All the pieces came together for The Wayfarer and James on Sunday at Millstreet in the Boomerang Final to finish 4th out of 117 starters. James asked and Al really delivered during the jump off with some exceptional moments.
The quality and talent of the horses this week was incredible- thank you to the Millstreet Horse Show and everyone we met (or reconnected with, in Toms case!). Your kindness and hospitality are so appreciated!
Could not have asked for a better birthday present 🇮🇪🇺🇸🥰🐴🎉 (Thanks for all the well wishes)
James and Anna- you have our endless gratitude for everything you do
Video is of the final jump off. Onward!
Garryduff Ariel cruising around today at her second-ever outing. 4yr Full sister to The Wayfarer, by Garryduff Jar of Hearts and out of a Taloubet Z mare. I’m booking my ticket to Dublin for Aug 🥰
She has all the brains scope and athleticism of her brother and daddy! Wrapped in a gorgeous chestnut; anyone who knows me knows my soft spot for a chestnut mare who will give you her heart.
We have four foals coming this spring with Heartbreaker, Taloubet, Galoubet, Diamant de Semilly, Sligo Candy Boy, Phenomene Bleu lines. Young and going 3-4yr stock on the ground.
Contact James for details on stallions, sales, livery.
Looking forward to 2023!
A hat trick of fillies this year, our third and final foal born this morning. Big strong filly by The Wayfarer and out of a Galloway (x Galoubet A) mare. Welcome baby girl!
The Wayfarer today in the first round of the 5yr old class at The Meadows in Ulster, N Ireland. Note particularly the line in the middle of the course from the double to the awkward 4/5 stride and “Al” said “well why don’t we just do that in 3”. Jumping tomorrow in the 5yr finals.
The Wayfarer had a great round at his first 1.10 this year on The Winter Stars Tour in Galway. As always, a huge thanks to James for producing Al since a foal and bringing him back into form for an exciting 5yr old season ahead!
Standing at Garryduff in Mayo along with his sire, Garryduff Jar of Hearts just home from 2 months in Belgium and Spain where he had many top placings as he moved into the FEI level.
The Wayfarer stepped up to his first 1.0 class today at Tubberbride. I think it’s safe to say the 10cm didn’t bother him! Particularly in the 6-stride line that James felt he landed a little quiet so he gave him a nudge-Al said “oh you mean like this? And marched down in 4 😳😂
The Wayfarer stands at Garryduff, Co Mayo along with his sire Garryduff Jar of Hearts. Contact James Joyce for breeding details o
“The Wayfarer” 2017 Stallion by Garryduff Jar of Hearts out of a Taloubet Z mare with Arkansas VDL on the bottom. “Al”’s first show, a fantastic learning experience, especially with all starts and stops due to Covid. We are all so excited about this special horse and his bright future! He stands at Garryduff in Mayo along with his sire. Foals on the ground from both stallions. Contact James directly for breeding details.