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Gaby’s Talent Shines Through at Connell Hill Hill’s Glitter Show

News Desk — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 07:41:55 +0000

Christmas is most certainly on its way as festivities broke out at Connell Hill on Saturday for the ‘All That Glitters Xmas Show’. Competitors arrived full of enthusiasm eager to jump their chosen challenges having the opportunity of competitive tracks with the added bonus of a friendly welcoming environment over-spilling into ‘enjoyment’. The first line up of the day for presentations in the X-Poles class were Ellen O’Neill on ‘Coco Pops’, Jasmin Kirkwood on ‘Maddy’ and Joel O’Neill on ‘Coco Pops’. It was then first place for Jasmin Kirkwood on ‘Maddy’ jumping clear in the 30 cm class. The clocks set and ready for action as the 60 cm class got under way with Dawn Bond taking first place on the futuristic ‘Dicey Riley’, as this was his debut show, and Ashley Kelly taking second on her super horse ‘Jack’. The first class indoor surface really gave riders confidence to push that little bit harder and take nippy turns in a bid to beat the clock giving some mind blowing rounds of jumping which saw Gabby Morgan, speed past the post and take the honours of first place on ‘Maninard Sir Ganty’ with Anna Ricoy jump into second on ‘Scamp’ in the 70 cm class. The competition really heightened as the 80 cm class got under way as Judith Sossick jumped first with a double clear in a very speedy time on ‘Loughview Chloe’ holding the lead until previous hidden talent winner of the 70 cm class Gaby Morgan took the challenge on ‘Maninard Sir Ganty’ and once again flew home into first place. The day was drawing to an end with the 90 cm class but the competition was still rife which saw Annie Courtney-Cadam make intricate turns requiring skilful riding jump a superb double clear in a super fast time taking first place on ‘LCC Some Man For One Man’. Well done and thanks to all for attending

Welcome to everyone who is coming to our Christmas Fun Day on Sunday 14^th December at 10.00 am, Santas Little Helpers – Lead Rein, Mrs Claus Fancy Dress, Santas Starter Stakes – X-Poles, Elf Stakes – 40 – 50 cm, North Pole Stakes 60 & 70 cm, Reindeer Stakes – 80 cm classes, and don’t forget our Xmas Working Hunter Show in memory of James Way, proceeds to C.H & S. So who knows with a host of shows scheduled you could discover your hidden talent and be the next Gaby Morgan with Connell Hill being just the ticket for your way to stardom.

RESULTS:

X-Poles: Ellen O’Neill – Coco Pops, Jasmin Kirkwood – Maddy, Joel O’Neill – Coco Pops

30 cm: Jasmin Kirkwood – Maddy, Skye Dawson – Humpty – Humpty Dumpty, Joel O’Neill – Coco Pops

50 cm: Skye Dawson – Humpty Dumpty

60 cm: 1^st Dawn Bond – Dicey Riley, 2^nd Ashley Kelly – Jack

70 cm: 1^st Gaby Morgan – Maninard Sir Ganty, 2^nd Anna Ricoy – Scamp, 3^rd Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, 4^th Rachel Blaney – Seaview So So

80 cm: 1^st Gaby Morgan – Maninard Sir4 Ganty, 2^nd Judith Sossick – Loughview Chloe, 3^rd Erin Dunseath – Matilda, 4^th Georgia Kirkwood – Titch, 5^th Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, 6^th Orla O’Kane – Pepe

90 cm: 1^st Annie Courtney-Cadam – LCC Some Man For One Man, 2^nd Daryl McKinney – Hooray Henry, 3^rd Hilary Redmond – Ludo

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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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

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.

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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It was a Senior D’Day at Connell Hill’s SJI Grand Prix

News Desk — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:59:14 +0000

Connell Hill was a hive of activity from early morning as competitors and spectators arrived for the SJI Grand Prix Horse Show. The Grooms were all up early preparing horses and tack and riders rearing to go as all turned out in an immaculate and professional manner.

As competitors qualified for the jump offs they had spectators on the edges of their seats cheering as they entered the arena to jump a challenging Grand Prix course designed and built by Will Crean. The show started with the 1.0 m class and very quickly the excitement and adrenalin was rising as the riders were all chasing the first prize of the day sponsored by The Market Tavern, Magherafelt and Dodds Coach Holidays, this was a dream come true when Nicole Barr on ‘Florida Daydream’ took the first win of the day with Dawn McKeown on ‘Legaland Tadmus’ taking second and with only points of a second in it Julie Steele on ‘Wellview Lenny’ in third place. I can do it was the attitude as the 1.10 m class got under way with John Higgins on ‘Ikan’ doing it taking the first place sponsored by Dawn McKeown Photography / John Street Gallery, Ballymena.

The riders were all going for it when the 1.20 m class started sponsored by Barr Tec, but as there is only one winner it was Rebecca Patterson on ‘Millthyme San Francisco’. The spectators held their breath as riders took to the arena for the 1.30 m class, this class was sponsored by Horse First and EJC Contracts, corners were cut and the speed picked up but Gareth Clingan on ‘Senor D’ galloped away with the prize of the day. Barry McCormack on ‘Armani Velvet’ took second and Harry Marshall on ‘Whisper’ third place.

The 80 cm double clears sponsored by Ulster Livestock Care, Coagh, were Clare Spillane-Pattison on ‘Cor De La’, Tanya Smith on ‘Fancy Diamond’ and Clare Spillane-Pattison on ‘Little Task’. Parklands Veterinary Group, Cookstown sponsored the 90 cm class and the double clear rounds were Sharon Junk on ‘Cookstown Shutterfly’ and Clare Spillane-Pattison on ‘Little Task’.

A huge thank you to all our sponsors who made the Show the success it was and all our competitors.

The SJI Horse League continues next week, 23rd March at 10.00 am.

PLEASE NOTE There will be NO SJI Pony League on Sunday 24th but will continue the following Sunday 31st March at 10.00 am. Horse Training show on Thursday night and Pony and horse training shows are on Friday nights at 6.30 pm.

RESULTS:

80 cm: Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Tanya Smith – Fancy Diamond, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Little Task

90 cm: Sharon Junk – Cookstown Shutterfly, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Little Task

1.0 m: 1st Nicole Barr – Florida Daydream, 2nd Dawn McKeown – Legaland Tadmus, 3rd Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, 4th Dean Cotton – Codda Castaway, 5th Zoe Woods – Goodlux, 6th Ana Desmond – Rollover, Beverley Caves – Harlequin du Suzie, Zoe Farren – Tahoma Cruise, Dean Bell – Loughview Diamond Lux, Nikita Cochrane – Truly Unruly, Deborah Palmer – Kilrodan Sailorette, Beverley Caves – Calinvella,

Connor Stewart – Rubellious, Zoe Woods – My Way or the Highway, John Higgans – Doonaveeragh Camiro, Judith Sossick – Loughview La La, Olivia McCormack – Night Life

1.10 m: 1st John Higgins – Ikan, 2nd Rory Lavery – Aughnabroc Ruarii, 3rd John Higgins – KEC Freefalling, 4th Paul Caves – Quinvella, 5th Judith Sossick – Loughview Diamond Clover, 6th Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, 7th Coleen Glasgow – Euro Double Act, 8th Christopher Megahey – Rickamore Royale, Paul Caves – Master Gold Touch, Laura Reid – Bobby, Nathan Primrose – Zarola, Barry Griffin – Chirokko M

1.20 m: 1st Rebecca Patterson – Millthyme San Francisco, 2nd Harry Marshall – Gennaro Z, 3rd Martin McCloskey – Clagan Royale, 4th Stephen Smith – Eglish, 5th Kenneth Graham – Lenamore Lux, 6th Christopher Megahey – Rickamore Royal, John Higgins – Emerald George, Olivia McCormack – Cindy, Harry Marshall – Juicy

1.30 m: 1st Gareth Clinghan – Senor D, 2nd Barry McCormack – Armani Velvet, 3rd

Cappuccinos All round at Connell Hill

News Desk — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:07:52 +0000

The snow capped Antrim hills did not deter the younger riders as they turned out for this the second day of the SJI Pony League at Connell Hill. Mr Will Crean built a challenging course for these competitors as they jumped to qualify for jump offs. The aroma of coffee filled the air as Leigh McVeigh on Cappuccino left nothing to chance speed their way to victory in the 138 cm 1.0 m class. As the day progressed the snow showers still had no effect on the determination of these athletes to achieve clear rounds. The 148 cm 1.0 m class saw Gareth McCracken on Ultimate Cruise, Leigh McVeigh on Cashmere Jumper, Emma McEntee on Shandor and Nicola Eames on Euro Silver all collect red rosettes. Emma McEntee then went on to win the 148 cm 1.20 m on her super pony Mini Cooper II

This show continues next Sunday, 17^th March, at 10.00 am where everyone is welcome.

RESULTS

Newcomers: Jodie Creighton – Flynn

128 cm 70 cm: Jodie Creighton – Flynn

128 cm 80 cm: Amy Roberts – BillyTwoRivers, Jodie Creighton – Fernvalley Koures

Under 10’s: 1^st Elle Rose Cassidy – Tuity Fruity, 2^nd Elle Rose Cassidy – Trendy Two Stars, 3^rd Sophie Doherty – Emerald Lucky

128 cm 90 cm: 1^st Amy Roberts – Billy Two Rivers, 2^nd Michael J McKenzie – Spinnelli, 3^rd Elle Rose Cassidy – Trendy Two Stars, 4^th Elle Rose Cassidy – Tuity Fruity, 5^th Jodie Creighton – Fernvalley Koures, 6^th John McEntee – Super Sonic,

128 cm 1.0 m: 1^st Daryl Somerville – Spirit of Hilltop, 2^nd Emma McEntee – Star Spangled Banner

138 cm 90 cm: Rona McSorley – The Magnificent Pedro, Ellie Johnston- Dun N Dust It

138 cm 1.0 m: 1^st Leah McVeigh- Cappuccino, 2^nd Beth Doherty- Beauty, 3^rd Georgia Kelly- Mystery Boy, 4^th Daryl Somerville- Eve Master Classic lady, 5^th Ellie Johnston- Dun N Dust It

138 cm 110 m: 1^st Beth Doherty – Beauty

148 cm 80 cm: Gareth McCracken – Templebready Lyric, Jodie Creighton – Manninard Sir Ganty, Emer Maneely – Tabitha, Elle Johnston – Eldaggo

Ganty, Nicola Eames – Euro Silver

148 cm 90 cm: Jodie Creighton – Manninard Sir Ganty, Nicola Eames – Euro Silver

148 cm 1.0 m: Gareth McCracken – Ultimate Cruise, Leigh McVeigh – Cashmere Jumper, Emma McEntee Shandor, Nicola Eames – Euro Silver

148 cm 1.10 m: 1^st Gareth McCracken – Ultimate Cruise, 2^nd Leigh McVeigh – Cashmere Jumper, 3^rd Emma McEntee – Mini Cooper II

148 cm 1.20 m: 1^st Emma McEntee – Mini Cooper II

Can Anyone ‘Catch Me’ at Connell Hill

News Desk — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:04:44 +0000

As the half way mark was hit for the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill the trailer, horse box and car parks filled nearly to capacity with horses and riders full of enthusiasm to jump at these great facilities. Spectators packed into the viewing gallery to shelter from the biting wind and enjoy a hot snack while watching some magnificent jumping over a flowing course of fences built by Will Crean.

Many seem to be benefiting from the Thursday Training Shows where improvements of ability from horses and riders are coming through to the registered shows. Suzanne Posnett on ‘Carrickview Gin and Tonic’ jumped a double clear in their first 1.0 m class. Liam McKee on ‘Spielberg’ also jumped their first 1.20 m class with a double clear. First show of the year for ‘Whisper’ ridden by Kristopher Marshall went home with a double clear on his record. The miserable day did not rub off on competitors as they prepared for the 1.30 m class, as competitors jumped against the clock no-one could catch John Higgins on ‘Catch Me’ as they took seconds off the clock to win the 1.30 m class. Philip Gaw on ‘Rocky Bond’ took a very deservedly 2nd place with Anita Doherty on ‘Fitz’ taking 3rd place.

Saturday 16th March is the SJI Grand Prix Horse Show commencing at 9.30 am sharp, starting with 1.0 m class – 1.30 m followed by 90 and 80 cm classes. This £2,000 prize fund show is sponsored by The Market Tavern Magherafelt, Dodds Coach Holidays, Dawn McKeown Photography/John Street Gallery Ballymena, Barr Tec, Connell Hill, Horse First Newry, Parklands Veterinary Group Cookstown and Ulster Livestock Care Coagh.

80cms
Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance; Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond; Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ; Emma Barkley – Jools Jewel

90cms
Emma Barkley – Jools Jewel; Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ; Brian Smyth – Its All About Blue; Paul Tang – Neat Mamma Mia; Connor Stewart – Derganagh Hill; Clare Spillane Pattison – Little Task; Dean Bell – Loughview Lola; Zoe Woods – Goodlux; Sarah Kirkpatrick – Georgies Star; Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond; Catherine Quee – Lisbane Hulabaloo; Suzanne Posnett – Carrickview Diamond Gayle

1m
Judith Sossick – Loughview Lala; John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro; Zoe Woods – Goodlux; Connor Stewart – Rubellious; Fiona Stevenson – Kellistown Blue Chip; Liam McKee – Dundee; Dean Cotton – Coolda Castaway; Suzanne Posnett – Carrickview Gin and Tonic; Thomas Stewart – Douglas W; Danielle Dawson – Seapatrick Savanna; Claire O’Hara – Captain Oates; Suzanne Posnett – Carrickview Diamond Gayle; Brian Smyth – Quarryman Lad; Anita Doherty – Neat Kaliedoscope; Lauren Morrow – Miss Patience; Claire O’Hara – Tiffcrum Penny; Nadine Johnston – My Magic Touch; Joanne McSeveney – Saddleside Punchinello; Suzanne Posnett – Magic Cuidam; Shirley Smyth – Jailhouse Rock; Ryan Hunter – RNH Boudiccea; Leigh Anne Reigh – Modena; Victoria Titterington – Thornbrook Donauwind the Third; Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny; Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor; Rachel Thompson – Foetsie Van de Brouwershoeve; Nicole Barr – Master This

1.10m
Dean Bell – Loughview Lala; John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro; Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor; Leigh Anne Reigh – Samur Li; Paul Caves – Quinvella

1.20 m
Liam McKee – Spielberg, Zoe Woods – Without Permission, Kristopher Marshall – Whisper, Andrea Thompson – Damingo Van Hoef Dingensof, Kristopher Marshall – Bordeaux, Paul Caves – Quinvella, Ryan Hunter – Colt Forty Five, Paul Diamond – Adermus, Martin McCloskey – Claggan Royal, Anita Doherty – Fitz, John Higgins – Emerald George, Liam McKee – Tom Sawyer, Erin Faloona – Orchard Echo

130 m
John Higgins – Catch Me, Philip Gaw – Rocky Bond, Anita Doherty – Fitz, Andrea Thompson – Damingo Van Hoef Dingenshof, John Higgins – Emerald George, Erin Faloona – Orchard Echo

Hat-Trick for Anna Mulholland at Connell Hill

News Desk — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:03:21 +0000

It is good to see the confidence and ability rising in both horse and riders, as competitors turn out each week to the training shows at Connell Hill. These competitors are taking advantage of a course of fences purposely built by Will Crean to train both horse and riders to gain confidence and encourage learning. The 90 cm class saw Lorraine Redmond on Pattons Cruise jump a double clear and with confidence went on to jump another double clear in their first 1.0 m class.

As the weather took a turn for the worse nearing the weekend, it did not put competitors off attending Friday night’s training show at Connell Hill when once again everyone turned out in style. These competitors take advantage of a relaxed welcoming environment, where they can train their horses and improve riding skills enjoying the help, aid and advice freely given.

One young lady achieving the ultimate goal of a hat trick was none other than Anna Mulholland on Bobby as they jumped double clears in the 60 cm, 70 cm and 80 cm classes. The 80 cm class saw Ashley Byrne on Prince, Hannah Thompson on Sophie, and Jodie Creighton on Millie jump double clears, Jodie then went on to jump double clears on Moonbeam and Tabby in the 90 cm class and 1.0 m class on Tabby.

These shows continue next Thursday, 14th and Friday 15th March, at 6.30 pm.

RESULTS: Thursday 7th March 2013

70 cm: Julie McLernon – Patch, Richard Hutchinson – Laurelhill OMG, Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance

90 cm: Katie Connor – Sam, Lorraine Redmond – Pattons Cruise, Dean Bell – Rosie, Nicole Cameron – Tanner, Sarah Kinnear – Bud, Emma Dodds – Luxy

1.0 m: Emma Dodds – Luxy, Ashleigh Lyle – Amber, Lorraine Redmond – Pattons Cruise, Catherine Cameron – Penny, Christopher Traynor – Freddie, Paul Traynor – Ultimate Buzz, Gia Traynor – Lough Shannon Lad, Dean Bell – Rosie

1.10 m: Dawn McKeown – Tabby, Katie Connor – Freddie

Friday 8th March 2013

50 cm: Jodie Creighton – Mac, Penny Murphy – Ticket, Jodie Creighton – Lucky, Oliver Doherty – Bella, Hugo O’Neill – Jiggy

60 cm: Helen Faulkner – Danny, Catherine McBurney – Eclipse, Anna Mulholland – Bobby, Alanna Dunlop – Kinard Sally, Jodie Creighton – Flynn, Oliver Doherty – Bella, John Mulholland – Killarney

70 cm: Grace Burns – Tammy, Anna Mulholland – Bobby, John Mulholland – Killarney, Catherine McBurney – Eclipse, Shane O’Grady – Merlin, Callum Reynolds High Meadows Crow, Sarah Newell – Molly

80 cm: Ashley Byrne – Prince, Hannah Thompson – Sophie, Jodie Creighton – Millie, Anna Mulholland – Bobby, Grace Burns – Tammy, Shane O’Grady – Merlin, John Mulholland – Killarney

90 cm: Jodie Creighton – Moonbeam, Hannah Thompson – Sophie, Jodie Creighton – Tabby

1.0 m: Jodie Creighton – Tabby