Ryan's Son (ISH) & John Whitaker 1986 King George V Gold cup winners

1st round of the 1986 King George V Gold Cup

18 y.o. Ryan's Son (ISH) and John Whitaker went on to win the jump-off against the clock.

Ryan's Son was by the Thoroughbred Ozymandias and out of a mare who had Connemara and Clydesdale blood.

Born in 1968 he stood only 15.3 hh (160cm) and was flamous for his kick-back. John Whitaker rode him from 5 y.o. till he died at Hickstead age 19.

Breeder: Ned Byrne, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Major achievements:
Olympics:
1984 Team silver medal

1980 Alternative Olympics (Rotterdam):
Individual silver and team silver

World Championships:
1982 Team bronze medal

European Championships:
1983 Individual silver medal
1983 Team silver medal

World Cup Final:
1982 3rd place

1983 Hickstead Derby
1986 Hickstead Derby eq. 2nd

1986 King George V Gold Cup

plus numerous Nations Cup team wins for GBR
also lots of international classes