Biography
British rider Harry Mutch (27) first competed here in 2019 completing the event on his debut with HD Bronze. With this year’s entry Shanbeg Cooley in 2023 Harry completed Burghley (28th) the first 5* for Shanbeg Cooley.
Harry is based near Whitley Bay in Tyne and Wear where he runs Harry Mutch Eventing Ltd. Harry started riding at the age of eight and completed his first season of eventing in 2013 aged 16.
Harry trains with Christopher Bartle and outside of eventing enjoys riding his motorbike and walking his dog. He is in training to complete an Ironman this year.
His Great-Uncle, Eric Thompson, completed Badminton on several occasions.
Shanbeg Cooley (aka Shanbeg Me Not) is an 11-year-old Irish Sport Horse registered gelding. Bred by Lindsay Graham he is by OBOS Quality out of Graf After Eight by Limmerick. She is also the dam of the younger Shanbeg Legacy, currently competing in the UK. Harry acquired Shanbeg Cooley as a 5-year-old.
Entries
Shanbeg Cooley
ISH,
Ireland,
2014
16.3hh , bay , gelding
Sire Obos quality 004
Dam Graf After Eight (Unknown)
Breeder Miss Lindsay Graham
Owner(s): Carole Mutch