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Bluegrass Ulster Region Autumn Pony League Kernan Equestrian Centre

News Desk — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 06:27:46 +0000

1st in the 138 1m class Kathryn Morton on Tynan Express. Presentation by sponsor Brian Douglas of Douglas Sport Horses

Kernan Equestrian Centre Held BLUEGRASS Ulster Region Autumn Pony League on Saturday 19^th September 2015

The Indoor Pony Show held at Kernan Equestrian Centre on Saturday 19th September was part of the SJI Ulster Region BLUEGRASS Autumn Pony Tour. A very busy day ensued with 220 entries in all.

The main competitions were the three Grand Prix events. First was the 128 1m Grand Prix, only one of the six 128cm classes, which was kindly sponsored by the Linen Green Shopping Centre. First and second place were taken by Alex Finney riding Ballknock Master Roan and Some Journey respectively. Third place went to Max Foley on Sparkle. Another exciting class in the 128cm section was the Under 10Years 85cm class when two riders finished on exactly the same times. Maeve Clarke on Lenamore Mini Metro sped around but not to be outdone , last to go was Charles Heffron on Ballykett Highlander who matched her time of 23.35secs to the second. Third place went to Lucy Morton on Tynan Petal.

1st in the 128cm Grand Prix Alex Finney on Ballyknock Master Roan and Bluegrass rep Chloe Hoyle

The next Grand Prix event was the 138 1.10m. The 138cm classes were sponsored by Douglas Sport Horses of Aughnacloy and Walter and Jane Russell. Seven combinations successfully completed double clear rounds over course designer’s Alan Lynch’s challenging course. But it was Aisling McGuinness’s fast time of 24.10secs who emerged victorious on Cider Girl. Hot on her heels in second place was Jason Foley on Ferrybank Roy in a time of 24.54 secs. Third went to Ruari Clarke on Gaulstown Lady Bishop who finished on a time of 25.83secs.

Last Grand Prix event of the day, the 148 1.20m Grand Prix was sponsored by McCaughey Foods of Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan who kindly sponsored all 148cm classes. Although seven competitors achieved double clear rounds it was Tyrone Flanagan on Talyas Diamond Link whose time of 26.40secs narrowly beat Jason Foley and Lyncot Fancy Pant’s time of 26.63secs leaving Jason to take second place and Tyrone the coveted first place. Regulars at Kernans, Carl Webb on Future Lady was placed third in a time of 28.30secs. Kernan Equestrian Centre wish to extend their sincere thanks to all their sponsors and all those taking part in the day’s competition helping to make this a very successful fixture in the pony calendar. We also want to extend our appreciation to course designer Alan Lynch whose excellent courses proved challenging but produced good results.

Ponies and riders from across the Provence and beyond beat a path to Kernan’s Equestrian Centre and saddled up for Kernan’s Autumn Pony Championships which hosted rounds of both the 2015 Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour and Ulster Region Points Cup, which drew a remarkable crowd and was the curtain raiser for an action packed weekend of jumping at Kernan’s Equestrian Centre which hosted an Amateur Championships the following day.

Group of winners in the 128cm U10Yrs. including 1st prizewinners Charles Heffron on Ballykett Higlander & Maeve Clarke on Lenamore Mini Metro. Sponsored by Linen Green Shopping Centre.

Everyone’s favourite class of the day and kicking off the 128 Championship classes kindly sponsored by Linen Green Shopping Village, Dungannon, the Bluegrass 128 50cm drew a super entry with some rather professional displays of horsemanship from such young athletes. Double clears included; N. Taylor’s Scarletts Bubblicious (Kym Moore), M. Kelly’s Bubble Bob (Zara-Jane Kelly), J. Currie’s Curolea Rosi (Maria Carr), W. Adair’s Casper (Adam Adair), M. Kelly’s Prince (Zara-Jane Kelly), T. McKenna’s Sparkling Little Gold (Natalie McKenna), C. Taylor’s D.J. (Emma Taylor), W. Adair’s Only My Eoin (Adam Adair), J. Morton Tynan Geralin Ajax (Peter Morton

The Under 10 Championship was the usual hub of excitement and embarking on a very promising career, young Charles Heffron got off to a flying start as he navigated his way round Kernan’s arena to take joint top spot in the Under 10′s class with his super pony ‘Ballykett Highlander’ and sixth place with his other mount ‘Dandy’ with Maeve Clarke and ‘Mini Metro’ stopping the clock to match the winning time of 23:35 deservedly bringing home the joint honours in the Under 10 Championship with Lucy Morton who rode exceptionally all day and ‘Tynan Petal’ finishing in third and Emily Steele and ‘Bright Bling’ and Conor Harris and ‘Bradbury Blackthorn’ finishing in fifth and sixth respectively.

Kernan’s round of the Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour marked the half-way point for front runners with everything still to jump for and a best five out of eight scores to count in the final. Athletes marking their spot on the leaderboard after Kernan’s in the Bluegrass 128 Under 10 are Charles Heffron taking top spot with 31 points, with Emily Steele in second with 22 points and Lucy Morton in third on 15 points.

With seven combinations through to jump against the clock in the 128cm Grand Prix, Alex Finney, riding with her usual determination claimed the top two spots on ‘Ballyknock Master Roan’ and ‘Some Journey’ galloping home with the fastest of only four double clear rounds stamping her mark in the jump-off to win the class in style leaving Max Foley and ‘Sparkle’ in third.

Alex Finney sits in top spot in Bluegrass 128 1m leader board with 30 points with Niamh McEvoy in second spot close behind with 22 points and Natasha Kerr in third on 13 points.

1st in the 138 Grand Prix Aisling McGuinness on Cider Girl. Sponored by Walter Russell.Presentation by Bluegrass rep Chloe Hoyle.

Taking top spot in the Walter & Jane Russell sponsored 138cm Grand Prix Aisling McGuiness aboard ‘ McGuiness’s Cider Girl’ was on unstoppable form with a spectacular round in a time of 24:10 putting Jason Foley and ‘Ferrybank Roy’ into 2nd place in 24:54 and Ruairi Clarke and ‘Gaulstown Lady Bishop’ in third with 25:83.

Eve Donnelly is sitting pretty in the top spot in the Bluegrass 138 1.10m leader board on 26points, with Alex Finney breathing down her neck in 21 points and Jason Foley in third on 18 points.

In the feature class of the afternoon kindly sponsored by McCaughey Foods Castleblaney, the atmosphere had built for the 148cm Grand Prix and it was a victorious Tyrone Flanaghan and ‘Talyas Diamond Link’ time to shine coming home in a time of 26:40. Tyrone, who is no stranger to a red rosette, picked up the 148cm title putting Jason Foley with ‘Lynncot Fancy Pants’ into 2nd place in a time of 26:63 and Carl Webb and ‘Future Lady’ into third with 28:30 providing a thrilling finale to an enjoyable days pony show jumping.

Not a lot separates the cream at the top of the Bluegrass 148 1.20 Leader board with Michael Roche out in front with 25 points closely followed by Carl Webb on 22 points and Tyrone Flanaghan in third spot on 16 points.

In the penultimate class of the day Nadine McKenna aboard ‘Patch Mills Sportsman gave a flawless performance in a time of 26:03 getting her name on the leader board taking a thoroughly deserved victory in the Children On Horses 1m with a fast jump off round in what was to end up a three-horse-race leaving league leader Jennifer Torrens and ‘Lackaview Star’ in 2nd place.

Jennifer Torrens strides ahead in the Bluegrass Children On Horses 1m Leader board with 25 points leaving Nadine McKenna in second place with 22 points and Katie Conlon and Amy Roberts both sitting on 20 points in joint-third.

It was all to jump for in the evening finale of the Kernan’s Autumn Pony Championships with the big guns turning out in force for valuable points in the Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour Children On Horses 1.10/1.20 Leader board. Kathryn Morton aboard Tynnan Dominic Blue took the honours in a blistering time of 27:06 forcing tour leader Mackenzie Healy and ‘Lolita’ into second place in a time of 31:67. Mackenzie also took third and fourth placing with ‘Recolpa Rose’ and ‘Mr Easy Street’ respectively.

Mackenzie Healy is ahead by a good length in the Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour Children On Horses 1.10/1.20m Leader board with a respectable 32 points, with Kathryn Morton in second spot with 18 points and Katie Conlon in third on 14 points.

The Kernan family would like to thank everyone who supported and competed at their 2015 Autumn Pony Championships, especially ‘Bluegrass Horse Feed’ for their continued support of the sport, along with ‘Linen Green Shopping Village’, Dungannon who kindly sponsored the 128 Championship Classes, ‘Douglas Sport Horses’ who kindly sponsored the 138 1m, Walter & Jane Russell who kindly sponsored the 138 Mini GP and McCaughey Foods, Castleblaney who kindly sponsored the 148 Championship Classes.

Kernan Equestrian Centre
BLUEGRASS AUTUMN PONY TOUR 2015
SAT 19th SEPT

RESULTS:
Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 128 50cm
=1 N. Taylor’s Scarletts Bubblicious (Kym Moore) 0/0, M. Kelly’s Bubble Bob (Zara-Jane Kelly) 0/0, J. Currie’s Curolea Rosi (Maria Carr) 0/0, W. Adair’s Casper (Adam Adair) 0/0, M. Kelly’s Prince (Zara-Jane Kelly) 0/0, T. McKenna’s Sparkling Little Gold (Natalie McKenna) 0/0, C. Taylor’s D.J. (Emma Taylor) 0/0, W. Adair’s Only My Eoin (Adam Adair) 0/0, J. Morton Tynan Geralin Ajax (Peter Morton) 0/0

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 128 70cm
=1 J. Currie’s Curolea Rosi (Maria Carr) 0/0, R. Donnelly’s Kilbrean Lad (Clara Daly) 0/0, C. Taylor D.J. (Emma Taylor) 0/0, B. Conlon’s Birtley Destiny (Arthur Conlon) 0/0, P. Moore Heather Molly (Kym Moore) 0/0, T. McKenna’s Sparkling Little Gold (Natalie McKenna) 0/0, C. Gibson’s Tootsie (David Gibson) 0/0, M. Treanor’s Little Idea (Caoimhe Treanor) 0/0, N. Burns’ Miss Avicii (Caoimhe Treanor) 0/0, L. Courtney’s LCC Scrum Diddly Umptious (Robert Russell) 0/0

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 128 80cm
=1 S. Moore’s Drakelands Fabia (Alfie Adair) 0/0, R. Donnelly Kilbrean Lad (Clara Daly) 0/0, H. Treanor’s Rosevale Domino (Shannon Treanor) 0/0, T. Flanagan’s Mini Digger (Che Flanagan) 0/0, N. Burns’ Miss Avicii (Zara Burns) 0/0, S. Orr’s Badbury Blackthorn (Conor Harris) 0/0, J. Russell’s Newtown Black Guy (Robert Russell) 0/0, R. Donnelly’s Boomerang Banney (Clara Daly) 0/0, Heffron Equine Ltd’s Rough Diamond V (Anabelle Heffron) 0/0, T. Flanagan’s Thumbellina (Che Flanagan) 0/0, J. Sloan Allen’s My Perfect Puzzle (Catherine Buchanan) 0/0

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 128 Under 10s
1. Heffron Equine Ltd’s Ballykett Highlander (Charled Heffron) 0/0 23.35, 1. J. Clarke’s Lenamore Mini Metro (Maeve Clarke) 0/0 23.35, 3. J. Morton’s Tynan Petal (Lucy Morton) 0/0 24.86, 4. V. Steele’s Bright Bling (Emily Steele) 0/0 25.19, 5. S. Orr’s Badbury Blackthorn (Conor Harris) 0/0 25.41, 6. Heffron Equine Ltd’s Dandy (Charles Heffron) 0/0 25.92,

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 128 90cm
1. L. Hannaway’s Princess Vicky (Niamh McEvoy) 0/0 25.56, 2. J. Morton’s Tynnan Tuttle Pip (Lucy Morton) 0/0 27.75, 3. J. Morton’s Tynan Petal (Lucy Morton) 0/4 26.21, 4. B. Conlon’s Yes John (Matthew Conlon) 0/4 33.77, 5. V. Steele’s Bright Bling (Emily Steele) 0/8 25.02, 6. C. Brown Tiger Lilly (Laura Brown) 0/E,

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 128cm 1m
1. J. Finney’s Ballyknock Master Roan (Alex Finney) 0/0 29.90, 2. J. Finney’s Some Journey (Alex Finney) 0/0 31.04, 3. Foleys Poneys’ Sparkel (Max Foley) 0/0 31.87, 4. J. Morton’s Tynnan Tuttle Pip (Lucy Morton) 0/0 35.01, 5. M. McEvoy’s Sparkling Majestic Caeser (Niamh McEvoy) 0/4 30.53, 6. L. Hannaway’s Princess Vicky (Niamh McEvoy) 0/4 38.55

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 138 90cm
=1 L. Hannaway’s Tynan Earl Grey (Connor McKenna) 0/0, =1 L. Moore’s Phineas Flynn (Sarah Moore) 0/0, =1 D. Crawford’s Sundance Prince (Erin Crawford) 0/0, =1 D. Leayhem Willow (Simone Leayhem) 0/0, =1 J. Morton’s Thorndale Belle (Lucy Morton) 0/0, =1 E. Taaffe’s Sandy (Laura Brown) 0/0, =1 J. Morton’s Micky Blue Eyes (Kathryn Morton) 0/0, =1 N. Wilton’s Paddy The Harbour Master (Cerys Howell) 0/0, =1 C. Murray’s Ruscai Earl Boy (John Murray) 0/0

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 138 1m
1. J. Morton’s Tynan Espresso (Kathryn Morton) 0/0 24.02, 2. O. Henry’s Keoghan’s Boy (Orla Henry) 0/0 24.95, 3. C. Murray’s Ruscai Earl Boy (John Murray) 0/0 25.01, 4. L. Maguire’s Drumcaghey Luidam Magic (Erin Crawford) 0/0 26.05, 5. C. Kelly Mystery Boy (Georgia Kelly) 0/0 28.10, 6. A. McAufield’s Olympus Star (Angela McAufield) 0/0 33.55

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 138 1.10m
1. H. McGuiness’s Cider Girl (Aisling McGuiness) 0/0 24.10, 2. Foleys Poneys’ Ferrybank Roy (Jason Foley) 0/0 24.54, 3. J. Clarke’s Gaulstown Lady Bishop (Ruari Clarke) 0/0 25.83, 4. D. Crawford’s Claggan Supreme (Erin Crawford) 0/0 26.33, 5. F. Donnelly’s Mayfly Green Peter (Eve Donnelly) 0/0 27.94, 6. M. McEvoy’s Edentrillick Jazz (Niamh McEvoy) 0/0 31.40

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 148 1m
=1 S. Boyle’s Drumdoit V-Tec (Olivia Roulston) 0/0, =1 M. McEvoy’s Dooneens Be My Baby (Niall McEvoy) 0/0, =1 G. Kerr’s Ballydown Builder (Kerrie Kerr) 0/0, =1 Heffron Equine Ltd’s Miss Delightful (Anabelle Heffron) 0/0, =1 E. Lucas’ Toby (Amber Lucas) 0/0, =1 C. Brown’s Canadian Express (Anna Brown) 0/0, =1 F. McLeigh’s Mini Skinny (Ellie Humphries) 0/0, =1 S. McGinn’s Derraveragh Gambler (Jennifer Torrens) 0/0, =1 E. McCann’s Newtown Moll’s Pride (Aisling McGuinness) 0/0

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 148 1.10m
1. L. Murray’s Mathius (John Murray) 0/0 24.03, 2. G. Garrett’s Moonlit Connaught (Abby Morton) 0/0 25.32, 3. S. McGinn’s Derravaragh Gambler (Jennifer Torrens) 0/0 25.38, 4. T. Flanagan’s Talyas Diamond Link (Tyrone Flanagan) 0/0 25.40, 5. F. Roche’s Dunroe Bridie (Michael Roche) 0/0 25.56, 6. A. Roulston/W. Gamble’s Sparkling Castlewarren Gold (Olivia Roulston) 0/0 26.07

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour 148 1.20m
1. T. Flanagan’s Talyas Diamond Link (Tyrone Flanagan) 0/0 26.40, 2. Foleys Poneys’ Lynncot Fancy Pants (Jason Foley) 0/0 26.63. 3. T. Webb’s Future Lady (Carl Webb) 0/0 28.30, 4. S. O’Shea’s More Clover (Jason Foley) 0/0 28.43, 5. F. Roche’s Dunroe Bridie ( Michael Roche) 0/0 30.84, 6. B. Conlon’s Ballybaloo (Katie Conlon) 0/0 30.92

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour COH 1m
1. L. Hannaway’s Patch Mills Sportsman (Nadine McKenna) 0/0 26.03, 2. A. Torrens’ Lackaview Star Appeal (Jennifer Torrens) 0/4 24.95, 3. L. Hannaway’s Spartagus (Nadine McKenna) 12

Bluegrass Autumn Pony Tour COH 1.10m/1.20m Handicap
1. J. Morton’s Tynnan Dominic Blue (Kathryn Morton) 0/0 27.06, 2. D. Healy’s Lolita (Mackenzie Healy) 0/0 31.67, 3. R. Good’s Recolpa Rose (Mackenzie Healy) 0/4 29.16, 4. D&S McFadden’s Mr Easy St (Mackenzie Healy)

Alex Finney sits in top spot in Bluegrass 128 1m leader board with 30 points with Niamh McEvoy in second spot close behind with 22 points and Natasha Kerr in third on 13 points.

Eve Donnelly is sitting pretty in the top spot in the Bluegrass 138 1.10m leader board on 26points, with Alex Finney breathing down her neck in 21 points and Jason Foley in third on 18 points.

Kernan Equestrian Centre
BLUEGRASS AUTUMN PONY TOUR 2015
SAT 19th SEPT

Bluegrass UR Summer Tour at Kernan Equestrian Centre

News Desk — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:22:45 +0000

Liam McGarry and Javas Georgie B winners of the main event the Bluegrss Summer Tour 1.35m class. Presentation by Hazel Galloway.

Kernan Equestrian Centre BLUEGRASS Ulster Region Summer Tour 2014 Sunday August 17th 2014.

Kernan Equestrian Centre ran a very successful horse show on Sunday 17^th August part of the BLUEGRASS Summer Tour 2014. With 160 entries it was a busy day with activities kicking off with the 90cm class which was won by Louise McEntaggart on her own Explorer Z. Mark Mulrine on Charllon Chloe took the 1^st prize in the 1m class and Louise Thompson on Kilronan Lass emerged victorious out of a field of fifty competitors to take the red rosette in the 1.10m class finishing in a fast time of 30.66secs

The 1.20m class was won by regulars at Kernan Equestrian Centre James Hogg and Indicator in a time of 29.39secs. 2^nd place went to Isla Savage and Least Said (31.69secs) and 3^rd place to Liam McGarry on Javas Heartbreaker (33.24secs).

James Hogg and Indicator winners of the UR Bluegrass Summer Tour 1.20m class. Presentation by Linda Fahey.

The eagerly awaited main event of the day, the BLUEGRASS 1.35m £1,000 event attracted 32 entries. Out of the eight combinations to go through to the jumpoff only three of these managed double clear rounds. One of these was first in Sean Kavanagh on The Kingdom. Sean went clear in a time of 49.49secs but his time was soon bettered by host James Kernan and Premier Sport ‘s time of 44.34secs. Liam McGarry on local woman’s Judy Murphy’s Javas Georgie B soon put paid to James hopes by producing another lovely clear round in an excellent time of 41.37secs taking the coveted red rosette. Liam was also 4^th on Judy’s Javas Heartbreaker. Both Liam McGarry and Sean Kavanagh appeared in the winner’s lineup several times during the day. All agreed that international course designer Tom Holden’s tricky but excellent course produced the desired result.

The new SJI Horse & Pony League started on Saturday 16^th August. Due to a large turnout of horses the start time for the Ponies has been put back to 2pm. The horses start time remains the same at 10am. This league continues every Saturday to the FINAL on Saturday 13^th September.

Kernan Equestrian Centre

Bluegrass UR Summer Tour Horse Show

Sunday 17^th August 2014

90cms- 1, L. McEnteggart’s Explorer Z (Louise McEnteggart); 2, E. Craig’s Cairnview Countess (Elizabeth Craig); 3, J. Conn’s Altnastar Luke (Jackie Conn); 4, J. Gorman’s Liavech (Kiara Gorman); 5, L. Thompson’s Judy M (Louise Thompson); 6, N. Kieran’s Pension Plan (Rebecca Kieran);

1m- 1, P. Mulrine’s Charlton Cruise (Mark Mulrine); 2, J. McGowan’s Manus Boy (Orla McGowan); 3, S. Kavanagh’s Cougars Quality Girl (Sean Kavanagh); 4, D. Taggart’s Praia Fontinas (Caitilin Taggart); 5, E. Craig’s Cairnview Countess (Elizabeth Craig); 6, T. Carragher’s Watchfull Eye (Hannah Joyce);

1.10-1,L. Thompson’sKilronan Lass (Louise Thompson); 2,W. Lapsley’s Altaskin Jack (Kelda Morgan);

3,J.Kernan’s Vinday (Margaret Fullerton); 4,S. Kavanagh’s Jockeyhall Answered Prayer (Sean Kavanagh);

5, C. Tuite’s Hi Dude (Cathal Tuite); 6, S. Duffy’s Van Clover (Eoin Maher);

1.20m- 1,J HogG & E. Hogg’s Indicator (James Hogg); 2,I. Savage’s Least Said (Isla Savage); 3,J. Murphy’s Javas Heartbreaker (Liam McGarry); 4,M. Buser’s Mullentine Par On (Marcus Buser); 5, Horizon Digigtal Print’s The Kingdom (Sean Kavanagh); 6, D. Rice’s Premier Sport (James Kernan);

1.35m UR BLUEGRASS Summer Tour- 1, J. Murphy’s Javas Georgie B (Liam McGarry); 2,D. Rice’s Premier Sport (James Kernan); 3, Horizin Digital Print’s The Kingdom (Sean Kavanagh);

4,J. Murphy’s Javas Heartbreaker (Liam McGarry); 5,P. McEneaney’s Moonlite Cavalier (Conor McEneaney); 6,K. Gallagher’s Cruising Lux (Kevin Mackey); 7,E. Turkington’s Allihes Diamomd Boy (Mark Kinsella); 8,E. Whiteside’s Touch & Go Imp (Yvonne Whiteside);

Coyle Claims Portmore Ulster Region Grand Prix Win

News Desk — Mon, 05 May 2014 10:00:56 +0000

Jordan Coyle with Chloe Hoyle of Bluegrass after winning the Portmore GP Ulster Region Summer Tour Competition Sponsored by Bluegrass

Portmore Equestrian Centre held their annual May Two Day Show over the Bank Holiday weekend on 3rd and 4th May this year with competitors coming from right across Ireland to compete.

Photographs from Sunday’s classes can be found by clicking here, or click on the photographers gallery tab at the top of any page on the website. Photographs can be browsed by class using the drop down menu or and is set to view all by default.

The highlight of the weekend was the 1.35 Grand Prix Ulster Region Summer Tour which took place on Sunday evening. 45 riders declared over the Rafael Suarez designed course to see a number of early riders rub fences one and four to become victims of this technically demanding course. Spectator numbers grew as only 12 riders made it through into the jump off.

Jordan Coyle entered the ring first on Lakeview Magic, owned by J.Maneely and took an incredibly tight turn back to the double, however finished on 8 faults and a time of 38.70.

Next into the ring was Robert Newell on Zinniz Roundthorn owned by P.Connon. Robert took the same turn and kept the double up, but asked for a stretch too far when taking a stride out to the penultimate fence and finished on 4 faults and a time of 40.28.

Suzanne Posnett and Maxim Van Overis Z finishing in second place in the Portmore GP Summer Tour Sponsored by Bluegrass

Next in was Suzanne Posnett and Maxim Van Overis Z owned by Pamela Posnett. Suzanne aimed for a safe clear and achieved the first clear of the jump off in a time of 42.08.

Shannon MacKenzie on Bens Lady Lux took a stride out to the second fence but chose not to try the turns and galloped to the last for a time of 44.91. Gwen Scott on My Plan owned by Sharon Eadie were next in and went for the turn back to the double, however rolling the pole they finished on 4 faults and 49.80.

Emily Turkington and Willem had the second fence down, however finished on the fastest time of the competition of 37.23. Rebecca McGoldrick and Fleur IV jumped clear, although kept the crowd on their toes as they rattled the penultimate fence on their way to a clear in 43.38 and third place. Conor McEneaney on Moonlite Cavalier also went for the right turn back to the double however finished on 8 faults.

Suzanne Posnett was back into the ring again, this time on Butela owned by David Prentice BMW. Already in the lead, she opted not to try the turns once again, however knocked the penultimate fence to finish on 4 faults and a time of 49.07.

Jordan Coyle on VDL Cassius on his way to winning the Portmore GP Bluegrass Summer Tour Competition

Paul Caves on his own Quinten set the pace early and looked to be a contender for the lead taking a new turn later in the course, however knocking the purple upright one from home he collected 4 faults and a time of 40.18 placing him in 6th position.

Rebecca Patterson on her mothers Knockroe Decies Girl were drawn one from last and the mare showed she was keen to get started as they emerged from the pocket. Well executed turns back from the double kept them on the mark, however after rolling fence 10 they finished on 8 faults overall.

Last in was Jordan Coyle on VDL Cassius owned by E.Sharkey. Jordan went for each of the turns and executed them perfectly. Tensions ran high in the spectators area as each fence clear brought the possible win closer, he crossed the line clear in 39.55 seconds to claim a well deserved win.

Results

3rd May 2014

90cm

Caitlin O’Kane, Castlenavan Dunoffee

Amanda Hylands a d Picanto Winning the 1.10m Summer Tour Competition at Portmore

Shannon Leinster, Gossip Girl

Shannon Robinson, Auburn Luna

Shannon MacKenzie, Euro Quay

Angie McKeown, Penny’s Lagan

Hannah Patterson CS Simply Jinger

Clare Sloan, Rose of Lennon

1.1m

Lee Johnston, Democrat

Laura Reid, KilmastullpHarry’s Diamond

Shannon Leinster, Gossip Girl

Shannon Robinson, Auburn Luna

Shannon Leinster, Metropolitan

1.20m

Laura Reid, Nonavic Temara

Carine Fullerton, Sligo Laavender

Shannon Mackenzie, Daphiael

Gareth Nethercote, Min Limmerick

Gareth Nethercote, My Diamond Douglas

1.30m

Gareth Nethercote, Rossco

Rebecca Patterson, Knockroe Decies Girl

Shannon Mackenzie, Dyolita

Laura Reid, Bobby

Sunday 4th May

1.1m Ulster Region Summer Tour

Amanda Hylands, Picanto

April McCrea, Baby Blossom

Laura Brown, KEC Purple Pineapple

Shannon Clingan, Ardtara Big Time

Claire Conlon, Leitrim Big Time

Morgan Semple, Brookpark Trixie

1.20m Ulster Region Summer Tour

Sarah Agnew, Liro 6

Laura Brown, KEC Purple Pineapple

Carol Armstrong, Cornascriebe Cava Diamond

Justine O’Hara, Shanvey Diamond

Edward Little, Galwaybay Hummer

Sarah Burns, Georges Star

1.35m Grand Prix Ulster Region Summer Tour

Jordan Coyle, VDL Cassius

Suzanne Posnett, Maxim Van Overis Z

Rebecca McGoldrick, /fleur IV

Shannon Mackenzie, Bens Lady Lux

Emily Turkington, Willem

Paul Caves, Quinten

Robert Newell, Zinniz Roundthorn

Suzanne Posnett, Butela

Gwen Scott, My Plan

Jordan Coyle, Lakeview Magic

90cm Sunday 4th May

Harvey Smith, Hold Up Princess

Alix Robinson, MS Julie

Richard Smyth, Seaburg

Hannah Patterson, C.S. Simply California

Donald Pottie, Hebe Havana

Mark Kinsella, My Morris

1m Sunday 4th May

Caitlin O’Kane, Castlenavan Dunoffee

Mark Kinsella, Luidams Diamond

Donald Pottie, Stratas

James stamps his mark on the Bluegrass Spring Series

News Desk — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 11:54:49 +0000

1st prizewinner in the 128 90cm Dylan Ward from Newcastle, Co. Down and Ballyknock Master Roan. Presentation by Chloe from Bluegrass.

Glorious sunshine brought the Bluegrass Spring Pony Series outdoors last weekend with a superb track by course designing supremo Will Crean, which proved to be both inviting and testing as the series reached the half way point in the competition.

With its usual hub of excitement, the Connell Hill leg of the Bluegrass Under 10s delivered some more edge-of-the-seat action and heart-stopping thrills with Lewis Trenier and ‘Trendy Taz’ taking the honours this week in a time of 25:86, and series leaders Yiayan Evans and ‘Princess Judy’ taking second place points in a time of 26:33 with Katie McEntee and ‘Super Sonic’ finishing in third with 26:45.

The hotly contested Bluegrass 128 1:05 class saw Natasha Kerr and ‘The Nut Cracker’ deliver an impressive round which kept her in top spot in a time of 28:20 with John McEntee and ‘Lurgan Daragh’ finishing second with 29:64. Trudie McCoosh and ‘Rotherwood Dinky Toy’ finished third in a time of 31:70 and Victoria Thompson and ‘Sparkling Mr Tigger’ finished fourth with 33:06.

Proving a winning combination of Bluegrass pony power, the Bluegrass fed ‘Beautiful Mystery’ performed another superbly fast clear round keeping Ella Grant at the top of the Bluegrass series, once again stamping their mark in the Connell Hill Bluegrass 138 1:15cm in a time of 38:31 beating her nearest rival by a whopping two seconds, with Emma McEntee and ‘Hubba Bubba’ finishing second in a time of 40:16 and Elle Johnston and ‘Dun N Dust It’ finishing third with the fastest four faults in a speedy round of 34:98.

1st prizewinner in the 128 cm Under 10Yrs Lewis Trenier from Cavan and Trendy Taz. Presentation by James Kernan.

Action kicked off in the 148 1:10 with Nicholas Farr and ‘Cwmdwyfran Noson Dywyll’ claiming a One-Two in a time of 32:85 and ‘Double Trouble’ in second spot with 37:75, Emma McEntee and ‘Tirconaill Bluebell’ rode with her usual style and finesse to finish third in a time of 39:14.

In the Bluegrass 148 6&7yold 1:10 Cookstown girl Emily Slaine and ‘Lottos Dream’ proved it really is all about what you have in the tank as the Bluegrass fed ‘Lottos Dream’ snatched top spot to put the duo at the top of the Bluegrass Leader board. Sophie Truesdale and ‘Beech Hall’ put in a superb performance to finish in second place.

James Houston made an instant splash at his first outing of the Bluegrass 148 1:25cm on his mum Joanne Houston’s ‘Blessington Grange Mist’ with a super smooth and stylish round to take the spoils in Connell Hill. James has recently taken over the ride of ‘Blessington Grange Mist’ from his sister Rachel who had a phenomenal record both nationally and internationally with the pony. Emma McEntee and ‘Tirconaill Bluebell’ finished in second with Ciara Collins and ‘Ryans Mystery’ taking third and Trudie McCoosh and ‘Malstone Murphy’ bringing home fourth place points in the series.

In the Connell Hill Bluegrass Children On Horses class Amy Roberts and ‘Cache D’or’ performed a beautiful double clear taking the spoils in Connell Hill leaving them in second place on the Bluegrass series behind Abby Morton and ‘Patch Mills Laura’.

Sunday saw the Bluegrass series move to Kernan Equestrian Centre in Crosmaglen and a second day of glorious sunshine kept the series outdoors. The Alistair Megahey tracks were masterfully built asking some serious questions of the combinations and made for some super competition on the day.

As the crowd held their breath, watching in anticipation the stage was set for the Kernan’s Bluegrass 128 Under 10s showdown. Lewis Trenier and ‘Trendy Taz’, whose determination and dedication resulted in a back to back win for the duo snatched the class in style in a time of 42:62 with Emma-Jane Orr and ‘Badbury Blackthorn’ hot on his heels with 43:15 and Yiayan Evans and ‘Princess Judy’ finishing in fifth with a pole on the ground in a time of 49:83. Lewis Trenier and ‘Trendy Taz’ now take the top spot on the Bluegrass series leader board with Yiayan Evans and ‘Princess Judy’ in second as the series moves to Cavan.

In a day of Déjà vu wins Natasha Kerr and ‘The Nut Cracker’ rode once again with her usual style and finesse to land the honours in the Kernan’s Bluegrass 128 1:05 in a time of 35:09 with John McEntee and ‘Star Spangled Banner’ finishing second in a time of 42:71 and Hugo McAlpine and ‘Twilight Dancer’ taking third spot with 49:09. Just one point separates Bluegrass series leaders Trudie McCoosh and ‘Rotherwood Dinky Toy’ and Natasha Kerr and ‘The Nut Cracker’ as we approach the next round in Cavan.
Hot on the heels of Bluegrass 138 1:15 series leader Ella Grant and ‘Beautiful Mystery’, Eve Donnelly and ‘Kiltormer Dan’ stamped their mark on the series over a mighty track to take honours in Kernans in a time of 44:88 gaining her a third place spot on the Bluegrass leader board with two more rounds to come. James Houston and ‘Woodfield Superstar’ finished second in the class in a time of 46:32 leaving Emma McEntee and ‘Hubba Bubba’ in third. Elle Johnston and ‘Dun N Dust It’ added fourth place points to their Bluegrass series tally leaving them in second place in the standings, just five points behind the series leaders.

Kernan’s attracted a super field of 148 6&7 yolds with Abby Morton aboard ‘Moonlit Connaght’ taking the Bluegrass 148 6&7yold class honours in a time of 39:35 and Ellen Hughes and ‘Hello Friend finishing second with 41:36.

James Houston delivered another faultless performance, claiming back-to back success with ‘Blessington Grange Mist’ in a time of 47:32 in the Kernan Equestrian Bluegrass 148 1:25 with Emma McEntee and ‘Tirconaill Bluebell’ finishing second in a time of 50:04. Abby Morton and ‘Tynan Bo-Bo Bear’ known for their speedy rounds finished third in 37:37 with one pole on the ground leaving Ellen Hughes and ‘Hello Friend’ with fourth place points. Abby Morton and ‘Tynan Bo-Bo Bear’ still hold on to the top-spot in the Bluegrass 148 1:25 leader board with Ciara Collins and ‘Ryan’s Mystery’ in second and new kid on the block in the series James Houston turning up the heat in a comfortable third place with ‘Blessington Grange Mist’.

Abby Morton and ‘Patch Mills Laura’ added another 15points to their tally in the Kernan Equestrian Bluegrass Children On Horses class with a perfectly executed round claiming her fifth victory in the Bluegrass series so far. Abby heads the leader board as we move to Cavan with Amy Roberts and ‘Cache D’or’ in second spot.

As the series moves to Cavan for the Easter Three-Day-Pony-Show there’s a whole weekend of Bluegrass action with some corking rounds of super show jumping still to come as the competition hots up.
Connell Hill Equestrian Centre
Bluegrass Spring Pony Series

Bluegrass 128 Under 10s Results:
1. Lewis Trenier ‘Trendy Taz’ 0/0 25:86 15points
2. Yiayan Evans ‘Princess Judy’ 0/0 26:33 14points
3. Katie McEntee ‘Super Sonic’ 0/0 26:45 13points
4. Lewis Trenier ‘Ballykett Highlander’ 0/0 26:48 12points
5. Erin Talbot ‘Smokegun’ 0/0 27:61 11points
6. Emma-Jane Orr ‘Badbury BlackThorn’ 0/0 28:33 10points
7. Charles Hefron ‘Miss Susie’ 0/0 35:28 9points
8. Yiayan Evans ‘Tri Again’ 0/4 24:95 8points

128 90cm Results:
1. Dylan Ward ‘Madges Jane Lady’ 0/0 32:70
2. Angela McAufield ‘Heather Molly 0/0 36:21
3. Erin Crawford ‘Drumcaghey Jacko’ 0/0 37:11
4. Karla O’Donnell ‘Big Time Buster’ 0/0 39:08
5. Ellie-Rose Cassidy ‘Jacodi’s Anja’s Admiral’ 0/0 39:82
6. Lewis Trenier ‘Ballykett Highlander’ 0/0 39:94
7. Erin Crawford ‘Little Miss Millie’ 0/0 41:83
8. Dylan Ward ‘Ballyknock Master Roan’ 0/0 41:86
9. Victoria Thompson ‘Sparkling Mr Tigger’ 0/0 44:60
10. Karla O’Donnell ‘Dawns Little Princess’ 0/0 50:68

Bluegrass 128 1:05 Results:
1. Natasha Kerr ‘The Nut Cracker’ 0/0 28:20
2. John McEntee ‘Lurgan Daragh’ 0/0 29:64
3. Trudie McCoosh ‘Rotherwood Dinky Toy’ 0/0 31:70
4. Victoria Thompson ‘Sparkling Mr Tigger’ 0/0 33:06
5. Angela McAufield ‘Heather Molly’ 0/0 33:60
6. Karla O’Donnell ‘Big Time Buster’ 0/0 34:58
7. Caoimhe Walsh ‘Dooneens Mystical Star’ 0/0 34:70
8. Ellie-Rose Cassidy ‘Little Ceaser’ 0/0 38:06
9. John McEntee ‘Star Spangled Banner’ 0/0 39:83
10. Hugo McAlpine ‘Twilight Dancer’ 0/0 48:00

138 1m Results
1. Trudie McCoosh ‘The Black Blitz’ 0/0 34:98
2. Eve Donnelly ‘Kiltormer Dan’ 0/0 36:41
3. Elle Johnston ‘Dun N Dust It’ 0/0 40:71
4. Ella Grant ‘Beautiful Mystery’ 0/4 48:58
5. Daryl Somerville ‘Face Facts’ 0/8 50:20

Bluegrass 138 1:15cm Results:
1. Ella Grant ‘Beautiful Mystery’ 0/0 38:31
2. Emma McEntee ‘Hubba Bubba’ 0/0 40:16
3. Elle Johnston ‘Dun N Dust It’ 0/4 34:98
4. Amy Roberts ‘Glenvar Sparky’ 0/4 38:33

148 1:10 Results:
1. Nicholas Farr ‘Cwmdwyfran Noson Dywyll’ o/o 32:85
2. Nicholas Farr ‘Double Trouble’ 0/0 37:75
3. Emma McEntee ‘Tirconaill Bluebell’ 0/0 39:14
4. Nicola Eames ‘Euro Silver’ 0/0 43:74
5. Ciara Collins ‘Ryans Mystery’ 0/4 36:95

Bluegrass 148 6&7yold 1:10cm Results:
1.Emily Slaine ‘Lottos Dream’
2. Sophie Truesdale ‘Beech Hall’
Bluegrass 148 1:25cm Results:
1. James Houston ‘Blessington Grange Mist’
2. Emma McEntee ‘Tirconaill Bluebell’
3. Ciara Collins ‘Ryans Mystery’
4. Trudie McCoosh ‘Malstone Murphy’

Bluegrass Children On Horses Results:
1. Amy Roberts ‘Cache D’or’ 0/0 35:86

Kernan Equestrian Centre
Bluegrass Spring Pony Series
Bluegrass 128 Under 10s Results:
1. Lewis Trenier ‘Trendy Taz’ 0/0 42:62
2. Emma-Jane Orr ‘Badbury Blackthorn’ 0/0 43:15
3. Lewis Trenier ‘Ballykett Highlander’ 0/4 40:65
4. Yiayan Evans ‘Tri Again’ 40:85
5. Yiayan Evans ‘Princess Judy’ 0/4 49:83

128 90cm Results:
1. Dylan Ward ‘Ballyknock Master Roan’ 0/0 25:58
2. Erin Crawford ‘Drumcaghey’ Jacko’ 0/0 27:16
3. Dylan Ward ‘Madges Jane Lady’ 27:74
4. Erin Crawford ‘Little Miss Millie’ 0/0 31:59
5. Lewis Trenier ‘Little Mint’ 0/0 34:31
6. Emma-Jane Orr ‘Badbury Blackthorn’ 0/0 34:41
7. Donal O’Connor ‘Mr Merlin’ 0/0 34:82

Bluegrass 128 1:05 Results:
1. Natasha Kerr ‘The Nut Cracker’ 0/0 35:09
2. John McEntee ‘Star Spangled Banner’ 0/0 42:71
3. Hugo McAlpine ‘Twilight Dancer’ 0/0 49:09
4. Yiayan Evans ‘Rockstown Little Chief’ 0/0 50:78
5. Lewis Trenier ‘Trendy Taz’ 0/4 41:07
6. Erin Crawford ‘Drumcaghey Jacko’ 0/4 45:86
7. John McEntee ‘Lurgan Daragh’ 0/4 56:09
8. Charlotte Houston ‘Little Jack Spratt’ 0/4 61:35
9. Donal O’Connor ‘Mr Merlin’
10. Yiayan Evans ‘Jazz Beat’
11. Donal O’Connor Arrogan Emily TR’
12. Angela McAufield ‘Heather Molly’
13. Charlotte Houston ‘Kilcreen Apollo’
14. Dylan Ward ‘Ballyknock Master Roan’
15. Erin Crawford ‘Little Miss Millie’

Bluegrass 138 1:15 Results:
1. Eve Donnelly ‘Kiltormer Dan’ 0/4 44:88
2. James Houston ‘Woodfield Superstar’ 0/4 46:32
3. Emma McEntee ‘Hubba Bubba’ 0/4 51:41
4. Elle Johnston ‘Dun N Dust It’
5. Emma McEntee ‘Ballygawley Braveheart’
6. Daryl Somerville ‘Eavesmaster Classic Lady’
7. Nadine McKenna ‘Tynan Earl Grey’
8. Ella Grant ‘Beautiful Mystery’

Bluegrass 148 1:10 67&7Yold Results: Class Incorporated into the 148cm 1:10
1. Abby Morton ‘Moonlit Connaght’ 0/0 39:35
2. Ellen Hughes ‘Hello Friend; 0/0 41:36
3. Shannon Clingan ‘Wee Spot’ 0/4 38:87
4. Michaela Nugent ‘Carrickaduff Pet’
5. Emily Slaine ‘Lottos Dream’

148 1:10 Results
1. Emma McEntee ‘Tirconaill Bluebell’ 0/0 44:96
2. Ciara Collins ‘Ryans Mystery’ 0/8 43:49
3. Ciara Collins ‘Classy Clinique’ 0/8 46:45
4. Carl Webb ‘Future Lady’

Bluegrass 148 1:25 Results:
1. James Houston ‘Blessington Grange Mist’ 0/0 47:32
2. Emma McEntee ‘Tirconaill Bluebell’ 0/0 50:04
3. Abby Morton ‘Tynan Bo-Bo Bear’ 0/4 37:37
4. Ellen Hughes ‘Hello Friend’ 0/8 47:90
5. Ciara Collins ‘Ryans Mystery’
6. Michaela Nugent ‘Carrickaduff Pet’
7. Shannon Clingan ‘Wee Spot’
8. Carl Webb ‘Crazy Dreamer’

Bluergrass Children On Horses:
1. Abby Morton ‘Patch Mills Laura’

New season, new ideas, same great value, sponsors and facilities

News Desk — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:54:36 +0000

With 2012 and all the weather problems associated with it behind us everyone is now looking forward to the competition season ahead. This is certainly the case at Ravensdale Lodge where a packed schedule of all the usual events and a few new ones await in the weeks and months to come. Last year may have proved very difficult for scheduling events due to the foul weather however the superb all weather facilities at Ravensdale Lodge meant that all competitions ran as scheduled. The new outdoor fibre sand, all weather grass and in particular indoor arenas proved their worth in 2012 and it is indoors that the new season begins on January 24th with four weeks of indoor horse training shows which have a start time of 11am. These shows are being used as a build up to the O’ Reilly Wholesalers Newry sponsored HSI / Bluegrass Spring Tour Grand Prix on Sunday 17th February and the Crowne Plaza Dundalk sponsored SJI registered horse & pony league which commences on Thursday 21st February and runs weekly to 25th April. The centre is sticking with the same format which has worked so well over the past few seasons of horse & pony training on Friday evening, indoor arena eventing on Saturday afternoon and dressage on Sunday afternoon. Once again competitors are guaranteed some fantastic prizes as all leagues are sponsored with Horseware Ireland kindly slotting into their regular Friday evening spring indoor horse & pony training league which starts Friday 25th January running to 26th April with usual classes from X poles to 1.10m and a start time of 5pm. Mackins Horse Feeds Newry sponsor the spring indoor arena eventing league once again and there will be some well fed animals with bags of feed being put up for each class over the course of the league which starts on Saturday 26th January and runs to 27th April with a start time of 3pm and usual classes of 60cm, 70cm, 85cm & 1m. The Cemac Group are new sponsors at Ravensdale Lodge and they take the mantle of the spring indoor dressage league which commences Sunday 27th January and runs to 28th April, classes can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website and this competition has a start time of 3pm.

In addition to good sporting fun, many competitors have found the schedules at Ravensdale Lodge ideal as preparation for larger events and training for young horses and the addition of a combined training league this spring will tick all the boxes for many people. A simple concept where points from the Horseware Ireland indoor horse & pony training league on Friday evening, the Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league on Saturday and the Cemac Group’s indoor dressage league on Sunday will be added for anyone who competes in one or more of the leagues from Friday 25th January to Sunday 28th April. There will be four individual classes, 60cm / any dressage test, 70cm / any dressage test, 80 or 90cm / any dressage test and 1m or 1.10m / any dressage test with an outright league winner for each division. There is further good news for competitors as 2012 prices will hold the same for all spring leagues. Further details of all, shows, events and league rules can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website, www.ravensdalelodge.com or from the office on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603 or email info@ravensdalelodge.com