“Smiles all round” Tucker gets a big
hug and kiss from Caoimhe Traynor after finishing second in the 90cm class
when ridden by sister Ava at Ravensdale Lodge’s “bumper” bank holiday show
on Sunday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Week ending 12th July, results and report Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

With the weeks flying by, the countdown is on to the RDS Dublin Horse Show which signals the end of Ravensdale Lodge’s spring / summer show season which commenced the last week of April. Quite a bit has gone on at the centre over those fourteen weeks with leagues for SJI registered horses & ponies, horse & pony training as well as Arena eventing taking place. Throw into the mix five qualifiers for the RDS Dublin Horse Show, three day National Grand Prix weekend, numerous “Bumper” shows as well as a Mini Grand Prix show in early July and you have a recipe for happy competitors and tired show organisers! While one season may be drawing to a close, show organisers, tired or not are putting the finishing touches to the short six week summer / autumn schedule which will run at the centre from early August to the end of September when everything moves indoors once again for the closing season of the year. Full details of this forthcoming summer / autumn schedule which will include the usual leagues and some surprises will appear in these pages next week.  In the meantime competitions continue as normal over the coming weeks with SJI registered leagues for horses and ponies on Wednesday from 11am for the six modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m and followed by the usual modified 128cm, 138cm & 148cm pony classes at 5.30pm. There is a slight change in dates for the three remaining weeks of this league with the day changing to Thursday on Thursday 23rd July due to National Balmoral Show. Horse & pony training league continues every Friday to 31st July with the usual classes from X poles to 1.10m taking place from 5.30pm. Arena eventing continues on Saturday afternoon to Saturday 1st August from 2pm for the 70cm class, 3pm for the 85cm class and 4pm for the 1m class. Ravensdale Lodge hosted another exciting, action packed “Bumper” Bank Holiday Show on Sunday 12th July and results of this and all other weekly shows can be found in the results section below. Full details of these and all forthcoming shows can be found on the centres website, www.ravensdalelodge.com or from the office.

Conor Mc Enaney &
Mullabrack Royal Pride go clear and slot into third place in the 1.30m class
at a busy Ravensdale Lodge on Wednesday afternoon during the centres SJI
registered horse league.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

SJI registered horse & pony leagues Wednesday 8th July.

Horses: 90cm class, divided between: Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Jebreel (N. Mirdad), Keonan Stables LTD’s Mervs Clover Rose (R. Thompson), Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Azzzer (N. Mirdad) & Jackie O’ Brien’s Knockmurray Little Time (N. O’ Brien).

1m class, divided between: Roisin Hughes’ Roxborough Pretty Polly (R. O’ Neill), Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Uraeus (N. Mirdad), Andrew Rafferty’s Rubis Du Bisson (A. Rafferty), Katie Mc Graine’s Carraigahulla Camiro Z (K. Mc Graine), Rachel Healy’s Patchwork Prince (R. Healy), Kathryn O’ Hagan’s CHS Krooze (K. O’ Hagan), Ruth Will’s Lady Kilcoltrim (R. Will), Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur (J. Floody), Conrad Mc Guinness’ Creevagh Ferros Diamond (A. Mc Parland), Keonan Stables LTD’s Mervs Clover Rose (R. Thompson), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Jebreel (N. Mirdad) & Jackie O’ Brien’s Knockmurray Little Time (N. O’ Brien).

1.10m class, divided between: Richard Truesdale’s Na Marcaigh Star (S. Truesdale), Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Rose (O. Mc Camley), Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Booolaaag Alrahmaaan (J. Floody), Andrew Rafferty’s Rubis Du Bisson (A. Rafferty), C. Gibson’s Vendiluck (L. Gibson) & B. Mc Auley’s Larkhill Mr Finn (J. Floody).

1.20m class, divided between: Cathal Tuite’s Hi Dude (J. Floody), Owen Mc Camley’s Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley), Joanna Curran’s Intis (T. Hearne), B. Mc Auley’s Larkhill Mr Finn (J. Floody) & Leah Knight’s Hustle & Flow (L. Knight).

1.30m class; # 1 Cathal Tuite’s Hi Dude (J. Floody), # 2 Owen Mc Camley’s Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley), # 3 Z. Harvey’s Mullabrack Royal Pride (C. Mc Enaney), # 4 Tom Mac Guinness’ Horseware Kilcoltrim (M. Murphy) & # 5 Mark Murphy’s Mc Kinley (M. Murphy).

Ponies: 138 80cm class: W. Greene’s Edentrillick’s Honey Bee (H. Agnew).

Jane Richardson & Zanadoo in action
over the 85cm track at Ravensdale Lodge’s arena eventing league on Saturday
afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

138 90cm class, divided between: D. Reid’s Springhill Copper Beech (P. Reid) & W. Greene’s Edentrillick’s Honey Bee 9H. Agnew).

148 90cm class, divided between: Alison Mercer’s Alland Mac UNO (E. Humphries) 7 Frank Mc Leigh’s Mini Skinny (E. Humphries).

148 1m class, divided between: Frank Mc Leigh’s Mini Skinny (E. Humphries) & W. Greene’s Acorns Bobby (H. Agnew).

148 1.10m class: No clear rounds.

SJI registered horse & pony training leagues continue Wednesday 15th July, Thursday 23rd July and Wednesday 29th July (final). Modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m start time 11am followed by  the usual modified 128cm, 138cm & 148cm pony classes at 5.30pm.

Horse & pony training league resumes Friday 17th to 31st July (final), classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Arena eventing league Saturday 11th July.

70cm class: # 1 Ruth Callan’s Shy Boy (R. Callan).

85cm class: # 1Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland), # 2 divided between, Jane Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson) & Samantha Johns’ Jazz (S. Johns) & # 3 Amber Harrison’s Comet (A. Harrison).

1m class: # 1Barbara Johns’ Woody (B. Johns) & # 2 Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland).

Arena eventing league continues Saturday 18th July to 1st August. Start time of 2pm for 70cm class followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and 1m class at 4pm.

“Bumper bank holiday show Sunday 12th July.

X poles: # 1 Ciara Cronin’s Mr Strawberry (C. Cronin) & # 2 Eimear Farrell’s Gizmo (E. Farrell).

60cm class: No result.

70cm class: # 1 Sam Spears’ Peggy Sue (S. Spears), # 2 Aoife Cronin’s Danny Boy (A. Cronin), # 3 Susie Ewing’s Nemesis (S. Ewing) & # 4 Caoimhe Traynor’s Frankie (C. Traynor).

80cm class: # 1 Sam Spears’ Peggy Sue (S. Spears), #  2 Ava Traynor’s Tucker (A. Traynor) & # 3 Susie Ewing’s Nemesis (S. Ewing).

90cm class: # 1 Roberta Hampton’s JD Buzz (R. Hampton), # 2 Tiernan O’ Hare’s Alabama Slammer (T. O’ Hare), # 3 Millie Bell’s Yoda (M. Bell) & # 4 Shauna Farrell’s Tori (S. Farrell).

1m class: # 1 Tiernan O’ Hare’s Alabama Slammer (T. O’ Hare), # 2 Shania Mackin’s Mitch (S. Mackin) & # 3 Emma Cochrane’s Extract (E. Cochrane).

1.10m class: # 1 Carl Webb’s Willow (C. Webb) & Tiernan O’ Hare’s War Lady (T. O’ Hare).

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming shows / events, tuition, treks / hacks, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com, follow us on facebook or Twitter.

Leah Knight & Trillicks
Liberty Blue deliver a foot perfect double clear round in the 1.10m class at
a packed Ravensdale Lodge on Wednesday during the SJI registered horse
league.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Week ending 21st June 2015, results & report Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

It was another busy week as large numbers made the most of the good weather, attending the regular weekly jumping competitions at Ravensdale Lodge. While Wednesday started grey with some drizzle the sun quickly burned the cloud away as a record entry attended the SJI registered horse & pony leagues. This league continues every Wednesday, with the exception of Wednesday 1st July until 29th July. There are the usual six modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m which start at 11am followed by modified classes for 128cm, 138cm & 148cm ponies from 5.30pm. Horse & ponies jump together on Friday evening as the SJI track used for professional riders is used to good effect in the horse & pony training league. This league continues every Friday to 31st July with seven classes from X poles to 1.10m and a start time of 5.30pm. Combinations looking for something a little different get to do just that on Saturday afternoon when the centre holds its weekly arena eventing league show. This clever mix of show jumps and professionally designed cross-country fences are used to good effect in an arena setting where typically there are in excess of 20 jumping efforts and an optional “joker” fence. This event is run broadly along the lines of the Young Event Horse qualifiers for both Balmoral & the RDS in Dublin as well as the qualifiers for Performance Connemara Hunter’s and Performance Irish Draught horses for the RDS last weekend at Ravensdale Lodge. It is also seen as an invaluable training ground for young or inexperienced horses by producers not to mention great fun by all who participate. This competition continues every Saturday until 1st August and has a convenient start time of 2pm for the 70cm class which is followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and the 1m class at 4pm. Combinations are reminded however that there will be no arena eventing on Saturday 27th June due to the RDS Amateur qualifiers. A full list of weekly & seasonal shows and events at Ravensdale Lodge can be found on the centres website www.ravensdalelodge.com or by contacting the office.

SJI registered horse & pony league Wednesd

Angela Percy &
Ben in action in the 1.10m class at a packed Ravensdale Lodge on Wednesday
during their SJI registered horse league.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

ay 17th June.

Horses: 80cm class: Heffron Equine LTD’s Baskin Diva (H. Smith).

90cm class, divided between: Heffron Equine LTD’s Lissangle Mr Brave (H. Smith), Andrew Rafferty’s Rubis Du Bisson (A. Rafferty), E. O’ Neill’s Seatown Sa Deire (R. Kyne), Irene Lawler’s Creevagh In Touch (I. Lawler), Barry Murphy’s Lilux (P. Murphy), Heffron Equine LTD’s Chacoa Cross Cruise (H. Smith), Karen Mc Leigh’s Slievena Slat (K. Mc Leigh) & Marie Quigley’s Castleroche Rebel (B. Murphy).

1m class, divided between: Andrew Rafferty’s Rubis Du Bisson (A. Rafferty), Marie Quigley’s Castleroche Rebel (B. Murphy), Heffron Equine LTD’s Newmarket Rena (H. Smith), Noleen Kieran’s Hermes Camiro (R. Kieran), Caroline Mc Guirk’s Lisbane Calitera (C. Mc Guirk), Aimee O’ Farrell’s MN Cascadeur (J. Floody), Eamonn Mc Guirk’s Metro Lass (B. Murphy), Irene Lawler’s Creevagh In Touch (I. Lawler), Angela Percy’s Royal Premier (A. Percy), Brian Duff’s City Hall (B. Duff) & Heffron Equine LTD’s Oliver Twister (H. Smith).

1.10m class, divided between: Kieran King’s Mrs King (A. Percy), Leah Knight’s Hustle & Flow (L. Knight), Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Locket (O. Mc Camley), John Downey’s Away Again (J. Floody), Carroll Produce LTD’s Darrara Achilles (L. Carroll), Seamus Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce), Linda Buchanan’s Sky Park Elite (L. Buchanan), Brian Duff’s City Hall (B. Duff), Michael Barrett’s Captain Becca (N. Barrett), Frank Mc Leigh’s Dunnanew Sunset (M. Mc Leigh), Heffron Equine LTD’s Little Miss Lulu (H. Smith), Joanne Martin’s Trillick’s Liberty Blue (L. Knight), Noleen Kieran’s Echo Ireland (R. Kieran), Brian Duff’s BEC Lorenzo (B. Duff), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Floody), Frank Mc Leigh’s Melia Barcelo (M. Mc Leigh), Jill Watchorn’s Lismakeera Flynn & Angela Percy’s Ben (A. Percy).

1.20m class, divided between: Noleen Kieran’s Echo Ireland (R. Kieran), James Kernan’s Calrino (E. Mc Court), Mc Loughlin Bros’ Darragh Moylough Vision (R. Frazer), Cathal Tuite’s Hi Dude (J. Floody), Laura Snow’s Casper Van Ghyvan (L. Snow), Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Locket 9O. Mc Camley), Emmett Mc Court’s Money Train (E. Mc Court), Carroll Produce LTD’s Darrara Achilles (L. Carroll), Leah Knight’s Hustle & Flow (L. Knight), Mary Mc Shane’s MMS Camilla (M. Mc Shane) & Eileen Duggan’s Bronson De Reve (J. Floody).

1.30m class: # 1 Cathal Tuite’s Hi Dude (J. Floody), # 2 Matthew Birch’s Mise Le Meas (J. Floody), # 3 Laura Snow’s Casper Van Ghyvan (L. Snow) & # 4 Eileen Duggan’s Bronson De Reve (J. Floody).

Ponies: 148 90cm class: James Reeves’ Temple Hill Boy (L. Duff).

148 1m class: Tommy Webb’s Crazy Dreamer (C. Webb).

148 1.10m class: Tommy Webb’s Crazy Dreamer (C. Webb).

SJI registered horse & pony leagues continue Wednesday 24th June to 29th July (no show Wednesday 1st July). Modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am followed by the usual modified 128cm, 138cm & 148cm pony classes from 5.30pm.

Horse & pony training league Friday 19th June.

X poles, divided between: Hanna Mc Verry’s Pepper (H. Mc Verry), Katie Creegan’s Jessie (K. Creegan), Ravensdale Lodge’s Lyric (A. Crowther) & Jasmine Wright’s Joe (J. Wright).

60cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Rocco (A. Cosgrove), Hanna Mc Verry’s Pepper (H. Mc Verry), Sadie Mc Mahon’s Dax (S. Mc Mahon) & Jasmine Wright’s Joe (J. Wright).

70cm class, divided between: Catherine Donnelly’s Honey (C. Donnelly), Poppy Moore’s One More (P. Moore), Sadie Mc Mahon’s Indi (S. Mc Mahon) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy).

80cm class, divided between: Cara Mc Donald’s Daisy (C. Mc Donald), Gina Mc Donald’s Stella (G. Mc Donald) & Sarah Mc Mahon’s Zina (S. Mc Mahon).

90cm class, divided between: Poppy Moore’s Molly (P. Moore), Sarah Mc Mahon’s Zina (S. Mc Mahon), Shania Mackin’s Mitch (S. Mackin) & Conall Mc Grath’s BLS Linvara (C. Mc Grath).

1m class, divided between; Katelyn King’s Heather (K. King), Daniel Brown’s Jack (D. Brown), Linda Mc Keown’s Branchfield Boy (L. Mc Keown), Shania Mackin’s Mitch (S. Mackin) & Daniel Brown’s Bart (D. Brown).

1.10m class: Daniel Brown’s Jack (D. Brown).

Horse & pony training league continues Friday 26th June to 31st July. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Arena eventing  league Saturday 20th June.

70cm class: # 1 Aimee Jenkins’ Gusty (A. Jenkins) & Ben Stevenson’s Jack (B. Stevenson).

85cm class: # 1 Coleen Maguire’s Lexi (C. Maguire) & Oinri Jackson’s Henry (O. Jackson), # 2 divided between, Jane Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson), Eithne O’ Hanrahan’s Murray (E. O’ Hanrahan), Aimee Jenkins’ Gusty (A. Jenkins), Robert Kenny’s Lurgan Green (R. Kenny) & Ben Stevenson’s Jack (B. Stevenson).

Arena eventing league continues Saturday 4th July (no show Saturday 27th July due to RDS Amateur qualifiers) to 1st August. Start time of 2pm for the 70cm class followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and the 1m class at 4pm.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming shows / events, tuition, treks / hacks, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com or follow us on facebook.

“Check it out”, Lynn Clarke-Hearty & Homegrown Lexi
collect their prize from judge David Patterson after winning class 3 of the
indoor dressage league final at Ravensdale Lodge on Sunday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Week ending 26th April 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

The spring / summer outdoor schedule of events & shows kicks off this week with SJI registered jumping for horses on Wednesday 29th April. There will be the usual modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m and this show has a start time of 11am. The SJI course will remain up and open for schooling from Thursday through to Tuesday for anyone who is looking for a nice course of fences to train or school over, time slots can be booked through the office. Friday 1st May sees the commencement of the spring / summer outdoor horse & pony training league. There is a scheduled start time of 5.30pm for the seven classes which range from X poles to 1.10m. The spring / summer outdoor arena eventing league kicks off on Saturday 1st May and this show will incorporate the final of the winter / spring league which was postponed from 25th April. Start time for this show is 2pm for the 70cm class which will be followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and the 1m class at 4pm. It is planned to run a series of cross jump shows in tandem with the arena eventing league later in the summer. Combination will have the opportunity to jump the arena eventing track by itself or along with a set course out on the cross country, further details will follow on this new league soon. Followers of dressage will not be disappointed as it is planned to run a fortnightly series of shows on Tuesday evening from 6pm commencing Tuesday 12th May. Weekly classes for this league can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website and entries should be in the office by 9am the Monday before show.

“What a pretty picture”, judge David
Patterson presents class 4 league winners Vicky Campbell & Dennis The Menace
with their prizes at the final of the winter / spring indoor dressage league
at Ravensdale Lodger on Sunday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Ravensdale Lodge will be hosting the third of their  “Bumper” shows of the year on the bank holiday Monday, 4th May from 11am. This popular & highly competitive “Grand Prix” show for leisure riders will have its usual seven classes which will be run against the clock from X poles up to 1.10m while each class will have great sponsored prizes courtesy of Ravensdale Lodge, Botanica International, Moorhill Saddlery, Mackins Horse Feeds and Horse First. This show is open to horses & ponies and all are welcome for what is sure to be another exciting, fun filled day of equestrian competition. Three finals of the winter / spring league were run off this week with  results listed below and full report to follow. Combinations are reminded that the final of the winter / spring arena eventing league will be incorporated into the first week of the outdoor league on Saturday 2nd May.

SJI registered winter / spring indoor horse league final Thursday 23rd April.

80cm class; # 1 Sarah Richardson’s Ballenteskin Superstition (S. Richardson), # 2 Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur (A. O’ Farrell) &  # 3 Philip Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson).

90cm class: # 1 Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson), # 2 Philip Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson) & # 3 Sarah Richardson’s Ballenteskin Superstition (S. Richardson).

Smiles all the way as Katelyn King collects her
prize for winning the 80cm class, Sinead Young & Jacobi were second in the
class while Aimee Murphy was third with Sage in the final of the horse &
pony training league at Ravensdale Lodge on Friday evening. Katelyn also won
did the double by winning the 70cm class with Heather.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Also double clear: Andrea Mc Parland’s Ferros Touch (C. Mc Guinness), Darragh Mc Mahon’s Sunnyside Boy (D. Mc Mahon) & Sarah Richardson’s Red Square 8 (S. Richardson).

1m class: # 1 Pauline Twaddell’s Cavalier Cruise C (P. Twaddell), # 2 Andrew Rafferty’s Rubis Du Bisson (A. Rafferty), # 3 John Floody’s ICB Arkansas Expression (K. Lynch) & # 4 Rachel Healy’s Patchwork Prince (R. Healy).

Also double clear: Caroline Mc Guirke’s Lisbane Calliterra (C. Mc Guirke), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), John Downey’s Away Again (J. Floody), B. Mc Auley’s Larkhill Mr Finn (J. Floody), A. Martin’s J Contender Van Bareelhof (M. Tuite) & Darragh Mc Mahon’s Sunnyside Boy (D. Mc Mahon).

1.10m class: # 1 Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Locket (O. Mc Camley).

Also double clear: Brian Clinghan’s Rockville (Y. Whiteside), John Downey’s Away Again (J. Floody), Z. Harvey’s Mullabrack Premier (C. Mc Enaney), E. Whiteside’s Tokyo Drifter (Y. Whiteside), Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (J. Floody), Tom Mac Guinness’ Horseware Kilcoltrim (C. Mc Enaney) & E. Whiteside’s Clover Thyme (Y. Whiteside).

1.20m class: # 1 B. Mc Clintock’s BMC On Top (J. Floody), # 2 Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Locket (O. Mc Camley), # 3 J. Mc Loughlin’s We Hope (J. Floody) & # 4 Claire Craig’s Craigmanus Hold Up Diamond (J. Floody),

Also double clear: Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (J. Floody), E. Whiteside’s Clover Thyme (Y. Whiteside) & Owen Mc Camley’s Belle De RTeve Z (O. Mc Camley).

1.30m class: # 1 J. Mc Laughlin’s We Hope (J. Floody), # 2 Claire Craig’s Craigmanus Hold Up Diamond (J. Floody) & # 3 F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody).

Spring / summer SJI registered outdoor horse league commences Wednesday 29th April to 29th July. Modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am.

Winter / spring indoor horse & pony training league final Friday 24th April.

X poles: # 1 Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (A. Crowther) & # 2 Ravensdale Lodge’s Jack (G. Cosgrove).

League winner: Ravensdale Lodge’s Jack (G. Cosgrove).

Also double clear: Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (S. Bowie) & Zara Mc Anerney’s Geronimo (Z. Mc Anerney)

60cm class: # 1 Shea Mc Kinley’s Sally (S. Mc Kinley), # 2 Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (L. Cosgrove) & # 3 Ravensdale Lodge’s Rocco (A. Cosgrove).

League winner: Shea Mc Kinley’s Sally (S. Mc Kinley).

Also double clear: Elizabeth Byrne’s Clarie (A. Bell) & Katie Creegan’s Dolly (K. Creegan).

70cm class: # 1 Katelyn King’s Heather (K. King), # 2 Jennifer Meegan’s Oreo (J. Meegan), # 3 Shea Mc Kinley’s Sally (S. Mc Kinley) & # 4 Katie Creegan’s Dolly (K. Creegan).

League winner: Shea Mc Kinley’s Sally (S. Mc Kinley).

Also double clear: Aimee Jenkins’ Gusty (A. Jenkins), Sean O’ Brien’s Sally (S. O’ Brien), Andrew Kerr’s Rambo (A. Kerr) & Katelyn King’s Ben (K. King).

80cm class: # 1 Katelyn King’s Heather (K. King), # 2 Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), # 3 Ravensdale Lodger’s Sage (A. Murphy) & # 4 Jennifer Meegan’s Oreo (J. Meegan).

League winner: Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young).

Also double clear: Dawn Hanna’s Mac (D. Hanna), Mya Mc Dowell’s Simply Black (M. Mc Dowell), John Downey’s Knight Seal (J. Downey), Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy), Sean O’ Brien’s Sally (S. O’ Brien) & Aoibha Treanor’s Tucker (A. Treanor).

90cm class: # 1 Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee), # 2 Linda Mc Keown’s Branchfield Boy (L. Mc Keown), # 3 Kate Kenwright’s Storm (K. Kenwright), # 4 Melissa Mc Kee’s Dolly (M. Mc Kee), # 5 Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young) & # 6 Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning).

League winner: Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning).

1m class: # 1 Linda Mc Keown’s Branchfield Boy (L. Mc Keown), # 2 Tiernan O’ Hare’s Mitch (T. O’ Hare), # 3 Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning), # 4 Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee) & # 5 Robert Mc Kee’s Jasper (R. Mc Kee).

League winner: Robert Mc Kee’s Jasper (R. Mc Kee).

Also double clear: Johnnie Duffy’s Cinderella (J. Duffy) & Ciara Collins’; Classy (C. Collins).

1.10m: No qualified combinations, no clear rounds.

Spring / summer outdoor horse & pony training league commences Friday 1st May to 31st July. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Winter / spring indoor dressage league final Sunday 26th April.

Class 1, BD Intro B: # 1 Lorraine Hutchinson’s Silken Blush 71.30% & # 2 Caroline Buchanan’s Silverline Flame (C. Carroll) 70.86%

League winner: Lorraine Hutchinson’s Silken Blush (L. Hutchinson).

Class 2, BD Prelim 14: # 1 Janice Campbell’s Jack (J. Campbell) 69.58%, # 2 Janice Campbell’s Flash (J. Campbell) 69.16%, # 3 Cairlinn Carroll’s Carlingford Indi (C. Carroll) 66.66%, # 4 Denise Kelly’s Buttercup Boy (D. Kelly) 65% & # 5 Orlaith O’ Hagan’s OOS Vendi (N. Mc Causland) 59.58%.

League & final winner: Cairlinn Carroll’s Carlingford Indi (C. Carroll).

Class 3, BD Prelim 15: # 1 Lynn Clarke-Hearty’s Homegrown Lexi (L. Clarke-Hearty) 71.04%, # 2 Jennifer Mc Cann’s Oakhill Charm (J. Mc Cann) 65.62%, # 3 Aislinn Franklin’s Really Russell (A. Franklin) 62.91% & # 4 Orlaith O’ Hagan’s OOS Vendi (N. Mc Causland) 59.56%.

League winner: Lynn Clarke-Hearty’s Homegrown Lexi (L. Clarke-Hearty).

Class 4, BD Novice 34: # 1 Lynn Clarke-Hearty’s Homegrown Lexi (L. Clarke-Hearty) 68.12%, # 2 Vicky Campbell’s Dennis The Menace (V. Campbell) 67.29%, # 3 Jennifer Mc Cann’s Oakhill Charm (J. Mc Cann) 65.83% & # 4 Andrew Robinson’s Flight (A. Robinson) 62.08%

League & final winner: Vicky Campbell’s Dennis The Menace (V. Campbell).

Spring / summer fortnightly outdoor dressage league commences Tuesday 12th May & runs every second week to 21st July. Weekly classes on website, start time 6pm, entries to office by no later than Monday before show.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming shows / events, tuition, treks / hacks, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com or follow us on facebook.

Gwen Scott & Morning Vision won the four year old
section at Ravensdale Lodges Young Event Horse qualifier for Balmoral show
on Tuesday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Week ending 5th April 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

Numbers swelled last week at Ravensdale Lodge as increased numbers of competitors appeared with the return of the good weather. Thursday’s indoor SJI registered indoor horse league saw record numbers jump in the six modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m and this competition has three weeks left to run before the final on Thursday 23rd April, start time 11am. Friday evening saw another big turnout for the indoor horse & pony training league with big numbers taking on the seven classes which range from X poles to 1.10m. This league continues for three more weeks from Friday 11th to 25th April and has a start time of 5.30pm.

Nicky Corr & Austin put in
the first clear round of the 1m class at Ravensdale Lodge’s indoor arena
eventing league on Saturday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

The indoor arena eventing show on Saturday afternoon again saw combinations taking on the three classes with many coming for a final prep in advance of the first Young Event Horse qualifier for Balmoral show on Tuesday 7th April at Ravensdale Lodge. There are three weeks to run with this league which finishes on Saturday 25th April, start time of 2pm for 70cm class which will be followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and 1m class at 4pm. There was no indoor dressage on Sunday as show organisers prepared for two busy days on Easter Monday, 6th April (Bumper Easter Show) and Tuesday 7th April (Balmoral Young Event Horse Qualifier) report and results of which will be listed in next week’s paper. Indoor dressage continues Sunday 12th to 26th April with a start time of 2pm, weekly classes can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website and entries should be in the office by no later than 9am on Friday before show. So, three weeks left to run on Ravensdale Lodge’s winter / spring indoor season before everything moves outdoors for spring. summer & autumn at the end of April. Further details or all forthcoming shows / events can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website or through the office.

SJI registered indoor horse league Thursday 2nd April.

Conor Mc Enaney in action over the 1.20m
with King’s Best at Ravensdale Lodge’s SJI registered horse league on
Thursday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

80cm class, divided between: D De Stakpoole-Lynch’s Walterstown Golden (B. J O’ Neill), J. Taggart’s Avos Jordan Z (K. Taggart), Heffron Equine LTD’s Lissangle Mr Brave (H. Smith) & F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Marble (J. Floody).

90cm class, divided between: Michael Beattie’s DSTUD Mondello (M. Beatty), B. Mc Auley’s Larkhill Mr Finn (J. Floody),Michael Beattie’s MB Up And Away (M. Beattie) & J. Downey’s Rockhill Lui (J. Floody).

1m class, divided between: Joanne Jarden’s SBT Upmarket (J. Jarden), Rachel Healy’s Patchwork Prince (R. Healy), B. Mc Auley’s Larkhill Mr Finn (J. Floody), Heffron Equine LTD’s Porsha (A. Heffron), Horseware / North Louth Horse Park’s Russian Gold (L. Mac Guinness), Pauline Twaddell’s Cavalier Cruise C (P. Twaddell), T. Carragher’s Watchful Eye (H. Joyce), A. Mc Parland’s Freddy’s Touch (C. Mc Enaney), Tom Hearne’s Tonagh Fire Fox (T. Fitzgerald), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur (J. Floody) & Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Uraeus (J. Floody).

Amy Mc Verry & Ted in action
over the 1.10m track at Ravensdale Lodge’s indoor horse & pony training
league on Friday night.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

1.10m class, divided between: Kieran King’s Mrs King (C. Mc Enaney), S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce), Joanne Jarden’s SBT Upmarket (J. Jarden), Stephen Gibson’s Cavanagarven Flight (S. Gibson), Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Locket (O. Mc Camley), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Uraeus (J. Floody), Horseware / North Louth Horse Park’s Russian Gold (L. Mac Guinness), Michael Beattie’s MB Mountpleasant Boy (M. Beattie) & W. Geddis’ Jaydious Diamond (J. Jarden).

1.20m class, divided between: Billie Jean O’ Neill’s Sumas Duiske (B. J O’ Neill), F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), Michael Mc Aleese’s MCA Mc Cool (M. Mc Aleese), Clare Craig’s Craigmanus Hold Up Diamond (J. Floody), Joanne Jarden’s MJJ Bella Donna (J. Jarden), Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Locket (O. Mc Camley), Kieran King’s Mrs King (C. Mc Enaney) & Tom Treanor’s Zentus T (M. Mc Shane).

1.30m class: # 1 F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), # 2 Billie Jean O’ Neill’s Sumas Duiske (B. J O’ Neill),# 3 Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), # 4 J. Mc Laughlin’s We Hope (J. Floody) & # 5 C. Gibson’s Aldaluck (L. Gibson).

Nicky Corr & Austin put in
the first clear round of the 1m class at Ravensdale Lodge’s indoor arena
eventing league on Saturday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 9th to Thursday 23rd April (final). Modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am.

Indoor horse & pony training league Friday 3rd April.

X poles,: No clear rounds.

60cm class, divided between: Shea Mc Kinley’s Sally (S. Mc Kinley) & Emer Blake’s Jerry (E. Blake).

70cm class, divided between: Jason Connolly’s Browno (J. Connolly), Katelyn King’s Heather (K. King), John Fitzsimons’ Ballymore Ella (J. Fitzsimons) & Keziah Kilpatrick’s Toby (K. Kilpatrick).

Jim Newsam steered the Carol Hawthorne owned
Tullybee Cadeau into the winners berth in the five year old section of the
Balmoral Young Event Horse qualifier at Ravensdale Lodge on Tuesday
afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

80cm class, divided between: Katelyn King’s Heather (K. King), Sean O’ Brien’s Georgie (S. O’ Brien), Emma Kingham’s Max (E. Kingham), Niamh Donnelly’s Dyna (N. Donnelly), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), John Downey’s Knight Seal (J. Downey), Conall Mc Grath’s Bannfield Boy (C. Mc Grath), Gwen Scott’s Darcy (G. Scott) & Janine Leddy’s Cracker (J. Leddy).

90cm class, divided between: Linda Mc Keown’s Branchfield Boy (L. Mc Keown), Mary Curtis’ Barney (M. Curtis), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), Michael Morgan’s Molly (M. Morgan), John Downey’s Away Again (G. Mc Kay), Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning), Gwen Scott’s Lacey (G. Scott), Melissa Mc Kee’s Dolly (M. Mc Kee), Sean Bird’s Lass (S. Bird) & Gwen Scott’s Dougie (G. Scott).

1m class, divided between: Orla Mc Gowan’s Manus Boy (O. Mc Gowan) & Mark Murphy’s Eva (M. Murphy).

1.10m class: No clear rounds.

Indoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 10th to 24th April (final). Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Indoor arena eventing league Saturday 4th April.

70cm class: # 1 divided between, Poppy Moore’s Moray (P. Moore), Keziah Kilpatrick’s Totie (K. Kilpatrick), Gina Mc Donald’s Stella (G. Mc Donald), Cara Mc Donald’s Daisy (C. Mc Donald), Naomi O’ Brien’s Knockmurray Little Time (N. O’ Brien), Aimee Jenkins’ Gusty (A. Jenkins) & Jane Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson), # 2 Eithne O’ Hanrahan’s Murray (E. O’ Hanrahan) & # 3 Sean Donnelly’s Cosmo (S. Donnelly).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Nuala Stafford’s Mystify Me (N. Stafford), Grace Fitzpatrick’s Princess (G. Fitzpatrick),  Samantha Heaney’s Annie (S. Heaney) & Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning) # 2 divided between, Aimee Jenkins’ Gusty (A. Jenkins), Eithne O’ Hanrahan’s Murray (E. O’ Hanrahan), Jo Evans’ Chewy (J. Evans), Charlotte Brown’s Chester (C. Brown), Marnie Crerar’s Mags (M. Crerar) & Nicky Corr’s Kenny (N. Corr), # 3 Susan O’ Connor’s Dexter (S. O’ Connor).

1m class: # 1 divided between,  Nicky Corr’s Austin (N. Corr) & Olivia Johns’ Sirocco (O. Johns), # 2 divided between, Kate Kenwright’s Marley (K. Kenwright), Katie Orr’s Hattie Matatta (K. Orr), Michela Donnelly’s Serendipity (M. Donnelly), Barbara Johns’ Woody (B. Johns) & Roseanna Angel’s Glenn (R. Angel).

Indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 11th to 25th April (final). Start time of 2pm for 70cm class, 3pm for 85cm class and 4pm for 1m class.

Indoor dressage resumes Sunday 12th to 26th April (final). Weekly classes on website, start time 2pm, entries to office no later than 9am Friday before show.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming shows / events please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 3532 (0) 42 9371034,l + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com or follow us on facebook.

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Sarah Tate was the outright winner of the 1m class
with Buddy in the indoor arena eventing league held at Ravensdale Lodge on
Saturday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Week ending 8th March 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

Competitions returned to normal after last week’s Spring Tour Grand Prix as numbers continued to rise at Ravensdale Lodge. As the winter / spring schedule of events reaches the half way point at the centre, the standard and results coming from combinations is also on the rise  as can be seen from the weekly results round up below. Competitions continue this week at Ravensdale Lodge with SJI registered indoor show jumping for horses and ponies on Thursday. The six modified classes for horses from 80cm to 1.30m have a start time of 11am while the usual modified 128cm, 138cm & 148cm pony classes have a start time of 5.30pm. Pony riders are asked to note that while the SJI registered horse league continues until 23rd April, the final of the six-week pony league will be held this Thursday. Numbers have been on the increase weekly for Friday evenings indoor horse and pony training league with many combinations picking up red rosettes over the past few weeks. This competition has seven classes from X poles to 1.10m and a start time of 5.30pm. Indoor arena eventing continues on Saturday afternoon from 2pm for the 70cm class, 3pm for the 85cm class and 4pm for the 1m class.

Dylan Ward & Henri put in a great performance
over the 1.10m track at Ravensdale Lodge on Friday night in the horse & pony
training league held at the centre.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

This competition is an ideal opportunity to warm up in advance of the first Young Event Horse qualifier for Balmoral. Combinations have attended over the past couple of weeks to school young horses in advance of the first qualifier at Ravensdale Lodge which will be held on Tuesday 7th April. Results from Sundays indoor dressage league speak for themselves as scores of 80.21% and 80% won classes 1 & 2 respectively last Sunday, this was followed up by 100% of combinations attaining a score of 70% or higher in class 3 and 80% of combinations in class 4 reaching that high standard. Indoor dressage continues on Sunday from 2pm and weekly tests can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website. Riders are reminded to have their entries into the office by 9am on the Friday before competition.

John Floody and Ballyknock
Diamond won the 1.30m class at Ravensdale Lodge on Thursday. John also
filled second to fifth place in the class with his four other mounts,
another successful & busy day at Ravensdale Lodge for Floody.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Finally, spring must be in the air as show organisers prepare for the first “Bumper Show” of 2015 which is set for St Patrick’s day, Tuesday 17th March. This indoor show will have seven competitions, all of which will be against the clock, from X poles to 1.10m. As always, there will be the usual glittering array of class prizes which have been sponsored by Ravensdale Lodge, Moorhill Saddlery, Mackins Horse Feeds, Botanica International & Horse First. This show has a start time of 11am and everyone is invited to join in what is sure to be a great day of fun and competitive equestrian action. Full details of all forthcoming shows or events can be found on www.ravensdalelodge.com

SJI registered indoor horse & pony league Thursday 5th March.

Lynn Clarke-Hearty & Homegrown Lexi
put in a fantastic performance to win class two with a score of 80% at
Ravensdale Lodge’s indoor dressage league on Sunday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Horse classes: 80cm class divided between, Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur (A. O’ Farrell), Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson), F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Marble (J. Floody), Jackie O’ Brien’s Miss Island Star (N. O’ Brien), Debbie Larkin’s Broomfield Queen (D. Larkin) & Philip Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson).

90cm class, divided between: Siobhan Dunne’s LCC Little Step (T. Dunne), Pauline Twaddell’s Cavalier Cruise C (P. Twaddell), Conrad Mc Guinness’ Animo Cruise (C. Mc Guinness), F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Marble (J. Floody) & Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson).

1m class, divided between: Noel Mc Kee’s Keeford Sundance (N. Mc Kee), Frank Mc Leigh’s Dunnanew Sunset (Mary Mc Leigh), Pauline Twaddell’s Cavalier Cruise C (P. Twaddell), & Frank Mc Leigh’s Melia Barcelo (M. Mc Leigh).

1.10m class, divided between: Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Rose (O. Mc Camley) & Noel Mc Kee’s Keeford Sundance (N. Mc Kee).

1.20m class, divided between: B. Mc Clintock’s Back On Top (J. Floody), F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), Clare Craig’s Craigmanus Hold Up Diamond (J. Floody), Owen Mc Camley’s Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley) & J. Mc Laughlin’s We Hope (J. Floody).

1.30m class: # 1 F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), # 2 Clare Craig’s Craigmanus Hold Up Diamond (C. Craig), # 3 J. Mc Laughlin’s We Hope (J. Floody), # 4 Joanne Attley’s Toscana (J. Floody) & # 5 M. Birch’s Mise Le Meas (J. Floody).

Pony classes: Newcomers class: Jane Russell’s Casper (R. Russell).

128 90cm class: J. Morton’s Tynan Tuttle Pip (L. Morton).

128 90cm class: L. Hannaway’s  Creeveror Tommy (N. Mc Kenna).

 138 1m class: L. Hannaway’s Tynan Earl Grey (N. Mc Kenna).

138 1.10m class, divided between: L. Hannaway’s Tynan Earl Grey (N. Mc Kenna) & Roughan Farm’s Paddy’s Pet (D. Sommerville).

148 80cm class: No clear rounds.

148 90cm class: Roughan Farms’ The Pearl Of Fairyring (D. Sommerville).

148 1m class, divided between: J. Morton’s Tynan Whiskey River (K. Morton), J. Morton’s Annie May (A. Morton) & Roughan Farms’ The Pearl Of Fairyring (D. Sommerville).

148 1.10m class: # 1 J. Morton’s Annie May (A. Morton).

SJI registered indoor horse & pony leagues continue Thursday 12th March (pony final) to 23rd April. Usual modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start ti9me of 11am. Usual 128cm, 138cm & 148cm pony classes commence 5.30pm. Pony riders please note, Thursday 12th March is final evening of winter / spring league.

Indoor horse & pony training league Friday 6th March.

X poles: Simone Ryan’s T. J (S. Ryan) (Ravensdale Lodge prize).

60cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Rocco (L. Cosgrove) (Ravensdale Lodge prize), Shea Mc Kinley’s Sally (S. Mc Kinley) & Lauren Gormley’s Paddy (L. Gormley).

70cm class, divided between: Jennifer Meegan’s Oreo (J. Meegan) (Ravensdale Lodge prize), Wendy Byrne’s Dylan (W. Byrne) & Katelyn King’s Heather (K. King).

80cm class, divided between: Sadie Mc Mahon’s Snowy (S. Mc Mahon) (Ravensdale Lodge prize), Wendy Byrne’s Dylan (K. Fagan), Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (D. Collins), Jennifer Meegan’s Oreo (J. Meegan), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), John Downey’s Away Again (J. Downey), Michael Morgan’s Molly (M. Morgan) & Paul Mc Phillips’ Gem (P. Mc Phillips).

90cm class, divided between: Linda Mc Keown’s Branchfield Boy (L. Mc Keown (Ravensdale Lodge prize), Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning), Fintan Sullivan’s Muddy (W. Ronan), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), Ella Garland’s Lady (E. Garland), Denise Kelly’s Buttercup Boy (D. Kelly), Paul Mc Phillips’ Millie (P. Mc Phillips) & Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee).

1m class, divided between: Tiernan O’ Hare’s Mitch (T. O’ Hare) (Ravensdale Lodge prize), Linda Mc Keown’s Branchfield Boy (L. Mc Keown), Dylan Ward’s Henri (D. Ward), & Mark Murphy’s Eva (M. Murphy).

Indoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 13th March to 24th April. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Indoor arena eventing league Saturday 7th March.

70cm class: # 1 Aimee Jenkins’ Gusty (A. Jenkins), # 2 divided between, Janet Cooke’s Louis Two Tone (J. Cooke), Emma Jackson’s Hugh (E. Jackson) & Colin Halliday’s Aero (C. Halliday), # 3 divided between, Eithne O’ Hanrahan’s Murray (E. O’ Hanrahan) & Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Aimee Jenkins’ Gusty (A. Jenkins), Elise Dawson’s Cherise (E. Dawson), Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland) & Catherine Brady’s Ringo (C. Brady), # 2 divided between, Emma Jackson’s George (E. Jackson), Emma Jackson’s Darcy (E. Jackson) & Colin Halliday’s Bob (C. Halliday), # 3 divided between, Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell), Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning) & Tara O’ Donnell’s Castletown Amber (T. O’ Donnell).

1m class: # 1 Sarah Tate’s Buddy (S. Tate), # 2 divided between, Emma Jackson’s Tod (E. Jackson), Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland), Jessica Finnegan’s Wivollet Van Beeks &  Danny Mc Comb’s Tad 2 & # 3 Grace O’ Shaughnessy’s Wen In Doubt (G. O’ Shaughnessy).

Indoor arena eventing continues Saturday 14th March. Start time of 2pm for 70cm class, 3pm for 85cm class and 4pm for 1m class.

Indoor dressage league Sunday 8th March.

Class 1, Intro A: # 1 Caroline Buchanan’s Silverline Flame (C. Carroll) 80.21%, # 2 Lorraine Hutchinson’s Silken Blush (L. Hutchinson) 74.34%, # 3 Karen Mc Kee’s Build Or Bust (K. M        c Kee) 73.04% , # 4 Ruth Callan’s Shy Boy (R. Callan) 70.65%, # 5 Olivia Foster’s Lass (O. Foster) 69.50%, # 6 Dolores Swan’s Layla (D. Swan) 68.69%, # 7 Lucy Bell’s Chico (L. Bell) 68.26% & # 8 Abi Armstrong’s Mullach Na Si (A. Armstrong) 62.39%.

Class 2, Prelim 4: # 1 Lynn Clarke-Hearty’s Homegrown Lexi (L. Clarke-Hearty) 80%, # 2 Nicole Fegan’s Tigger Too (N. Fegan) 77.04%, # 3 Niamh Donnelly’s Dyna (N. Donnelly) 76.81%,  # 4 Maeve Mc Call’s Patch (M. Mc Call) 73.18%, # 5 Cairlinn Carroll’s Carlingford’s Indi (C. Carroll) 72.27%, # 6 Ruth Callan’s Shy Boy (R. Callan) 69.64%, # 7 Lucy Campbell’s Mallawee Rose (L. Campbell) 68.63% & # 8 Aislinn Franklin’s Really Russell (A. Franklin) 67.50%.

Class 3, Prelim 7: # 1 Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland) 77.25%, # 2 Michael Boyd’s Ballyalt Comet (M. Boyd) 76.25%, # 3 Lynn Clarke-Hearty’s Homegrown Lexi (L. Clarke-Hearty) 76%, # 4 Niamh Donnelly’s Dyna (N. Donnelly) 71.75% & # 5 Maeve Mc Call’s Patch (M. Mc Call) 70.25%.

Class 4, Novice 27: # 1 Ruari O’ Cianain’s Wishful Thinking (R. O’ Cianain) 77.95%, # 2 Michael Boyd’s Ballyalt Comet (M. Boyd) 77.14%, # 3 Vicky Campbell’s Dennis The Menace (V. Campbell) 75.17%, # 4 Davina Grey’s Mooch (D. Grey) 75%, # 5 Anne Mc Farland’s Shakira (K. Nolan) 74.82%, # 6 Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland) 71.78%, # 7 Cairlinn Carroll’s Carlingford Henry (C. Carroll) 68.21% & #  8 Louise Ferguson’s Max (L. Ferguson) 61.96%.

Indoor dressage league continues Sunday 15th March, weekly classes on website, start time of 2pm. Entries should be in the office by 9am Friday prior to competition.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming shows / events, tuition, treks / hacks, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com or follow us on facebook.

Maeve Mc Call & Patch were
in action at Ravensdale Lodge on Sunday afternoon in the centres indoor
dressage league.
Photo: Niall Connolly

Week ending 15th February 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

It was a busy couple of weeks of pony jumping at Ravensdale Lodge which peaked on 14^th February when the Pony Spring Tour kicked off at the scenic North Louth venue, Show organisers had broken with tradition over the  preceding weeks by running two SJI registered horse & pony league shows on Sunday. The strategy paid dividend as large numbers of ponies attended on both days to warm up for the scheduled Pony Spring Tour on Saturday last. Pony riders and their entourages descended on the centre from the four corners to take part in the first of the hugely popular Pony Spring Tours on what was a lovely Spring day at Ravensdale Lodge. The centre was bathed in bright sunshine as combinations battled for early points on the Spring Tour leader board with a total of seven classes up for decision in two arenas on the day. Results from this show can be viewed in the weekly results round up from Ravensdale Lodge below. Competitions resume this week when SJI registered jumping replaces horse training on Thursday 19^th February, With the second of Ravensdale Lodges national shows coming up in a week’s time on Sunday 1^st March, this is an ideal opportunity for the horses to warm up in advance of the scheduled Spring Tour Grand Prix. It is also offers pony riders the chance to continue their momentum for the Pony Spring tour and early schooling for RDS qualifiers.

Kerrie Rafferty & Brownstone Frazer had a successful afternoon in classes 2
and 3 at Ravensdale Lodge’s indoor dressage league on Sunday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m kick off at 11am while the usual modified 128cm, 138cm & 148cm pony classes commence at 5.30pm.  Horse & pony training takes place on Friday evening from 5.30pm with classes from X poles to 1.10m as week four of Ravensdale Lodge’s winter / spring indoor run of shows continues. Indoor arena eventing resumes on Saturday 21^st February after the break for the Pony Spring Tour. There is a start time of 2pm for the 70cm class for this show while the 85cm class has a start time of 3pm and the 1m class kicks off at 4pm. Indoor dressage resumed last week after a two week break for SJI registered jumping and entries were large in keeping with the great start to this league at the end of January with intense competition over all four classes. Indoor dressage continues on Sunday 22^nd February and riders are asked to have their entries in to the office on time but no later than 9am on Friday 20^th February. Full details of all forthcoming shows and events can be found on www.ravensdalelodge.com, by contacting the office on +353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603 or the centres facebook page.

Week four, indoor horse training Thursday 12th February.

80cm class: No clear rounds.

90cm class: Andrew Rafferty’s Turbo (A. Rafferty).

“Eye on the prize”, Ciaran Nallon steers
Ballygawley Braveheart into second place behind Amy Reape in the 138 1.10m
Pony Spring Tour at Ravensdale Lodge on Saturday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

1m class, divided between: Hannah Joyce’s Jonnie (H. Joyce), Ausra Valukyte’s Maggie (A. Valukyte) & Andrew Rafferty’s Turbo (A. Rafferty).

1.10m class, divided between: Ausra Valukyte’s Fabio (A. Valukyte), Jamelle Mc Caughey’s Lady Porchelle (A. Mc Caughey) & Hannah Joyce’s Dallas (H. Joyce).

1.20m class: Ausra Valukyte’s Fabio (A. Valukyte).

SJI registered indoor horse & pony league recommences Thursday 19th February. Modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am with usual modified 128cm, 138cm & 148cm pony classes from 5.30pm.

Week four, indoor horse & pony training league Friday  13th February.

X poles: Ravensdale Lodge’s Jack (G. Cosgrove.

60cm class: No clear rounds.

70cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Jack (F. Ni Earcain), Katie Creegan’s Dolly (K. Creegan), Emma Gillespie’s Jessie (E. Gillespie) & Shea Mc Kinley’s Sally (S. Mc Kinley).

80cm class, divided between: Conall Mc Grath’s BLS Linvarra (C. Mc Grath), Cara Cunningham’s Prince (C. Cunningham), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), Conall Mc Grath’s Bannfield Boy (C. Mc Grath) & Grace Kehoe’s Killesin Terry (G. Kehoe).

90cm class, divided between: Kirsten Patterson’s Cherry (K. Patterson) &  Lynn Kelly’s Donnaghmore Dolly (L. Kelly).

1m class, divided between: Lynne Kelly’s Donnaghmore Dolly (L. Kelly) & Des Flavin’s Splash (D. Flavin).

1.10m class

Indoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 20th February. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

SJI registered Pony Spring Tour Saturday 14th February.

Children on horses: # 1 G. Ruan’s Something About Mary (J. Ruan), # 2 Godfrey Hughes’ Gucci Lady (D. Fitzgerald), # 3 Hans Jurgen Kuehnle’s Delta De La Bouveele (J. Kuehnle) & # 4 M. Ryan’s Cavalier Teaca (J. Ryan).

128 90cm class: # 1 Mary T Ronayne’s Hollycreek Dream Splendour (R. Sweetnam), # 2 Ballywalter Farms’ Little Jack Spratt (M. Wachman), # 3 M. Dunne’s Camizion (A. Dunne), # 4 C. Brown’s Tiger Lily (L. Brown), # 5 J. Finney’s Ballyknock Master Roan (A. Finney) & # 6 S. Doherty’s Emerald Lucy (S. Doherty).

128 1m Spring Tour: # 1 Kate Wachman’s Parc Epic ( T. Wachman), # 2 G. Kerr’s The Nut Cracker (N. Kerr), # 3 Foley’s Ponies’ Flying Star (M. Foley), # 4 M. Hastings’ Mister Boots (S. O’ Donnell), #  5 M. Dunne’s Camizion (A. Dunne), # 6 P. Williams’ Parc Lolita (R. Williams), # 7 Hans Jurgen Kuehnle’s Tullybards Little Legend (B. Kuehnle), # 8 Kate Wachman’s Murphy Spartacus (T. Wachman), # 9 L. Mc Entee’s Star Spangled Banner (J. Mc Entee) & # 10 J. Mc Sweeney’s Reggie Spartacus (E. Mc Sweeney).

138 1m class: # 1 B. Conlon’s Brookhaven Prince (K. Conlon), # 2 J. Morton’s Tynan Espresso (K. Morton), # 3 J. Mc Mahon’s Western Oreo (R. Moran), # 4 J. Welton’s Ballylinn Champ (B. Welton), # 5 S. Duffy’s Good Night Out (J. Kuehnle) & # 6 J. Reape’s Seapatrick Total Eclipse (A. Reape).

138 1.10m Spring Tour; # 1 J. Reape’s Seapatrick Total Eclipse (A. Reape), # 2 S. Nallon’s Balleygawley Braveheart (C. Nallon), # 3 D. Eirity’s Caher Silver (J. Flanagan), # 4 F. Deakin’s Shaman Sundance (L. Stack), # 5 L. Mc Entee’s Hubba Bubba (J. Mc Entee) & # 6 J. Mc Mahon’s Western Oreo (R. Moran).

148 1.10m class : # 1 M. Pender’s Fury (M. Pender), # 2 J. Allward’s Coppenagh Tom Sparrow (O. Allward), # 3 Joanne Houston’s Cwnnowyfran Noson Dywyll (J. Houston), # 4 E. Heally Quantico (J. Carr), # 5 M. Power’s Danesfield Prince (H. Greene) & # 6 J. G Greene’s Ballard Prince (H. Greene).

148 1.20m class: # 1 A. Colleston & W. Gambles’ Ballygawley’s Little Ferro (O, Rowleston). # 2 L. Quinn’s Zurina (M. Pender), # 3 Ballywalter Farms’ Cassandra Van Nes Roslnoff (H. Allen), # 4 M. O’ Donnell’s Oronids Vienna (G. O’ Donnell), # 5 F. Harrison’s Greta 111 (C. Harrison), # 6 A. Duffy’s Kadia Mouche (E. Mc Entee), # 7 F. Roche’s Shrangh Boy (M. Roche), # 8 M. Ryan’s Sixmilewater Blaze (J. Ryan), # 9 M. Garrigan’s Dr Spot (L. Garrigan), # 10 J. Lee’s The Galway Blazer (C. Sharkey), # 11 Springmount Farms’ Crown Jewel (L. Mc Veigh) & # 12 Joanne Houston’s Blessington Grange Mist (C. Houston).

Indoor dressage league Sunday 15th February.

Class 1, Intro A: # 1 Karen Mc Kee’s Cookie (K. Mc Kee) 71.73%, # 2 Lorraine Hutchinson’s Silken Blush (L. Hutchinson) 67.39%, # 3 Olivia Foster’s Lass (O. Foster) 66.95%, # 4 Laura Mc Kevitt’s Awesome Angus (L. Mc Kevitt) 64.78%, # 5 Ruth Callan’s Shy Boy (R. Callan) 63.91%, # 6 Lianne Kirwan’s Beautiful Mist (L. Kirwan) 63.04%, # 7 Caroline Buchanan’s Silverline Flame (C. Carroll) 62.60% & # 8 Harry Mc Dowell’s Strut Her Stuff (H. Mc Dowell) 62.17%.

Class 2, Prelim 1: # 1 Lynn Clarke-Hearty’s Home Grown Lexi (L. Clarke-Hearty) 76.84%, # 2 Kerry Rafferty’s Brownstone Frazer (K. Rafferty) 66.05%, # 3 Michael Boyd’s Max (M. Boyd) 64.73%, # 4 Nicole Fagin’s Tigger Too (N. Fagin) 64.47%, # 5 Carlinn Carroll’s Carlingford’s Indi (C. Carroll) 64.21%, # 6 Maeve Mc Call’s Patch (M. Mc Call) 62.36%, # 7 Hannah Rafferty’s Cor Rambler (H. Rafferty) 61.57% & # 8 Denise Kelly’s Buttercup Boy (D. Kelly) 60.52%.

Class 3, Prelim 4: # 1 Lynn Clarke-Hearty’s Home Grown Lexi (L. Clarke-Hearty) 68.63%, # 2 Kerry Rafferty’s Brownstone Frazer (K. Rafferty) 66.59%, # 3 Grace O’ Shaughnessy’s Wen In Doubt (G. O’ Shaughnessy) 65.22%, # 4 Maeve Mc Call’s Patch (M. Mc Call) 64.77%, # 5 Michael Boyd’s Max (M. Boyd) 64.54%, # 6 Jill Hobson’s Furisto Seven For A Secret (J. Hobson) 64.09%, # 7 Noel O’ Callaghan’s Piperstown Romeo (N. O’ Callaghan) 63.41% & # 8 Hannah Rafferty’s Cor Rambler (H. Rafferty) 61.57%.

Class 4: Novice 24: # 1 Vicky Campbell’s Dennis The Menace (V. Campbell) 67.30% & # 2 Jill Hobson’s Furisto Seven For A Secret (J. Hobson) 63.65%.

Indoor dressage league continues Sunday 22nd February to Sunday 26th April (No show Sunday 1st March due to Spring Tour Grand Prix). Weekly classes on website, start time 2pm.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming shows / events, tuition, treks / hacks, facility hire, ,advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com or follow us on facebook.

Janet Cooke & Louis Two Tone clear
the joker fence in the 70cm class at Ravensdale Lodge’s indoor arena
eventing league on Saturday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Week ending 25th January 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

All the boxes were ticked at Ravensdale Lodge as the centre commenced shows for the 2015 winter / spring indoor season last week. All equestrian disciplines were covered with everyone’s tastes being catered for from show jumping & arena eventing to dressage. Indoor show jumping commenced in the form of horse training on Thursday with many riders opting for the training route in advance of the SJI registered leagues which commence at Ravensdale Lodge with two Sunday shows on February 1st & 8th before returning to their usual Thursday slot on February 15th.

Vicky Campbell from Rostrevor finished
with a fine score of 70.19% on Dennis The Menace in her first novice test at
Ravensdale Lodge’s indoor dressage league on Sunday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Horse training shows continue every Thursday to 12th February with classes from 80cm to 1.30m and a start time of 11am. Indoor horse & pony training shows commenced on Friday and this regular slot will be retained for this fourteen week league which run until 24th April. There are seven classes from X poles to 1.10m and a start time of 5.30pm. Indoor arena eventing commenced on Saturday with this league running weekly with the exception of Saturday 14th February to 25th April. There is a start time of 2pm for the 70cm class which will be followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and the 1m class at 4pm. Last but certainly not least is indoor dressage which took place on Sunday with record numbers attending this first week of competition and some great performances being recorded in every class.

Leah Knight, seen here riding Ollie, had a busy & successful
afternoon on Sunday at Ravensdale Lodge’s indoor dressage league.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Over half of the placed tests in the four classes recorded a score of 70% or more with seven of the eight placed combinations in class two achieving this high benchmark. Indoor dressage continues on Sunday 15th February to 26th April and weekly tests can be found on the centres website. There is no dressage scheduled for either Sunday 1st or 8th of February due to SJI registered warm up shows for both Pony & Horse Spring Tour Grand Prix on Saturday 14th February and Sunday 1st March respectively. Full information on all forthcoming events can be found on www.ravensdalelodge.com or the centres facebook page.

Indoor horse training show Thursday 22nd January.

80cm class, divided between: Angela Mc Elroy’s Major Black (A. Mc Elroy), Cherith Lee’s Bentley (C. Lee) & Andrew Rafferty’s Turbo (A. Rafferty).

90cm class, divided between: Hannah Joyce’s Bobby (H. Joyce) & Orla Mc Gowan’s Manus Boy (O. Mc Gowan).

1m class: John Downey’s Away Again 9C. Mc Enaney).

1.10m class: Siobhan Hughes’ Joey (E. Hughes).

1.20m class, divided between: Kieran King’s Mrs King (C. Mc Enaney) & Siobhan Hughes’ Magic (E. Hughes).

Indoor horse training shows continue Thursday 29th January to 12th February. Indoor SJI registered horse & pony shows commence Sunday 1st & 8th February. Modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am, usual pony classes from 2pm.

Indoor horse & pony training show Friday 23rd January.

X poles: Ravensdale Lodge’s Jack (G. Cosgrove).

60cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (L. Cosgrove) & Karen Mc Kee’s Cookie (K. Mc Kee).

70cm class, divided between: Shea Mc Kinley’s Sally (S. Mc Kinley0 & Clare Smyth’s Tilly (C. Smyth).

80cm class, divided between: Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), Clare Smyth’s Tilly (C. Smyth) & Jason Hanna’s Trigger (J. Hanna).

90cm class, divided between: Aislinn Franklin’s Really Russell (A. Franklin), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning), Lynn Kelly’s Donaghmore Dolly (L. Kelly), Rachel Moriarity’s Pixie Flame (R. Moriarity) & Charley Hanna’s Hazy (C. Hanna).

1m & 1.10m classes: No clear rounds.

Indoor horse & pony training shows continue Friday 30th January to 24th April. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Indoor arena eventing league Saturday 24th January.

70cm class: # 1 divided between Sarah Louise Wilson’s Bert (S. L Wilson) & Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell), # 2 Janet Cooke’s Louis Two Tone (J. Cooke) & # 3 Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (A. Murphy).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Conall Mc Grath’s BLS Lynvarra (C. Mc Grath), Georgia Kirkwood’s Big John (G. Kirkwood), Carly Douglas’ Duke (C. Douglas), Jordanna Busby’s Maggie May (J. Busby), Nicky Corr’s Austin (N. Corr) & Janet Cooke’s Louis Two Tone (J. Cooke) & # 2 Nicky Corr’s Suzy (N. Corr).

1m class: # 1 divided between, Rachel Harrison’s Elva (R. Harrison) & Carly Douglas’ Duke (C. Douglas).

Indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 31st January to 25th April. 2pm start time for 70cm class, 3pm for 85cm class and 4pm for 1m class.

Indoor dressage league Sunday 25th January.

Class 1, BD Intro A: # 1 Lorraine Hutchinson’s Silken Blush (L. Hutchinson) 75.65%, # 2 Caroline Buchanan’s Silverline Flame (C. Carroll) 71.95%, # 3 Ruth Callan’s Shy Boy (R. Callan) 71.30%, # 4 Karen Mc Kee’s Cookie (K. Mc Kee) 68.69%, # 5 Lyndsey Brady’s Trigger Joe (L. Brady) 68.47%, # 6 Dolores Swan’s Leyla (D. Swan) 67.82%, # 7 Charlotte Kennedy’s Starlight Silver Lad (C. Kennedy) 66.73% & 8 Nuala & Malachy O’ Hare’s Ballylough Ferro (S. Cowan) 66.52%

Class 2, BD Prelim 1: # 1 Michael Boyd’s Max (M. Boyd) 77.36%, # 2 Leah Knight’s Roxy (L. Knight) 76.84%, # 3 Leah Knight Ollie (L. Knight) 75.26%, # 4 Jessica Finnegan’s Wivollet Van Beeks (J. Finnegan) 75.26%, # 5 Sarah Pannasch’s Cal (S. Pannasch) 72.63%, # 6 Lucy Tooms’ Little Miss May (L. Tooms) 71.36%, # 7 Emma Bell’s Kiss Me Quick (E. Bell) 70% & # 8 Aislinn Franklin’s Really Russell (A. Franklin) 67.89%.

Class 3, BD Prelim 4: # 1 Jennifer Mc Cann’s Oakhill Charm (J. Mc Cann) 72.50%, # 2 Lucy Tooms’ Little Miss May (L. Tooms) 71.36%, # 3 Hannah Rafferty’s Cor Rambler (H., Rafferty) 69.54%, # 4 Grace O’ Shaughnessy’s Wen In Doubt (G. O’ Shaughnessy) 69.31%, # 5 Leah Knight’s Ollie (L. Knight) 69.09%, # 6 Grace O’ Shaughnerssy’s The Biscuit (G. O’ Shaughnessy) 69.09%, # 7 Kerry Rafferty’s Roundstone Frazer (K. Rafferty) 68.63% & # 8 Jenny Beggs’ Maggy May (J. Beggs) 67.04%.

Class 4, BD Novice 24: # 1 Sarah Pannasch’s Gibbs (S. Pannasch) 71.15%, # 2 Leah Knight’s Hugo (L. Knight) 71.15%, # 3 Leah Knight’s Roxy (L. Knight) 70.19%, # 4 Vicky Campbell’s Dennis The Menace (V. Campbell) 70.19%, # 5 John Kehoe’s Cash (M. Boyd) 70%, # 6 Sarah Pannach’s Cal (S. Pannasch) 68.26%, # 7 Jennifer Mc Cann’s Oakhill Charm (J. Mc Cann) 66.34% & # 8 Clare Murtagh’s Aldatos Mist (C. Murtagh) 65.76%.

Indoor dressage league continues Sunday 15th February (No dressage Sunday 1st or 8th February due to SJI registered shows). Weekly classes on website, start time 2pm.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming events, tuition, treks / hacks, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com or follow us on facebook.

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Show organisers at Ravensdale Lodge have used the seasonal break to good effect in preparation for the new
season with all arenas having work carried out on them in addition to the annual “spring clean” at the centre.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

With Christmas and New Year now a distant memory as everything returns to normality after the seasonal break, show organisers at Ravensdale Lodge are applying the finishing touches in advance of the commencement  of the 2015 season in a week’s time. All arenas have been worked on over the holiday period and the annual “spring clean” is nearing completion.

It is hoped to have a few new fences and arena dressing in place for the new season which commences on Thursday 22nd January with week one of four indoor horse training days where there will be six classes from 80cm to 1.30m and a start time of 11am. This will be followed by the first of the indoor horse & pony training league dates on Friday 23rd January when the usual classes from X poles to 1.10m have a start time of 5.30pm. Indoor arena eventing makes its return on Saturday 24th January from 2pm for the 70cm class, 3pm for the 85cm class and 4pm for the 1m class.

Education & training is a big part of the early season picture at Ravensdale Lodge as riders make use of the events and facilities on offer to school for shows such as the Balmoral Young Event Horse qualifier which will be held at
Ravensdale Lodge on 7th April. Photo: Niall Connolly.

This popular mix of show jumps and portable cross-country fences is seen by many as an ideal training ground to gain valuable experience for young horses who will take on the various Young Event Horse qualifiers throughout the spring, the first Balmoral Young Event Horse qualifier being scheduled at Ravensdale Lodge on Tuesday 7th April . It is also a great way to put into practice the training methods learned at the various post Christmas training clinics that have been running around the country.

Another competition which should be of interest to event riders in preparation for the new season is the indoor dressage league which starts on Sunday 25th January from 2pm. The weekly tests can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website and entries can be made right up until 9am on the Friday before competition which gives everyone a chance to make their mind up right to the last moment. SJI registered indoor leagues for horses & ponies commence with two weeks of Sunday shows on Sunday 1st & 8th of February before returning to their usual Thursday slot on 19th February.

While being competitive may be the main focus of many riders, combinations also appreciate the time
to relax and have fun with the facilities and range of competitions on offer at Ravensdale Lodge.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

These two Sunday shows are there to accommodate anyone who want to jump at Ravensdale in advance of the Pony Spring Tour show due to be held at the centre on Saturday 14th February. There will be a start time of 11am for the horse classes which go from 80cm to 1.30m while the usual pony classes will follow after the horses but not before 2pm.

The main emphasis of the early part of the season at Ravensdale Lodge is training with most shows being geared towards preparation for the bigger shows which are to follow. Of course preparation is only one aspect of the bigger picture which is to have fun and enjoy the superb indoor facilities, great surfaces and courses which are always on hand at Ravensdale Lodge.

So whether you are gearing up for the professional show jumping or event season or a leisure rider looking for some not so serious sport then there is sure to be something to suit you on the 2015 indoor winter / spring schedule of events at Ravensdale Lodge.

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Gerard Clarke claimed his
second successive Longines National Grand Prix at Ravensdale Lodge in May on
board Eugene Hanratty’s Woodprins.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

It was a case of déjà vu as both Daniel Coyle and Gerard Clarke reclaimed their Spring Tour and National Grand Prix titles respectively at Ravensdale Lodge in 2014. In the case of Derry native Coyle, it was his third successive victory in the opening Grand Prix of the season at Ravensdale. More impressively, Coyle had partnered the same horse, Linzi Johnston’s bay mare Uptown Girl in all three victories.

To cap things off the combination went on to win the Spring Tour League for the third successive season in April, quite an achievement at any level for Coyle who is still in the “young rider” category. Clarke, another “young rider” claimed victory for the second successive season in the feature class of the year at Ravensdale Lodge, the Longines sponsored National Grand Prix.Clarke who is based in Co. Meath won the class on board the Eugene Hanratty owned Woodprins and collected his second valuable Longines wristwatch along with the prise fund for his efforts.

John Floody, who had brought Woodprins through the ranks as a youngster, won the last of the three seasonal Grand Prix at Ravensdale Lodge, the MSL Mercedes-Benz sponsored Autumn Grand Prix in September on board Joanne Attley’s Shenick. Based in Slane Co. Meath, Floody was particularly pleased with this win as it was the greys first Grand Prix class and the win came on “home” soil as the rider competes on a weekly basis in many of the SJI registered show jumping leagues held at the centre.

John Floody, who
won class finals in every SJI registered league run at Ravensdale Lodge in
2014 capped another good year by winning the MSL Mercedes-Benz sponsored
Autumn Grand Prix in September. Photo: Niall Connolly.

Sandwiched between these three Grand Prix classes there were five qualifiers for the RDS Dublin Horse Show along with the first qualifier for the Young Event Horse Class at Balmoral show in May, a piece of history being made as it was the first time this class had been run at Balmoral showground’s. As one door opened another closed as 2014 was deemed by the FEHL organisation to be its last. The popular Future Event Horse League had run for fifteen years with Ravensdale Lodge playing its part in the development of young event horses, many of which had gone on to greater things as the Irish studbook held a stranglehold at the top of world eventing for the past couple of decades.

Away from the bigger shows, Ravensdale Lodge held all its usual weekly shows which comprised of SJI registered shows for the professionals, horse & pony training shows, arena eventing, cross-jump and dressage for the leisure riders who are the equestrian world’s backbone. In another action packed year at the centre it is difficult to pick any one highlight as a stand out moment. It was rewarding to see two young horses, Woodprins and Shenick, horses that had been brought along by John Floody at Ravensdale Lodge do so well on the Grand Prix circuit, both winning at the centre in 2014.

It was also a great compliment to hold the first qualifier for the Young Event Horse class at Balmoral show in May while there too many wonderful moments among the many unaffiliated classes and leisure riders to mention. All part of the highs & lows, thrill & spills of day to day life at Ravensdale Lodge. We would like to wish all our customers, riders & horses alike a very Happy New Year, we look forward to all the thrills & spills 2015 has to bring.

Deirdre Vallely & Drumakill Dream Two put in a
great jump over the joker fence in the 85cm class at the Horse First indoor
arena eventing league at Ravensdale Lodge on Saturday afternoon.

Week ending 2nd November 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

There was great excitement at Ravensdale Lodge on Sunday 26th October as the centre played host to its annual Bumper Halloween show. The mild weather did not deter the yearly emergence of ghouls and ghosts as a frightful mob descended on the centre like a scene from the “thriller” video! As heart rates returned to normal and competitors settled down after the initial fright the competition began and the Halloween spirit remained for the duration of the show as combinations went like “bats out of hell” to get their hands on some of the wonderful prizes on offer. Business got underway with the X poles class which was won by Lucy Bell riding Chico, second and third place were picked up by Ravensdale regulars Dearbhla Mc Gahan riding her own Giggles and Kier Gordon riding Taffy. Linda Mc Keown of Makins Horse Feeds, one of the sponsors on the day got her day off to a good start as she watched Molly Mc Goran jump her horse Holly into first place in the 60cm class. Gemma Murphy riding Silverline Lily was second while Alexandra Lee came home third in the class with Sammy. The Haire & Reel families dominated the 70cm class with Katie Haire coming home first on Thunder while brother Ally rode the same horse to take second place in the class. Erinn Reel finished third in the 70cm class with Fudge while Mum Edel slotted into fourth on her own Robin Hood. Katie O’ Hare was lucky enough to be on holiday for the mid-term break so good Pal Vicky Campbell from Rostrevor took the ride on Blaney’s Boy for her and picked up first place in the 80cm class for her efforts. To top things off, Vicky picked up third place in the 80cm class with her own Dennis The Menace while Harry Haire added to the families trawl of prizes by slotting into second place in the class and winning a nice Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad for his efforts. The next two classes, the 90cm & 1m classes belonged to talented young rider, Orla Mc Gowan as she won both classes on hers lovely grey gelding Manus Boy. Linda Mc Keown piloted her own Branchfield Boy this time to take second in the 90cm class while Harry Haire was on hand again to take third place with Gunner. Second in the 1m class went to Jenny Mc Leigh with Kerry while Michael Graham slotted into third place with A matter of fact. All in all it was  great day of fun filled competition with a treasure trove of prizes which included signature Ravensdale Lodge rugs and saddle pads, Horse First & Botanica International product bags as well as vouchers from Mackins Horse Feeds and prizes from Moorhill Saddlery. There were spot prizes given out for the most “spooktacular” fancy dress outfits which were plentiful on the day. It was the last but one “Bumper Bank Holiday” show of the year at Ravensdale Lodge with the final one set to be held over the Christmas period, details to follow.

Carly Douglas, pictured extreme right, picked up the
maximum three points on the double going clear with Duke and Maggy May in
the 85cm class in the Horse First indoor arena eventing league at Ravensdale
Lodge on Saturday afternoon. Carly, who also drew the lucky rosette and
picked up the Horse First product prize is joined at the Horse First joker
fence by Christine Brooks and Marie Clare Bellew who also went clear in the
class Photo: Niall Connolly.

Competitions continue as normal this week with SJI registered show jumping for horses on Thursday from 11am with the usual  modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m. The SJI track from Thursday’s competition is open again on Friday for the Botanica International horse & pony training league. This competition is open to all and has seven sponsored classes courtesy of Botanica International from X poles to 1.10m with a start time of 5.30pm. Horse First are the sponsors of Saturday afternoons indoor arena eventing league which has a start time of 2pm for the 70cm class, 3pm for the 85cm class and 4pm for the 1m class. This mix of show jumps and professionally designed portable cross-country fences will typically have up to 20 jumping efforts on track and sponsored class prizes courtesy of Horse First. Friday evenings indoor horse & pony training league and Saturday afternoons indoor arena eventing league are part of the “Smart Leagues” initiative which is in its second year of running at Ravensdale Lodge. There will be a number of hi tech smart tablets on offer at the finals of both these competitions in mid December and all qualified entries will be put into a draw for one of these much sought after accessories. There will be a further smart tablet on offer for the leading points combination over the course of the Botanica International horse & pony training league so weekly points are very valuable towards this fantastic prize. Further details on any of these shows or events at Ravensdale Lodge can be found on the centres website www.ravensdalelodge.com or through the office.

SJI registered indoor horse league Thursday 30th October.

Aimee Murphy with Ebony, Gemma Murphy with
Silverline Lily and Orlagh Mc Parland riding May Day pictured with
Prionnsias Cooney after the presentation of prizes for the 60cm class at the
Botanica International horse & pony training league at Ravensdale Lodge on
Friday evening Photo: Niall Connolly.

80cm class, divided between: Aislinn Lambe’s Lady Lui (A. Lambe) & Karen Lynch’s Con Kid Z (K. Lynch).

90cm class, divided between: Rachel Healy’s Patchwork Prince (R. Healey), Maria Carrick’s Kinure Flashdance (M. Carrick), Aislinn Lambe’s Lady Lui (A. Lambe), Conrad Mc Guinness’ Creevagh Ferros Diamond (C. Mc Guinness), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), Lisa Spratt’s Coolcorron Cool Imp (L. Spratt) & C. Gibbons’ Captain Allegro (L. Mc Shane).

1m class, divided between: Elizabeth Keegan’s Summer Tricks (E. Keegan), Caroline Mc Guirk’s Lisabane Callitera (C. Mc Guirk), J. Dore’s Ballyhaunis Lad (C. Skelly), M. Harvey’s Mullabrack Premier (Z. Harvey), Louise Hollywood’s Ellen’s Diva (L. Hollywood), Judy Murphy’s Javas Keltic Song (J. Landers), Maria Carrick’s Kinure Flashdance (M. Carrick), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell) & Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (J. Floody).

1.10m class, divided between: P. Cusack’s Coolskeagh Prince (B. Murphy), Cathal Tuite’s Hi Dude (C. Tuite), J. Mc Murray’s Iroko Molly (W. Anderson), Siobhan Dunne’s Mouse C (T. Dunne), Louise Hollywood’s Cyranos Warrior (L. Hollywood), G. Mc Coomb’s Corraghoe King (L. A Rea), Lisa Spratt’s Rockmont Sascha (L. Spratt), Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (J. Floody), E. Monks’ My Foxy Lass (L. Carrick), J. Dore’s Ballyhaunis Lad (C. Skelly), Aoife Maguire’s Mane Attraction (A. Maguire) & S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce).

Christine Swail made her flying visit to Ravensdale Lodge a
productive one as she went clear in both the 1.20m & 1.30m classes and
finishing second in the 1.30m class with her own Bonheur Van De Kapel in
Thursdays SJI registered horse league at the centre. Photo: Niall Connolly.

1.20m class, divided between: Barry Murphy’s Lismon De Reve Cream (B. Murphy), Haras De Reve & Hilton Sport Horses’ Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley), Christine Swail’s Bonheur Van De Kapel (C. Swail), Siobhan Dunne’s Mouse C (T. Dunne), T. Treanor’s Zentus T (M. Mc Shane) & P. J Cusack’s Coolskeagh Prince (B. Murphy).

1.30m class; # 1 F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), # 2 Christine Swail’s Bonheur Van De Kapel (C. Swail) & # 3 Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody).

SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 6th November to 11th December. Modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am.

Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league Friday 31st October.

X poles: No clear rounds.

60cm class, divided between, Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (A. Murphy) (Botanica International prize) & Gemma Murphy’s Silverline Lily (G. Murphy).

70cm class: Trevor Cardwell’s Cassy (T. Cardwell) (Botanica International prize).

80cm class, divided between: Sarah Mc Aree’s Rosie (S. Mc Aree) (Botanica International prize) & Orla Moriarity’s Thunder (O. Moriarity).

90cm class, divided between: Sean Bird’s Lass (S. Bird) (Botanica International prize), Sarah Mc Aree’s Rosie (S. Mc Aree), Jim Griffin’s Hughie (J. Griffin) & Emma-Leigh Mc Allister’s Lily (E. L Mc Allister).

1m class, divided between: Seanie Mc Ardle’s Ruby (S. Mc Ardle) & Sarah Mc Aree’s Rosie (S. Mc Aree).

1.10m class: Melissa Mc Kee’s Dolly (M. Mc Kee).

Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 7th November to 12th December. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Horse First indoor arena eventing league Saturday 1st November.

70cm class: # 1 divided between, Susan O’ Connor’s Dexter (S. O’ Connor) (Horse First prize) & Eithne O’ Hanrahan’s Murray (E. O’ Hanrahan), # 2 Elise Dawson’s Charley (E. Dawson).

85cm class: # 1 divided between Paul Douglas’ Maggie May (C. Douglas) (Horse First prize), Christine Brooks’ Chilli (C. Brooks), Marie Clare Bellew’s Nigarsene’s Cruise (M. C Bellew) & Carly Douglas’ Duke (C. Douglas), # 2 divided between, Deirdre Valley’s Drumakill Dream 2 (D. Vallely), Enya Flynn’s Kileen (E. Flynn), Tara Scanlon’s Buster (T. Scanlon), Paul Douglas’ Maggie May (P. Douglas), Louisa Marks’ Sox (L. Marks), Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland) & Gene Murray’s Mr James (G. Murray) & # 3 Elise Dawson’s Cherise (E. Dawson).

1m class: # 1 Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland).

Horse First indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 8th November to 13th December. Start time of 2pm for 70cm class followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and 1m class at 4pm.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming events, tuition, treks / hacks, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 () 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravebnsdalelodge.com or follow us on facebook.

Mary Mc Shane & Zentus T in full flight on
Thursday at Ravensdale Lodge’s SJI registered horse league Photo: Niall Connolly,

Week ending 19th October 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre

There were increased attendances at all shows held at Ravensdale Lodge this week as the weather turned more seasonal and combinations sought the comfort of an indoor arena. Thursday’s SJI registered horse show recorded a big increase as did Saturday afternoon’s Horse First indoor arena eventing league. Friday evening’s Botanica International horse and pony training league saw an increased number of combinations who braved the elements and were happy to be under cover on a wet and windy night.

Competitions continue this week with a packed schedule of shows and events which commence again on Thursday with SJI registered indoor show jumping for horses. There are sis modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m and this show has a start time of 11am. Friday evening, 24th October Sees the start of the Bumper Halloween Weekend with bonus points and additional prizes to be given away in the Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league which has 7 classes from X poles to 1.10m and a start time of 5.30pm. There will be bonus points and prizes on offer also for Saturday afternoons Horse First indoor arena eventing league which has a start time of 2pm for the 70cm class, 3pm for the 85cm class and 4pm for the 1m class. Finally, the centre will host its annual “Spooktacular Bumper Halloween Show” on Sunday 26th October from 11am. There are seven classes from X poles to 1.10m scheduled against the clock on the day with great prizes on offer courtesy of Ravensdale Lodge, Mackins Horse Feeds, Horse First, Botanica International and Moorhill Saddlery. This show is open to horses & ponies and all are welcome to participate in what is sure to be a day of fun filled competition.

Amy O’ Hare & War Lady were the outright winners of
the 1.10m class, jumping the only clear round in the Botanica International
horse & pony training league on Friday evening at Ravensdale Lodge Photo: Niall Connolly,

SJI registered indoor horse league Thursday 16th October.

80cm class, divided between: Louise Magill’s Vanier Sundance (L. Magill), Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur (A. O’ Farrell) & Aislinn Lambe’s Lady Lux (A. Lambe).

90cm class, divided between: Janine Heather’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), Lisa Spratt’s Coolcorran Cool Imp (L. Spratt) & Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson).

1m class, divided between: E. Larkin’s Donaghmore Dolly (B. Murphy), Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (E. Duggan), Caroline Gibson’s Clintendro (C. Gibson), A. Brennan’s Miss Chippison (B. Murphy), P. G Cusack’s Coolskeagh Prince (R. Cusack), Mary Mc Shane’s Americal (M. Mc Shane) & Pamela Fox’s Bonny Sir Edward (P. Fox).

1.10m class, divided between: Dermot Mc Bride’s Coolrock Dark Angel (D. Mc Bride), Emma Mc Cabe’s Essence (E. Mc Cabe), S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce) & Niamh Mc Ateer’s Clone Lux Royale (N. Mc Ateer).

1.20m class, divided between: Barry Murphy’s Lismon De Reve Cream (B. Murphy), Hara’s De Reve & Hilton Stables Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley), Laura Mc Causland’s Vunweel H (L. Mc Causland), Michael Mc Aleese’s MCA Mc Cool (M. Mc Aleese), Dermot Mc Bride’s Vechtas Rose (B. Murphy) & Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Hawa (J. Floody).

There were nine clear rounds in the 85cm class at
the Horse First indoor arena eventing league at Ravensdale Lodge and eight
of them picked up the maximum 3 points. Pictured at the Horse First joker
fence after presentation of rosettes are Conor Meehan, Ellen Hollywood
representing Louise Hollywood, Anne Mc Farland, Jackie Loughran, Gene
Murray, June Ellenberg and Jenny Montgomery who went clear on both her
horses and picked up the Horse First product prize in the draw for her
efforts.Photo: Niall Connolly.

1.30m class: # 1 F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), # 2 Dermot Mc Ardle’s Vechtas Rose (B. Murphy), # 3 Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), # 4 Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Hawa (J. Floody) & # 5 Hara’s De Reve & Hilton Stables Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley).

SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 23rd October to 11th December. Modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am.

Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league Friday 17th October.

X poles: No clear rounds.

60cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (A. Murphy) (Botanica International prize), Gemma Murphy’s Silverline Lily (A. Murphy) & Jennifer Arthur’s Bobby (J. Arthur).

70cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (F. Ni Earcain) (Botanica International), Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell), Ravensdale Lodge’s Sage (A. Murphy) & Aisling Martin’s Silverline Charley (A. Martin).

80cm class, divided between: Emma Leigh Mc Allister’s Lily (E. L Mc Allister) (Botanica International prize), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), John Downey’s Knight Seal (J. Downey), Orla Moriarity’s Thunder (O. Moriarity), Katelyn King’s Sandy (K. King), & Chloe Cumming’s Miss Suspicion (C. Cumming).

90cm class, divided between: Katie Rose Mc Kenna’s Meg (K. R Mc Kenna), Kate Kenwright’s Marley (K. Kenwright), Amy O’ Hare’s Honey (A. O’ Hare), Dylan Ward’s Trigger (D. Ward), Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy), Sean Bird’s Lass (S. Bird), Jack Martin’s Ria (J. Martin), Fintan Sullivan’s Muddy (F. Sullivan), Olivia Mc Gauley’s Bluestone B (O. Mc Gauley), Melissa Mc Kee’s Jasper (M. Mc Kee) & Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee).

Ciara Muirhead and Hanslough put in a
lovely jump over the Horse First Joker fence in the 1m class at the Horse
First indoor arena eventing league at Ravensdale Lodge on Saturday
afternoon Photo: Niall Connolly.

1m class,, divided between: Emily Mc Quillan’s Serene (E. Mc Quillan) (Botanica International prize), Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee), Kieran King’s Mrs King (C. Mc Enaney), Clare Murtagh’s Lola (C. Murtagh) & Seanie Mc Ardle’s Ruby (S. Mc Ardle).

1.10m class: Amy O’ Hare’s War Lady (A. Murphy).

Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 24th October to 12th December. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Horse First indoor arena eventing league Saturday 18th October.

70cm class: # 1 divided between, Sarah Mc Aree’s Rosie (S. Mc Aree) (Horse First prize) Janet Cooke’s Louis Two Tone (J. Cooke) & Linda Mc Keown’s Branchfield Boy (L. Mc Keown), # 2 divided between, Nuala Stafford’s Mystify Me (N. Stafford) & Kay Traynor’s Bob (K. Traynor0, # 3 Anne Kileen’s Riverview Patrick (A. Kileen).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Jenny Montgomery’s Milford’s Lady (J. Montgomery) (Horse First prize), Louise Hollywood’s Paddy (L. Hollywood), Conor Meehan’s Sunny (C. Meehan), Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland), Jackie Loughran’s Zoe (J. Loughran), Jenny Montgomery’s Emily (J. Montgomery), Gene Murray’s Mr James (G. Murray), Linda Mc Keown’s Branchfield Boy (L. Mc Keown) & June Ellenberg’s True Love (J. Ellenberg), # 2 divided between, Kay Traynor’s Bob (K. Traynor), Sarah Mc Mordie’s Basil (S. Mc Mordie), Olivia Mc Gauley’s Bluestone B (O. Mc Gauley), Sarah Mc Aree’s Rosie (S. Mc Aree), Grace O’ Shaughnessy’s Wen In Doubt (G. O’ Shaughnessy), Emma Bell’s Kiss (E. Bell), Bernadette Muirhead’s Golden Gate (B. Muirhead), Ciara Muirhead’s Hanslough (C. Muirhead), Maire Claire Bellew’s Nigarsene’s Cruise (M. C Bellew) & John Downey’s Smitty (J. Downey).

Horseware Ireland’s marketing &
promotions executive Emma Mc Cabe in action over the 1.20m track at
Ravensdale Lodge’s SJI registered horse league on Thursday Photo: Niall Connolly.

1m class: # 1 divided between, Ciara Muirhead’s Hanslough (C. Muirhead), Mark Curran’s Ruby (M. Curran) & Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland), # 2 June Ellenberg’s True Love (J. Ellenberg).

Horse First indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 25th October to 13th December. Start time of 2pm for 70cm class followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and 1m class at 4pm.

Bumper bank holiday Halloween show, Sunday 26th October from 11am. Timed classes from X poles to 1.10m and great prizes on offer from Ravensdale Lodge, Horse First, Mackins Horse Feeds, Botanica International and Moorhill Saddlery. Open to horses and ponies, all are welcome so come along and join in what is sure to be a day of fun filled competition.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming events, tuition, treks / hacks, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com or follow us on facebook.

Fintan Sullivan from Tullyallen Drogheda in
action with Muddy over the 1m course at Ravensdale Lodge’s Botanica
International horse & pony training league on Friday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Week ending 12th October 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

Show organisers at Ravensdale Lodge are gearing up for a giveaway spree over the Halloween bank holiday weekend from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October. Not only will the centre be holding their annual “Spooktacular Bumper Bank Holiday Show” on Sunday 26th, they are also planning on giving away lots of bonus prizes and points at their Botanica International sponsored indoor horse & pony training league on Friday 24th from 5.30pm  as well as their Horse First sponsored indoor arena eventing league on Saturday 25th from 2pm. Both of these shows are part of the “Smart leagues” initiative which is now in its second year where there are four hi tech smart tablets to be given away at the end of the league. Double points can be earned for both leagues on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th as well as the great class prizes on offer from Botanica International and Horse First. In addition to these class prizes Ravensdale Lodge are to add their own prizes into the mix over the weekend with signature Ravensdale Lodge rugs and saddle pads up for grabs for everyone who enters as a draw will be made on the day. A day of fun filled action is planned for Sunday 26th October as the last but one Bumper Bank Holiday Show of the year is set to take place from 11am with timed classes from X poles to 1.10m. There will be the usual array of great prizes on offer at this spooktacular show with Ravensdale Lodge, Moorhill Saddlery, Mackins Horse Feeds, Botanica International & Horse First all putting up lovely prizes for this show. There will be extra rewards for the scariest combinations with spot prizes being given to best costumes and make up on the day.  These competitions are open to both horses and ponies and all are welcome for what is guaranteed to be a great weekend of equestrian competition. Further details on any of these shows can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website or by contacting the office.

SJI registered indoor horse league Thursday 9th October.

Pauline Twaddell & Cavalier Cruise C put in two fine
performances in the 1m & 1.10m classes, going clear in both at the SJI
registered horse league at Ravensdale Lodge on Thursday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

80cm class, divided between: Evan Hobson’s Promise Me (E. Hobson) & Noel Mc Kee’s Keeford Deluxe (N. Mc Kee).

90cm class, divided between: Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson), Lisa Spratt’s Coolcorran Cool Imp (L. Spratt), T. Carragher’s Watchful Eye (H. Joyce),  Patrick Rooney/s Castletown Flight (P. Rooney) & Evan Hobson’s Promise Me (E. Hobson).

1m class, divided between: Louise Hollywood’s Paddy’s Cruising (L. Hollywood), Pauline Twaddell’s Cavalier Cruise DC (P. Twaddell), Rebecca Cusack’s Coolskeagh Prince (R. Cusack), Victoria Mc Kee’s Kileen Prince (V. Mc Kee), D. Brennan’s Miss Chippison (B. Murphy), Caroline Gibson’s Clintendro (C. Gibson), Irene Lawler’s Ballustree Landbreeze (I. Lawler) & Elizabeth Irvine’s Zinedine (E. Irvine).

1.10m class, divided between: Elizabeth Irvine’s Rosnaree (E. Irvine), C. Hawthorne’s Bellevue Natalina (J. Newsam), Lisa Spratt’s Rockmount Sascha (L. Spratt), Victoria Mc Kee’s Kileen Cruise (V. Mc Kee), R. Porter’s Shannador (D. Nelson), Pauline Twaddell’s Cavalier Cruise C (P. Twaddell) & Caroline Gibson’s Legaland Harry (C. Gibson).

Janet Cooke & Louis Two Tone put in a
fantastic display over the 70cm track during the Horse First indoor arena
eventing league at Ravensdale Lodge on Saturday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

1.20m class, divided between: Barry Murphy’s Lismon De Reve Cream (B. Murphy), Dermot Mc Bride’s Vechtas Rose (B. Murphy) & Dermot Mc Bride’s Coolrock Dark Angel (B. Murphy).

1.30m class:  #1 Dermot Mc Bride’s Vechtas Rose (B. Murphy) & Barry Murphy’s Lismon De Reve Cream (B. Murphy).

SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 16th October to 11th December. Modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am.

Botanica International horse & pony training league Friday 10th October.

X poles, divided between: Orlagh Mc Parland’s Mayday (O. Mc Parland) Botanica International prize) & Dearbhla Mc Gahon’s Giggles (D. Mc Gahon).

60cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (A. Murphy) (Botanica International prize), Sandra Cumesky’s Michael James (S. Cumesky) & Jennifer Arthur’s Bobby (J. Arthur).

70cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Sage (A. Murphy) (Botanica International prize), Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell), Amber Lucas’ Mylo (A. Lucas) & Jennifer Meegan”s Oreo 9J. Meegan).

80cm class, divided between: Annie Mc Ginn’s Kilbride Oscar (A. Mc Ginn) (Botanica International; prize), Eithne O’ Hanrahan’s Murray (E. O’ Hanrahan), Andrew Matthews’ Park Fionn (A. Matthews), Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie(T. Cardwell), June Ellenberg’s True Love (J. Ellenberg), Tori Graham’s Crystal (T. Graham) & Jennifer Meegan’s Oreo (J. Meegan).

90cm class, divided between: June Ellenberg’s True Love (J. Ellenberg) (Botanica International prize), Orla Lynch’s Nebula Sky (O. Lynch), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), John Downey’s Knight Seal 9J. Downey), Coleen Maguire’s Lexi (C. Maguire), Dylan Ward’s Trigger (D. Ward), Sean Bird’s Lass 9S. Bird), Andrew Matthews’ Park Fionn (A. Matthews) & Kate Kenwright’s Storm (K. Kenwright).

1m class: No clear rounds.

1.10m class: Sophie Mc Donough’s Izzy (S. Mc Donough).

Botanica International horse & pony training league continues Friday 17th October to 12th December. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Horse First indoor arena eventing league Saturday 11th October.

70cm class; # 1 Janet Cooke’s Louis Two Tone (J. Cooke)

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Gene Murray’s Mr James (G. Murray), Marie Clare Bellew’s Nigarsene’s Cruise (M. C Bellew) & Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland).

1m class: # 1 Gaye Ferris’ Vegas (G. Ferris) & # 2 Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland).

Horse First indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 18th October to 13th December. Start time of 2pm for 70cm class followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and 1m class at 4pm.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming events, training, treks / hacks, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 () 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com or follow us on facebook.