Mid Antrim Club will be back on board on Monday 28^th December at 10.00 am hosting their Christmas Show and Connell Hill will host a Christmas Derby on Tuesday 29^th December, shows commence at 10.00 am, Working Hunter Show this Saturday 5^th December, Christmas Show Saturday 12^th and Christmas Fun Day Sunday 13^th December.  Contact Gillian on 078 0317 8009 or Grace on 077 6588 4254 for further details/information and celebrate Christmas ‘Connell Hill Style’.

RESULTS

50 cm:  Sophie Clugston – Fudge, Christopher Smith – Lucky, Ella Hill – Pumpkin, Gemma Surgenor – Spot, Jessica Mulgrew – Smartie, Katy McLean – Hope

60 cm:  Ella Hill – Pumpkin, Gemma Surgenor – Spot, Katy McLean – Hope, Jessica Mulgrew – Smartie, Sam Jackson – Jack, Samantha Billing – Thor

70 cm:  Sophie Clugston – Echo, Jodie Creighton – Widget, Rachel McLean – Daisy, Chloe Connon – Spirit, Jodie Creighton – Kate, Samantha Billing – Thor, Jessica Mulgrew – Smartie

80 cm:  Hannah Thompson – Diamond Prince, Jodie Creighton – Casper, Chloe Connon – Princess, Kirsten Thom – Nathan, Erin Talbot – Tinchy, Alice Agnew – Dougal, Rachel McLean – Daisy

90 cm:  Ashley Kelly – Jimmy, Alice Agnew – Dougal

1.0   m:  Ellen Harkness – Keano, Josh Mark – Leo

Next Saturday, 21^st November, will see the final of what can only be described as an awesome league, with competitors jumping at four legs qualifying for this showdown, this is a day not to be missed.  Classes 80 cm – 1.30 m commencing at 10.00 am, contact Gillian on 078 0317 8009 or Grace on 077 6588 4254 for details.

RESULTS

80 cm: =1^st Nicky Nesbitt – Our Brave Encounter, Noel McKee – Keeford Glory

90 cm:  =1^st Laura Crown – Miss Lady Lux, Sarah Irwin – Derg Bonnie Rose, Stephen Gibson – MJI Ballymacricket, Stephen Darragh – Sunbeam, Stephen Darragh – Master Jones

1.0  m:  =1^st Joanne Jarden – Some Shine, John Higgins – Costa Rico

1.10 m:  =1^st Sarah Agnew – GalwayBay Hummer, Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, Joanne Jarden – SBT Upmarket, John Higgins – Dilando, Suzanne Posnett – Atricia Roundthorn, Paddy Merrigan – Durgane

1.20 m:  1^st Suzanne Posnett – Karmijn, 2^nd Suzanne Posnett – Atricia Roundthorn, 3^rd Edward Little – Cruising Queen

1.30 m:  1^st John Higgins – Sansibar, 2^nd Suzanne Posnett – Bellevue Nataline

Connell Hill has the answer to the blustery cold wet conditions when no-one can get their horses out as tracks are set in the comfort of the indoor arena; so competitors jumped at this chance and loaded up and travelled to the Training Show on Friday night.  Amelia Bannon and ‘Basil’ opened the show claiming red for the first clear round of the night in the x-poles class with Christopher Smyth jumping the only clear round in the 50 cm class on ‘Lucky’.  The 60 cm class saw, new combination and certainly one to watch out for in the future, Grace Moore and ‘Cleo’ take all in their stride and jump a very controlled double clear.  Another combination worth watching out for is Zara Craig and ‘Clover’ as they displayed huge talent jumping double clear in the 70 cm class.  The track then adjusted for the 80 cm class saw Kathy Delargy and ‘Skylark Express’ jump the only double clear round with Fionn Clarke and ‘Joey’ closing the show with a superb double clear in the 1.0 m class.  Jumping will continue next Friday night at 6.30 pm, classes x-poles – 1.0 m, where everyone is extended a very warm welcome.  Contact Gillian on 078 0317 8009 or Grace on 077 6588 4254.

RESULTS

x-poles:  Amelia Bannon – Basil, Stephanie Fox – Skipper, Hope Robinson – Nanny McPhee, Holly Logan – Surprise

30/40 cm:  Holly Logan – Surprise

50 cm:  Christopher Smyth – Lucky, Gemma Surgeanor – Spot, Sandy McIlhenny – Marci, Laura McIlhenny – Nanny McPhee, Ryan Hunter – Jena

60 cm:  Sophie Clugston – Lady, Ryan Hunter – Jena, Naomi McCavana – Molly, Grace Moore – Cleo, Donna Barron – Satanta, Alison Smith – Zelda, Gemma Surgeanor – Spot, Sophie Clugston – Echo, Sandy McIlhenny – Marci, Laura McIlhenny – Nanny McPhee, Maeve Clarke – Elvis

70 cm:  Alison Smith – Zelda, Hannah Thompson – Diamond Prince, Zara Craig – Clover, Naomi McCavana – Molly, Cahal Hurrell – Randalstown, Ruari Clarke – Slipper

80 cm:  Kathy Delargy – Skylark Express, Ruari Clarke – Elvis, Yiayan Evans – Among Angels

90 cm:  Hannah Thompson – Sue Limm, Kathy Delargy – Skylark Express, Patricia Feeney  -Ricos Patience, Yiayan Evans – Among Angels

1.0   m:  Fionn Clarke – Joey, Patricia Feeney – Ricos Patience

RESULTS

x-poles:  Rebecca Saunderson – Tabasco, Janseen Hill – Beechmount Harvey, Sandy McIlhenny – Class Lady, Laura McIlhenny – Nanny McPhee

30/40 cm:  Ella Hill – Pumpkin, Jessica McDowell – Chloe, Laura McIlhenny – Nanny McPhee, Sandy McIlhenny – Class Lady, Sammy-Jo McMullan – Tabasco

50 cm:  Gemma Surgeoner – Spot, Ella Hill – Pumpkin

60 cm:  Janseen Hill – Beechmount Harvey, Gemma Surgeoner – Spot, Sammy-Jo McMullan – Connie

70 cm:  Janseen Hill – Gizmo, Joyce Scott – Connie, Dawn Reeve – Holly, Sophie Clugston – Paige, Donna Dawson – Gabriel

80 cm:  Laura Sloan – Colorado

90 cm:  Sophie Clugston – Billy

1.0 m:  Laura Sloan – Quida

The second qualifier of the £1000 Indoor Derby League at Connell Hill was a most staggering fun filled day coupled with huge enthusiastic competition.  Riders turned out in full competition attire with their mounts immaculately groomed and prepared for an exciting day of jumping.  The tracks set, comprising working hunter, novelty and show jumping fences required skilful riding with precision stride making for a volume of side-line encouragement.  The show commenced with the 60 cm class which saw Sophie Molloy take the first honours of the day going through to the jump-off  on ‘Dougie’ with Erin Mathieson on her super horse ‘Fantastic Mr Fudge’ proudly take second and Niamh Mathieson take an outstanding third on ‘Pixie’.  This exciting day then moved to the 70 cm class which saw ‘Justice’ zoom home into first place in the jump-off with Myah McClean and Jodie Creighton stand second on ‘Monarch’.  Cherie McHugh then took the 80 cm class by storm jumping the only clear round on ‘Morgan’ with Ella Heron on ‘Dan Boy’, and certainly a combination to watch out for in the future, going through to the jump-off take a most commendable second.  This staggering day of jumping saw Susan McIlhagga win the 90 cm class jumping the only clear round on ‘Dolly’ with Alex Henry-McCool picking up second on ‘Teaka’ in the jump-off.  This roller coaster day ended with the 1.0 class which saw Justine Harding triumphantly win on ‘Charissma’ and Peadar McLaughlin proudly stand second on ‘Kiana’.  So with prizes, money and in Kind up to 6^th placings all is to jump for at the final on Sunday 22^nd November at 10.00 am.  Contact Gillian on 078 0317 8009 or Grace on 077 6588 4254 for further details/information.

RESULTS:

60 cm:  1^st Sophie Molloy – Dougie, 2^nd Erin Mathieson – Fantastic Mr Fudge, 3^rd Niamh Mathieson – Pixie

70 cm:  1^st Myah McClean – Justice, 2^nd Jodie Creighton – Monarch, 3^rd Ella Heron – Dan Boy, 4^th Niamh Mathieson – Pixie, 5^th Erin Mathieson – Fantastic Mr Fudge

80 cm:  1^st Cherie McHugh – Morgan, 2^nd Ella Heron – Dan Boy, 3^rd Alex Henry-McCool – Charley B, 4^th Chloe Connon – Blue Bell, 5^th Nicola Martin – Flash

90 cm:  1^st Susan McIlhagga – Dolly, 2^nd Alex Henry-McCool – Teaka, 3^rd Keavy Molloy – Misty, 4^th Georgia Kirkwood – Tia Maria

1.0 m:  1^st Justine Harding – Charissma, 2^nd Peadar McLaughlin – Kiana, 3^rd Rachel Chapman – Pippa, 4^th Mary Hegarty – Iky, =5^th Stephanie Scullion – Tiger, Rachel Chapman – Duffy

Training will continue each Friday night at 6.30 pm, x-poles – 1.0 m, and with viewing gallery and café facilities on site why not come along and ‘kick start’ your weekend.  Also your last chance to qualify for the £1000 Derby League this Sunday, 25^th October, at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.0 m, competitors must jump at one qualifier to be eligible for prizes in the final on Sunday 22^nd November.  Contact Gillian 078 0317 8009 or Grace 077 6588 4254 for further details/information on Connell Hills shows or facilities.

RESULTS

x-poles:  Rebecca Saunderson – Tabasco, Niamh McAllister – Adonis, Jessica Mulgrew – Smartie

30/40 cm:  Dylan Beggs – Dora, Niamh McAllister – Adonis, Jessica Mulgrew – Smartie, Chloe McMullan – Ruby

50 cm:  Gemma Surgenor – Spot, Dylan Beggs – Dora, Alex McMaster – Sooty

60 cm:  Alex McMaster – Sooty, Donna Dawson – Gabriel, Gemma Surgenor – Spot, Cherie McHugh – Storm

70 cm:  Alex McMaster – Diesel, Sophie Clugston – Buzz, Ellie McDonald – Jester, Leah Chestnut – Kate, Kenny McMullan – Juno

80 cm:  Ashley Kelly – Jimmy, Alex McMaster – Diesel, Sophie Clugston – Billy, Chloe Connon – Blue Bell, Kenny McMullan – Juno

90 cm:  Elle McDonald – Bee, Chloe Connon – Blue Bell

This SJI Autumn League will continue next Saturday 24t October at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.  Competitors to jump at four league dates to qualify for the final on 21^st November.

RESULTS

90 cm:  =1^st Laura Crown – Miss Lady Lux, Ingrid Scott – Western Tom Boy, Kathryn Parker – Tullymurry High Light, Audrey Hunter – Cushnahans Zoe, John Higgins – Costa Rico, Kim Campbell – Rico (Hpa)

1.0 m:  =1^st Sarah Kelly – Monkey Star, John Higgins – Costa Rico, Fiona Thompson – Curolea Roni, Kevin Mackey – Some Night, Sarah Kelly – Baby Charlton, Robert Newell – Estoril, Melanie Moorhead – Irish Twang, Kathryn Parker – Tullymurry High Light, Jonny Mulligan – Rockingham

1.10 m:  =1^st Sarah Burns – Foxy Finn, Alistair Barr – Colt Forty Five, Sarah Burns – Charity (AESB), Melanie Moorhead – Irish Twang, Naomi Wilson – Lucy Oliver, Sarah Kelly – Monkey Star, Robert Newell – Sligo Cavalier Lass

1.20 m:  =1^st Simon Scott – Dullerton Eclipse, Sarah Kelly – The Pretty Woman, Kirsty Parke – Cute Lady, Simon Scott – Jasmine Tide, Kevin Mackey – Visible C, Philip Gaw – Ardnacashel Coovella, John Higgins – Sansibar, Sarah Burns – Georgies Star

1.30 m:  1^st John Higgins – Sansibar, 2^nd Kevin Mackey – Visible C, 3^rd Philip Gaw – Ardnacashel Coovella

DIAMOND CHALLENGE RESULTS

90 cm:  =1^st Joanne Nevin – Curraghavarna Bud, Jane Kealey – Cruising On Red, Elizabeth Magee – Kinsale Breeze

1.0 m:  1^st Helen Pearson-Murray – Cyrano Buttercup, 2^nd Russell Alexander – Miss Match, 3^rd Paul Tang – Neat Nightingale

1.10 m:  1^st Helen Pearson-Murray – Cyrano Buttercup, 2^nd Karen Pearson – Quantum Classic, 3^rd Leigh-Anne Rea – Corraghoe King, 4^th Justine O’Hara – Altrest

1.20 m:  1^st  Kevin Mackey – Legavallons Moonshine, 2^nd Justine O’Hara – Calle, 3^rd Norman Townley – The Clover Pledge

PLEASE NOTE:  This SJI Autumn Horse League will be held next Sunday, 18^th October at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 and continue on Saturdays to final on 21^st November where competitors must have competed at four league dates to qualify.

RESULTS

80 cm:  =1^st Walter Stewart – Hill Farm Meadow, Solveig Simms – Silken Aura

90 cm:  =1^st Laura Ervine – White Hawk Shakara, Ian Moore – Pine Croft Dynasty, Stephanie Scullion – Joules Highflyer, Audrey Hunter – Cushnahans Zoe, Tanya Smith – Sumas Scarlet Woman, Ian Moore – Harly Quin, John Higgins – Costa Rico

1.0 m:  =1^st Lucy Buchanan – LCC Drumiller Arko, Zoe White – Tahoma Cruise, Christopher Adger – Chicago Blues, Sarah Sproule – Peppermill Clover, Laura J Wilson – Saffron Cruise, Donna Campbell – Cleo, Ryan Hunter – Fivonia G, Gareth Saunderson – GTA Leonardo, Paul Tang – Neat Nightingale, Russell Alexander – Miss Match, Paul Diamond – Rosses Ladybird, Lucy Buchanan- Mermus Kandy

1.10 m:  =1^st Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor de La, Paul Tang – Neat Nightingale, Edward Little – Rockville, David Taylor – Furisto Girl, John Higgins – Sansibar, Christopher Adger – Limmerick Sparkle, Sarah Kinnear – Elf Queen, Alistair Barr – Colt Forty Five, Gwen Scott – Ardragh Tim Tam, Russell Alexander – Cuan Cottown Charlie, Norman Townley – Limmerick Dawn

1.20 m:  =1^st Paul Tang – Neat Kaiser, John Higgins – Sansibar, Gareth Saunderson – Concerto Thornesele Z, Norman Townley – The Clover Pledge, Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor, Thomas Compton – Daingeann Sunday Spirit, Philip Gaw – Ardnacashel Coovella, Paul Tang – Neat Moonshadow

1.30 m:  1^st David Taylor – CJO Max A Million, 2^nd Suzanne Posnett – Orchard Echo, 3^rd Michael Cave – Ballybean, 4^th Suzanne Posnett – Bellevue Natalina

The roads were abuzz as competitors, from near and far, made their way to Connell Hill for the Ulster Amateur of the Year Show on Saturday 12^th and Sunday 13^th September, with many staying over to enjoy the entertainment and hospitality of the ‘Ramble Inn’, a traditional country pub and restaurant, which was also a sponsor of this amazing show.  Spectators witnessed skilful riding as both horse and rider had to make on the spot decisions navigating turns in a bid to beat the clock over professionally designed tracks by Course Designer, Colm Quinn.  These tracks were set in the splendour of the outdoor arena providing fierce competition as each rider gave it their all, not just for a coveted position on the podium, but to be in the line up to receive one of the most generous prizes donated by sponsors, where riders also received spot prizes throughout the day.

The battling ground commenced on Saturday with the Power & Speed 90 cm class, kindly sponsored by Martin Wilson Clare Trailers, with these early birds setting the standard for the day and as each rider took this challenge the excitement grew and grew with leader Dean Cotton, from Cookstown, on his speed merchant ‘Coolda Castaway’ getting nipped at the post for poll position by Grace McGarry, from Ballycastle, who pulled out all the stops and ran away with first place on her own gelding ‘Tutankhamun’ and it was Jim Maneely, from Dungannon, with his gelding ‘Leo’ who stood third.  Julie Steele, from Coleraine, on her own gelding, was awarded a hamper sponsored by Mother Bee for the highest placed new combination standing fourth place in this class.  The course was then quickly adjusted for the Masters class sponsored by Clarman & Co.Architects, Jim Maneely, and once again the venue came alive with the anticipation of jumping to win.  This time it was Catherine Chambers, from Newtownards, on her own mare, ‘Elysium Imp’ who proudly stood on the no.1 position of the podium, with Lisa Doyle, travelling up from Co. Carlow, with her gelding ‘Corland’s Clipper who stood second and local girl Catherine Drain, from Antrim, with her own gelding who took the third position of the podium.  Prize winners made their laps of honour to the Horse of the Year Show theme tune with the overall winner heroically galloping a lap to the Black Beauty theme tune Galloping Home.  TRI Equestrian sponsored the final class for Saturday the Grand Prix class and what a way to end the day with competition literally exploding and an all male podium which was Paul Tarpey, all the way from Co. Galway, with his gelding ‘Craobh Cassanova’ triumphantly take the poll position, Joe Clinton, making the journey from Co. Dublin, with his mare ‘Sky Starlet’ graciously standing second and proudly taking the third position on the podium was Joe Harris, slightly closer to home, from Warringstown, with his gelding ‘Coppindell Concorde.

Receiving Best Turned Out for the day was Shiek Samir Mirdad, travelling from his Ireland residence of Co. Louth.

This extremely fun filled day had prizes galore and as Lisa Doyle and husband Brendan spent their first wedding anniversary at Connell Hill they received a spot prize; to which a Special note of thanks to TRI Equestrian for the massive sponsorship of Prizes, Rugs, goodie bags and vouchers and all sponsors is extended.

Sunday exploded into action with the Power & Speed class, kindly sponsored by BarrTec and with the sun rays bouncing of the brightly coloured fences Dean Cotton a sponsor in this show Turco Central Heating System Cookstown, set a very early unbeatable time with his gelding ‘Coolda Castaway’ with Jim Maneely, also a sponsor Clarman & Co. Architects Dungannon, taking the second podium position with his gelding ‘Leo’ and Joe Clinton from Co. Dublin, with his mare ‘Sky Starlet’ taking the third position on the podium.  Aisling Donoghue, from Co. Donegal, with her gelding ‘Lenamore Santa Fe’ received a spot prize for Best Newcomer to the Amateur circuit with Colleen Glasgow, from Cookstown, also receiving a special prize for being the highest placed lady with her gelding ‘Turlough Cavalier Clover’.  So with the welcome class of the day over the light hearted banter began as competitors warmed up for the Five Bar Speed and Power sponsored by Turco Central Heating System (The Cotton Family).  And once again snatching first place was none other than Dean Cotton with, yes, ‘Coolda Castaway’ and majestically standing second place on the podium was Sheikh Samir Mirdad on his mare ‘Mirdads Hubbb Alrahmaaan’ with Lisa Doyle, not letting the men take all the glory, proudly stood third with her gelding ‘Corland’s Clipper.  And so after this fierce competition there was a short break in proceedings for a little novelty fun which saw defending champions Paddy Ward and Margaret Fullerton do it once again and pick up their awards for ‘Rear of the Year’.  During this break the arena crew set to work on building the course for the Final class, The Derby kindly sponsored by Clanrye Lighting Supplies Newry, of this exciting weekend where the pressure mounted as riders pulled out all the stops and jumped like they never jumped before aiming at a last ditch attempt to take the poll position on the podium.  With Frances Mellet, from Aghadowey Jazz Sport Horses, claiming victory on her mare ‘Unknown Territory’ Jim Maneely, from Dungannon Clarman & Co. Architects, at his debut derby, nobly stand second place with his gelding ‘Legga Chocolate’ with a very distinguished third place on the podium for Catherine Chambers with her mare ‘Miss Clover Over’.  So with jumping contests over it was time to name the Leading Riders of the show which saw Ladies Lead the Way with Colleen Glasgow, from Cookstown Co. Tyrone picking up the ‘A’ section and Lisa Doyle, from Hacketstown Co. Carlow, picking up the ‘AA’ section, well done to not just these award winners but to each and every competitor for their contention.

Connell Hill and event organisers Julie McLernon, Alistair Barr and Colleen Glasgow would like to take this opportunity and thank sponsors, who are an invaluable asset and a vital contribution to the success and future of equine shows, Baek Enterprise Ltd, Baileys Horse Feed, Barrtec, Burton Sport Horses, Clanrye Lighting Supplies Newry, Clare Trailers, Clarman & Co. Architects, Clonkeen Equestrian, The Drain Family, Colleen Glasgow, Holestone Farmers Bloodhounds, James Mawhinney Blacksmith, Jazz Sport Horses, Keith Dinsmore Accountancy, Liam McGarry Fabrications, M&J Geddis Pawnbrokers, Mother Bee, North Galway Hunt, Philip Gaw Furniture Restoration, The Fulton Family, The Ramble Inn, TRI Equestrian, Turco Engineering/Central Heating Systems (The Cotton Family) for their much appreciated sponsorship all of whom would not have made this event the success it was.

Thanks must also go to Judges David Greene, Eavan White and Julie McLernon, Course Designer Colm Quinn, Photographer Jim Kells, arena crew, staff and all competitors, grooms and spectators for their help in making this show the huge success it was.

RESULTS

Saturday 12^th September

Power & Speed; Sponsored by Clare Trailers, Martin Wilson:

1^st Grace McGarry – Tutankhamun, 2^nd Dean Cotton – Coolda Castaway, 3^rd Jim Maneely – Leo (Ger), =4^th Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, Kathryn King – Colonel Gun, 6^th Kathryn King – Skewberry, 7^th Colleen Glasgow – Turlough Cavalier Clover, 8^th Jane Kealey – Layla’s Romeo, 9^th Shirley Smyth – Jailhouse Rock, 10^th Lisa Doyle – Corland’s Clipper, 11^th Joe Clinton – Sky Starlet, 12^th Fiona Thompson – Curolea Roni, 13^th Aisling Donoghue – Lenamore Santa Fe, 14^th Fiona Thompson – My Golden Wonder, 15^th Karen Greer – Double Bay, 16^th Jim Maneely – Madame Porsche at Cranny, 17^th Barbara Henderson – Watersides Archer, 18^th Colleen Glasgow – Euro Double Act, 19^th Roisin Hughes – Roxborough Golden Echo, 20^th Barbara Henderson – Ballynakilly Brook, 21^st Amy Munroe – Dunmore Prince

Masters; Sponsored by Clarman & Co. Architects, Jim Maneely:

1^st Catherine Chambers – Elysium Imp, 2^nd Lisa Doyle – Corland’s Clipper, 3^rd Catherine Drain – Alaska-M, 4^th Stephanie Scullion – Tease Me Tiger, 5^th Alison McLean – Shilow Natal, 6^th Caroline Black – Rathfilane Star, 7^th Paul Tarpey – Craobh Cassanova, 8^th Sarah McLean – Diamond Obelix, 9^th Philip White – Larredo, 10^th Sheikh Samir Mirdad – Uraeus

Grand Prix; Sponsored by TRI Equestrian:

1^st Paul Tarpey – Craobh Cassanova, 2^nd Joe Clinton – Sky Starlet, 3^rd Joe Harris – Coppindell Concorde, 4^th Lisa Doyle – Corland’s Clipper, 5^th Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, 6^th Anthea Moffett – Pumba S

Sunday 13^th September

Power & Speed; Sponsored by BarrTec

1^st Dean Cotton – Coolda Castaway, 2^nd Jim Maneely – Leo (ger), 3^rd Joe Clinton – Sky Starlet, 4^th Colleen Glasgow – Turlough Cavalier Clover, 5^th Sheikh Samir Mirdad – Uraeus, 6^th Jim Maneely – Legga Chocolate, 7^th Aisling Donoghue – Lenamore Santa Fe, 8^th Karen Greer – Double Bay, 9^th Lorraine Lyttle – Coolas, 10^th Sarah Kinnear – Dstud Midget Gem

Speed & Power; Sponsored by Turco Central Heating System (The Cotton Family)

1^st Dean Cotton – Coolda Castaway, 2^nd Sheikh Samir Mirdad – Mirdads Hubbb Alrahmaaan, 3^rd Lisa Doyle – Corland’s Clipper, 4^th Colleen Glasgow – Lakeview Cancun Diamond, 5^th Stephanie Scullion – Tease Me Tiger, 6^th Catherine Drain – Alaska-M

Derby; Sponsored by Clanrye Lighting Supplies, Newry

1^st Francis Mellet – Unknown Territory, 2^nd Jim Maneely – Legga Chocolate, 3^rd Catherine Chambers – Miss Clover Over, 4^th Sarah McLean – Diamond Obelix, 5^th Lisa Doyle – Corland’s Clipper

Connell Hills Training Show on Friday night saw competitors turn out immaculately to jump great tracks designed in the first class indoor arena.  This facility is ideal for schooling your young horse, introducing it to the world of competition, gaining confidence and indeed getting to know your new horse.  Rebecca Saunderson and ‘Tabasco’ opened the show jumping a clear round in the x-poles class with Ella Hill on ‘Pumpkin’ jumping clear in the 30/40 cm class.  Cherie McHugh then introduced ‘Storm’ to competition jumping clear in the 50 cm class.  The course then adjusted for the 60 cm class saw Charlotte Greer jump a well controlled double clear on ‘Shalico’.  ‘Gusty’ does Aimee Jenkins proud opening the 70 cm class with a superb double clear and then go on to jump double clear in the 80 cm class with Amanda Barr on ‘Izzy’. 

Training show will continue next Friday night at 6.30 pm, x-poles – 1.0 m, where everyone is welcome.

RESULTS

x-poles:  Rebecca Saunderson – Tabasco

30/40 cm:  Ella Hill – Pumpkin

50 cm:  Gemma Surgenor – Spot, Ella Hill – Pumpkin, Cherie McHugh – Storm

60 cm:  Charlotte Greer – Shalico, Lucie McIlhatton – Lady, Lauren Fleming – Lola, Gemma Surgenor – Spot, Donna Dawson – Gabriel, Leah McLeister – Jumping Dale Elsa, Sarah Fulton – Jumping Dale Fanta

70 cm:  Aimee Jenkins – Gusty, Charlotte Greer – Shalico, Sophie Clugston – Billy, Dawn Reeve – Dot Dot Dash, Joyce Scott – Refinad-Egree, Lucie McIlhatton – Lady, Naomi McCavana – Molly, Chloe Connon – Blue Bell, Hannah Woolsey – Figaro, Brigid Delargy – Shakara, Lauren Fleming – Lola

80 cm:  Judith Sossick – Bob, Aimee Jenkins – Gusty, Ashley – Jimmy, Chloe Connon – Hip Hop, Amanda Barr – Izzy, Brigid Delargy – Shakara, Chloe Connon – Blue Bell

90 cm:  Amanda Barr – Izzy

Well done to everyone.  Connell Hill would like to thank competitors, not forgetting your grooms, without whom the show would not have been the enjoyable successful day it was and hope to see you all back in the not too distant future.

RESULTS

60 cm:  1^st Ross Mowbray – Miller Hill Girl, =2^nd Eileen Carlin – MC Flash Harry, Elle Johnston – Dapple

70 cm:  1^st Erin Dunseath – Maddie, 2^nd Maeve Carlin – Cinders, 3^rd Claire Black – Millie, 4^th Sophie Clugston – Buzz, 5^th Emma Taylor – DJ

80 cm:  1^st Lindsey Cameron – Jess, 2^nd Erin Dunseath – Maddie, 3^rd Natasha McKernon – Star Statiz, 4^th Emma Taylor – DJ

90 cm:  1^st Grace Doherty – Sunny, 2^nd Denis O’Brien – Killcurry Liberos Flight, 3^rd Jodie Creighton – Jodie, 4^th Jane Kealey – Romeo, 5^th Helen Pearson-Murray – Molly, 6^th Ryan Stewart – Mindy

1.0   m:  1^st Helen Pearson-Murray – Daisy, 2^nd Jane Kealey – Romeo, 3^rd Laura Gordon – Jake

RESULTS

50 cm:  Amy Fleming – Oreo, Fergal McClements – Sandy, Maeve Carlin – Cinders

60 cm:  Bertha Rea – Jess, Fergal McClements – Sandy, Bethany Gordon – Dinny, Naomi McCavana – Molly, Maeve Carlin – Cinders, Samantha Billing – Thor

70 cm:  Bethany Gordon – Dinny, Florence Mulholland – Whisper, Naomi McCavana – Molly, Rory O’Neill – Sugar Supreme, Fergal McClements – Sandy

80 cm:  Samantha Billing – Sammy, Kenneth McMullan – Juno, Bethany Gordon – Dinny

90 cm:  John Jackson – Flash, Laura Gordon – Jake, Beth Boone – Polly, Kenneth McMullan – Juno

1.0 m:  Laura Gordon – Jake, Beth Boone – Polly