Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Jumping: Ireland: IN MEMORIAM: IRIS KELLETT (IRL), 1926-2011
Iris Kellett riding Rusty at the 1949 Dublin Horse Show
DEATH OF AN IRISH LEGEND
By Louise Parkes
Iris Kellett, one of the most influential figures in the history of Irish equestrian sport, died last Friday aged 85. She leaves behind a long legacy of excellence as a competitor, trainer, breeder and horse producer but will be best remembered for her own hugely successful career and for her mentoring of many of Ireland's greatest Jumping riders including Eddie Macken.
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