Lucy Tombs and May win leading junior rider of the league sponsored by EquestrianResults.co.uk

High winds and icy roads disrupted travel arrangements on Saturday for the final round of Portmore’s unregistered horse and pony league sponsored by EquestrianResults.co.uk meaning that some combinations were unable to make it to the earlier classes, however competitor numbers on the day were high and the timed phase of the competition was a popular addition.

Bree Rutledge and Gem won the 70cm league overall

The 80cm league was won overall by Lesley Wilson as a qualified rider for that class, with Elaine Grey and Crigou finishing second in the league.  Another super competitive time came from Ronan McSorey and Superchoice who galloped home double clear in a time of 33.13 with Natasha Cassidy and BJ on their debut outing claiming fourth place. Tori Showkum and Tally Ho made a welcomed return from their christmas break to attend the final and were in their usual competitive form finishing in 5th.

Lesley Wilson leading senior rider, finished in second place in the 80cm class won by Laura struthers pictured in front, Tori Showkum pictured right was also placed

Shannon Robinson and Luna finished in second place making their icy and challenging trip to Portmore that morning worthwhile finishing in a competitive time of 29.59 seconds.  Third place went to Gareth Nethercote and the lovely grey Shahida Diamond in a speedy time of 29.87, meanwhile Iona McCreery and Blaney enjoyed another double clear in a time of 32.55 seconds to claim fourth position.  Tori Showkum and Tally Ho are never far from the top and they finished in fifth place once again, with sixth place going to Laura Cornett and Lord Jack who also jumped competitively the week before.

Ruth Wilson winning the 1m league on Home Alone City

The Smith Bros Eventing Team competed quite a number of horses in these classes in preparation for the season ahead and they certainly jumped well with Steven Smith and Katy McKenzie in particular being kept very busy.  Professional as always, they moved horses between classes to allow for the smooth running of the competition ensuring that other competitors weren’t kept waiting which was hugely appreciated by everyone.  The 1.20m class was won by Roman Ptacek on Joli owned by James Acheson, with Steven Smith and Bonito jumping double clear to finish second.  Gareth Nethercote and My Diamond Douglas finished in third.

60cm

Demand grew during the league as riders chose to include their details on this innovative new website allowing their results to be visible online, encouraging them to compete at more than their required attendance for the league final.

While the final of the league was a very busy show, organisers hope that this next league will be even more popular due to the prizes on offer!

Each week a lucky winner will be chosen to go home with a prize from the show at each qualifying date, so there are more prizes for a greater number of competitors throughout the league.

A rug for leading senior rider and leading junior rider will be awarded at the final, with prize money on offer on the final date as well.

£2 from every entry will go into the prize winning total to be divided amongst qualified riders as they compete for the biggest share in each class at the final in January.  (To qualify, riders must attend four dates and the qualifier.)
The league will begin this Saturday 9th November, continuing on 30th November, 7th December, 4th Jan, 11th Jan, 18th Jan, and final on 25th January.

Further information can be found on www.equestrianresults.co.uk or www.portmoreequestriancentre.com

Jackie Loughran and Zoe jump clear in the 70cm class

Portmore held the fourth round of their unregistered horse and pony league on Saturday 21st September.  Several junior riders are really setting the standards as they blaze ahead in the leagues overall placings!  Ella Heron and Princess Judy continue to strengthen their lead in the 60cm class, while it’s tight at the top in the 70cm with Tori Showkum and Tally Ho taking the lead, followed closely by Ella Heron and Princess Judy.  Francis Gribbon and Twinks stole the show on Saturday with three double clear rounds in the 60, 70 and 80cm classes.  Sheelagh Kennedy on her promising young horse Dora produced another immaculate clear round to move them into third place in the 70cm league overall.  Erin Burns made her debut on Cola, the faithful mount for her older sister Katie and completed a flawless roundin the 60cm class.  The unregistered league continues next week 28th September, starting at 10am with the 60cm class, going up to 1.20m.  The league is sponsored by Equestrian Results.co.uk who are providing online records for competitors.

Results

60cm class
Ella Heron, Princess Judy
Francis Gribbon, Twinks
Erin Burns, Cola
70cm class
Ella Heron, Princess Judy
Jackie Loughran, Zoe
Francis Gribbon, Twinks
Sheelagh Kennedy, Dora
Tori Showkum, Tally Ho
80cm Class
Joanne Wilkinson, Casper
Francis Gribbon, Twinks
Tori Showkum, Tally Ho
Ingrid Scott, Tom Boy
90cm
Karen McCorry, Harriet
Ivan Gribbon Cantebury Belle,
Joanne Wilkinson, Casper
Ingrid Scott, Tom Boy
1.10m
Grace Lavery, Sky Double J