A very competitive 80cm class saw Joanne Cairns and Apache come out on top, with Michelle McConnell and Bob in 2^nd and Rachel Irwin with Camiro in 3^rd.  Claire Forsyth took 4^th place with her lovely bay horse Sky Shadow.  Winning the junior category was Katie McKee with Dougle, a close 2^nd was Charlotte Rogers and Molly and slotting into 3^rd was Regan McKee and Cleo. 

Going solo in the over 50s class was Valerie McKie and her lovely steel grey mare ‘Song of Sixpence.’  They produced a very polished round and took home a red rosette.

Michael Burges with Maggie rode a very determined round in the 90cm class to win the junior section.  Meanwhile the senior section winner was Aaron Brown with Isis, 2^nd went to Chloe Burges with Olga and 3^rd was Katie Johnson and Zeus.  Hulabaloo ridden by Kathryn Quee slotted into 4^th place.  Winning the senior section of the 1m class was Shannon Hiscutt with Milly while Regan McKee jumped a faultless round on Willow to win the junior section.  The last remaining dates for these derbys are Sunday 21^st and 28^th June.  Check out the website for more summer events at www.granshaequestrian.co.uk.

“Louie” and Claire Dobbin clear winner in 60cm class.

No one can dispute that Claire Dobbin and Louie were the deserving winners of Laurel Views 60cm Indoor Derby League, having won the red ribbon every time they entered the derby this winter.

If Christine Murray and Holiday Candle Light had got into the swing of the Derby earlier in the Winter they would have been strong contenders for the 70cm league takings winning the February and March competitions. But the league honours and top cash prize went to Susan Sloan and Tamni Blue.

Skylark Express and Kathy Delargy metre league winners.

Sloans kept it in the family with Laura and Quida taking home the top rosette and monies for the 85cm league.

Topping the metre class at the end of the league and going home with bulging pockets was Kathy Delargy and Skylark Express, who had already collected her second place winnings for the 85cm class.

Things are still jumping at Laurel View, with the popular Pounds for Points Show Jumping League continuing on Wednesday evenings at 6pm up until 29^th April.

Then on Sunday 31^st May, something a little different, Just Jumping, cashback for clear, winner goes free! Some terms and conditions apply but come along and give it a go, commencing at noon with 45cm.

Quids in for Quida and Laura Sloan over 85cm.

As always the Laurel View website is kept up-to-date with what is happening at the centre, so check it out at www.laurelview.co.uk or if you would rather talk, give the office a ring on 028 9083 0649

Results Indoor Derby League (5 of 6)

22.2.15

60cms – 1st Louie, Claire Dobbin; 2nd Delilah, Alison Larkham; 3rd Holiday Candlelight, Grace Murray; 4th Laurel View Tally, Natasha Lowry.

Susan Sloan and Tamni Blue supreme over the seventies.

70cms – 1st Holiday Candlelight, Christine Murray; 2nd Jimmy Choo, Roberta Bradbury; 3rd Schumi, Simon Wylie; 4th Lily, Alison Larkham; 5th Tamni Blue, Susan Sloan.

85cms – 1st Dirrella Diamond, Kristen Kleinman; 2nd Lexi, Alison Larkham.

1m – 1st Quida, Laura Sloan; 2nd Flame, Amanda Speers.

Indoor Derby League (6 of 6)

22.3.15

60cm – 1^st Louie, Claire Dobbin; 2^nd Harvey Moon, Scott Ferguson; 3^rd Laurel View Rab, Sarah Saied; 4^th Laurel View Tally, Natasha Lowry; 5^th Holiday Candle Light, Grace Murray.

70cm – 1^st Holiday Candle Light, Christine Murray; 2^nd Tamni Blue, Susan Sloan; 3^rd Holly, Hannah Catterall; 4^th Harvey Moon, Scott Ferguson; 5^th Maggie May, Megan Ferguson; 6^th Lily, Alison Larkham.

85cm – 1^st Quida, Laura Sloan; 2^nd Skylark Express, Kathy Delargy; 3^rd Holly, Hannah Catterall; 4^th Lexi, Alison Larkham.

1m – 1^st Skylark Express, Kathy Delargy.

Indoor Derby League Final

60cm – 1^st Louie, Claire Dobbin.

70cm – 1^st Tamni Blue, Susan Sloan; 2^nd Lily, Alison Larkham; 3^rd Chief, Cora McNulty.

85cm – 1^st Quida, Laura Sloan; 2^nd Skylark Express, Kathy Delargy; 3^rd Lexi, Alison Larkham.

1m – 1^st Skylark Express, Kathy Delargy.

Right to left prize winners of 60 cm class Jodie Creighton, Chloe Connon, Adam Sossick, Charlene Smith, Lucy McPeake, Sophie McPeake

Connell Hill held the final of the £1,000 Indoor Derby Show on Sunday 9^th November, this ever popular Indoor Derby Show was sponsored by Judy Maxwell, Baileys Horse Feeds and Trevor McClelland, Doagh Farm Feeds.  Competitors oozing excitement walked the course which was a combination of show jumping, working hunter, portable cross country and special effect fences, and warmed up in the very spacious outdoor arena in preparation for their qualifying challenges.

Left to right Joanne Nevin on Spitting Diamond 2nd Peadar McLaughlin on Murphy 1st in 80 cm class

This fun filled competitive day commenced with the 60 cm class which saw some action packed rounds of jumping with Jodie Creighton, following on from her successful win at ‘Hoys’ take the first honours of the day winning first place on ‘Monarch’ and with a tremendous round Chloe Connon took second on ‘Turbo’ with Adam Sossick, on the well know ‘Loughview Sweet Delight’ taking third.  The adventure lap of honour then stimulated the urge for winning as the course was set for the 70 cm class which true to form was once again non other than Jodie Creighton on ‘Monarch’ and showing no trouble taking second was Simone Leathem on ‘Little Miss Trouble’ with Lindsey Cameron close on her heels taking a most deservedly third on ‘Jess’.

Prize winners in 80 cm class

This well received track, designed by Julie McLernon, then moved to the 80 cm class which saw, breaking no laws, Peadar McLaughlin on ‘Murphy’ stand in poll position and with whisker splitting seconds Joanne Nevin on her ‘soul mate’ ‘Spitting Diamond’ taking second and Charlotte Wylie third on ‘Holly’.  This electrifying show saw competitors give it their all and go for it just to get their hands on the topnotch prizes sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds and Doagh Farm Feeds.  The 90 cm class then saw Joanne Jarden snatch first place on ‘Bonnie’ and with just sniffing distance Karl Kee took second on ‘Gold Girl’.  The nail biting then began as the 1.0 m class got under way with competitors, grooms and spectators wishing every one good luck which saw Ruth Cousins take the honourable title of winning this Indoor Derby on ‘Wishful Willow’ and Rachel Chapman stand second on ‘Duffy’.

Prize winners in 80 cm class

Connell Hill would like to thank sponsors Judy Maxwell, Baileys Horse Feeds and Trevor McClelland, Doagh Farm Feeds, Course Designer Julie McLernon, Arena Crew, staff and most of all the Competitors, horses and grooms making this a most exciting show.  We hope everyone enjoyed the experience seeing you all back in the very near future with a host of shows scheduled for the forthcoming weeks.

RESULTS

Prize winners in 90 cm class right to left Joanne Jarden, Karl Kee , Orla McGowan, Paul Traynor, Katie McKay, Shane Doyle

60 cm:  1^st Jodie Creighton – Monarch, 2^nd Chloe Connon – Turbo, 3^rd Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, 4^th Charlene Smith – Holders Henly Girl, 5^th Lucy McPeake – My Bubbles, 6^th Sophie McPeake – Fox Trot Freya

70 cm:  1^st Jodie Creighton – Monarch, 2^nd Simone Leathem – Little Miss Trouble, 3^rd Lindsey Cameron – Jess, 4^th Carol-Anne Saunders – Conrad, 5^th Jamie-Leigh Wilkin – Ashantih Dream, 6^th Alison Smith – Jumping Dale Viola

Prize winners in 1.0 m right to left Ruth Cousins, Rachel Chapman, Joanne Harden, Julie Blakley, Karl Lee

80 cm:  1^st Peadar McLaughlin – Murphy, 2^nd Joanne Nevin – Spitting Diamond, 3^rd Charlotte Wylie – Holly, 4^th Simone Leathem – Willow, 5^th Jodie Creighton – Dollar, 6^th Brigid Delargy – J-Lo

90 cm:  1^st Joanne Jarden – Bonnie, 2^nd Karl Kee – Gold Girl, 3^rd Orla McGowan – Manus Boy, 4^th Paul Traynor – Loughshannagh Lad, 5^th Katie McKay – Legend, 6^th Shane Doyle – Lexi

1.0 m:  1^st Ruth Cousins – Wishful Willow, 2^nd Rachel Chapman – Duffy, 3^rd Joanne Jarden – Creating A Storm, 4^th Julie Blakley – Murphy, 5^th Karl Kee – Gold Girl

Working Hunter League at Knockagh with qualifiers
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland is holding a winter working hunter league with the first week on DSunday 26th October, horses start at 10am with 60cms to 1.10M, classes fro year olds, cobs and small hunters.  Ponies start at 1pm with classes from 30cms to 1M.  This show hosts qualifiers for the prestigious Northern Ireland Festival.  There will be a phase 1 & phase 2 ring for efficent running ad if the weather permitts jumping will be held outside in the massive outdoor at Knockagh.  For more details visit the website www.knockaghviewec.com or contact Ruth on 07732809188.

There is still an opportunity for all ‘Who Dares To Win’ to qualify for the final of this opulent show on Sunday 2^nd November at 10.00 am.

RESULTS

60 cm:  1^st Jodie Creighton – Monarch, 2^nd Annie Courtney-Cadam – Pugsy, 3^rd Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, 4^th Roberta McMullan – Oscar

70 cm:  1^st Elisha McNama –Flynn Rider, 2^nd Alison Smith – Jumpingdale Viola, 3^rd Lorraine Little – Archie, 4^th Annie Courtney-Cadam – Pugsy, 5^th Jodie Creighton – Malachi

80 cm:  1^st Roberta McClurg – Drumiller Heyday, 2^nd Simone Leatham – Willow, 3^rd Erin Dunseath – Matilda, 4^th Morgan Skillen – Mayo, 5^th Debbie McLean – Chance, 6^th Peadar McLaughlin – Murphy

90 cm:  1^st Joanne Jarden – Bonnie, 2^nd Barbara Dixon – Belle, 3^rd Karl Kee – Gold Girl, 4^th Julie Blakley – Murphy, 5^th Peadar McLaughlin – Kiana, 6^th Shane Doyle – Deer Park Lass

1.0 m:  1^st Joanne Jarden – Creating A Storm, 2^nd Laura Wylie – Perhaps B, 3^rd Alistair Barr – Colt Forty Five, 4^th Joanne Jarden – MJI Wendy, 5^th Jodie Creighton – Fluffy, 6^th Charlotte Dixon – Fernando

Competing in Class 3 – Emma Harris on Appolo

Sunday 17th August saw a great day at the Summer Derby and the final round of the “Jump Challenge League” at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough.
A combination of show jumping, working hunter and cross-country fences provided a final challenging course with a few new fences, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, especially in the new Pairs Class!!
Organisers would like to thank everyone who competed at and supported the event and also extend thanks to Caroline Grimshaw from EquestrianNewsNI Photography.
We would also like to say a special thanks to our very generous sponsors Botanica International,Bluegrass Horse Feeds and NFU Mutual, Lisburn.
Other events coming up at Mill Yard, Autumn Dressage For All League, Saturdays 4th, 11th and 18th October, Halloween Showjumping on Saturday 25th October and Autumn Working Hunter For All League, Saturdays 15th. 22nd and 29th November.
For more information checkout www.mill-yard.co.uk or contact Lucy at lucy@mill-yard.co.uk or 07790625794

Class 3 Winner – Victoria Wray on Butterscotch

Results for “Summer Derby” on Sunday 17th August;
Class 1 – 55cm
1st – Cabhina Collins on Sasha
2nd – Joan Murtagh on Solomon,
3rd – Scott Ferguson on Harvey Moon

Class 2 – 70cm
1st – Claire Dobbin on Louis
2nd – Cabhina Collins on Sasha
3rd – Megan Ferguson on Harvey Moon
4th – Ciara O’Hare on True Colours
5th – Patricia Hanna on Charlie
6th – Karina McVeigh on Midnight Reflection

Competing in Class 5 – Yvonne Maguire on Big John and Jacqueline Mallon on FloJo

Class 3 – 85cm
1st – Victoria Wray on Butterscotch
2nd – Sharon Murphy on Big D
3rd – Liz Cherry on Jessica Who
4th – Victoria Wray on Duchess
5th – Emma Cochrane on Extract
6th – Sarah Morecombe on Oscar Too
Class 4 – 1m
1st – Carol Lamberton on Slievenisky Shadrak
2nd – Rebecca Loney on Lark

Class 5 – Pairs
1st – Sam Goudy on Zaria
Rebecca Loney on Lark
2nd – Jacqueline Mallon on FloJo
Pamela Fox on Bonnie Sir Edward
3rd – Victoria Fox on Joni
Abbey Cummiskey on BlackJack
4th – Kate Russell on Bingo
Emma Cochrane on Extract
5th – Alex Wilson on Dude
Kate Latimer on Foxy
6th – Anna Fleming on Midnight Runner
Victoria Wray on Uncle Ben

Class 1 Winners From left; 2nd – Cabhina Collins on Sasha, Scott Ferguson on Harvey Moon

Results for Jump Challenge League 2014
Class 1 – 55cm
1st – Scott Ferguson on Harvey Moon
2nd – Cabhina Collins on Sasha
Class 2 – 70cm
1st – Claire Dobbin on Louis
2nd – Megan Ferguson on Harvey Moon
3rd – Cabhina Collins on Sasha
4th – Emma Harris on Appolo
5th – Karina McVeigh on Midnight Reflection
Class 3 – 85cm
1st – Victoria Wray on Butterscotch
2nd – Victoria Wray on Duchess
3rd – Carol Lamberton on Slievenisky Shadrak
4th – Sarah Morecombe on Oscar Too
5th – Anna Fleming on Midnight Runner
6th – Liz Cherry on Jessica Who
Class 4 – 1m
1st – Carol Lamberton on Slievenisky Shadrak
2nd – Liz Cherry on Jessica Who
3rd – Rebecca Loney on Lark

The Ballygraffan venue has held a number of very successful International Horse Trials

June and Jim Burgess are holding a Derby at their Ballygraffan premises, just outside Comber, on Saturday 5th October.

This venue, which has been home to a number of very successful International Horse Trials, will cater for classes at 70cms, 80cms, 90cms, 1m and 1.10m.

The entry fee is £25 and prizes will include overnight stays with B & B at the wonderful Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast, which is sponsoring the Event.

Entry Forms are available from Dora on 07876758979 or dorabeacom@live.co.uk- closing date is Monday 30 September.

Class 1. Max height 50cm
Class 2. Max Height 60cm
Class 3. Max height 70cm
Class 4. Max height 80cm

Sunday is Derby Day at Gransha , starting at 11am with Horses and ponies, seniors and juniors welcome.
The course will consist of 20-24 show jumping, working hunter and cross country fences.

Class 1. 80cm
Class 2. 90cm
Class 3. 1m
Class 4. 1.10m
Entries are also taken on the day ad cost £20

For more information visit the Gransha Equestrian website www.granshaequestrian.co.uk
or call: 07855462614

“Honey” and Sarah Glover head for the next jump in the 60cm course.

Twists, turns and triple bars to tease the talented riders at the first leg of the Laurel View Outdoor Derby League on Sunday 5^th May.

Plenty of excitement to get the day going in the 60cm class with three sets of jump offs to decide the top six positions.  With clear rounds getting them off to a top start, then a fault free jump off, it was down to speed to put Claire Liddle and French Fort Jackson in the number one spot, leaving a blue rosette for My Blue Eyed Boy and Sasha Wilson.

The seventies didn’t disappoint the adrenaline junkies either.  Four riders pulled out the stops to ride clear over the complex and challenging course. They didn’t pick up their hooves as well over the jump off as none went clear, but Marian Rea and Cracker pulled a red rosette with only four faults, putting her just that little bit ahead off Archie and Lorraine Lyttle.

Upwards and onwards to the 85cm course, again with many of the competitors having to jump off to vie for the colour of their rosette.  Charlotte Leslie and Blue Cobweb, kept it quick and clean to clear the jump off and claim the red.  A little more speedy, but picking up four faults cost Saffy and Laura Marrs the top spot.

1st prize winning performance from Cracker and Marian Rea

Last class of the day saw the course lifted to a metre and it was Loughmourne Diamond and Kirsty Marsden that took the honours, an extra four faults meant Dexter and Shauna O’Connell took home the second place rosette.

Snapping away capturing the competitors concentration was the Equi-Tog photographer who had be contacted via info@equi-tog.com

The next league isn’t on the calendar until Sunday 30^th June, so who knows, it might even be good enough to get on the grass by then, but to find out whether it is or not keep an eye on facebook.com/laurelview or give the office a ring on 028 9083 0649.

Results

Derby (1 of 5) – 5.5.13

60cms

1^st French Fort Jackson, Claire Liddle; 2^nd My Blue Eyed Boy, Sasha Wilson; 3^rd Honey, Sarah Glover; 4^th Laurel View Rab, Simon Wylie; 5^th Laurel View Jonny, Rachael Ferguson; 6^th Laurel View Sandy, Claire Gilchrist.

70cms

1^st Cracker, Marian Rea; 2^nd Archie, Lorraine Lyttle; 3^rd Moo, Jacqui Lewis; 4^th Davinci, Judena Leslie; 5^th Easter, Claire Bennett; 6^th Marvin, Kerry Taylor.

85cms

“Moo” and Jacqui Lewis concentrate on the course ahead.

1^st Blue Cobweb, Charlotte Leslie; 2^nd Saffy, Laura Marrs; 3^rd Laurel View Cherry, Claire Gilchrist; 4^th Oh Dear, Albert Lowry; 5^th tie Loughmourne Diamond, Kirsty Marsden and Arctic Moon, Joanna McNamee.

1m

1^st Loughmourne Diamond, Kirsty Marsden; 2^nd Dexter, Shauna O’Connell.