Beibhinn

The Basics

1998 Dapple Grey Registered Irish Draught Mare, 16.0hh
Equine Database: 2363

Broujaja x Heengha
Foaled: January 1, 1998
Junior Hunter

"Veen" is the flagship mare in my Irish breeding program. She's a lovely Irish Draught (not really a "Draft" like it sounds, just heavier than the sport horse) mare that we imported from Ireland the minute we saw her. She was doing very well on the hunter circuit in Ireland and was a very well-known field hunter. She definitely looks it with her heavy bone and permanently cheerful demeanor. Veen is very good to ride and broke to pieces. She takes care of even the youngest riders and doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She moves like a much taller horse with a stride equalling or rivalling that of the larger warmbloods in this north american hunter circuit and has no problem making it down the lines or keeping up in the hack classes.

Her jump is clean, powerful, scopey, and very tight. She cracks her back over even the smallest jump and pulls her knees up tight and evenly. Her bascule is something that many people who see her fall in love with and then they get to know her and realize she's so much more than textbook, class-winning jumping talent. Veen also displays three gorgeous gaits with natural suspension, a good uphill build with nice free, forward motion, and natural balance and head carriage. This lady doesn't get on her forehand unless you're doing something very wrong!

  • Naming Background

    A blend of bean "woman, lady" and finn "fair, white" the name originally described Viking women. Brian Boru's mother was called Beibhinn and he named his daughter for her. In legend, the golden-haired giantess Beibhinn sought sanctuary with Fionn Mac Cool so she would not have to marry the giant "Hugh The Splendid." Pronounced "beveen."

  • Breeding Information

    For information on Beibhinn's foals, see her database page.

  • Overall Show Titles

    Grand Children's Hunter Champion of Show - RHA 5.4 Show

  • Achievements

    Champion - RHA 5.3 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter (13 entries)
    Champion - RHA 5.4 Show, Children's Hunter Horse (8 entries)
    Champion - RHA 5.5 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter (14 entries)
    Champion - RHA 5.6 Show, Children's Hunter Horse (11 entries)
    Reserve Champion - RHA 5.3 Show, Children's Hunter Horse (8 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.1 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Stake (8 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.2 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 1 (8 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.3 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 3 (13 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.3 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Stake (8 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.4 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 2 (8 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.4 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Stake (8 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.4 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Under Saddle (8 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.5 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 2 (14 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.5 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 3 (14 entries)
    1st - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Riata Medal - Over Fences (10 entries)
    1st - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Lochraven Horsemanship Medal (19 entries)
    1st - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #1, Low Hunter - Under Saddle (20 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.6 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 2 (11 entries)
    1st - RHA 5.6 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Stake (11 entries)
    2nd - RHA 5.1 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 1 (14 entries)
    2nd - RHA 5.3 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Under Saddle (13 entries)
    2nd - RHA 5.3 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 2 (8 entries)
    2nd - RHA 5.3 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 3 (8 entries)
    2nd - RHA 5.4 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Under Saddle (13 entries)
    2nd - RHA 5.5 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 1 (14 entries)
    2nd - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 2 (10 entries)
    2nd - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Junior Open Equitation - Over Fences 2 (16 entries)
    2nd - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #1, International Hunter Derby - Classic Round (31 entries)
    2nd - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #3, Low Hunter - Under Saddle (22 entries)
    3rd - RHA 5.1 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 1 (8 entries)
    3rd - RHA 5.2 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Under Saddle (8 entries)
    3rd - RHA 5.3 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 1 (13 entries)
    3rd - RHA 5.3 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 1 (8 entries)
    3rd - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 1 (10 entries)
    3rd - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Children's Hunter - Over Fences 3 (10 entries)
    3rd - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Children's Hunter - Under Saddle (10 entries)
    3rd - Blackstone Invitational - Round 1, Hunter II (21 entries)
    3rd - RHA 5.6 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 1 (11 entries)
    3rd - RHA 5.6 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Under Saddle (11 entries)
    3rd - RHA 5.6 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 3 (11 entries)
    4th - RHA 5.1 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 3 (8 entries)
    4th - RHA 5.4 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 1 (13 entries)
    4th - RHA 5.5 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Under Saddle (14 entries)
    4th - RHA 5.5 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 1 (12 entries)
    4th - RHA 5.5 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 3 (13 entries)
    4th - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Equitation: 15-17 - Under Saddle (15 entries)
    4th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #1, Low Hunter - Over Fences 1 (20 entries)
    4th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #1, Low Hunter - Over Fences 2 (20 entries)
    5th - RHA 5.2 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Stake (8 entries)
    5th - RHA 5.4 Show, Children's Hunter Horse - Over Fences 3 (8 entries)
    5th - RHA 5.5 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Stake (14 entries)
    5th - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 1 (10 entries)
    5th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #3, International Hunter Derby - Handy Round (43 entries)
    6th - RHA 5.1 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 3 (14 entries)
    6th - RHA 5.3 Show, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Over Fences 2 (13 entries)
    6th - RHA 5.5 Show, Children's Hunter Pony - Stake (13 entries)
    6th - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Amateur/Owner Hunter - Under Saddle (10 entries)
    6th - Lochraven's Jumping Beans Series 2008 - Show #1, Children's Hunter - Over Fences 2 (10 entries)
    6th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #1, Low Hunter - Handy Hunter (20 entries)
    6th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #3, Low Hunter - Handy Hunter (22 entries)
    6th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #5, International Hunter Derby - Handy Round (12 entries)
    7th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #1, International Hunter Derby - Overall (12 entries)
    7th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #5, International Hunter Derby - Overall (52 entries)
    8th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #5, International Hunter Derby - Classic Round (52 entries)
    9th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #1, International Hunter Derby - Classic Round (31 entries)
    12th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #1, International Hunter Derby - Handy Round (12 entries)
    12th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #3, International Hunter Derby - Classic Round (43 entries)
    11th - RWEG 2008 Hunter Qualifier #3, International Hunter Derby - Overall (12 entries)

    Monetary Winnings: $25,760


     

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