Local Crossmaglen man Joe Hughes presents Fran Mangan from Waterford with his wiinning rosette in the Power & Speed event. photo Laurence Dunne

The Northern Ireland Indoor Amateur 2-Day show was held at Kernan Equestrian Centre Crossmaglen by kind permission of the Kernan Family.

National Course builder & International Rider, James Kernan set the test for the classes over the weekend’s jumping, starting on Friday evening 26^th September with a warm up class.  Judges Mary Mahon and Noeleen Jones kept a sharp eye on the arena their finger on the bell.

Catherine Chambers & Elysium Imp 1st prizewinners in the Mini Grand Prix receiving the “Frank Kernan Memorial Trophy ” from committee member Lyn Kelly Photos Laurence Dunne

Saturday 25^th September

The One Round Speed- 1, F. Morgan’s Parkmore Boher Belle (Francis Mangan)53:84; 2, L. Bloomer’s Ardrums Pride (Liz Bloomer)54:80; 3, B. McNamara’s Lucky Leroy (Joseph Moore)55:88; 4, K. King’s Skewberry (Kathryn King)56:14; 5, S. Scullion’s Tease Me Tiger (Stephanie Scullion)56:86; 6, V. McDonald’s Vanessas Pride (Vanessa McDonald)58:06;

Power & Speed- sponsored by The Equestrian Store:

1, F. Mangan’s  Parkmore Boher Belle (Francis Mangan)30:97; 23, B. McNamarra’s Lucky Leroy (Joseph Moore)31:63; 3,K. Pearson’s Quantum Classic (Karen Pearson)34:90; 4, J. Kernan’s Vinday (Margaret Fullerton)35:27; 5, M. Fullerton’s Big Man Traider (Margeret Fullerton)36:49; 6, J. Bailham’s Gorrion Del Gato (Joe Bailham)36:82;

Emma Mac Cába onboard Essence local rider Kilcurry Photos Laurence Dunne

NI Indoor Amateur Mini Grand Pirx “The Frank Kernan Memorial Trophy”- Sponsored by Botanica:

- 1, C. Chamber’s Elysium Imp (Catherine Chambers)40:98; 2, S. McLean’s Diamond Obelix (Sarah McClean)41:79; 3,G. Jackman’s Donn Carragh (Ursala McDonald)42:41; 4, L. Walshe’s Corlands Clipper (Lisa Walshe )43:25; 5, L. Cheyney’s Orlaloy De St Simeon Lana Cheyney)46:04; 6, L. Bloomer’s Ardrums Pride (Liz Bloomer)4-faults 40:20;

Martin Wilson Winner of the Mini Grand Prix being presented by Orlaith Hughes Photos Laurence Dunne

The Novelty Class caused quite a stir, much more pre-training and finely tuned wheel-borrows were at the ready for ‘The Wheel Borrow Race’ with 18 Teams.  Congratulations to Margaret Fullerton & Lynn Kelly for their brilliant team-work and muscle power taking 1^st place.  Also prizes for Newcomer – Most Spectator Dismount of the Day – Best Turned Out – Happiest Competitor

Sunday 26^th September:

Jump Off-

1,M. Wilson’s Hermes Diamond (Martin Wilson)36:22; 2,L. Walshe’s Corland’s Clipper (Lisa Walshe)37:13; 3, J. Hughes’s  Cet na Bracken (Joe Hughes)39:47; 4,J. Rafferty’s Kermore Carrick Lady  (John Rafferty)50:07; 5,J. Fitzpatrick’s Saunders (Jonnie Fitzpatrick)4-faults 32:92; 6,F.Mangan’s Parkmore Boher Belle (Francis Mangan)4-faults34:53;

Roisin Hughes presents Margaret Fullerton with her ribbon Photos Laurence Dunne

NI Indoor Amateur Grand Prix “Maggie Murphy Memorial Trophy” sponsored by Patrica Foley Ballyglass Ginger

- 1, L. Walshe’s Corland’s Clipper (Lisa Walsh) 32:56; 2,K. Pearson’s Quantum Classic (Karen Pearson)32:93; 3,C. Black’s Rathfilane Star (Caroline Black)33:50; 4, J. Curran’s Ballytrodden Mini Me (Joanna Curran)35:65; 5, J. Kernan’s Vinday (Margaret Fullerton)38:15 6,B. King’s Down Stream (Lucy Hamilton)38:61; 7,E. McCabe’s Essence (Emma McCabe)44:23; 8, F. Mangan’s Parkmore Boher Belle (Francis Mangan)8-faults 36:99

Roisin Hughes onboard ‘Lucy’ with Orlaith Hughes Photos Laurence Dunne

Note Grand Prix: If any of the 6 riders are not taking part in Cavan November International Show please notify the SJAI asap to transfer your place to the next in competitor.

Leading Rider Prize- Sponsored by Kernan Equestrian Centre; Francis Mangan of Waterford  wins ‘FREE SJAI 2015 Membership’.

Wheelbarrow Champions Kernans 2014 Margaret Fullerton & Lynn Kelly Photos Laurence Dunne

Kernan’s Amateur Committee wish to say a special thanks their sponsors  for their generosity and support:

Cross Square Hotel, Sean Cooney Botanica, Horse First, Younique, Horseware, Kangan Water Alkaline, The Equestrian Store, Stephen Greer Plumbing & Heating, Patrica Foley Ballyglass Ginger

Thanking everyone for coming along to support the show.

Contact Gillian, 07803 178009, for booking stabling or further information and tickets Grace 07765 884254,