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Mark is an International Irish event rider. He is one of Irelands most promising and talented riders.

He has already had many successes, winning Bronze medals at junior and young rider levels. He has represented Ireland at senior level, competing in the 1997 European Championships and the 1998 World Equestrian Games.

In 1999 Mark moved to the UK to be based with Tanya.

      In 2002 he was best of the Irish at Burghley coming 26th and was 3rd in a Grand Prix Showjumping class at Essex.

In 2003 Mark overcome a broken ankle in the spring to finished 17th at Punchestown European Championships, second of the Irish, and finished second in the Eventer Grand Prix at Hickstead Royal International.

 2004; Mark competed in the Athens Olympics finishing 21st followed by Burghley CCI*** finishing 15th

2005; A Busy year Mark was 21st at Badminton.
5th at Thirlestane CCI*** Scottish Champs
Then competed in the European Championships in 2005 at Blenheim finishing 29th.

2006 Mark & Drunken Disorderly won the Indoor XC Champions & Hickstead Eventers Grand Prix

2007 Mark has both his and Tanya's horses to compete this year so a busy time ahead!

2008; saw Mark place at many UK one day and international events, and once again winning at the indoor XC championships

2009; Was an exciting year for Mark, and the horses he had produced from 'babies'
Nitetime Cavalier, Step In Time, Willow Fairgreen Attraction all upgraded to 4* at Pau

2010; Mark & Drunken Disorderly once again won the indoor  XC championships., with & Step in Time jumped double clear at Badminton to win Glentrool Trophy for the most improved after DR. Then went on to represent Ireland in the Kentucky

Tanya started competing whilst in the Cambridge Pony Club. Representing them at Burghley and Hickstead. Then progressing to seniors, at which level she has already had many successes, being placed at most of the British and many Continental International 3 day events.

Tanya was long listed for the Sydney Olympics with Drunken Disorderly.

Tanya was off the road in 2002 with a badly broken arm following 2 operations she returned to riding.

In 2003 Tanya returned to competition riding having given the ride to Mark on Drunken Disorderly to Mark whilst she was off injured, Tanya concentrated on the young horses successfully competed at 1 & 2 Star Horse Trails and top level Show Jumping.

Best Result: Winning the prestigious Le Lion D'Angers 2* 3 Day Event in France.

In 2005 Tanya had another nasty fall breaking her fibula & Tibia along with cracking her pelvis it was 7 months before she was back in the saddle.

In 2006 Tanya was back competing, producing some very nice youngsters.

2007 Tanya had a wonderful baby girl, Tabitha

2008 Tanya had a quiet season with a few youngsters to compete

2009 Tanya had another good season with the young horses.

2010 Tanya had a very busy season with the young horses qualifying 3 for the Burghley Young Event horse Class . The young horses all moved up to Novice towards the end of the season with The Cult completing 2 CIC**

 

Together we make a winning team.