This spring, Treo Eile was once again proud to support the Stepping Stones to Success League at Wexford Equestrian, a renowned hub for young horse development and performance competition. This exciting league offered a valuable platform for retrained racehorses (ex-racehorses) to shine in a professional and competitive environment, reinforcing Treo Eile’s mission to showcase the potential of Thoroughbreds beyond the track.
A League of Consistency, Class, and Rising Stars
The league spanned five qualifiers and a final, welcoming a range of talented combinations. Among them, Cian McGee and his exceptional Thoroughbred partner Carlton Gardens stood out with an undeniable dominance, winning four of the five qualifiers and securing the overall League Champion title.
Stepping Stones to Success Results:
Qualifier 1:
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🥇 Cian McGee / Carlton Gardens
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🥈 Hazel Burke / Menacing Stare
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🥉 Patricia Newman / Cry of a Dreamer
Qualifier 2:
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🥇 Rachael O’Callaghan & Justbecool
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🥈 Emily Taylor & Lilly Bobtail
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🥉 Alannah Tobin & Lansing
Qualifier 3:
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🥇 Cian McGee & Carlton Gardens
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🥈 Alannah Tobin & Lansing
Qualifier 4:
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🥇 Cian McGee & Carlton Gardens
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🥈 Jennifer French & Rock of Tuskar
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🥉 Edel Whyte & Dontbegonelong
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🥉 Emily Murphy & Lily Bobtail
Qualifier 5 (Final):
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🥇 Cian McGee & Carlton Gardens
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🥈 Emily Murphy & Lily Bobtail
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🥉 Eve Rafter & Fall Out Boy d’Ana
Final League Standings – Stepping Stones to Success 2025:
🏆 1st – Cian McGee & Carlton Gardens
🥈 2nd – Emily Murphy & Lily Bobtail
🥉 3rd – Eve Rafter & Fall Out Boy d’Ana
🏅 4th – Lily Walsh & Vavavoom
🎖️ 5th – Alannah Tobin & Lansing
🏵️ 6th – Heidi Brabazon & Harmony Blues
Emily Murphy – A Standout Season Across All Fronts
Emily Murphy’s consistent performances across multiple Treo Eile-supported Thoroughbred Leagues have not gone unnoticed. In addition to her strong runner-up finish at Wexford Equestrian, Emily also secured a top-three overall placing in the Western Region Starter Series, and was the overall winner of the Killossery Arena Eventing League earlier this year. At Killossery, she also claimed the Highest-Placed Open Rider Award, further showcasing her connection and skill with retrained racehorses.
Treo Eile: Supporting Thoroughbred Success Across Ireland
Treo Eile remains committed to highlighting the value and versatility of ex-racehorses, and our involvement in leagues like the Stepping Stones to Success reflects that commitment in action. Events like these demonstrate just how adaptable and athletic the Thoroughbred breed is across multiple equestrian disciplines.
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