Very recently in February this year, the great Sillogue Darkie died suddenly in his stable. The 18 year old gelding was for many years one of the top Show-jumping Connemara ponies ever produced in Ireland. By Ard Talisman X Coillcru Esmeralda, he was bred and trained by the Briscoe family in Co. Louth and was a firm favourite of the family as he jumped his way to stardom in Ireland and Europe. An incredible performer, he qualified for Dublin eight years in a row with five different riders. Read on and see the Video. Continue reading “Sillogue Darkie”
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