Class 3 winners’ image – winners of Ferndale Boarding Kennels 70-80 cm class

Thursday 30^th July saw the final of Ardnacashel Equestrian’s Show Jumping League! After eight weeks of jumping, this was what the competitors had been waiting for, the results and of course the fantastic prizes!

Class 4 winner’ image – Caroline Morris and Cavalier Mealough Lass winner of BEFAB Ltd’s 90cm to 1m class

The cross pole to 50 cm class has been sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts who does a great job at Ardnacashel keeping the five star facilities up to standard for guests and liveries. Thank you to Tony Heaney for his support and hard work! The results (from league points) of this class were as follows. In first place was Anya Teuton riding Starlight. Anya has been one of the most regular and consistent competitors in this league and has always a big grin on her face no matter what the result! There was a rosette for a junior rider who had shown most progression over the league and so Anya was awarded this to go along with her embroidered Ardnacashel Rug, sash and first rosette! Well done to her!

Class 2 winners’ image – Winners of Greenville Electrical Supplies 60 – 70 cm class

In second place in this class was Alice Magill riding her handsome pony Bernie. They have also ridden some fantastic rounds over the course of the league and should be very proud of how they have come on over the past 8 weeks! Finally, Soul- Be Courtney and Starlight jumped their way into third place! Soul-Be and Starlight are a very worthy pair of this result and all three of these competitors will be ones to watch in the near future!

Class 1 winners’ image – Winners of Tony Heaney Contracts cross pole to 50 cm class

Greenville Electrical Supplies sponsored the 60cm – 70 cm class. In first place based on points alone was Jennifer Quinn on her trusty stead Samson. Jennifer has ridden very determined and positive rounds over these eight weeks and the team at Ardnacashel would like to commend her enthusiasm! In joint second position was Gail Smyth and Zara Wood on Max. Gail was on board her ex racehorse Bruno who has come out raring to go each week and Gail has done a fantastic job riding him round the challenging courses each week! Zara is a very talented young rider and has left a lasting impression at Ardnacashel for her ability to hop up onto a young and very green pony and make it look effortless! Lara McComb and Bobby received third place and are a well matched combination, riding the courses with ease each week!

On the night of the final, there were also rosettes for anybody regardless of having points or not for the fastest jump off time. In first place was Sarah Brashaw riding Dan, in second was Zara Wood and Max in third position was Georgie Young and Hollie and fourth was Jackie Walker with Bracken.

Ferndale Boarding Kennels and Doggy Day Care were the kind sponsors of the 70cm – 80 cm class. The results of the points league were Samantha Ross and her lovely horse Cardy Cruise in first position who have been a great pair to watch and have been very sporting and encouraging of other competitors. In second position came Felicity Johnston and Mistletoe who have consistently jumped double clears! Mistletoe must have known it was an important night and showed off his excitement in the arena making Felicity’s job a little more difficult! In third positon came Siobhan Mulligan and Penny who also received the rosette for the senior who has come on the most over the course of the league.

The results for the fastest rounds in the jump off for this class were in first place, Vicky Titterington with Pink Lloyd, in second was Judena Leslie riding Da Vinci, in third came Regan McKee and Clio and Joshua Russell riding Mon Amie rode into fourth!

Finally in the last class which was the 90 cm to 1m, which was very kindly sponsored by BEFAB Ltd, Caroline Morris and her grey mare Cavalier Mealough Lass received first place having competed faithfully throughout the league. In second place came William Girvin and his speedy pony Milo and in third position was Geargia Kirkwood riding Tia Maria. The results for the fastest jump off time are as follows. In first came Ruth Cousins on Bracken, in second was Regan McKee with Willow, in third Caroline Morris riding Cavalier Mealough Lass and in fourth position was Ruth Cousins and Harvey.

Ardnacashel would like to say a huge thank you to all the sponsors for their support of the event and of course to the competitors as these competitions could not be held without riders! Very well done to all who attended and hope to see you all again soon at the dressage league or derby nights! For more details please visit the website www.ardnacashelequestrian.co.uk .

There was just one competitor in the x-pole to 50 cm class which is kindly sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts. This was Alice Magill riding Bernie who jumped a lovely double clear gaining three points towards the final.

Sarah Brashaw and Iolo jumped a double clear in the 60cm to 70 cm class which is kindly sponsored by Greenville Eletrical Supplies. Nicole McClements and her young horse Lara who is improving week by week jumped two lovely rounds with just an unfortunate four faults giving them one point towards their final score. Finally in this class Alice Magill and Bernie were back into the arena and again, jumped very stylishly round with only four faults!

In the 70 cm to 80 cm class which is very kindly sponsored by Ferndale Boarding Kennels and Doggy Day care we saw the return of Felicity Johnston and Mistletoe who had a break from the league to attend pony camp. They jumped a fantastic double clear as did Samantha Ross with Cardi Cruise and Rebecca Connolly on Flymo. Other competitors who scored one point towards their final in this class were Gareth Carlisle on Maggie, Bailey Dunn riding Freddie and Sarah Brashaw piloting Jimmy.  William Girvin with Milo also had a school round in this class in attempts to keep warm for the final class of the evening!

The final class was the 1m which is very kindly sponsored by BEFAB Ltd. The double clears were Gwen Scott on a lovely coloured mare called Tonto, Caroline Morris on board her faithful Cavalier Mealough Lass and Georgia Kirkwood riding Tia Maria. These competitors have all gained three points towards the final. Other competitors who have each obtained one point in this class were Kim Dunn riding Ckeeko, Bailey Dunn on board Boo, Ciara Gilroy on her handsome gelding Blu and William Girvin with Milo.

Well done to all these competitors! Hope to see you all again next week and please do not forget double points will be awarded at the Final!

The next Jump Cross is on 26^th July and you may enter on the day! For more details please visit www.ardnacashelequestrian.co.uk.

Rebecca Connolly riding Flymo

On the 9^th July, Ardnacashel Equestrian held the fifth week of the eight week jumping league. It was a colder evening than what competitors and organisers have been used to but this did not affect the standard of jumping!

In the x-pole to 50 cm class Kindly sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts the only double clear was Anya Teuton riding Starlight. She banks another three points towards the final. Other competitors scoring one point were Alish Kerr with Annie, Katie Watson on board Koffie, Rozy Corry on her horse Calvyn, Alice Magill riding Bernie and Soul-Be Courtney piloting Starlight.

Sara Boyd with Phoenix

The 60 cm to 70 cm class kindly sponsored by Greenville Electrical, saw Troy Watson with Lottie, Olivia Mulligan riding Harvey, Lisa Corry riding her young horse Pippa, Lara McComb riding Skip and Raven Craig riding Woody all achieve double clears and gaining three points.

Other competitors scoring one point included Nicole McClements on Lara, Sara Boyd with Phoenix, Alish Kerr on Annie, Gail Smyth on Bruno, Zara Wood riding Jenie. Alice Magill on Bernie and Katie Watson on Koffie also scored one point as did Anya Teuton on Starlight. This is a great achievement for this pair as they have never jumped a track so high in competition before!

The 70 cm to 80 cm class kindly sponsored by Ferndale Boarding Kennels and Doggy Day Care attracted large numbers! Double clears were Joanne Cairns and Apache, Victoria Hale with Veda, Louise McMinn riding Bravo, Andrew Getty on board Callum, Victoria Teuton riding Gracey, Samantha Ross with Cardi Cruise, Michelle McConnell and Bob, Pauline Titerington with Storm, Aoife Hamiltion  Quinn with Pearl, Ann Magill with Stanley and Sarah Majury with Jazz. All other competitors in this class have scored one point.

Nicole McClements riding Lara

Finally in the 90 cm to 1m class kindly sponsored by BEFAB Ltd, the only double clear was Ciara Gilroy riding Blu. She scores three points towards the final. Victoria Teuton and Aoife, Caroline Morris with Cavalier Mealough Lass, Georgia Kirkwood riding Tia Mia, Aoife Hamilton Quinn riding Pearl and Aimee Hamilton all score one point towards the final.

Well done to all our competitors! For the final, competitors will score double points! See you all for week six of the jumping league and don’t forget about the jump cross which will he held on 26^th July starting at 11.00 am! Special thanks to Ciara Gilroy for the pictures!

Victoria Teuton riding Aoife

The fourth week of Ardnacashel Equestrian’s Show Jumping League was held on another beautiful sunny summer’s evening. This was the half way point before the final takes place on 30^th July. Competitors are awarded three points for every double clear they ride or one point regardless of faults. On 2^nd July however the results are as follows.

In the  cross pole to 50 cm class which is kindly sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts there was only one double clear this week. That was Anya Teuton riding Starlight who have consistently ridden very polished and stylish rounds throughout the league! Other competitors in this class scoring one point were Soul – Be Courtney also riding Starlight and Ciara Gilroy who rode a very encouraging round on Sam.

In the second class of the evening which was the 60cm – 70 cm, kindly sponsored by Greenville Electrical Supplies there were three double clears. Ailsa Martin riding Shakira, Caroline Patton on board Chester and Faye Gabby piloting her pony Cracker. Competitors who scored one point in this class were Jennifer Quinn who rode a very determined round with Samsung and Zara Wood on board Max.

Zara Wood riding Max

For the 70 cm – 80 cm class kindly sponsored by Ferndale Boarding Kennels and Doggy Day Care, the double clears were Samantha Ross with Cardy Cruise, Regan Mckee on board Clio who she has produced beautifully, Zara Gabby on a coloured mare named Lola and Carolyn Avery riding Bruno. These competitor all achieved three points towards the final. The other competitors each scoring one point towards the final were Louise McMinn on Bravo, Rebecca Connelly with Flymo, Karen Connolly riding Bonnie, Victoria Teuton on Alfie, Elaine Gardner with youngster Ollie, Lois – Anne Townsley riding a positive round on Charlie Buzz, Kerry Finlay aboard her gorgeous grey gelding Bolero, Gillian Neill riding Atty owned by Janice Reddy, Judith Jackson on her father’s cob James and finally Linda Marshall with Ben.

The fina class of the evening was the 90 cm – 1m class which attracted some new faces to the competition. These included Ciara Gilroy riding Killaan Blu and Kat Butler wih Spinner who each jumped faultless rounds along with Caroline Morris with her own Cavalier Mealough Lass. Other competitors scoring one point in this class kindly sponsored by BEFAB Ltd were Victoria Teuton on the beautiful Aoife, Regan McKee with Willow, William Girvin and his trusty mount Milo and Kim Dunn riding Cheeko.

Very well done to all the competitors, it is brilliant seeing you all progress each week! Special thanks to Kerry Wood for providing some of the pictures for this week’s paper! The Jump Crosses will begin 12^th July at 11.00 a.m. kindly sponsored by Botanica and the Summer Show schedule is now available online along with all other events being held! Please visit www.ardnacashelequestrian.co.uk or call 07801719191/07921760441 with any enquires.

The double clears in the cross pole to 50 cm class which is very kindly sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts were as follows. Katrina Griffen riding Finn, Anya Teuton on board her trusty stead Starlight and Zara Wood piloting Max. These competitors all score three points towards the Final.

In the 60cm – 70 cm class sponsored by Greenville Electrical Supplies the double clears were Lois-Anne Townsley riding the lovely Charlie Buzz, Caroline Patton with Chester and the previously mentioned Elaine Gardener riding Ollie.

Following this class was the 70cm – 80 cm very kindly sponsored by Ferndale Boarding Kennels and Doggy Day Care. The double clears were Siobhan Mulligan on her coloured cob Penny, Rebecca Connolly riding her beautil bay horse Flymo, Felicity Johnston who rode a lovely quiet double clear on Mistletoe, Karen Jeffery on board  Junior, Judith Jackson riding James, Gillian Neil clear all the way on Atty, Andrew Getty riding Calum and his wife Sharron Getty riding Gracie.

In the final class of the night which was the 90 cm – 1m very kindly sponsored by BEFAB Ltd, saw just one double clear which was William Girvin with Milo. He receives three points towards the final and both the other competitors in this class (Kim Dunn with Cheeko and Caroline Morris riding Cavalier Mealough Lass) with both score one point towards the final.

Competitors must jump in four weeks of the eight (including the final) to be eligible for prizes. All competitors will receive one point for competing regardless of faults and all double clears receive three points which are kept on record and will help determine placings along with a jump off at the final. Competitors in the cross pole to 50 cm class will draw for prizes. All under 12’s receive a rosette regardless of faults and there are rosettes for all of the double clears! Hope to see even more competitors next week! Well done everybody!

The second Dressage Fun Day took place on Sunday 28^th June. The weather did not phase the competitors nor their horses as there were many very impressive tests ridden.  Ardnacashel wish to thank all that attended and for your continued support of the events held at this impressive venue. The photographer was Jim McConnell so if any competitors want to see their pictures and have not already please feel free to contact him! The Dressage Fun day was very kindy sponsored by Rolltack and the Nifty ‘Poo’ Picker and the results are as follows.

Overall in the Intro B

1st - Olivia Mulligan – Riverdale Lad (73.47%)

2nd - Laclan Henry - Rusty (68.04%)

3rd - Carolyn Avery – Bruno (67.60%)

4th – Anne Millar – Skye (66.08%)

5th – Linda Telford – Homegrown Ajax (65.86%)

6th – Andrew Gordon – Missy (63.04%)

Overall in the Prelim

1st – Fiona Morrow – Toyemore Maddison (75.62%)

2nd – Janice Reddy - Merlin (75.20%)

3rd – Emma Martin – Farragh (74.16%)

4th – Emma Lappin – Robbie (73.54%)

5th – Lauren Ferguson – Sherbert Dip (72.70%)

6th – Vicky Hale – Hugh (72.29%)

Sub Categories Cobs and Maxi Cobs

1st – Louise Sullivan – Rolo (70.83%)

The Sub class results were for

Bitless

1st – Joshua Russell -  Mon Amie (71.04%)

2nd – Jo McGrath – California Clover (70.62%)

3rd – Jo McGrath – Seaside Special (61.25%)

Coloured Horse

1st – Anne Millar – Skye (66.08%)

Coloured Pony

1st – Olivia Mulligan – Riverdale Lad (73.47%)

Riding Horse

1st- Vicky Hale – Izzy (72.08%)

2nd – Joshua Russell – Mon Amie (71.04%)

3rd – Kerry Finlay – Ravels Bolero (68.12%)

4th – Caroline Avery – Bruno (67.60%)

5th – Elaine Morrow – Sally (65.62%)

=6th – Amanda Williams – The Irish Rose and Seamus Rodgers – Finn (59.56%)

Fun All Rounder

1st – Lauren Ferguson – Sherbert Dip (72.70%)

2nd – Louise Sullivan – Rolo (70.83%)

3rd – Jo McGrath – California Clover (70.62%)

4th – Karen Johnston – Ballywee Oliver (61.95%)

5th – Amanda Williams – The Irish Rose (59.56%)

6th – Rozy Corry – Calvyn (51.95%)

Race Horse to Riding Horse

1st – Emma Lappin – Robbie (73.54%)

2nd – Shelley McFarlane – William (70.41%)

3rd – Jo McGrath – Seaside Special (61.25%)

M&M

1st – Janice Reddy – Merlin (75.20%)

Veteran Horse

1st – Fiona Morrow – Toyemore Maddison (75.62%)

2nd – Elaine Morrow – Sally (65.62%)

3rd- Karen Johnston – Ballywee Oliver (61.95%)

4th – Rozy Corry – Calvyn (51.95%)

Junior Rider

1st – Emma Lappin – Robbie(73.54%)

2nd Olivia Mulligan – Riverdale Lad (73.47%)

3rd Emma Heaney – Quickstep (69.37%)

4th – Lachlan Henry – Rusty (68.12%)

5th – Joshua Russell – FE Charlie (65.41%)

Mature Rider

1st – Fiona Morrow – Toyemore Maddison (75.62%)

2nd – Shelley McFarlane – William (70.41%)

3rd – Carolann Dornan – Rusty (69.79%)

4th – Linda Telford – Homegrown Ajax (65.86%)

5th – Elaine Morrow – Sally (65.62%)

Veteran Rider

1st - Anne Miller – Skye (66.08%)

Max McDonnell Photo: Jim McConnell

Saturday 11 April 2015 saw the final of our Working Hunter League.  A  welcoming course was in situ for all the competitors and the day started with the Amateur Performance Novice Class and first place went to Karina McVeigh riding Midnight Reflection, Karen Jeffrey riding Junior took second position and Catherine Ross riding Milo took third place.  Next was the Amateur Novice class and the winner of the class was Sonia Tester riding Embaradero, second place went to Suzi McLean riding her fabulous coloured cob Scooby, Louise McMinn riding Bravo took third place, fourth place went to Siobhan Mulligan riding Miss Moneypenny, Alison McClenaghan riding Mark took fifth place and Karen Connolly riding Bonnies Web took 6th place.  League placing for this class was Louise McMinn in first place, Karen Jeffrey second, third Karen Connolly and Karina McVeigh in fourth position.

Amateur Novice Competitors Photo: Jim McConnell

The Small Working Hunter Class was next on the agenda and it was Emily McGowan on Rathbane Legend who took the Red Ribbon and continuing on her winning form Emily took second place on Bennyliath.  Jenny Auld riding her grey Mare Tia rode into third position, Sarah Russell on Mullaghadrin Lass took fourth place and in fifth place was Janice Reddy riding Kerry Finlay’s grey gelding Bolero.  Jenny Auld took the Red Rosette in this league with Sarah Russell taking second place.    Siobhan Mulligan on her Coloured Cob Miss Moneypenny took the Red Ribbon in the Cob Class.  Next class was the 80 cm Working Hunter Horse and it was local rider Victoria Teuton riding Dark Secret who took the Red Rosette, second place went to Lauren Ferguson riding Sherbet Dip, riding into third position was Alison McClenaghan on Mark, Claire Liddle on Splashdance took fourth position and Ryan Warden riding Java James took fifth place.

Karen Jeffrey Photo: Jim McConnell

Lauren Ferguson took the Red Ribbon in this league.  The 90cm Working Hunter Class winner was Victoria Teuton on winning form riding Innisharoan Aoife.  Sarah Russell on Mullaghadrin Lass took second place.  Lucy Cunningham on her new mount Off the Cuff took third place, Frances Courtney riding Dark Secret and Gareth McLean on Harry jointly took fourth position, Jenny McBride riding Java James took fifth place.  The 1m Working Hunter Horse class winner was Janice Reddy riding La Petite Alezan, riding into second place was Lucy Cunningham on Off the Cuff and third was Ailsa martin on Shakira.  After lunch the competition continued with the ponies.

Victoria Teuton Photo: Jim McConnell

First up was the Cross Pole class.  Both Max McDonnell on Mountain Game Cock and Ellie McDowell riding Tabita Melody Maker were joint first.  The Perfomance 50/60cm class was next with Ellie McDonnell riding Rawfantina Jammy Dodger taking the Red Rosette.  Second place went to Lauren Taylor riding Charlie and riding into third position was Jack McGlennon on Gannaway Breeze.  Cradle Stakes were next and Ellie McDonnell carried on her winning streak to take the Red Ribbon,  Lauren Taylor on Charlie took second place and Lauren McGlennon on Gannaway Breeze took third position.  Next up was the Festival Starter/Nursery Stakes with Ellie McDonnell riding Belle Vue Royal Jester taking first place, Lara Kelly riding Milford Spectacular took second position and Eva McClurg riding Cadlan Valley Caradog took third place.

Sarah Russell Photo: Jim McConnell

The Mountain & Moorland Working Hunter Pony exceeding 122cm winner was Laura Campbell riding Brilyn Spirit, Charlotte Smiley on Teach Mor Knight rode into second place, Hannah Thompson on Llarnarth Promises took third place and Eva McClurg riding Cadlan Valley Caradog took fourth place.  The Performance 70/80 cm class winner was Charlotte Smiley on Teach Mor Knight.  Ellie McDowell on Belle Vue Royal Jester won the Festival 133cm Working Hunter Pony Class.  The Perfomance 80/90 cm class winner was Katie McKee on Morgans Dun Deal with Evan McClurg on Galloon Ceol riding into second position.  The Festival Mountain & Moorland exceeding 138 cm class was won by Eval McClurg on Galloon Ceol, Sophie Ennis riding Coil Dearmad William took second place. Katie McKee riding Morgans Dun Deal took third place, Sarah Wiseman riding Lockinge Bertie took fourth and Hannah Thompson on Ballynacoy Sandy Savannagh.  Sophie Ennis riding Coill Dearmad William were the winners in the Festival 143cm Working Hunter Pony Class.  Sarah Wiseman riding Locking Bertie were the winners of the 153cm Festival Working Hunter Pony Class.

Clare Medland drawing out Rolltack winner Photo: Jim McConnell

Ardnacashel Equestrian would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported the league and the sponsors, namely, Makins of Newry and Rolltack for the fabulous prizes.

The winner of the Rolltack Unit was Nicole Barr.
We are continuing to run Show Jumping Training Shows every Thursday night starting at 7 pm with the Cross Pole Class.  We look forward to welcoming you to our venue.

Vicky Hale on Vida

What a busy few days there have been at Ardnacashel.  Firstly they held their Easter Bunny Jump Cross on Saturday 4th April 2015 with a fabulous turnout.  The weather was fine and an excellent course awaited the competitors with the last five fences timed!  The day started with a large 60/70 cm class with only two clear rounds!  Zara Gabbey riding Lola took first place,  young  Thomas Murphy riding the fabulous Lacarno took second place, third place went to Joshua Russell on Mon Amie and fourth place went to Olivia Mulligan riding Harvey.  The Best Turned Out prize went to a very dapper Olivia Mulligan on Harvey.

Kerry Finlay on Bolero

The 85cm class was heavily subscribed and in the Junior Class it was Emma Heaney riding QuickStep who took the Red Rosette!  Second place went to Zara Gabbey who continued her winning form riding Tulla, third place went to William Girvin riding the fastest round of the day on Milo and Casey Thompson riding Morgan took fourth place.  The Senior 85cm class was hotly contested and it was Rachel Hughes riding the Bay Olly who took first place, Victoria Teuton on Aoife took second place and Victoria continued her winning form riding Charlie into third place.  Albert Lowry riding Oh Dear took fourth place.  Best Turned Prize went to Victoria Teuton on Josh.  The 1m class was won by Michael Graham riding Matter of Fact, second place went to Alex McCourt on My Owners Crazy, third place went to a very pleased Sarah Majury on her great grey mare Jazz and fourth place went to Jenny Auld riding her fantastic grey mare Tia.

Sarah Majury and Jenny Auld

Best Turned Out Prize went to Alex McCourt.  A special thanks must go to our very kind sponsor Sean Cooney of Botanica who supplied the fantastic Botanica Hampers as prizes and to our competitors for their continued support.

On Thursday 9th April Ardnacashek had the first Show Jumping Training Show in their league and again enjoyed a great turnout, dusting off the bright and colourful show jumps for the occasion!  The night started with the 60cm class.  Double Clear rounds were Ellen Douglas on Jamie, Rozy Corry on Calvyn, Gail Smyth on Bruno.

Joshua Russell on Mon Amie

The 70 cm class was busy with Double Clear rounds from Karen Connolly on Bonnie, Sharon Lappin on Tori, Jamie Sharp on Rain.  80cm class Double Clear rounds Georgia Kirkwood on Tia Maria, Katie McKee on Sam,  Michelle McConnell on Bob, Lucy Cunningham on Squirt. 90 cm Double Clear rounds Gwen Scott on Darcy.

Winners of 60/70 Class

Our training shows will continue every Thursday evening starting at 7 pm.  Everyone at Ardnacashel looks forward to seeing all competitors there.  Please visit www.ardnacashelequestrian.co.uk for details of future events.

Sharon Lappin on Tori: AP Photography

Saturday 31 January saw the first leg of its Working Hunter League.  After the earlier cold snap during the week we were very fortunate to have no frost and a good dry fresh day!  The first class of the day was a heavily subscribed Amateur Performance class.  Sonia Kinnear riding her coloured Seamus took first place after a foot perfect round! Second went to Karina McVeigh on Midnight Reflection. Suzanne Glenn riding her dark Bay Twiggy T took third place.  Catherine Ross on her the lovely Milo took fourth.  Fifth place went to Karen Jeffrey on Junior and Hannah Gracey on Have a Little Faith took sixth.

Judith Jackson riding Som: AP Photography

The Amateur Novice Horse class proved popular and Louise McMinn riding Bravo took the top spot.  Second place went to a very pleased Suzanne Glenn again riding Twiggy T, third position was taken by Hannah Gracey on Have a Little Faith. Fourth went Catherine Ross on Milo, fifth to Karen Connolly riding a great clear round on Bonnies Web and finally sixth place to Siobhan Mulligan  riding Miss Moneypenny.  The Festival Small Working Hunter class victor was local rider Victoria Teuton riding Wendy Monteith’s mare Gleneven Starina, second place went to Sarah Russell riding Mullaghdrin Lass and third place went to Sharon Lappin on Tori.  Siobhan Mulligan riding Miss Moneypenny took the red rosette in the Cob Class.  Lucy Cunningham riding Wendy Monteith’s mare Gleneven Starina took first place in the 80 cm Festival Working Hunter class.

Nichole Barr on Master This AP Photography

Sarah Bradshaw riding Kathryn Boyd’s Phoenix took second position, third to Michelle McConnell on Sunday Morning, fourth to Claire Lancashire on Archie and fifth to Sharon Lappin on Tori.  The 90 cm Festival Class was won by Sarah Bradshaw riding an excellent round on Phoenix, second went to Victoria Teuton riding Sarah Russell’s Mullaghdrin Lass, third to Jazmin Vollands riding her beautiful mare Pippa, fourth place went to Judith Jackson riding Som and fifth place to Claire Lancashire on Archie.  Judith Jackson produced a lovely clear round in the Festival 1m class and took first place followed by Nicole Barr on Master This.  Nicole Barr riding Master This took the red Rosette in the 1.10 m class.

Dillon Torrens riding Midnight Skywalker AP Photography

The afternoon was the turn for the ponies and it was Ellie McDowell riding Tabita Melody Maker who took first place in the Cross Pole Lead Rein class,  Holly Donnan riding Lady Zara took second position and Lucy Donnan riding Donny Darco took third place.  The 50-60 cm Performance Class  Red  Rosette was won by Ellen Douglas riding Jamie, Dillon Torrens on Midnight Skywalker rode into second position, third place went to Holly Donnan on Lady Zara, Lucy Donnan on Donny Darco took fourth and Jessical Mulgrew riding Netherfield Troll took the fifth ribbon.  The Festival Cradle Stakes Working Hunter Pony class was won by Dillon Torrens riding Midnight Skywalker.  The Festival Starter/Nursery Stakes class Red Rosette was taken by Ellen Douglas riding Jamie.  Olivia Mulligan riding her beautiful coloured gelding Riverdale Lad into first place in the 70-80 cm Performance Class.  Sophie Ennis riding Coilledearmad William were the victors in the 80-90 performance class and the Festival Mountain & Moorland – Exceeding 138 cm
Ardnacashel would like to thank all its competitors who braved the very cold conditions to support this event.
Our next event is Arena Jump Cross on Saturday 21 February 2015.  See www.ardnacashelequestrian.co.uk , facebook or contact Janice directly on 07921760441.
The Working Hunter League has been very kindly sponsored by Mackins of Newry and Rolltack.  The next date of our Working Hunter league is Saturday 28 February 2015 with Horses starting at 10 am and Ponies starting at 2pm.

Winners of 85 cm class

Saturday 17 January saw the first competition for Ardnacashel Equestrian in 2015! The day got off to a frosty start but after a bit of persuasion the sun showed her face and got the day underway.  The Jump Cross Course was made up of mixture of cross country, show jumps and working hunter fences

Sophie Price on Molly

The competition commenced with the 60/70 class and was won by Claire Dobbin who continued their winning streak riding Louie, 2nd place was taken by Sophie Ennis on Spartacus.  Kerry Finlay on her competition debut took 3rd place on her grey gelding Bolero.  Linda Marshall riding Ben took 4th position.  The 85 cm class was strongly contested with Sophie Price on Molly taking the Red Rosette, Aoife Hamilton-Quinn rode Rowan into 2nd place, 3rd place went to Sarah Bradshaw riding Home Grown Phoenix and 4th place Joanne on Apache.

Winners of 1m class

The 1m class was well supported and Lauren Gabbey riding Just Spencer produced the only clear in both the 85 cm and 1 m class! taking the well deserved 1st place.  Keeping it in the family 2nd place went to Erin Gabbey riding Catalina Rascal,  Orla Cumming riding her lovely mare Xena took 3rd place and Anna Lyons took 4th place on Rafa.

Sharon Lappin on Tori

Ardnacashel would like to thank all competitors for coming out to brave the cold weather conditions on Saturday and also to the charismatic Sean Cooney of Botanica for sponsorship of our Jump Cross Series.

Linda Marshall on Ben

Our next event is our Working Hunter League competition on Saturday 31 January 2015.  Horses at 10 am and Ponies at 2 pm.  This league has been kindly sponsored by Mackins of Newry and Rolltack..  Rolltack have kindly donated a Rolltack Unit so every time you enter your horse/pony into a class during our Working Hunter League your name will be placed inside the Rolltack and the winner will be drawn on the day of the final.  Good Luck!!

Our Jump Cross Course is also available for hire.
See www.ardnacashelequestrian.co.uk, our facebook page or telephone Janice directly on 07921760441.

Veronica Ham on Sam

Sunday 2nd November 2014 saw the final of the Autumn Dressage League at Ardnacashel Equestrian Comber.  This year our dressage league was very kindly sponsored by “The Nifty Poo Picker” www.niftypoopicker.com. The competition was hotly contested and it was noted the great improvement in both riders and their steeds as the league progressed.  Well done to all our competitors!

Novice Class:
1st Elaine Gardner on Sam
2nd Claire Forsythe on Sky Shadow
3rd Jackie Reid on Ronaldo

Intro Class - Juniors
1st Chloe Martin on Clonteen Toffee
2nd Lachlan Henry on Rusty
3rd Sarah Glover on JJ

Veronica Ham on Sam

Intro Class  – Seniors
1st Elaine Sterling on Georgie
2nd Heather Telford on A Day on the Dub
3rd Harriett Hogan on Miss Understood

Class 3 – Prelim Class
1st Veronica Ham on Sam
2nd Sharon McGimpsey on Knockaraha Gypsy
3rd Audrey Smyth on Mr Sox
4th Jackie Reid on Ronaldo

Lucy Telford on A Day on the Dub

Class 2b – Prelim Class
1st Sharon McGimpsey on Knockaraha Gypsy
2nd Janice Reddy riding Marie Clare Bradley’s No Shenanigans
3rd Jenny Adams on Tia
4th Sinead Duggan on Harry

Sharon McGimpsey on Knockaraha Gypsy

Newcomers Class
1st Lauren Ferguson on Sherbert Dip
2nd Mandy Blakely on Spritz
3rd Louise McMinn on Bravo
4th Gail Smyth on Bruno

winners of 70 cm class
Claire Dobbin, Michelle McConnell, Jen Moore & Sharon Lappin Photo AP Photography

Saturday 16th August 2014 saw our second Cash Derby on Grass.  The course consisted of a mix of cross country, show jump and working hunter fences with lots of twists and turns to test both horse and rider.  Ground conditions were perfect and once again we had lots of new faces in attendance to try their luck at winning the cash prizes!  First out onto the course was Ruth Wilson on her Grey Home Alone City in the 1m class.  The skinny log fence caused several run outs for several of the competitors in this class. Cara Norman on her young mount Two Tone Ventura rode a fabulous round and secured first place and Rachel Hughes on Peter Perfect into second place.

These were the only two clear rounds of the 1m class.  The course was adjusted to 85cm and once again the competition commenced.  The ditch combination caught a few horses by surprise but not young Cerys Howell on Runaway Dolly and Captain Morgan who went on to secure first and second place.

winners of 1m class
Cara Norman, Rachel Hughes, Molly Mccloskey & Tilly Horder Photo: AP Photography

The 70 cm class saw Claire Dobbin on Louie ride a super round to secure first place swiftly followed by Michelle McConnell on Bob.
Results:

1m Cara Norman – Two Tone Ventura
Rachel Hughes – Peter Perfect
Molly McCloskey – Archie
Tilly Horder – Dute

85 cm
Cerys Howell – Runaway Dolly
Cerys Howell – Captain Morgan
Albert Lowry – Oh Dear
Scott Logan – Jimble

70 cm

Ruth Wilson on Home Alone City Photo AP Photography

Albert Lowry on Oh Dear Photo: AP Photography

Claire Dobbin – Louie
Michelle McConnell – Bob
Jen Moore – Commander Oliver
Sharon Lappin – Tori

Eden Greenwood on Bramble and Gail Smyth on Bruno

The damp weather did not deter competitors making their way to Ardnacashel Comber for the Show Jumping Final on Sunday 3rd of August.  The sun arrived just in time for the start of the competition.  Ground conditions were foot perfect due to the fabulous sand and fibre surface in the main arena affording everyone a surefooted base to compete on.  Jasmin Kirkwood drew the winning rosette each time winning both the Cross Pole and the 50 cm classes on her super pony Mattie.  They have been a very successful partnership throughout the league.  The competition certainly heated up in the 60 cm class seeing a large number of contenders.  Debbie McAllister took first place on Monty after a fantastic double clear round.  Rozy Corry on Calvyn also continued on their roll of double clears and secured fourth place.  Gail Smyth riding Bruno rode a super round in the 70 cm class and went on to win the class.  The 80 cm class was hotly contested and it came down to the jump off speed round with Sharon Lappin on her lovely mare Tori taking first place.  William Girvin on Milo rode brilliantly and went on to win both the 90 cm and 1 m classes.  Chloe Agnew and Michelle McConnell both won the “Best Turned Out” prizes.  Thank you and well done to all competitors who took part.  Also a very big thank you to all of our sponsors.  We look forward to welcoming everyone to our next events, namely, our Cash Derby on Grass on Saturday 16th of August 2014 and also to our Annual Summer Show on Saturday 23rd August 2014 where we will have classes for everyone.

Jade Keaskin on General Fiasco

Results:
Pizza Girl Cross Pole
1st Jasmin Kirkwood on Mattie
2nd Chloe Agnew on Rocket
3rd Holly Carvel on Socks
4th Carolyn McCriskin on Goldie

Balloo Vets 50 cm
1st Jasmin Kirkwood on Mattie
2nd Holly Carvel on Socks
3rd Carolyn McCriskin on Goldie
4th Chloe Agnew on Rocket

Tony Heany Contracts 60 cm
1st Debbie McAllister on Monty
2nd Hannah Gracie on Have a Little Faith
3rd Katie Murdock on Rory
4th Rozy Corry on Calvyn
5th Jessica Murdock on Minstre

Millies Horse Jumps & AP Fotos 70 cm
1st Gail Smyth on Bruno
2nd Eden Greenwood on Bramble

Mercedes Truck & Van & The Cottage Cattery 80 cm
1st Sharon Lappin on Tori
2nd Dorothy Murdock on Guinness
3rd Michelle McConnell on Sunday Morning
4th Jade Keaskin on General Fiasco

N.C. Haylage 90 cm
1st William Girvin on Milo
2nd Jade Keaskin on General Fiasco

David Prentice 1 m
1st William Girvin on Milo