Upcoming Events and Results 
DIARY 2009
10th August
The homebred Sam Gamgee (Ramero B ex Flex) won the 7 yr old Championship at Dublin Horse Show on Saturday with a blistering jump off round clear to claim the title by over 2 seconds. This beautifully bred stallion is a half brother to both Flexible & Flexing and will now head to the World Young Horse Championships at Lanekin in September with Edward. In the 1.50m Irish Sport Council Classic Flexing finished 10th of 64 competitors and we will now look to go travelling with her in September.   
27th July
Castellar, Noel Cawley's home bred stallion was victorious in the 5 yr old Grand Final of the 2009 Horse Sport Jumping series with Edward in the saddle at Tattersalls CSI** Show yesterday with a faultless display over two rounds. The weather unfortunately was pretty shocking and restricted our participation at this wonderful show. Flexing was 6th in the feature class on Friday, while Pamela finished 4th in the 1.40m class on Sunday. 
7th July
We have had a good run over the last few weeks with Flexing proving to be ultra consistant. With placings in both the Ballivor Gr Prix, Saturday's feature class at Blessington 3 Day Horse show and a Gr Prix win at Kildare International centre on the 28th June. Meanwhile Frenz Z and Pamela returned to winning ways at the Blessington show.
2nd June
We are just back from Mullingar CSI** where Flexing was unlucky not to finish further up the line in the Gr Prix when she had an unlucky rail off in the first round. She ended up in 7th place. We will take the next couple of weeks off and we are more than happy with how the horses are progressing.  
28th May
After a busy week and weekend of last, Team Edward Doyle had a string of good results. In the first of the Dublin Horse show qualifiers we got 3 horses through Flexing, Sam Gamgee & Frenz Z at Coille Og.
On Sunday 24th May in the Gr Prix at Kill Equestrian, from a starting list of 62 riders Edward Snr finished runner up with a double clear on Flexing while Edward jnr had a terrific result when finishing 7th on The Last Orders Club Arnold.
18th May
Edward and Flexing finished 4th in the feature class on Thursday at Balmoral CSI** with a double clear.The combination went on to be 8th in the Gr Prix on Friday when finishing as the fastest 4 faulter.The mare is really starting to come in to her own this year. 
11th May
After a weekend off we head to Balmoral CSI** with realistic hopes of a good show. The horses are in great form and we will rely on the two mares Flexing & Pamela to fly the flag for Punchestown House. Flexing will be saved for the Gr Prix classes while Pamela will be used for the Speeds.
27th April
The weekend turned out to be a good start to the outdoor season. Flexing was 3rd in Saturday's Gr Prix qualifier and went on to finish 3rd in the feature class on Sunday, the first of the Premier League Gr Prix's with a double clear. The younger horses are all jumping well and we were particularily pleased with Sam Gamgee who jumped a double clear in the 1.30m class on Sunday.
20th April
We are now into the last couple of days of April with the first of the Premier league Gr Prix's starting this coming Sunday in Louth County Show. We have had a quiet start to the year, whereby we have mainly concentrated on our young stock. We have attended some of the Guidam Spring shows and are now ready for the season ahead. Edward will partner Flexing and Sam Gamgee, while Edward jnr will partner The Last Orders Club's Arnold. 
 
January 2009
We have started to bring in most of the horses after a much earned break. We aim to start off the season by jumping in some of the National Guidam shows from the start of March. Edward has been busy holding training seminars throughout January, February and March. He will continue with this series of clinics throughout April.
We will then review where we are and make plans for the Summer.


DECEMBER 2008

December brought Edward a much coveted award amongst Irish breeders,

BREEDER OF THE TOP INTERNATIONAL SHOW JUMPING HORSE: Edward and Catherine Doyle, Breeder of Flexible (ISH)

Flexible is a 12 year old stallion by Cruising (ISH) out of Flex (ISH), by Safari (TB). Flexible's results include winning three out of the four FEI World Cup qualifying classes which culminated at the FEI World Cup Final in Gotenborg Sweden, where he finished 2nd with American rider Rich Fellers. They were also part of the winning American team at the 5 star Nations' Cup at Spruce Meadows.

December 10th

In early December we were delighted to see Heather O'Brien arrive to the yard. Heather hails all the way from New York and has settled in well. Heather will concentrate on getting the horses fit for the Guidam Spring Tour which she will hopefully compete in herself and it is great to have her on board.

We recently welcomed the arrival of a 10 year old Kildalton King horse Kemanzie. He is a lovely addition to the yard and I see him as a Grand Prix horse for 2009, also a 4 year old stallion by Lux Z. Most of the horses are now receiving a well earned break with the majority being turned out to grass.

We would like to thank all our owners for their contribution and continued support throughout 2008, in particular Sequoyah Farms, The Last Orders Club, Fidelma Keogh and Mr & Mrs Manuela Martinelli. We also remember Benny Kuenhle who we so tragically lost in November. Benny will always be in our thoughts and is greatly missed in the yard where his wit, incredible talent and constant good humour will long live in the memory of Punchestown House.

With that and on behalf of Catherine, Edward junior, Ian, Sarah and myself, may I take this opportunity of wishing you all a Happy Christmas and much success throughout 2009.

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.

Flexible (ISH) First in Spruce Meadows Nations Cup

Flexible (ISH), (bred by Edward Doyle) were part of the winning American team in the 5* Nations Cup at Spruce Meadows on Saturday. The duo had one fence down in the first round but produce a clear second time out, helping the USA beat the Dutch team into second place.


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.