Yvonne Whiteside & Audrey jump the 1.30m track atRavensdale Lodge on Thursday for the Crowne Plaza Dundalk sponsored SJI registered horse league Photo: Niall Connolly.

Following on from the successful introduction of the fuel voucher draw for the Horseware Ireland horse & pony training league, the Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league and the Cemac Group indoor dressage league some weeks ago the Crowne Plaza Dundalk sponsored SJI registered indoor horse league which runs at Ravensdale Lodge on Thursdays has been added to the list. John Floody from Slane Co. Meath benefited from the inclusion of this league as his name was drawn out of the hat on Thursday and he was delighted with the prize. The odds of John being picked were narrowed greatly and he had a one in five chance of being picked as he rode 15 of the seventy plus entries. This SJI registered league has gotten off to a flying start with large entries arriving for the first three weeks of competition and it runs weekly to Thursday 25th April with a start time of 11am. This fuel incentive is being warmly welcomed be all riders, professional and amateur alike as the cost of diesel prohibits many from travelling any distance to shows. The winter / spring schedule of shows is now half way through at Ravensdale Lodge and continues this week with SJI registered jumping on Thursday with a start time for horses at 11am and ponies scheduled for 5pm. Friday evening’s horse & pony training league shows start at 5pm with X poles and classes run up to 1.10m while the indoor arena eventing league continues on Saturday from 3pm with the four usual classes. There will be no dressage league shows for the next two weeks due to St Patrick’s day and the Connolly’s Red Mills Pony Spring Tour final on March 24th, dressage will resume on Sunday 31st March.

Crowne Plaza Dundalk SJI registered indoor horse & pony league Thursday 7th March.

Horses: 90cm class, divided between: Brian Keavney’s Amazing (S. Keavney), Rachel Healy’s Patchwork Prince (R. Healy), Lynn Patterson’s Stainsby Free Spirit (L. Patterson) & Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell).

1m class, divided between: Edward Little’s Kildowney Star (E. Little), Sarah Lappin’s Atlantic Bounce (J. Floody), Louise Carroll’s Ballustree Luxadun (L. Carroll), Alexandra Robinson’s Lissan Lady (A. Robinson), Irene Lawler’s Ballustree Landbreeze (I. Lawler), Caroline Mc Guirk’s Lisbane Calliterra (C. Mc Guirk), Brian Duff’s Drumogoland Luidam (A. Duff) & Conrad Mc Guniiess’ Animo Cruise (C. Mc Guinness).

Owen Mc Camley & My Little Dimonte in action at the
Crowne Plaza Dundalk sponsored SJI registered horse league at Ravensdale
Lodge on Thursday.Photo: Niall Connolly.

1.10m class, divided between: B. Mc Cann’s Jumping Cavalux (Y. Whiteside), S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce), Emma Mc Cabe’s Essence (E. Mc Cabe), Brian Duff’s Darco Diamond (B. Duff), Brian Duff’s Drumogoland Luidam (A. Dunne), Alexandra Robinson’s Lissan Lady (A. Robinson), C. Hawthorne’s Tullybee Holly Golightly (J. Newsam) & M. Birch’s Mise Le Meas (J. Floody).

1.20m class, divided between: Kieran King’s Kings Best (J. Floody), Brian Duff’s Floryda (B. Duff), Judy Murphy’s Java’s Sophie (A. Dooley), M. Birch’s Shenick (J. Floody), Brian Duff’s Darco Diamond (J. Floody), Eileen Duggan’s Bronson De Reve (J. Floody), M. Birch’s Mise Le Meas (J. Floody), S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce) & J. Attley’s Toscana (J. Floody).

1.30m class: # 1 Brian Duff’s Floryda (B. Duff) 33.69 seconds, # 2 Eileen Duggan’s Bronson De Reve (J. Floody) 33.73 seconds, # 3 J. Attley’s Toscana (J. Floody) 34.56 seconds, # 4 M Mc Cann’s Audrey (Y. Whiteside) 34.76 seconds, # 5 Judy Murphy’s Java’s Sophie (A. Dooley) 37.19 seconds, # 6 Duff & Mooney’s King Lux (B. Duff) 42.30 seconds.

Ponies: 148cm 90cm class: D. Mc Cauley’s Conan’s Boy (A. Mc Caughey).

Ravensdale Lodge fuel voucher winner: John Floody & Toscana.

Crowne Plaza Dundalk SJI registered indoor horse & pony league continues Thursday 14th March and every Thursday to 25th April. Usual classes, horses start time 11am and ponies 5pm.

Horseware Ireland indoor horse & pony training league Friday 8th March.

X poles class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Seaspray (A. Hollywood) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (L. Cosgrove).

60cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (A. Cosgrove) (Drew prize) E & R Connolly’s Dynamite (J. Connolly).

70cm class, divided between: Vicky Campbell’s Tilly Tiger Lily (V. Campbell) (Drew prize), Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (P. Farrell), Katie O’ Hare’s Blaney’s Boy (K. O’ Hare) & Emily Mc Court’s Penway Picasso (E. Mc Court).

80cm class: Kirsten Patterson’s Beanie (K. Patterson).

90cm class, divided between: Louise Boylan’s Rocky (L. Boylan), Mary Curtis’ Big Mary (M. Curtis), Abigail Boylan’s Precious (A. Boylan), Coleen Maguire’s Kate (C. Maguire), Kirsten Patterson’s Cherry (K. Patterson) & Seanie Mc Ardle’s Oaktree Ruby (S. Mc Ardle).

1m class: Carl Webb’s Bella (C. Webb).

1.10m class: No clear rounds.

1.20m class: Carl Webb’s Dan (C. Webb).

Ravensdale Lodge fuel voucher winner: Carl Webb & Bella.

Horseware Ireland indoor horse & pony league continues Friday 15th March and every Friday to 26th April. Classes X poles to 1.10m, start time 5pm.

Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league Saturday 9th March.

 60cm newcomers class: # 1 divided between, Shannon Dollard’s Kasara (S. Dollard) (Mackins Horse Feeds voucher), Noah Brown’s Jaffa Cake (N. Brown) & Ravensdale Lodge’s O’ Gara (C. Twohig Carter), # 2 divided between, Harry Herr’s Amigo (H. Herr), Neville Jessop’s Casper (N. Jessop), Vicky Campbell’s Tilly Tiger Lily (V. Campbell) & Daniel Brown’s Alf (D. Brown).

70cm class: # 1 divided between, Shannon Dollard’s Kasara (S. Dollard)(Mackins Horse Feeds voucher), Neville Jessop’s Casper (N. Jessop) & Oinri Jackson’s The Metropole (O. Jackson), # 2 Oinri Jackson’s Dot (F. Geraghty), Oinri Jackson’s Deluxe (F. Geraghty), Daniel Brown’s Alf (D. Brown), Noah Brown’s Jaffa Cake (N. Brown), Kerrie Rafferty’s Core Rambler (K. Rafferty), Roseanna Angel’s Glenn (R. Angel) & Val Mc Caul’s Brando (V. Mc Caul).

85cm class: # 1 Hannah Rafferty’s Robe Dream (H. Rafferty), # 2 Rachel Redmond’s Marly 9R. Redmond) & # 3 Kerrie Rafferty’s Core Rambler (K. Rafferty).

1m class: # 1 divided between, Barbara Johns’  Woody (B. Johns) & Danny Mc Comb’s Tad (D. Mc Comb), # 2 Olivia Johns’ Sirocco (O. Johns).

Ravensdale Lodge fuel voucher winner: Noah Brown & Jaffa Cake.

Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 16th March to Saturday 27th April. Classes 60cm, 70cm, 85cm & 1m, start time 3pm.

Cemac Group indoor dressage league Sunday 10th March.

Class 1, Intro B: # 1 Tracey Malcolm’s Murphy (T. Malcolm) 60.86%, # 2 Jason Connolly’s Browno (J. Connolly) 56.95%.

Class 2, Prelim 7: # 1 Jo Mc Kelvie’s Lara (J. Mc Kelvie) 64.50%, # 2 Clare Toal’s Velvet (C. Toal) 63%, # 3 Elma Lockhart’s Nancy Myles (E. Lockhart) 62.50%, # 4 Sarah Ellibert’s Belle Izarra (S. Ellibert) 57.50%, # 5 Tracey Malcolm’s Murphy (T. Malcolm) 56%, # 6 Mary Cosgrove’s Gala (M. Cosgrove) 56%

Class 3, Prelim 12: # 1 Pierre Olan’s Mikey (P. Olan) 68.40%, # 2 Siobhan Hughes’ Pal (S. Hughes) 58%.

Class 4, Novice 28: # 1 Pierre Olan’s Mikey (P. Olan) 62.08%

Ravensdale Lodge fuel voucher winner: Elma Lockhart & Nancy Myles.

Cemac Group indoor dressage league continues Sunday 31st March (no dressage Sunday 17th & 24th March) to Sunday 28th April. Classes on website, start time 3pm.

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]]> http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?feed=rss2&p=55860 0 http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=30462 http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=30462#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:49:23 +0000 News Desk http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=30462 Down Royal’s first meeting of 2013 has been re-scheduled and will run on Tuesday 12^th February. The gates open at 11.00am with the first race commencing at 1.05pm approx. with the seventh and final race scheduled for 4.05pm approx.

All tickets purchased for Wednesday 6^th February will be valid on Tuesday 12^th February.

Entrance tickets are £10, concession tickets are £8 and children under 16 receive free admission. Tickets can be purchased online at www.downroyal.com or by calling the office on 02892 621 256, alternatively entrance tickets will always be available at the turnstiles on the day.

Limited Edition Punter’s Packs – £20

The popular Punter’s Pack returns for this February Race Day on Tuesday 12^th February, for £20, which includes:

• Entrance to the racecourse
• Admission to the Beef or Salmon Suite
• A pint of Magners
• Racecard
• £5 win bet with Sean Graham or Pat O’Hare
• Hot Beef Roll

All Punter’s Packs MUST be purchased in advance of Tuesday 12^th February 2013.

To book or for more information please visit www.downroyal.com, contact the office on 02892 621 256 or email info@downroyal.com.

 Keeping the same format as recent legs of the series the three remaining legs will all host qualifiers for the Northern Ireland Festival.  In the pony classes, the organising committee have added the 70cm class to the list of qualifying events.  Competitors have the opportunity to qualify in a vast array of classes at the shows, from starter/nursery stakes to 153cm classes.  In the horse section 6 out of the 7 classes will also be qualifiers for the festival.  The 70cms will now become the qualifying class 4 year old horses.

The show commences at 10.30am with the ponies and approximately 2 pm for horses.  Details of the schedule can be found on the Arvalee Riding Club Facebook page or by contacting Chris on 07709199474.

Trio of NIF qualifiers for Arvalee a Working Hunter League

The popular Working Hunter series continues this Sunday for Arvalee Riding Club at the Omagh Rda centre, Deverney Road.

Keeping the same format as recent legs of the series the three remaining legs will all host qualifiers for the Northern Ireland Festival.  In the pony classes, the organising committee have added the 70cm class to the list of qualifying events.  Competitors have the opportunity to qualify in a vast array of classes at the shows, from starter/nursery stakes to 153cm classes.  In the horse section 6 out of the 7 classes will also be qualifiers for the festival.  The 70cms will now become the qualifying class 4 year old horses.

The show commences at 10.30am with the ponies and approximately 2 pm for horses.  Details of the schedule can be found on the Arvalee Riding Club Facebook page or by contacting Chris on 07709199474.