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Distinguished Award For Kim and Beauty at Connell Hill

News Desk — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 06:39:00 +0000

Good weather, good craic, good jumping brought competitors, family and friends together at Connell Hills’ training show on Friday night. This friendly family orientated environment encouraged competitors to go forward taking the challenge of courses designed in the outdoor arena which was an array of colourful fences, which encouraged competitors and also the young novice horse. Training is such an essential attribute in the career of rider and horse so why not come along and take the advantageous opportunity of doing so in this relaxed safety conscious environment where help, guidance and aid is on hand. The Training Show saw Kim Moore picking up the distinguished award for ‘Best Turned Out Rider and Pony’ at the Show. ’The X-Poles saw red rosettes for Emma Bamford on’Diamond’, Daniel O’Loughlin on ‘Katie’ and Kim Moore on ‘Beauty’, Emma Bamford then went on to pick up red in the 50 cm class on ‘Diamond’ with Alex McMaster on ‘Miles’. The very busy young riders Alex McMaster on ‘Val’ and Emma Bamford on ‘Diamond’ then went on to claim double clear in the 60 cm class with Katie Bamford on ‘Scout’, Paul Tang on ‘Jai Lee’ and Andi Scott on ‘Toffee’. ‘Scout’ and Katie with Andi and ‘Toffee’ then claimed double clears in the 70 cm class alongside Alanna Dunlop on ‘Gemma SC’ and Rachel McLean on ‘Templebready Lyric’. The very challenging 80 cm class saw huge competition as riders prepared with red presented to Cathy Quigg on ‘Jenny’ with Phoebe Scott having a most successful night jumping double clears on ‘Glenhill Lady’.

Training Shows will continue on Friday night, as jumping is outdoor this show will commence at 6.30 pm sharp, X-Poles – 1.0 m classes, where everyone will receive a warm welcome with café facilities for hot and cold drinks/snacks.

Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Saturday 14th June at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m, cashjumpingireland.com

Summer SJI Horse League continues on Thursdays at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. Show Dates: Thursday 12th, 19th and 26th June, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and Final on Thursday 31st July.

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

RESULTS

X-Poles: Emma Bamford – Diamond, Daniel O’Loughlin – Katie, Kim Moore – Beauty

50 cm: Alex McMaster – Miles, Emma Bamford – Diamond, Daniel O’Loughlin – Katie, Kim Moore – Beauty

60 cm: Alex McMaster – Val, Skye Dawson – Maizy, Katie Bamford – Scout, Gaby Morgan – Seaview So So, Paul Tang – Jai Lee, Andi Scott – Toffee, Paul Tang – Tasha, Emma Bamford – Diamond

70 cm: Alex McMaster – Val, Katie Bamford – Scout, Alanna Dunlop – Gemma SC, Victoria Nelson – Kinard Sally, Andi Scott – Toffee, Stephanie Scullion – Ozzy, Rachel McLean – Templebready Lyric

80 cm: Stephanie Scullion – Jewels, Kathy Quigg – Amy, John McKinney – Mac, Morgan Skillen – Mayo, John Reid – Sky, Cathy Quigg – Jenny, John McKinney – Clover

90 cm: Morgan Skillen – Mayo, John Reid – Tara

1.0 m: Phoebe Scott – Glenhill Lady, Seaneen McCoy – Hazel Star

1.10 m: Phoebe Scott – Glenhill Lady

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Flying Start to Summer SJI League at Connell Hill

News Desk — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:34:00 +0000

The Summer SJI Horse League got off to a flying start on Thursday with horses and riders eager to jump in the glorious sunshine filling the outdoor arena with a rainbow of colour. This League promises to be one filled with huge competition, oozing adrenaline, enjoyable and successful where everyone is welcome to join us. The tracks, designed by Mr Will Crean, are encouraging forward thinking with Will utilising this vast expanse with a multifariousness of fences. The show initiated with the 80 cm class which saw double clears for Joanne Blair on ‘Creevagh Paparazzi’, Deborah Palmer on ‘Lady Shutterfly’ and Emma Barkley on ‘Tawnybrack Diamond’. Clare Spillane-Pattison on ‘Cor De La’, Ian Moore on ‘Sarko’ and Edward Little on ‘Ardnacashel Kadabra’ then picked up double clears in the 90 cm class. The sun certainly shone upon Noel McKee as he took the challenge of the 1.0 m class jumping an outstanding double clear on ‘Keeford Sundance’. The eagerly awaited 1.10 m class saw huge contention as the course was adjusted and then walked by the competitors which saw Lucy Hanna on ‘Rock Black and Blue’ and ‘Greannanstown Cougar’, Lisa Allen on ‘’Keeford Elamo’ and ‘Diamond Dollie’, Barry McCormack on ‘Indigo Van De Roshoeve’ and ‘Douglas W’, Kevin Mackey on ‘Some Night’ and Ian Moore on ‘Triple C’ all claimed double clears. With this previous success safely under the saddle Kevin then jumped double clear in the 1.20 m class on ‘Some Night’ and also on ‘Legavallons Moonshine’. This super competitive day rewarded Edward Little with a double clear on ‘Galwaybay Hummer’.

Summer SJI Horse League continues on Thursday 12th June at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. Show Dates: Thursday 12th, 19th and 26th June, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and Final on Thursday 31st July. Competitors to jump at four league dates to qualify for the final.

Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Saturday 14th June at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m, www.cashjumpingireland.com

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

RESULTS:

80 cm: =1st Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond, Deborah Palmer – Lady Shutterfly, Joanne Blair – Creevagh Paparazzi

90 cm: =1st Edward Little – Ardnacashel Kadabra, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Ian Moore – Sarko,

1.0 m: 1st Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance

1.10 m: =1st Lucy Hanna – Greannanstown Cougar, Kevin Mackey – Some Night, Lisa Allen – Diamond Dollie, Barry McCormack – Douglas W, Lucy Hanna – Rock Black and Blue, Ian Moore – Triple C, Lisa Allen – Keeford Elamo, Barry McCormack – Indigo Van De Roshoeve

1.20 m: =1st Liam McKee – Daberlina M, Ian Moore – Triple C, Barry McCormack – Douglas W, Liam McKee – Penelope Cruz, Lucy Hanna – Spring Rumba, Paul Tang – Neat Kaiser, Kevin Mackey – Some Night, Kevin Mackey – Legavallons Moonshine, Deborah Palmer – Diktor Van Het Keizershof, Barry McCormack – Spielberg

1.30 m: 1st Edward Little – Galwaybay Hummer

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Simon Scott’s Diva Day at Connell Hill Final

News Desk — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 06:48:00 +0000

Saturday saw the grand final of the 5 Week May SJI Horse League, and what a final this was, Good stiff competition, Good tracks, Good weather and all with Good friends. This was most certainly a grand day in every sense of the word as the sun shone throughout the day allowing riders the opportunity of shedding their jackets. The princely tracks, designed by Mr Will Crean, were demanding yet forward captivating spectators with a full action packed day as horses and riders demonstrated their skills. The first challenge of the day, the 80 cm class, saw Connor Stewart, from Maagherafelt, take first place on his young horse ‘Derganagh Hill’ with Olivia McCormack, also from Magherafelt, dauntlessly jump double clear on the ‘Fearless Des Terdix’. Brian Smyth, from Newtownards, then took the eminence of first in the 90 cm class on ‘Iroko Quarry Diamond’ with Amy Black, from Moneymore, very deservedly taking second on ‘Lissangle Luxzavella’. The track then meticulously set for the 1.0 m class was one furnished with huge contention as riders awaited the opportunity of displaying their horsemanship skills in this luxurious arena. Applying these skills against the clock to promptly take first was Orla Diamond, from Culmore’ on ‘Dannys Diamond’ Simon Scott taking second on Stephen Lowrys’ ‘Curry Free’ and Lauren Fulton, from Cullybackey, a well earned third, on ‘Wicked Clover’. Double clears were also claimed by neighbours from Cookstown and Moneymore Jackie Short on ‘Utaki Balia’, Ryan Hunter on ‘Fivona G’ and Amy Black on ‘Lissangle Luxzavella’. The energetic 1.10 m class got under way which some very momentous moments as riders accelerated against the clock which saw Shannon MacKenzie, from Randalstown, snatch first on ‘Euroquay’, Tanya Smith, from Templepatrick, nip into second on ‘Kilmastulla Harlys Diamond’, Anne-Marie Hughes, from Killaloo’ third on ‘Ballyartan Blue Jay’, Orla Diamond, Culmore, on Dannys’ Diamond’ and Kathryn Watt, from Cullbackey, fifth on ‘Derg Bonnie Rose’. It was Captains day for the 1.20 m class as Claire O’Hara’, from Coleraine, took first on ‘Captain Oates’ and second on ‘Tiffcrum Penny’, Katy Connor jumped into third on Thomas McLeans’ ‘Balyrobin Nimmerdor’, Alistair Barr, from Antrim, shot into fourth on ‘Colt Forty Five’ and John Higgins, Magherafelt, took fifth on ‘In Luck’. The kaleidoscopic arena enhanced by the sun still shining was then made ready for the final class, the 1.30 m class which was controlled by Simon Scott as he exhibited his expertise winning first on, D L McConnells’, ‘Carnoneybridge Diva’ and second on ‘Carnoneybridge Sister Kate’.

Connell Hill would like to thank Course Designer, Mr Will Crean, Judge Mr David Greene, Arena Crew, Staff and of course you, the riders, and grooms for your support throughout this league where everyone is welcomed to join us again for our next league commencing on Thursday 5th June at 10.00 am.

Summer SJI Horse League commences on Thursday 5th June at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. Show Dates: Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th June, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and Final on Thursday 31st July.

Jumping Derby Show on Sunday 8th June at 10.00 am for horses and ponies, classes 60 cm – 1.0 m.

Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Saturday 14th June at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m. Further info on www.cashjumpingireland.com

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

LEAGUE RESULTS:

80 cm: 1st Connor Stewart – Derganagh Hill

90 cm: 1st Brian Smyth – Iroko Quarry Diamond, 2nd Amy Black – Lissangle Luxzavella

1.0 m: 1st Orla Diamond – Danny’s Diamond, 2nd Simon Scott – Curry Free, 3rd Lauren Fulton – Wicked Clover, 4th Simon Scott – Monkey Star, 5th Shannon Leinster – Metropolitan, 6th Ann-Marie Hughes – Ballyartan Blue Jay

1.10 m: 1st Shannon MacKenzie – Euroquay, 2nd Tanya Smyth – Kilmastulla Harlys Diamond, 3rd Ann-Marie Hughes – Ballyartan Blue Jay, 4th Orla Diamond – Dannys Diamond, 5th Kathryn Watt – Derg Bonnie Rose, 6th Simon Scott – Monkey Star

1.20 m: 1st Claire O’Hara – Captain Oates, 2nd Claire O’Hara – Tiffcrum Penny, 3rd Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor, 4th Alistair Barr – Colt Forty Five, 5th John Higgins – In Luck

1.30 m: 1st Simon Scott – Carnoneybridge Diva, 2nd Simon Scott – Carnoneybridge Sister Kate

Results:

80 cm: =1st Olivia McCormack – Fearless Des Terdix

90 cm: =1st Deborah Palmer – Ferros Diablo, Hannah McCollum – Coshla Grange, Ryan Hunter – Feerwerd Carlos

1.0 m: =1st Simon Scott – Ploverfield Lilyana, Jackie Short – Utaki Balia, Amy Black – Lissangle Luxzavella, Ryan Hunter – Fivonia G, Liam McKee – LMK Di Caprio

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Connell Hill Training Show Success

News Desk — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 06:40:00 +0000

Friday night saw a great start to the fabulous weekend at Connell Hill where competitors of all ages and abilities arrived to jump outdoor in the spacious arena adorned with colourful fences. This was a most enjoyable night as schooling coupled with success was afforded by both rider and horse. As this, a Training Show, offers the opportunity of attaining confidence and strengthening ability and fitness it is rewarded with accomplishable achievement.

This show got off to a roaring start with clear rounds for Alex McMaster on ‘Miles’ and Daniel O’Loughlin on ‘Katie in the X-Poles class with Daniel then jumping clear in the 50 cm class on his super horse ‘Katie’ with Alex McMaster on ‘Val’ and Andi Scott on ‘Toffee’. Andi then took the challenge of the 60 cm class to successfully jump double clear on ‘Toffee’ with Sophie Clugston on ‘Let There Be Light’. The course then set for the 70 cm class saw double clear rounds for Alanna Dunlop on ‘Gemma SC’, Naomi McCavanna on ‘Molly’ and Lindsey Cameron on ‘Jess’. The brightly coloured arena invited competitors to take the challenge of the 80 cm class which saw previous masters Naomi and Lindsay go forward to achieve double clears on ‘Molly’ and ‘Jess’ with Marie-Claire Bell on ‘MJ’ and John Higgins on ‘Louis’. Marie-Claire then undauntedly jumped double on ‘MJ’ with Cherie McHugh on ‘Morgan’ in the 90 cm class. Pheobe Scott expertly executed the 1.0 m class with a double clear on ‘Glenhill Lady’.

Jumping Derby Show on Sunday 8th June at 10.00 am for horses and ponies, classes 60 cm – 1.0 m.

Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Saturday 14th June at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m, this show is designed for show jumpers at every level, further information on www.cashjumpingireland.com

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

RESULTS:

X-Poles: Alex McMaster – Miles, Daniel O’Loughlin – Katie

50 cm: Daniel O’Loughlin – Katie, Alex McMaster – Val, Andi Scott – Toffee

60 cm: Alex McMaster – Val, Andi Scott – Toffee, Sophie Clugston – Let There Be Light

70 cm: Sophie Clugston – Afraid Of The Dark, Alanna Dunlop – Gemma SC, Lindsey Cameron – Jess, Naomi McCavanna – Molly, Chloe Connon – Paddy

80 cm: Charlene Ellison – Lexi, Donna Dawson – Maddox, Naomi McCavanna – Molly, Marie-Claire Bell – MJ, John Higgins – Louis, Chloe Connon – Paddy, Lindsey Cameron – Jess

90 cm: Cherie McHugh – Morgan, Marie-Clare Bell – MJ

1.0 m: Phoebe Scott – Glenhill Lady

1.10 m: Phoebe Scott – Glenhill Lady

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‘Indian Moondust’ Comes To Connell Hill

News Desk — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 08:52:05 +0000

As we near the end of February and that little bit of extra day light we think great but this is not the case owing to such heavy rainfall therefore the Training Shows at Connell Hill have been such a huge relief to those seeking to not only get their young horse out but those getting fit and ready for the incoming season. The first class facilities, outdoor and indoor, are excellent especially for the novice horse as they adventure into the world of show jumping. The Horse Training Show on Thursday kicked off with the 80 cm class with Ryan Hunter on ‘Fivona’ jumping the first double clear of the day followed by Richard Hutchinson on ‘Laurelhill OMG’ and Edward Lyttle on ‘Untouchable Grace’. Beverley Caves never felt the cold as she was kept busy warming up and jumping as she arrived with her entourage of horses jumping double clears in the 90 cm class on ‘Tigger’ and ‘Chablis’ and double clear on ‘Jack’ in the 1.0 m class. A young man not letting the dust settle in the 1.0 m class was Kevin Mackey jumping double clear on ‘Indian Moondust’ with Mary Hegarty on ‘Iky’. The arena crew set the course for the 1.10 m class and picking up double clears were Tori Dunn on ‘Pearl’ and Brogan McCrum on ‘Kato’ and to end the days jumping Luke Campbell on ‘Goodwin’ jumped double clear in the 1.30 m class.

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

A ‘Rocky’ Move at Connell Hill

News Desk — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 08:03:42 +0000

It was a slightly damp morning for the start of the third day of the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill but very soon the clouds left and the day remained dry and warm with competitors warming up in short sleeves. The colourful well distanced designed course by Will Crean set the standard for the day with double clears for Judith Sossick on ‘Loughview LoLa’, and Emma Barkley on ‘Tawneybrack Diamond’ in the 80 cm class. The mighty task of jumping double clear in the 90 cm class was no problem as Gwen Scott on ‘My Mighty Mouse’ and Clare Spillan-Pattison on ‘Little Task’ were amongst the double clear rounds. Judith Sossick had a busy successful day picking up red rosettes with double clears on ‘Loughview LoLa’ and Loughview Diamond Clover’ in the 1.0 m class then going on to win first placing on ‘Loughview Diamond Clover in the 1.10 m class. The very challenging 1.20 m class saw Liam McKee on ‘Shanemullagh Lady’ take pole position with Ronan McLaughlin on ‘Colour Blue’ picking up a very deservedly second place. It was movie time when it came to the 1.30 m class which saw Philip Gaw on ‘Rocky Bond’ winning the class to end the day.

Training Show for Horses and Ponies continue on Friday nights, at 6.30 pm, 50 cm – 1.10 m classes.

SJI Autumn Horse League Saturday 28^th September, 19^th and 26^th October, 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd with final on 30^th November, classes 80 cm – 1.30 am starting at 10.00 am.

SJI Autumn Pony League Sunday 13^th October with Final on Sunday 27^th October, all the usual classes starting at 10.00 am.

£1,000 Indoor Derby League on Sunday 29^th September, Saturday 12^th October with Final on Sunday 3^rd November at 10.00 am. Competitors must compete at 1 league date to qualify for final.

£1500 Grand Prix Horse Show on Saturday 5^th October at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.

Dressage Show Day on Sunday 6^th 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).

Connell Hill welcomes everyone to come along and compete or spectate whilst socialising with a hot snack, tea/coffee/soft drink from the cafe. Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254, www.connellhill.com

RESULTS:

80 cm: Judith Sossick – Loughview LoLa, Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond

90 cm: Judith Sossick – Loughview LoLa, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Little Task, Gwen Scott – My Mighty Mouse, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La,

1.0m: Clare Spillan-Pattison – Cor De La, Katy Connors – Ballyrobin Girl, Gwen Scott – My Mighty Mouse, Olivia McCormack – Nightlife, Anthea Moffett – Pumba S, Fiona Thompson – My Golden Wonder, Karlie Anderson – Elegant Star, Naomi Wilson – Lucy Oliver, Sarah-Jane Alexander – I’m A Legend, Judith Sossick – Loughview LoLa, Carla Overend – CJO Max A Million, Janice Dorrans – Drummena Star, Connor Stewatt – Rubellious, Judith Sossick – Loughview Diamond Clover, Lisa Spratt – Riski Business, Ronan McLauglin – Noir de trexbox 2, Michael Cave – Ardnore Vivendi – Paul Tang – Neat Mamma Mia

1.10 m: 1^st Judith Sossick – Loughview Diamond Clover, 2^nd Kevin Mackey – Big Mick, 3^rd Connor Stewart – Achillea, 4^th Christina Compton – Kool Kavactor, 5^th Karlie Anderson – Elegant Star, 6^th Lisa Spratt – Harpers Diamond, Carla Overend – CJO Max A Million, Fiona Thompson – My Golden Wonder, Michael Cave – Ardnore Vivendi, Cathryn Hutchinson – Balalaike V.D. Pannenterghoeve, Paul Tang – Neat Kaiser, Ronan McLaughlin – Noir de trebox 2, Ronan McLaughlin – Colour Blue

1.20 m: 1^st Liam McKee – Shanemullagh Lady, 2^nd Ronan McLaughlin – Colour Blue, 3^rd Michael Cave – Ballybean, 4^th Cathryn Drain – Alaska M, 5^th Kevin Mackey – Cruising Lux, 6^th David Taylor – Cruising For Pleasure

1.30 m: 1^st Philip Gaw – Rocky Bond, 2^nd Liam McGarry – Javas Georgie B, 3^rd David Taylor – Americk Anna.

Indie’N Summer Night at Connell Hill

News Desk — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:29:23 +0000

As the sun continues to shine Connell Hill is the place to be to jump your horse in the cool of the indoor arena, competitors took advantage of this opportunity as they attended the training show on Friday night. A young man going places following his sisters hoof-prints is Calum McVeigh on ‘Indie’ as he jumped clear in the 50 cm class as did Naomi McCavana. Going home with red rosettes for double clears in the 60 cm class were Alex Byrne on ‘Willow’, Jodie Creighton on ‘Reilly’ and Lindsey Cameron on ‘Indie’. Robert Graham on ‘Angel’ had a successful night with double clears in the 70 cm and 80 cm class. Peadar McLaughlin on ‘Dun Deal’ jumped the only double clear in the 90 cm class and then another double clear in the 1.0 m class. Another aspiring young rider is Ellie-Rose Cassidy, on her new mount, ‘Finbar’ jumped double clear in the 1.0 m class.

SJI Horse League continues on Thursday 13^th, 20^th, 27^th June, 4^th, 11^th, 18^th July, final on Thursday 25^th July, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m, starting at 10.00 am.

Mini Grand Prix Pony Show on Saturday 22^nd June at 10.00 am classes 128 cm 70 cm, 128 cm 80 cm, U 10’s [pony acquired more than 69 points], 128 cm 90 cm, 128 1.0 m[s], 138 cm 80 cm, 138 cm 90 cm, 138 cm 1.0 m, 138 cm 1.10 m [s], 148 cm 90 cm, 148 cm 1.0 m, 148 cm 1.10 m, 148 cm 1.20 m [s].

Training Show for Horses and Ponies continue on Friday nights, at 6.30 pm, 50 cm – 1.10 m classes where everyone is welcome to come along and socialise with a hot snack, tea/coffee/soft drink from the cafe. Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254, www.connellhill.com

RESULTS

50 cm: Calum McVeigh – Indie, Justin Corscadden – Romany, Naomi McCavana – Molly

60 cm: Justin Corscadden – Norbit, Calum McVeigh – Indie, Jodie Creighton – Lucky, Alex Byrne – Willow, Lindsey Cameron – Indie, Jodie Creighton – Reilly

70 cm: Alanna Dunlop – Kinard Sally, Robert Graham – Angel, Laura Sloan – Tilly, Chloe McArthur – Lochlann, Jodie Creighton – Reilly, Sinead McCoy – Noble, Lindsey Cameron – Roxy

80 cm: Peadar McLaughlin – Kiana – Robert Graham – Angel, Richard Hutchinson – Laurel Hill OMG

90 cm: Richard Hutchinson – Laurel Hill OMG, Ellie-Rose Cassidy – Finbar, Peadar McLaughlin – Dun Deal, Robert Graham – Angel, Peadar McLaughlin – Kiana

1.0 m: Laura Sloan – Buzz, Carine Fullerton – Amigo, Sean McCavana – Tom, Peadar McLaughlin – Dun Deal, Ellie-Rose Cassidy – Finbar

Temara Style at Connell Hill

News Desk — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:55:23 +0000

As the SJI Horse League goes forward so does the horses as their fitness and ability improves, some of these younger ones have benefited from the Thursday night training shows preparing them for these type of shows. Liam McKee came with an entourage of horses some of which were young and attending their first show as did Kirsty Chambers who entered the 1.0 m class on a horse which was only its second outing to a show. The 80 cm class saw Claire Ireland on Going for Gold with a change of groom and keeping it in the family in the 90 cm class was the Woods Family when Gary and Zoe both jumped their horses. It was good to see Claire Sloan on Lord Luidan out for this their first registered show this year as they jumped the 1.0 m class. John McLaughlin who cruised down from Eglinton with Lincourt Cruise his six year old stallion jump the 1.10 m class. In the 1.20 m class Olivia McCormick very calmly and professionally rode Cindy through a double clear round. To top the day off Laura Reid who has really come back to form hit the new competition year winning in style the 1.30 m class on Nonavic Temara.

RESULTS:

80 cm Clear Rounds: Dean Bell – Loughview Lola, Claire Ireland – Going For Gold, Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond, Emma Barkley – Jools Jewel

90 cm Clear Rounds: Gary Woods – Zoes Zing, Robert Newell – Roundthorn Delaney, Noel McKee – Keeford Carousel, Claire Ireland – Going For Gold, Brian Smyth – Its All About Blue, Emma Barkley – Jools Jewel, Dean Cotton – Coolda Castaway, Robert Newell – Atricia Roundthorn, Ryan Hunter – RNH Boudiccia, Zoe Woods – Good Lux, Ashlee Ervine – Silver Tycoon, Kirsty Chambers – Wee Todd, Zoe Woods – My Way Or The Highway

1.0 m Clear Rounds: Zoe Woods – Good Lux, Dean Bell – Loughview La La, Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Ninameidor, Brian Smyth – Quarryman Lad, Claire Sloan – Lord Luidan, Dean Bell – Loughview Diamond Lux, Jenny Beattie – Dashing Daniel, Rachel Hall, LKC Courageous Empress, Barry McCormack – Olliado, Rachel Thompson – Foetsie Van De Brovwershaeve, Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny

1.10 m Clear Rounds: Alistair Barr – Mac Porsch, Laura Reid – Bobby, Gareth Clingan – Roxette, Rachel Hall – LKC Courageous Empress, Liam McKee – Tom Sawyer, John McLaughlin – Lincourt Cruise

1.20 m Clear Rounds – Olivia McCormack – Cindy, Andrea Thompson – Damingo Van Hoet Dingenshof, John McLaughlin – Lincourt Cruise, Liam McKee – Tom Sawyer

1.30 m Clear Rounds: Laura Reid – Nonavic Temara – Gareth Clinghan – Senor D, Olivia McCormack – Cindy,