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R.C. Egan Training Stables |
Remembering A Great Equestrian From childhood on, Robert Egan showed hunters and jumpers from coast to coast. His riding reached its peak during the 40's, 50's, and 60's.As the rider of Miss Budweiser, Sun Beau, and numerous others, he became a member of the National Show Hunter hall of Fame and the Show Jumper Hall of Fame. Robert Egan coached riders at major Eastern shows and at Madison Square Garden. He spent his later years coaching, judging, and managing shows in Southwest Michigan. Robert "Bobby" Egan, a horseman for seven decades, gained early confidence in his skills as an instructor in the United States Cavalry during World War II and became a standout show rider in the Post-War era.
Leaving the service in 1946, Egan worked in California with his father and earned the ride on several noted horses, including Carbon Copy. A smooth and stylish rider, Egan eventually moved on to Cleveland where he took over a string of Jumpers, including Sun Beau. During his lifetime, he established a solid reputation for sportsmanship and for riding and training some of the nation's greatest horses and jumpers. Among the many top-caliber horses he piloted in addition to Sun Beau were Blue Monday, Mr. Deliberate and the great Miss Budweiser.
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Sun Beau, a 17.1 hh, Canadian-bred gelding, posted many of his biggest wins with Egan in the saddle.
