cavan CSI**.

The horses were in great form at Kill National Show last week with Edward taking the feature class on Thursday on Last Orders Club Pamela and finishing 2nd on Friday nights Derby class with Flexing. Benny was also consistantly in the ribbons with Looping Star and Cruising Mickey Finn who he finished 6th on in the Grand Prix on Sunday.


Mon 27th October 2008
Team Edward Doyle are just back from Belfast CSI *** International. The week started well with Benny Keunhle winning the opening class on Looping Star. Both Edward and Benny were in the ribbons on numerous occassions over the weekend. Edward with Flexing and Last Orders Club's Pamela. Benny with Cruising Mickey Finn and Looping Star.



23rd - 26th October 2008
Belfast CSI***
Edward heads to Belfast with Flexing, Last Orders Club Pamela and Bluebai and he will be joined by stable jockey Benny Kuenhle who will ride Cruising Mickey Finn and Looping Star. The horses are all in good form and we look forward to the week ahead.

September 2008
We near the end of the season and our last 3 shows will be Cavan International, Belfast CSI **** and Edward will round up the season by jumping in Chester. After that a trip to Tennessee, USA where Edward will be holding a 2 week training clinic for all levels.

Chantilly CSI**** France September 11-14th 2008
From Spruce Meadows we flew back to the beautiful setting of Chantilly CSI*****. Edward brought Bluebai and Flexing. Both horses jumped extremely well and were placed in their respective classes.



Spruce Meadows CSI ***** Canada September 3rd – 7th 2008
Edward Doyle will be on the Irish team going to Spruce Meadows in Canada with Sequoyah Farms Utopia and Bluebai. Others on the team are Cian O’Connor with Rancorrado and Splendour, Cameron Hanley with Southwind VDL and S.I.E.C. Royal Star, Niall Talbot with Tequi D'I CH and Onisha.



Dublin Horse Show August 2008
Edward has been selected to ride for Ireland in the Samsung Super League at Dublin Horse show together with a team comprising Jessica Kurten, Denis Lynch, Eddie Macken and Cian O'Connor. We look forward to a good result on our home ground!

He will be jumping Sequoyah Farms Utopia, Bluebai, Arnold, Flexing and SamGamgee.


25-27th July 2008
Tattersalls CSI**

Team Edward Doyle had fantastic results at Tattersalls this year. The horses and riders were on brilliant form.

Edward Doyle won 2 classes with Pamela on Sunday taking the 1.45m class . Flexing won the 1.30m class on Sunday. Benny Kuehnle was 2nd in the Grand Prix on Clover Brigade. Edward was 2nd on Pamela in the 1.45m class on the Friday of the show. Bluebai was also 3rd in the 1.45 with Edward on board on the Sunday.

4th July 2008
Aachen CSI *****

Rotterdam has now left the Irish team lying in 6th Place. The next round of the Samsung Super League will be at Aachen CSI *****. Here the team will comprise Edward Doyle, Carmeron Hanley, Denis Lynch and Captian David O'Brien.

Edward started with a clear 1st round in Aachen on Sequoyah Farms Utopia the Irish team comprising Edward Doyle, Denis Lynch, David O'Brien and Cian O'Connor finished 6th in this leg of the Samsung Super League. Also Arnold finished 6th in the young horse final on the Saturday night.

5th June 2008
Ireland
Edward has now arrived home for a couple of weeks where the horses will have a well earned rest before a trip beckons again. The focus now returns on some of the young horses.

29th May 2008
Mullingar**
Team Edward Doyle were in great form with the stables young rider Benny Kuenhle winning the Grand Prix Qualifier and numerous placings on Sam Gamgee the promising stallion and half brother to World Cup Final second Flexible.

30th May 2008
St Gallen*****, Switzerland
In the 3rd round of the Samsung Super League Nations Cup Ireland finished 7th. Edward incurred 2 time faults in the first round and had 4 faults in the second round. The team comprised of Marie Burke, Edward Doyle, Denis Lynch and Cian O'Connor.

In Sundays Grand Prix Edward riding Sequoyah Farms Utopia had one of only 5 clear rounds in the first round. The partnership ended up finishing 14th overall.

21st May 2008
Piazza Di Siena, CSI***** Rome, Italy
Edward has now arrived in Rome for the second round of the Samsung Super League. This week Edward will jump Sequoyah Farms Utopia, Bluebai and Arnold. Jumping starts on Thursday 22nd.

In the 2nd round of the Samsung Super League Ireland finished tied 4th. The team comprised of Edward Doyle, Jessica Kurten, Denis Lynch and Cian O'Connor. Edward had a clear round with Sequoyah Farms Utopia in the first round and went on to finish 17th in the Grand Prix with 1 fence down in the 1st round.

19th May 2008
Antwerp CSI****
On Friday Bluebai finished 7th in the 1.40m 2 phase class.
On Saturday Arnold finished 8th in the 1.35m class.
On Sunday Bluebai finished 6th of 77 starters in the 1.40m class.


9th May 2008
La Baule Samsung League CSI*****

The Irish Team comprising Edward Doyle, Capt Shane Carey, Cian O’Connor and Denis Lynch were 2nd in the first round of the Samsung Super League at La Baule. Edward rode Sequoyah Farms Utopia.

Edward Doyle was also placed 6th on Bluabai in CSIO ***** Super League ( Conseil General de Loire) in La Baule.


9th May 2008
La Baule Samsung League CSI*****

The Irish Team comprising Edward Doyle, Capt Shane Carey, Cian O’Connor and Denis Lynch were 2nd in the first round of the Samsung Super League at La Baule. Edward rode Sequoyah Farms Utopia.

Edward Doyle was also placed 6th on Bluabai in CSIO ***** Super League ( Conseil General de Loire) in La Baule.




March 2008
Wellington Florida CSI *****
The Irish Team kick started the Nations Cup Series of 2008 with a 4th place at Wellington.  Edward had a string of good results in the big ring over the 5 weeks, culminating in riding Sequoyah Farms Utopia to 3rd place in the final Olympic Qualifying Grand Prix.