West of Ireland · Heathermore Farm

Where Champions
Begin

Breeding & Contract Rearing for Eventing & Showjumping

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Horses grazing at dawn at Heathermore Farm

Our Story

Green Pastures &
Limestone Land

Heathermore Farm sits on the limestone land of the West of Ireland — famous for producing tough, durable horses with the bone and constitution to compete at the highest level. An 8-month drought-free grazing season creates an optimum environment for young horses to develop both physically and mentally in natural herd conditions.

We offer 45 acres of re-seeded fields, single stables and open barns, all purposefully designed for young horses to grow and flourish at their own pace — the way nature intended.

Under the care of Noel and the Heathermore team, we provide a complete, transparent service to breeders and buyers throughout Ireland and beyond, as part of the Mayo Roscommon Breeders Group.

45
Acres
8
Month Grazing
3
Years to Training

Sport Horse Breeding

Bred for the
Podium

At Heathermore we breed specifically for the demands of modern eventing and showjumping — selecting bloodlines that combine scope, careful footwork, bold cross-country temperament and the soundness to last a long career at the top of the sport.

Our foals are raised on the same limestone land that has produced athletes for generations. The natural mineral content of the West of Ireland ground gives young bones and joints the foundation they need to excel.

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Heathermore Rassiboy — HSI Event Champion 2025

Our Mares

The Broodmares

The foundation of everything we produce at Heathermore. Our broodmare band has been carefully selected for quality bloodlines, proven performance and the temperament to pass on to the next generation.

Heathermore Cassandra Broodmare
Broodmare · Showjumping
Heathermore Cassandra
2012 Grey Mare · Half Sister to HMR Rolan

Heathermore Cassandra placed 2nd at the Ard Chuain RDS 3yo Qualifier and competed at the Dublin Horse Show 3yo Finals. She is a half sister to HMR Rolan — the 2026 USEF Development Athlete ridden by James Alliston — making her one of the most valuable mares in the Heathermore stud. Her 2022 Grey Filly is by Vivant van de Heffinick, representing the exciting next generation of this outstanding family.

Pedigree & Dam Line
Heathermore Cassandra pedigree
Heathermore Cailín Broodmare
Broodmare · Eventing
Heathermore Cailín
Black Mare · Full Sister to Cooley Cross Border

Heathermore Cailín is a full sister to the celebrated Cooley Cross Border — one of the most decorated event horses in the world, competing at CCI5* level with Kimberly Severson (USA). Her dam line includes multiple international performers across eventing and showjumping, making Cailín an extraordinarily well-bred broodmare with the genetics to produce top-level sport horses.

Pedigree & Dam Line
Heathermore Cailín pedigree
Icocarla Broodmare
Broodmare · Showjumping
Icocarla
Bay Mare · Canabis Z × Cokarla

Icocarla is a showjumping mare by Canabis Z (Contender × Eileen III) out of Cokarla, making her a half sister to international showjumper F.C. Okarla — ridden by German international rider Katrin Eckermann at CSI3* 1.55m level. Her dam line traces through Okarla, producer of multiple international performers including Vesuvius (CSI4* 1.60m) and Zaldorado (CSI 1.45m). Icocarla brings exceptional top-level jumping blood to the Heathermore breeding programme.

Pedigree & Dam Line
Icocarla pedigree

Our Heritage

The Foundation

Heathermore Farm's roots go back to 1978, when Patrick Kilroy established the foundation mares that would shape everything that followed. Heathermore Ephony stands as the original foundation broodmare — the beginning of a bloodline that has produced international sport horses for over four decades.

The Foundation of Heathermore — Patrick Kilroy 1978
The Foundation of Heathermore
Patrick Kilroy · 1978
Heathermore Ephony — Foundation Broodmare
Heathermore Ephony
Foundation Broodmare

From Our Farm to the World

Success Stories

The proof is in the horses. Here are some of the Heathermore-bred horses that have gone on to reach the very top of their sport.

James Alliston & HMR Rolan cross country James Alliston & HMR Rolan jumping
Eventing · United States
HMR Rolan
Ridden by James Alliston

A 2016 Irish Warmblood gelding bred at Heathermore Farm, HMR Rolan has risen to the very top of international eventing under American rider James Alliston. Named a 2026 USEF Development Athlete, Rolan is proof of what the right breeding on the right land can produce.

  • 2026 USEF Eventing Development Athlete
  • 2025 CCI4*-S winner — Woodside Fall International
  • 2025 CCI4*-S winner — Twin Rivers Fall International
  • 2025 USEF Eventing Developing Horse Series — 9yo winner
  • 2025 USET Jacqueline B. Mars National Grant recipient
  • 2024 Olympic Games Alternate
  • 2024 CCI2*-L winner — The Eventing Championships, Galway Downs
HMR Captain's Dream jumping
Showjumping · RDS Dublin
HMR Captain's Dream
3yo Loose Performance

HMR Captain's Dream qualified for the RDS Dublin 3-year-old Loose Performance class and delivered a stunning performance to take the top honours — winning the class outright. A testament to the quality of horse produced on the limestone land of the West of Ireland.

🏆 Winner · RDS Dublin
HMR Cassandra at RDS Dublin
Showjumping · RDS Dublin
HMR Cassandra
3yo Loose Performance

Bred at Heathermore Farm, HMR Cassandra qualified for the prestigious RDS Dublin 3-year-old Loose Performance class — finishing an impressive 4th place, showcasing the exceptional scope and natural talent that Heathermore bloodlines produce.

4th Place · RDS Dublin
Heathermore Ricozing showjumping
Showjumping · 1.30m
Heathermore Ricozing
1.30m Showjumper

Bred at Heathermore Farm, Heathermore Ricozing has developed into a competitive 1.30m showjumper — demonstrating the natural scope and careful technique that the Heathermore breeding programme consistently produces.

1.30m · Showjumping
Heathermore Lux Like George eventing UK
Eventing · United Kingdom
Heathermore Lux Like George
CCI3* Eventer · UK

Heathermore Lux Like George is competing at CCI3* level in the UK, pictured here at Chilham Horse Trials April 2019 with British Eventing. A testament to the athleticism and cross-country boldness bred into Heathermore horses from the ground up.

CCI3* · British Eventing
Heathermore Captain Crissy eventing UK
Eventing · United Kingdom
Heathermore Captain Crissy
CCI3* Eventer · UK

Heathermore Captain Crissy has risen to CCI3* level in the UK — competing across cross-country, showjumping and dressage at some of the most prestigious events in British eventing. Another Heathermore-bred horse performing at the highest level of the sport.

CCI3* · British Eventing
Heathermore Joyce Odessey RDS 2024
Showjumping · RDS Dublin 2024
Heathermore Joyce Odessey
Main Arena · RDS Dublin Horse Show

Heathermore Joyce Odessey competed in the main arena at the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2024 — one of the most prestigious showjumping venues in Ireland. A remarkable achievement for a Heathermore-bred horse and a proud moment for the farm.

🏟️ Main Arena · RDS Dublin 2024
Eventing · United Kingdom
Heathermore Cooley
BE90 & Cross-Country · UK

Heathermore Cooley — out of Heathermore Cassandra (dam of HMR Rolan) — has been competing at BE90 level in the UK, tackling challenging cross-country courses including water complexes and technical combinations. A horse from one of Heathermore's finest families, continuing to build on a legacy of sport horse excellence.

Heathermore Cooley portrait Heathermore Cooley water jump Heathermore Cooley cross country Heathermore Cooley arena

What We Offer

A Complete
Equine Service

From weaned foal to competition-ready 3-year-old, every stage of a young sport horse's life is covered — with full veterinary care, expert handling and unrivalled West of Ireland grassland.

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Contract Rearing

Purchase your weaned foal and we will rear your horse from 160 days through to 30th September, until it is 3 years old and ready to enter training.

  • 45 acres of limestone pasture
  • 8-month drought-free grazing season
  • Single stables & open barn facilities
  • Natural herd environment
  • Tailored nutrition programme
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Full Veterinary Care

All routine and preventative veterinary care is included as standard — no hidden costs, no surprises.

  • Farrier & hoof trimming
  • Veterinary health checks
  • Equine Dentist — routine care
  • 3-monthly Worming programme
  • Twice-yearly Influenza Vaccination
  • Annual Rhinopneumonitis & Tetanus
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Young Horse Production

We produce young horses for national eventing and showjumping loose jumping competitions, with professional handling, videos and assessment available.

  • National young horse competitions
  • Loose jumping lane grids
  • Professional video & photography

Contract Rearing

Your Foal,
Our Land

When you purchase your weaned foal at the back end of the year, Heathermore will Contract-Rear your foal for 160 days to 30th September, until your foal is 3 years old and ready to go into training.

Our contract rearing programme takes the pressure off breeders and buyers who don't have the land or facilities to rear a young horse correctly. We take pride in providing the very best environment for each individual animal.

Every horse is treated as our own — monitored for weight, condition, hoof health and social development throughout the rearing period, with regular updates provided to owners.

  • Tailored feeding & nutrition programme
  • Natural herd socialisation in open barns
  • Regular owner progress reports & photos
  • All farrier, vet & dental care included
  • Full vaccination & worming programme
  • Ready for backing & advanced training at 4
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Heathermore grey roan foal

The Rearing Journey

Year by Year

01
The Foal Year

The foal is weaned from the mare at 7 to 8 months and housed in a group for company over the winter months. Come spring, they are turned out onto the lush limestone pasture of the West of Ireland. All lessons are short — no more than 15 minutes — focusing on one or two things at a time, with lots of praise and patience.

02
The Yearling Year

Close attention is paid to growth and condition — ensuring youngsters are neither too thin nor too fat. They receive a low starch, low sugar grain programme twice daily alongside plentiful grass and hay. A continuous worming programme is maintained throughout. New lessons are introduced as they are ready.

03
The 3-Year-Old

At three, most horses have completed the majority of their growing. Growth plates have closed and it is safe to introduce loose schooling over jumping lane grids. This year provides a first competitive outing at national young horse eventing and showjumping loose jumping competitions — a valuable foundation for the sporting career ahead.

The People Behind the Horses

The Team

Heathermore Farm is a family operation. Every horse in our care is looked after by people who are passionate about the sport and dedicated to getting the best out of every animal.

The Heathermore Team — Noel, Emer, Ruairi, Oisin
Pat and Ruairi at RDS Dublin
Pat & Ruairi at the RDS Dublin Horse Show
A family passion for sport horses

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by Riders & Breeders

Heathermore Farm has made it possible to have our elite event youngsters contract reared in Ireland. There is careful and diligent rearing and handling of youngsters from 1 to 3 years old, taking care of hoof trimming, teeth, dosing, vaccinations and everything in between. A super contract facility that provides a safe environment during winter months, with access to grass during a long grazing season. The capability of producing the 3-year-old to assess suitability for the sport and preparing them for the next stage of their sporting career provides truly valuable insights for the owner.

L.T.
Sporthorse Event Producer · Belgium

With Heathermore Farm, our youngsters have been reared, trained and taken care of to an exceptional standard — ready to be produced for the showjumping sphere under saddle coming into their 4th year. Winning best mare at a 2022 HSI sponsored 3yo loose Performance Class was an extra bonus, where one of my reared mares was professionally handled and produced at Heathermore for the event. Professional videos and pictures were available to me after the event. Heathermore farms sustainably and enhances biodiversity, which is a similar mindset to our activities at Karlswood.

John Joe
Manager for Cian O'Connor · Karlswood, Co. Meath

Our Approach

Farming with
Purpose

Sustainability and biodiversity are at the heart of everything we do at Heathermore. We believe that caring for the land is inseparable from caring for the horses that live on it.

  • Planted hedges and rested hedgerows to aid biodiversity
  • Soil sampling and analysis — minimising fertiliser inputs while maintaining nutrient requirements
  • Reduced stocking rates — equine methane emissions are 83% less than the bovine equivalent
  • Farming sustainably while enhancing biodiversity at the heart of everything we do
Heathermore pastures

Get In Touch

Contact Heathermore

Whether you are looking to place a foal on our contract rearing programme, enquire about breeding, or find out about horses for sale — we'd love to hear from you. Noel is always happy to chat.

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Telephone00353 87 252 8473
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Emailmayoroscommon@yahoo.ie
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LocationWest of Ireland

"45 acres of re-seeded fields, single stables and open barns where young horses can develop themselves."

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