Deep concentration from Grace Kehoe riding Killeshin Terry, who qualified for the Novice Dengie Final

Week two of the Iveagh Dressage League showed an increase in competitors attending both dressage and show-jumping phases. For several competitors it was their first time doing dressage on a new horse, or even first time doing dressage, and the judges Judith McBride and Myra Watters were able to provide some helpful pointers. Once again Vicky Campbell won her class, this time closely pursued by Caitie Slater and the other section was won by Daniel Kehoe ahead of Joanna Eames, Joanna was a last minute substitution for her brother, so she was kept busy changing saddles and warming up two ponies. The Intro class was won by Ciara Mulholland this week and the Open class won by Erin Burns who despite her tender years rode a very polished test on Harry Hoot. In second place was a new combination of Kathryn King on Isaac de la Bouverie.

Kathryn King, Isaac de La Bouverie who were second in the Open Class

Clear round jumping was available in the other arena, for both dressage and non-dressage riders. Aaron and his team had once again built an interesting course providing lots for young horses (and even some older ones) to look at!

Sunday 8^th February is the next dressage competition and Dengie Dressage qualifier. This will be combined with a Dengie Show-Jumping Qualifier starting with Juniors at 11am. Dressage must be pre-entered.  Details on the Iveagh Pony Club website.

Introductory Test:

1^st Ciara Mulholland on Jacobi

Novice Arena 1:

1^st Vicky Campbell, Denis the Menace. 2^nd Caitie Slater,Colour Code Chinook. 3^rd Johnnie Mulligan, Fred, 4^th Gemma Chambers, Lisnavaragh Lady

Novice Arena 2:

1^st Daniel Kehoe, Killeshin George, 2^nd Joanna Eames, Harvest Mouse, 3^rd Grace Kehoe, Killeshin Terry, 4^th Kate Shields, Melody Maker

Novice Dengie Qualifiers: Caitie Slater, Gemma Chambers, Grace Kehoe, Katy O’Hare, Joanna Eames, Grace Kehoe, Lara Kelly, Lucy McIlroy

Open Class

1^st Erin Burns, Harry Hoot, 2^nd Kathryn King, Isaac de La Bouverie, 3^rd Katie Crozier, Colorado, 4^th Kathryn King, Roctredudon

Open Dengie Qualifiers: Erin Burns, Kathryn King, Katie Crozier, Laoise O’Farrell