Top rider’s “terrible disappointment” at losing the backing of key owner

Irish showjumper Darragh Kenny has parted from his biggest owner, Ann Thompson, in a huge shock for the sport.

The decision to announce the formal dissolution of their partnership came after the US owner decided it was “time for an evaluation of my priorities” after Covid-19 took such a huge toll in America. She has decided instead to concentrate on her work rescuing animals.

Darragh has been competing several horses owned by Ann, including his championship and Nations Cup ride Balou De Reventon, as well as other international winners Classic Dream (pictured), Important De Muze and Romeo 88. She also owns Gelano and the promising seven-year-old Delta De La Rasse.

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Article written by: Jennifer Donald