RESULTS

X-Poles:  Kimberley Cotton – Dante, Niamh McAllister – Adonis

40 cm:  Kimberley Cotton – Dante

60 cm:  Dasha Zichova – Sylvia, Joe O’Kane – Jack

80 cm:  Natasha McKernon – Star Statiz

90 cm:  Natasha McKernon – Star Statiz, Iona O’Kane – Pie

1.0 m:  Lisa Mitchell-Talbot – MJ, Iona O’Kane – Pie

Competitors enjoying the friendly welcoming atmosphere returned on Sunday, the second day of this show, to take the challenge of tracks testing ability on this first class surface with superb ground control thus enabling speed with sure footedness.  The day commenced with Stephen Gibson, from Armagh, on ‘Cavalier Knight’, Claire Doherty, from Eglinton, on Carnoneybridge Challenger’ and  Edward Little, from Ballymena, on ‘Obos Quality Delight’ and Galwaybay Untouchable G’ all jump double clear rounds.  No one could catch Sean Nangle as he took the 1.0 m class by storm winning in an incredibly fast time on, Robert & Diane Lowry’s mare, ‘Sally (Per-ID).  As it came to the 1.10 m class there were split seconds in the times as competitors threw caution to the wind and ‘went for it’ which saw flying into first place Stephen Gibson on ‘Milford Cool Flyer’, springing into second place Lucy Hanna, from Dunadry, on ‘Spring Rumba’ and scooping a most deservedly third was Sarah Jane Alexander, from Toomebridge, on ‘I Am Legend’.  Any Horse competition can be like the lottery but when it came to the 1.20 m class Ana Desmond, from Greenisland’, had it all under control winning the honours of first place on ‘Rollover’ with Rebecca Patterson, from Newtownards, picking up second on ‘Crucio SR’.  Even though the show was drawing to a close with the last class, the 1.30 m class, the adrenalin, the buzz, the excitement still filled the air which saw local man, Philip Gaw, from Randalstown, claim victory on ‘Rocky Bond’ with Suzanne Posnett, from Comber, take second on ‘Cocos Mademoiselle’, Laura Brown, from Magherafelt, on ‘Zion Cruise’ third, and Tom Doherty, from Carrickfergus, picking up fourth on ‘Intro-Link Larry’ and fifth on ‘Vangelis (Kwpn).

Connell Hill would like to express their gratitude to Mr Alistair Barr, BarrTec, Mr Vincent Burton, Burton Sport Horses, for their sponsorship, Course Designer Mr W Crean, Judges Heather Coyle, Nicola Tang, David Greene and Julie McLernon, Photographers Mr Gareth Stewart and Mr Joe Kirkpatrick, thanks also to the arena crew who worked tirelessly throughout this show and of course you the competitors accompanied by your grooms, without whom this show would not have been the success it was, and we welcome you all back in the not too distant future.

*PLEASE NOTE*: SJI Horse League continues on Sunday 13^th April at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.  League dates are Sunday13th, Saturday 19^th April and final on 26^th April.  Competitors must jump at five league dates to qualify for final.

Ulster Region Pony League Show Jumping on Saturday 12^th April at 9.30 am.

Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Tuesday 22^nd April at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m, this show is designed for all show jumpers whatever level, providing fair competition for all.  For more information on Cash Jumping or to register go to www.cashjumpingireland.com

5 Week SJI Horse League commencing Saturday 3^rd May, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th and final on 31^st May at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.

Training Shows will continue next Friday night at 6.30 pm, X-Poles – 1.10 m classes, where everyone will receive a warm welcome with café facilities for hot and cold drinks/snacks.

Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.

RESULTS:

Saturday 5^th April

80 cm:  1^st Gillian Lee – Luidams Diamond

90 cm:  =1^st Amy Black – Lissangle Luxzavella, Russell Alexander – Miss Match, Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ, Gillian Lee – Luidams Diamond, Kevin Mackey – Neat Moonshadow

1.0 m:  =1^st Deborah Newberry – Lurgan Air, Angie McKeown – Pennys Lagan, Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, Deborah Newberry – Mullaghdrin Diamond Day, Danielle Davison – Seapatrick Savanna Clover, Brian Smyth – Limmericks Quarry Gold, Connor Stewart – Achillea, Jacqui McKinney – Emiel, Paul Humphries – Direct Route, Shannon Leinster – Metropolitan

1.10 m:  1^st Stephanie Scullion – Tease Me Tiger, 2^nd Joanne Gibson – Seaview Lass, 3^rd Helen Pearson-Murray – I Aint No Tinker, 4^th Sarah-Jane Alexander – I Am Legend, 5^th Ruairi Logue – Casual Z, 6^th Stephen Brown – Clagan Royale, Claire Badger – Wakelys Knight Of Cydonia, Victoria Brown – Cavalier Shadow, Alistair Barr – Colt Forty Five, Paul Humphries – Direct Route, Kevin Mackey – Gi Gi IHR, Tanya Smith – Kilmastulla Harlys Diamond, Mark Kinsella – Magic Cuidam, Kirsty Parke – Suzanna Lux, Noel McKee – Keeford Athena, Paul Tang – Neat Kaiser, Olivia McCormack – Nightlife

1.20 m:  1^st Stephen Brown – Calgot Cruise, 2^nd Stephen Brown – Clagan Royale, 3^rd Hannah Smyth – Breemount Rocket, 4^th Victoria Brown – Cavalier Shadow, Ruairi Logue – Casual Z, Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor, Kevin Mackey – Big Mick, Kevin Mackey – KG Star

1.30 m:  1^st Emily Turkington – Allihies Diamond Boy, 2^nd Hannah Smyth – Breemount Rocket, 3^rd Emily Turkington – Willem

Sunday 6^th April

90 cm:  =1^st Edward Little – Obos Quality Delight, Stephen Gibson – Cavalier Knight, Claire Doherty – Carnoneybridge Challenger, Edward Little – Galwaybay Untouchable G

1.0 m:  1^st Sean Nangle – Sally (Pet-ID), 2^nd Catherine Chambers – Miss Clover Over, 3^rd Stephen Gibson – Cavalier Knight, 4^th Amy Black – Lissangle Luxzavella

1.10 m:  1^st Stephen Gibson – Milford Cool Flyer, 2^nd Lucy Hanna – Spring Rumba, 3^rd Sarah Jane Alexander – I Am Legend, 4^th Catherine Chambers – Elysium Imp, 5^th Claire Doherty – Amigo VH Winkenshof Z, 6^th Markus Buser – Mullentine Par On, Claire O’Hara – Tiffcrum Penny, Amy Wilson – Vagabond, Beverley Caves – Ultimate Jack, Sean Nangle – Altrest, Victoria Brown – Cavalier Shadow, Sonya McAleer – Moortown Indy, Philip Gaw – Glasker Clover Girl

1.20 m:  1^st Ana Desmond – Rollover, 2^nd Rebecca Patterson – Crucio SR, 3^rd Suzanne Posnett – Carrickview Gin and Tonic, 4^th Victoria Brown – Cavalier Shadow, 5^th Suzanne Posnett – Karmijn, 6^th Sean Nangle – Altrest

1.30 m:  1^st Philip Gaw – Rocky Bond, 2^nd Suzanne Posnett – Cocos Mademoiselle, 3^rd Laura Brown – Zion Cruise, 4^th Tom Doherty – Intro-Link Larry, 5^th Tom Doherty – Vangelis, 6^th Suzanne Posnett – Butuela

The Friday night rain accompanied by a chill in the air did not deter competitors turning up with horses and ponies groomed ready to take the challenge of jumping a track designed to school and encourage both horses and riders.  Willow Dawson on ‘Spotty Josh’ was first into the arena for the X-Poles class followed by  Kim Moore on ‘Little Bride’ and Max McDonnell on ‘Cocky’.  Introducing her young horse to colourful poles and bright lights with a clear round in the 50 cm class was Pamela Moore on ‘Billy’.  Two future young athletes for the future who jumped clear in the 50 cm class and then jumped double clear in the 60 cm class were Maeve Carlin on ‘Cinders’ and Adam Sossick on ‘Loughview Sweet Delight’.  Taking the 70 cm class by storm with the only double clear was Elle Brownlow on ‘Spritzer’, who went on to jump double clear in the 80 cm class with Sally Mackie on ‘Barney’, John McKinney on ‘Clover’ and Cherie McHugh on ‘Morgan’.  To end a great night of jumping Seaneen McCoy on her super pony ‘Hazel Star’ jumped double clear in the 1.0 m class.

Training Shows will continue next Friday night at 6.30 pm, X-Poles – 1.10 m classes, where everyone will receive a warm welcome with café facilities for hot and cold drinks/snacks.

*Horse Training Show* Thursday 27^th February at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.20 m.  This show is ideal for schooling with the perfect opportunity to train or that little bit of extra fitness before jumping registered on Saturdays.

SJI Horse League continues on Saturday 1^st March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.  League dates are 1^st, 8^th, 22^nd and 29^th March, Sunday 13^th, Saturday 19^th and final on 26^th April.  Competitors must jump at five league dates to qualify for final.

Grand Prix Horse Show on Saturday 15^th March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.

James Wray Trust Working Hunter Show on Sunday 16^th March at 9.00 am.

IPS Pony Show on Sunday 23^rd March.

Connell Hills’ Two Day Horse Show on Saturday 5^th and Sunday 6^th April at 10.00 am, this is a show not to be missed with a total prize fund of £2,500.

Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254, www.connellhill.com

RESULTS

Thursday 20^th – 80 cm:  Cathy Quigg – Jenny T, Ryan Hunter – Carlos, Sammy Workman – JJ, Edward Lyttle – Untouchable Grace, Richard Hutchinson – Laurelhill OMG, Ryan Hunter – Fivona

90 cm:  Fiona McRoberts – Tess, Beverley Caves – Peachy, Beverley Caves- Tigger, Beverley Caves – Chablis

1.0 m:  Kevin Mackey – Indian Sky, Fiona McRoberts – Tess, Mary Hegarty – Iky, Beverley Caves – Jack, Kevin Mackey – Indian Moondust

1.10 m:  Katy Connor – Freddie, Tori Dunn – Sailor, Kevin Mackey – Indian Moondust, Brogan McCrum – Finn, Tori Dunn – Pearl, Brogan McCrum – Kato

1.30 m:  Luke Campbell – Goodwin

Friday 21^st – X-Poles:  Willow Dawson – Spotty Josh, Kim Moore – Little Bridie, Max McDonnell – Cocky

50 cm:  Lucy Irvine – Mr BG, Maeve Carlin – Cinders, Skye Dawson – Maxwells Maizy, Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, Elle McDonnell – Sunny, Pamela Moore – Billy

60 cm:  Maeve Carlin – Cinders, Lindsey Cameron – Raz, Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, Pamela Moore – Billy, Stephen Carlin – Frank Sinatra

70 cm:  Sally Mackie – Barney, Elle Brownlow – Spritzer, Barry McCormack – CJ, Melissa McClenaghan – Dante, Stephen Carlin – Frank Sinatra, Chloe Connon – Blondie, Barry McCormack – Lacey

80 cm:  John McKinney – Clover, Sally Mackie – Barney, Elle Brownlow – Spritzer, Kevin Graffin – Duneane Diamond, Chloe Connon – Blondie, Cherie McHugh – Morgan, Melissa McClenaghan – Red

1.0 m:  Seaneen McCoy – Hazel Star, Yvonne McClenaghan – Annie

Connell Hill will host a Dressage Show on Sunday 6th October at 10.00 am, Class 1 -Intro A (2008), Class 2 – Prelim 10 (2002), Class 3 – Prelim 14 (2006), Class 4 – Novice 30 (2006), Class 5 – Elementary 58 (2004), with the show commencing at 10.00 am. Entries to Grace on 07765 884 254, with closing date Thursday 4th October and test times available by txt to Grace on Friday 5th October 7.00 – 9.00 pm. Dressage is a most disciplined equine sport enabling riders to become more engaged in control which attributes to calm and accurate riding.

CONNELL HILLS’ £1,500 GRAND PRIX HORSE SHOW

A £1,500 Grand Prix Horse Show will be held at Connell Hill on Saturday 5th October starting at 09.30 am with the 80 cm class, classes will follow on with the 90 cm, 1.0 m, 1.10 m, 1.20 m and 1.30 m classes. This show has excellent sponsorship with the winner of the 1.20 m class receiving £300 and 1.30 m class receiving £500, some of the sponsorships are Crooks Trailers, Coagh/Dungannon and Alexander Tractors Randalstown,. With an excellent warm up outdoor arena and an indoor arena with first class performance courses this is a most prestigious show not to be missed.

The training show for horses is on Thursday night, 28^th March, and Friday night for horses and ponies, 29^th March, at 6.30 pm where everyone is welcome to come along and have a go.

SJI Spring Horse League is on Saturday 30^th March at 10.00 am and Ponies on Sunday 31^st March at 10.00 am.

Working Hunter Show for Horses on Tuesday 16^th April at 6.30 pm, classes 4 year old W/H, 80 cm, S/H, 80 cm, 90 cm, 1.0 m and 1.10 m.  For further details contact Gillian 078 03 178 009, Grace 077 65 8842 54 or www.connellhill.com

RESULTS:  Thursday 21^st March 2013

70 cm:  Kristan McLean – Clara, Sarah McConnell – Ronnie

90 cm:  Emma Dodds – Luxy

1.0  m:  Kathryn Cameron – Penny, Nicole Cameron – Tanner, Dean Bell – TBS Euro Jewel, Jade Harper – Dollar, Emma Dodds – Luxy

1.10 m:  Jade Harper – Dollar, Dean Bell – Tiny

1.20 m:  Dean Bell – Tiny

To qualify for the final which has a £2,500 at the RDA, Coleraine, the same rider / horse combination must compete at three of the qualifiers. The organisers would just like to remind everyone there is a strict dress code throughout the tour.

The next leg of the tour is organised for 1st April at KnockaghView Equestrian Centre, Greenisland, with classes 70 cm – 1.30 m. This will be followed by Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan, on 7th April, Laurel View Equestrian Centre, Templepatrick, on 14th April, Portmore Equestrian Centre, Aghalee, on 27th April with the Final at RDA, Coleraine on 4th May 2013.

The Tour organisers would like to extend their thanks to the sponsors Blue Frog, Redmills, Flexalan, Sexton Photography, Parklands Veterinary Clinic, AH Fuels, Horse Haven, AXA Insurance and Venues.

For more details contact Lisa on 028 8673 7870.

RESULTS:

70 cm: 1st = Hazel Pearson – Carrie, Teri McAllister – Molly, Leanne Nesbitt – Vera
2nd = Lucy Hanna – Beetle, Paul Tang – Jade, Jim Maneely – Charlie

80 cm: 1st = Anna Cameron – Blossom, Laura Robert – Heidi, Laura McArthur – Penny, Hazel Pearson – Carrie, Katie McClay – Penny

Jade Savage – Sempers Belle, Melanie Moorhead – Bobby Sox, John Steele – Rooster, Karen Glendinning – PK, Richard Hutchinson – Laurelhill OMG, Julie McLernon – Patch, Leslie McDowell – Merlin, Jane McFarland – Spencer, Leanne Nesbitt – Vera, Debbie McClean – Chance, Deborah Geddis – Spirit, Angie O’Neill – Shandy, Tanya Smith – Meg, Elizabeth Eames – Rosie, Chloe Hope – Top Cat, John Kilgore – Polly,

90cm: 1st Sheridan Andrews – Lacey, 2nd Angie O’Neill – Shandie, 3rd Grace McGarry – Ferro, 4th Matthew Sturrock – Cavalier Clover, 5th Bianca McElnea – Rosso Tromento, 6th Lorraine Leavsley – Autumn Cruise

Melanie Moorhead – Bobby Sox, Lesley McDowell – Merlin, Jim Maneely – U2, Glen Davis – Flash, Lesley Wilson – Lyleview Martel, Cliff McDowell – Blue Stone Cyrano, Sabrina McNulty – Chocolate Chip, Lorraine Redmond – Pattons Cruise, Caroline Taylor – Obelix Diamond, Leah Knight – Dust & Paste, John Steele – Rooster, Debbie McClean – Chance, Laura McArthur – Penny, Elaine Trimble – Just James, Hazel Trimble – Cindy Echo, John Kilgore – Polly, Katy McClay – Tan, Emma Brady – Rosie, Caroline Morris – Lucinda, Kirsty Marsden –Loughmourne Diamond, Amy Neill, Willis, Joanne Jarden – MJI Wendy, Joanne Jarden – MJI Happy Days, Cheryl Smith – Atta Bosco, Rhonda Hall – Bell Little, Joanne Jarden – MJI Dyna Mis

m: 1st Kathryn Cameron – Penny, 2nd Hazel Trimble – Clover, 3rd Elaine Trimble – Gemmas Fancy, 4th Conor Stevenson – Duke, 5th Lucy Hanna – Rumba, 6th Caroline Morris – Lucinda

Jim Maneely – U2, Cliff McDowell – Blue Stone Ice, Caroline Taylor – Obelix Diamond, Leah Knight – Cal, Fiona Stevenson – Kellistown Blue Chip, Ruth Wilson – Gwenn, Joanne Jarden – MJI Happy Days, Julie Henderson – JD, Lorraine Leavsley – Autumn Cruise, Melanie Geddis – JD, Kirsty Chambers – Todd, Kirsty Marsden –Loughmourne Diamond, Naomi Duncan – Pure Inspiration, Nuala McNally – Roccofellow Rose, Erin Faloona – Harlequin Rose, Nuala McNally – Song of Charm, Erin Faloona – Roundthorn XL, Tanya Smith – Camiro

1.10 m: 1st Dawn McKeown – Tabby, 2nd Ian Smith – Galway Bay Donna, 3rd Ruth O’Brien – Shantara’s Girl, 4th Ian Smith – Madama Doubt Fire,
5th Conor Stevenson – Duke, 6th Sarah Reid – Rocco

Leah Knight – Hustle & Flo, Joanne Jarden – Creating a Storm, Kirsty Chanbers – Connie, Naomi Duncan – Pure Inspiration, Victoria Brown – Miss Lipstick, Rhona Wilkinson – Rosevale Spirit, Lorraine Leavsley – Autumn Cruise, Fiona Stevenson – Kellistown Blue Chip, Victoria Brown – Camber Star

1.20 m: 1st Laura Brown – Ben, 2nd Ian Smith – Bush Lady

1.30 m: Laura Brown – Ben

These shows continue next Thursday, 21st and Friday 22nd March, at 6.30 pm.

RESULTS – Thursday 14th March 2013

70 cm: Helen Faulkner – Danny, Richard Hutchinson – Laurelhill OMG, Cathy Quigg – Jenny

80 cm: Julie McLernon – Patchet, Sammy Workman – Echo, Richard Hutchinson – Laurelhill OMG

90 cm: Martin McCloskey – Amy, Dean Bell – Roxy, Emma Dodds – Luxsy, Nicole Cameron – Tanner

m: Aine McPeake – Cherry, Paul Traynor – Buzz, Gia Traynor – Buckles, Dean Bell – TBS Euro Jewel, Ashleigh Lyle – Amber, Chris Traynor – Freddie, Kathryn Cameron – Penny, Dean Bell – Lola, Nicole Cameron – Tanner

1.10 m: Aine McPeake – Libby, Paul Traynor – Buzz

RESULTS – Friday 15th March 2013

50 cm: Molly McGrogan – Denis, Melissa Roston – Biscuit, Sammy Cameron – Brownie, Penny Murphy – Tiggy, Oliver Doherty – Bella, Jodie Creighton – Lucky, Lindsey Cameron – Brownie

60 cm: Alanna Dunlop – Kinard Sally, Oliver Doherty – Bella, Grace Burns – Tammy, Lydia McLeister – Ollie, Penny Murphy – Tiggy

70 cm: Shane O’Grady – Merlin, Callum Reynolds – High Meadows Crow, Sammy Cameron – Brownie, Jodie Ceighton – Flynn,

80 cm: Katy Irvine – Sonny Horizon, Keavy Molloy – Misty, Shane O’Grady – Merlin, Tara Murphy – Barney, Grace Burns – Tammy, Lucy Sullivan – Joey, Callum Reynolds – High Meadows Crow

90 cm: Rachael Coulson – Temple Samiro, Lucy Sullivan – Bob, Leah McLeister – Chico, Jodie Creighton – Millie, Hannah Winters – Harvey, Tara Murphy – Barney, Keavy Molloy – Misty

1.0 m: Lucy Sullivan – Bob, Leah McLeister – Chico, Jodie Creighton – Millie

The mystery was unveiled when Georgia Kelly on ‘Mystery Boy’ jumped into 1st place in the 138cm 1.10 m class. First place in the 148 cm 1.10 m class was Leah McVeigh on ‘Cashmere Jumper’, second place Victoria Brown on ‘Cullagh Lass’ and third was Richard McIvor on ‘Classiebawn Scardens Jack’.

PLEASE NOTE there is no Pony League show next week, Sunday 24th March, but will continue the following week, Sunday 31st March at 10.00 am.

RESULTS:

Newcomers: Taylor Hunter – Ballybollen Blue, Jodie Creighton – Flynn

128 cm 70 cm: Chloe Connon – Moves Like Jagger, Jodie Creighton – Flynn, Taylor Hunter – Ballybollen Blue, Erin Crawford – Little Miss Millie

128 cm 80 cm: Erin Crawford – Little Miss Millie, Sophie Doherty – Emerald Lucky

Under 10’S: 1st Ellie Rose Cassidy – Robbie Malone

128 cm 90 cm: 1st Amy Roberts – Billy Two Rivers, 2nd Ellie Rose Cassidy – Trendy Two Stars, 3rd Ellie Rose Cassidy – Tuity Fruity, 4th Amy Roberts – Flash Harry II, 5th Sophie Doherty – Emerald Lucky, 6th Alex Finney – Rusty Creek

128 cm 1.0 m: 1st Elle Rose Rose Cassidy – Trendy Two Stars

138 cm 90 cm: Elle Johnston – Dun N Dust It, Ronan McSorley – The Magnificent Pedro

138 cm 1.0 m: 1st Beth Doherty – X Scream, 2nd Ronan McSorley – The Magnificent Pedro, 3rd Beth Doherty – Beauty, 4th Jodie Creighton – Stambrook Miss Bellini, 5th Elle Johnston – Dun N Dust It, 6th Georgia Kelly – Mystery Boy

138 cm 1.10 m: 1st Georgia Kelly – Mystery Boy, 2nd Beth Doherty – Beauty, 3rd Beth Doherty – Razorlite

148 cm 80 cm: 1st Elle Johnston – Eldaggo

148 cm 90 cm: Victoria Brown – Kilcurry Dawn, Jodie Creighton – Maninnard Sir Ganty

148 cm 1.0 m: Victoria Brown – Kilcurry Dawn, Victoria Brown – Camber Star

148 cm 1.10 m: 1st Leah McVeigh – Cashmere Jumper, 2nd Victoria Brown – Cullagh Lass, 3rd Richard McIvor – Classiebawn Scardens Jack, 4th Victoria Brown – Miss Lipstick, 5th Kerri McIvor – Mr Woody, 6th Richard McIvor – Cartron Tom

The SJI Spring Horse League continues next Saturday at 10.00 am classes 80 cm – 1.30 m and the SJI Spring Pony League commences on Sunday 3^rd March at 10.00 am with all categories catered for, the schedule can be viewed in the SJI March Bulletin.

The Horse Training Show continues on Thursday nights at 6.30 pm and horses and ponies on Friday at 6.30 pm.

For further details contact Gillian on 07803 178 009 or Grace on 07765 884 254 or go to the website www.connellhill.com

RESULTS:

80 cm:  Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond, Claire Spillan-Pattison – Little Task, Emma Barkley – Jools Jewel

90 cm:  Claire Spillan-Pattison – Cor-De-La, Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond, Ryan Hunter – RNH Boudicca, Connor Stewart – Rubellious, Emma Barkley – Jools Jewel, Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ

1.0  m:  Judith Sossick – Loughview Diamond Clover, Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmendor, John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro, Fiona Stevenson – Kellistown Blue Chip, Rachel Thompson – Foetsie Van De Brouwershoere, Lucy Hamilton – Mount Cashel Queen, Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, Rachel Hall – LKC Courageous Diamond, Nicole Barr – Master This, Claire Sloan – Lord Luidan

1.10 m:  John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro, Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, Ryan Hunter – Colt Fortyfive, Rachel Hall – LKC Courageous Empress, Angie McKeown – Carrickview Diamond, Luke Campbell – Pennys Lagan, Zoe Woods – Without Permission, Laura Reid – Bobby

1.20 m:  John Higgins – In Luck, Laura Reid – Bobby, John Higgins – KEC Free Falling, Luke Campbell – Pennys Lagan

1.30 m:  John Higgins – Emerald George, Laura Reid – Nonavic Temara

Horses noticeably benefiting from this at Connell Hill so far are Charlie ridden by Andrew McKinney and Loughview Lola, owned by Judith Sossick and ridden by Dean Bell who both had double clear rounds in the 80 cm class on Thursday night. The 90 cm clear rounds were Ryan Hunter riding Boda and Sammy Workman riding Pendock Pride. Proving fitness training pays off as the 1.0 m class started with a double clear was Andrew McKinney on Charlie.  Sammy Workman on Pendock Pride, Katy Connor on Freddie, Sarah Agnew on Hummer and Jenny Beattie on Danny also had double clear rounds. Thanks to the course builder, Will Crean, who had a most relaxing night as double clears in the 1.10 m class were Dawn McKeown on Tabby, Fergus Reid on Cosmo, Sarah Agnew on Liro, Barry McCormick on Ollie and Fergus Reid on Boomerang. The night ended with a double clear in the 1.20 class by Barry McCormick on Finbar.

PLEASE NOTE There is no horse training show next Thursday 21st February but will resume the following Thursday 28th February at 6.30 pm. Friday nights training show will run as normal where horses and ponies will be made welcome starting at 6.30 pm with the 50 cm class.

It is great to see the enthusiasm of the younger riders who turn out each week and take such pride in their ponies as they jump at these training shows gaining confidence and improving their riding skills. Clear rounds in the 50 cm class were Cherie McHugh on Dixie, Jodie Creighton on Lucky and Sammy Cameron on Brownie. The 60 cm class double clear was Yasmin Boyle on her lovely pony Impi. Sammy Cameron on Brownie went double clear in the 70 cm class with Beth Boone on Angel and Jodie Creighton on Tabby both going double clear in the 80 cm class. Red Rosettes went to Beth Boone on Angel and Jodie Creighton on Tabby in the 90 cm class.

RESULTS:

Thursday 14th February

80 cm: Andrew McKinney – Charlie, Dean Bell – Loughview Lola, Richard Hutchinson – Laurelhill OMG

90 cm: Dean Bell – RBS Euro Jewel, Andrew McKinney – Charlie, Richard Hutchinson – Laurelhill OMG, Louise Houston – Tom, Ryan Hunter – Boda, Sammy Workman – Pendock Pride

1.0 m: Andrew McKinney – Charlie, Katy Connor – Freddie, Sarah Agnew – Hummer, Sammy Workman – Pendock Pride, Jenny Beattie – Danny

1.10 m: Dawn McKeown – Tabby, Sarah Agnew – Hummer, Fergus Reid – Cosmo, Barry McCormick – Ollie, Sarah Agnew – Liro, Fergus Reid – Boomerang

1.20 m: Sarah Agnew – Liro, Barry McCormick – Finbar

RESULTS

Friday 15th February

50 cm: Lindsey Cameron – Brownie, Jodie Creighton – Lucky, Yasmin Boyle – Impi, Cherie McHugh – Dixie, Sammy Cameron – Brownie

60 cm: Grace Burns – Tammy, Yasmin Boyle – Impi

70 cm: Chloe Connon – Mr Murphy, Sammy Cameron – Brownie

80 cm: Emma McKay – Mr Crilly, Beth Boone – Angel, Jodie Creighton – Tabby

90 cm: Beth Boone – Angel, Nicole Cameron – Tanner, Jodie Creighton – Tabby, Hannah Winters – Harvey

Judith Sossicks young horse Loughview Lola ridden by Dean Bell start the day with a clear in the 80 cm class.  The 90 cm class clears were Louise Houston on her own Ballybrack Tom, Olivia McCormick on Nightlife, Claire Spillane-Pattison on Cor De La, Robert Newell on Roundthorn Delancy, Ashlee Ervine on Silver Tycoon and Suzanne Posnett on Magic Cuidam.  As the fences went up for the 1.0 m class so did the standard, Julie Steele on her own Wellview Lenny jumped clear to start their season of show jumping.  Zoe Woods who had two mounts Kilronan Chin and Without Permission jumped both double clears in the 1.10 m class.  As the day wore on so did the rain but this did not dampen the spirit of the 1.20 m class which saw Liam McGarry on Javas Wild Child and Javas Georgie B both jump double clears.  It all came down to seconds when the 1.30 m class got under way as Andrea Thompson on Damingo Van Hoet Dingenshof snatched first place in a time of  43.43 and Suzanne Posnett took second place on Cocos Madamoiselle in 43.65.  Third place went to Robert Newell who rode Patricia Connon’s Wolma Roundthorn, fourth to Anne McCrea’s lovely mare Clagan Royale ridden by Martin McCloskey and fifth to Liam McGarry who rode Judy Murphy’s Javas Wild Child.

The SJI Spring Horse League continues next Saturday 16^th February at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m where everyone is welcome.

RESULTS

80 cm:  Clear Rounds,  Dean Bell – Little Task, Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ, Dean Bell – Loughview Lola, Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, Claire Spillan-Pattison – Cor De La

90 cm:  Clear Rounds,  Claire Spillan-Pattison – Cor De La, Olivia McCormick – Nightlife, Robert Newell – Roundthorn Delancy, Louise Houston – Ballybrack Tom, Ashlee Ervine – Silver Tycoon, Suzanne Posnett – Magic Cuidam

1.0  m:  Clear Rounds,  John McKinney – ICB Arkan Diamond, Ryan Hunter – Colt Forty-Five, Claire O’Hara – Lisfarriter J, Anita Doherty – Neat Kaleidoscope, Rachel Thompson – Foetsie Van De Brouvershoere, Dean Bell – Loughview Diamond Lux, Fiona Stevenson – Kellistown Blue Chip, Suzanne Posnett – Magic Cuidam, Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, Nicole Barr – Master This

1.10 m:  Clear Rounds, Anita Doherty – Neat Kaleidoscope, Zoe Woods – Kilronan Chin, Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, Camella McDowell – Touching Gold, Sarah Kinnear – Down Stream, Zoe Woods – Without Permission

1.20 m:  Clear Rounds, Suzanne Posnett – Queen of Clubs, Liam McGarry – Javas Georgie B, Martin McCloskey – Clagan Royale, Robert Newell – Wolina Roundthorn, Liam McGarry – Javas Wild Child, Suzanne Posnett – Maxin Van Overis Z

1.30 m:  Clear Rounds, Andrea Thompson – Damingo Van Hoet Dingenshof, Suzanne Posnett – Cocos Madameoiselle, Robert Newell – Wolina Roundthorn, Martin McCloskey – Clagan Royale, Liam McGarry – Javas Wild Child