Grey day at Ravensdale Lodge”, the line up in the 60cm class at Ravensdale Lodge’s Bumper Bank Holiday show held on Sunday 1st June included class winner Jason Connolly on Darinda, Ruth Baird with Feadora who was second, Emma Gillespie with Grey Sapphire in third place and Cherry Mc Gaughey took fourth on Kicking King. Photo: Niall Connolly.

After the excitement of last weekend’s Longines National Grand Prix there was excitement of another kind on Sunday 1st June at Ravensdale Lodge as the centre held the second of their hugely popular “Bumper” shows. With a treasure trove of prizes on offer from Ravensdale Lodge, Horse First, Botanica International, Mackins Horse Feeds & Moorhill Saddlery there was something for everyone on the day. Results from this show and other weekly results are listed below. Regular competitions continue at Ravensdale Lodge this week with the first of the new outdoor dressage leagues dates set for Tuesday 3rd June, SJI registered horse league continues on Wednesday from 11am with modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m, a new pony league commences at 5.30pm with the usual 128cm, 138cm & 148cm classes. The show jumping course remains open for schooling on Thursday & Friday and slots can be booked through the office. Horse & pony training continues on Friday from 5pm with classes from X poles to 1.10m. Arena eventing is the discipline on Saturday and this competition has a start time of 2pm for the 70cm class followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and 1m class at 4pm. Moorhill Saddlery sponsor the eagerly awaited cross-jump series which kicks off on Sunday 8th June at 12pm for the 1m class, the 85cm class will not start before 1pm and the final 70cm class will not start before 2pm. Full details of all shows / events can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website or from the office.

SJI registered horse show Wednesday 28th May.

80cm class: Lynn Patterson’s Stainsby Free Spirit (L. Patterson).

90cm class, divided between: T. Carragher’s Watchful Eye (H. Joyce), Judy Murphy’s Java’s Mystery Man (H. Joyce) & Karen Mc Leigh’s Slievenna Slat (K. Mc Leigh).

Barry Murphy & Vechtas Rose flying high in the 1.20m class at Ravensdale Lodge on Wednesday during the SJI registered show held at the centre. Photo: Niall Connolly.

1m class, divided between: Jenny Doran’s Horseplay Diamond Matrix (J. Doran), Marie Quigley’s Lissangel Lux Pride (B. Murphy), Judy Murphy’s Kellswater De Lux (H. Joyce), Louise Mc Entaggart’s Explorer Z (L. Mc Entaggart), Barry Murphy’s Mr Big (R. Cusack), Sarah Lappin’s Atlantic Bounce (J. Floody), Barry Murphy’s Lilux (C. Mc Guirke), Judy Murphy’s Java’s Patsy (H. Joyce), Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson), Frank Mc Leigh’s Melia Barcelo (M. Mc Leigh) & Judy Murphy’s Java’s Mystery Man (H. Joyce).

1.10m class, divided between: Sarah Lappin’s Atlantic Bounce (J. Floody), Michael Mc Aleese’s Simple Obsession (M. Mc Eleese), Dermot Mc Bride’s Coolrock Dark Angel (B. Murphy), Judy Murphy’s Java’s Scarlot (H. Joyce), Ronocco Jump LTD’s Campino 457 (R. Mulholland), Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Locket (O. Mc Camley), F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody) & Marie Quigley’s Lissangel Lux Pride (B. Murphy).

1.20m class, divided between: Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), Michael Beattie’s Down Town Lady (M. Beattie), Ronocco Jump LTD’s Hugo (R. Mulholland), Robert Frazer’s Sonas Magnum (J. Floody), A. Harvey’s Mullabrack Royal Pride (C. Mc Enaney) &Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Hawa (J. Floody).

1.30m class: Robert Frazer’s Sonas Magnum (J. Floody) 44.04 seconds.

SJI registered horse league continues Wednesday 4th June to Wednesday 23rd July. Modified classes from X poles to 1.30m, start time 11am.

Horse & pony training league Friday 30th May.

X poles, divided between: David Gibson’s Barney (D. Gibson) (Drew prize), Gemma Murphy’s Silverline Lily (G. Murphy), E & R Connolly’s Dynamite (E. Connolly) & Ann Mc Farland’s Darinda (J. Connolly).

Rachel Thompson & Archie in action in the 1m class at Ravensdale Lodge’s arena eventing league on Saturday. Photo: Niall Connolly.

60cm class, divided between: Saidhbh Morrissey’s Tommy (S. Morrissey) (Drew prize), Ann Mc Farland’s Darinda (J. Connolly), David Gibson’s Barney (D. Gibson), E & R Connolly’s Dynamite (E. Connolly), Chloe Martin’s Beautiful Pearl (C. Martin), Annie Gibson’s Twinkle (A. Gibson)& Natalie O’ Hanrahan’s Dromiskin Hari (N. ‘O Hanrahan),

70cm class, divided between: Natalie O’ Hanrahan’s Dromiskin Hari (N. O’ Hanrahan) (Drew prize), Jason Connolly’s Browno (J. Connolly) & Shannon Dunne’s Bawn Deacon Blue (S. Dunne).

80cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy) (Drew prize), Annie Finnegan’s Buddy (A. Finnegan), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), Eirinn Reel’s Orlando (E. Reel), Jason Connolly’s Browno (J. Connolly) Leah Duffy’s Domino (L. Duffy).

90cm class, divided between: Jackie Lee’s Mc Kenzie (J. Lee) (Drew prize), Susan O’ Connor’s Henry (S. O’ Connor), Mary Curtis’ Lucy (M. Curtis) & Emily Mc Court’s Kilanney Prince (E. Mc Court)

1m class: Michael Morgan’s Miss Daisy (M. Morgan) Drew prize).

1.10m class, divided between: Carl Webb’s Dan (C. Webb) (Drew prize), Katie Mc Donald’s Legga Chocolate (K. Mc Donald) & Carl Webb’s Willow (C. Webb).

Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad draw winner: Sinead Young & Jacobi.

Horse & pony training league continues Friday 6th June to Friday 25th July. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5pm.

Arena eventing league Saturday 31st June.

70cm class: # 1 Sarah Hennessy’ s Harvey (S. Hennessy), # 2, divided between, Leanne Connell’s Little Rudy (L. Connell & Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (F. Ni Earcain).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Kelly Smyth’s One Cool Lady (K. Smyth), Robert Kenny’s Lurgan Green (R. Kenny) & Terry Smyth’s Just One Look (T. Smyth), # 2 divided between, Leanne Connell’s Little Rudy (L. Connell), Jill Megan’s Baby (J. Megan) & Leanne Connell’s Millie (L. Connell).

1m class: # 1 divided between, Kelly Smyth’s One Cool Lady (K. Smyth), Máire Byrne’s Chilli (M. Byrne), Rachel Thompson’s Archie (R. Thompson) & Martin Bolton’s Lady Celtic Cruise, # 2 Sarah Cluskey’s Keenogue Zambertino (S. Cluskey).

Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad draw winner: Leanne Connell & Little Rudy.

Arena eventing continues Saturday 7th July to Saturday 26th July. Start time 2pm for 70cm class followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and 1m class at 4pm.

Bumper Bank Holiday show Sunday 1st June.

X poles class: # 1 Ravensdale Lodge’s Seaspray (R. Connolly), # 2 Nadine Gormley’s Archie (N. Gormley), # 3 E&R Connolly’s Dynamite (E. Connolly) & # 4 Katelyn Traynor’s Star (K. Traynor).

60cm class; # 1 Ann Mc Farland’s Darinda (J. Connolly), # 2 Dolores Connolly’s Feadora (R. Baird), # 3 Emma Gillespie’s Grey Sapphire (E. Gillespie), # 4 Cherry Mc Gaughey’s Kicking King (C. Mc Gaughey), # 5 Lauren Gormley’s Archie (L. Gormley) & # 6 E&R Connolly’s Dynamite (E. Connolly).

70cm class: # 1 Charley Hanna’s Hazy (C. Hanna), # 2 Sam Spears’ Ballygrange Classic (S. Spears), # 3 Dolores Connolly’s Feadora (R. Baird), # 4 Cara Cunningham’s Roxy (C. Cunningham)< # 5 Alex Moffett’s Shergar (A. Moffett) & # 6 Katie Creegan’s Dolly (K. Creegan).

80cm class; # 1 Charley Hanna’s Hazy (C. Hanna), # 2 Kirsten Patterson’s Cherry (K. Patterson), # 3 Eirinn Reel’s Orlando (E. Reel), # 4 Ellen Hughes’ Penny (E. Hughes), # 5 Calvin Mc Kinstry’s Oreo (C. Mc Kinstry) & # 6 Calvin Mc Kinstry’s Hoodie (C. Mc Kinstry).

90cm class: # 1 Andrea Mc Parland’s Robbie (A. Mc Parland), # 2 Hannah Rafferty’s Skewberry (H. Rafferty) & # 3 Andrew Rafferty’s Turbo (A. Rafferty).

1m class: # 1 Orla Mc Gowan’s Manus Boy (O. Mc Gowan) & # 2 Caroline Black’s Dan (C. Black).

1.10m class: # 1 Caroline Black’s Tom (C. Black), # 2 Carl Webb’s Willow (C. Webb) & # 3 Carl Webb’s Dan (C. Webb).

Outdoor dressage league continues Tuesday 10th June to Tuesday 2nnd July. Start time 6pm, weekly classes on website.

Moorhill Saddlery cross-jump series commences Sunday 8th June to Sunday 27th July. Start time 12pm for 1m class followed by the 85cm class (not before 1pm) and 70cm class (not before 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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Aoife Hughes of sponsors
Horse First presents Tess Meade and Chester with their class prize watched
by Victoria Craig and Rocky who were also clear in the 85cm class at
Ravensdale Lodge’s indoor arena eventing league on Saturday.

Week ending 22nd September 2013, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Trekking centre

Following on from the excitement of the MSL Mercedes-Benz Autumn Grand Prix show the weekend before there was the matter of three leagues and finals to be sorted out at Ravensdale Lodge last week. League and final winners and placed combinations can be seen below in the accompanying results section. Action moved indoors this week as the twelve week autumn / winter season got underway and continues with the Tonino Lamborghini SJI registered indoor horse league on Thursday. There are two training classes set at 70cm & 80cm which will be run off before 11am and they will be followed by the six registered and modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m which run from 11am. Botanica International sponsor the indoor horse & pony training league on Friday evening from 5.30pm and this popular run of shows has classes from X poles to 1.10m. Indoor arena eventing, sponsored by Horse First takes centre stage on Saturday from 3pm when the 70cm class starts and this will be followed by the 85cm class (not before 4pm) & the 1m class (not before 5pm). Finally on Sunday, O’ Reillys Wholesalers Newry sponsor the €1000 indoor dressage league being run at Ravensdale Lodge and there is a start time of 2pm for this run of shows. There are great weekly class prizes sponsored by Botanica International and Horse First for every class with five or more entries and further information on all shows or events can be got from the office, details below.
Tailored Equestrian SJI registered horse final Wednesday 18th September.

Horses: 90cm class: # 1 Conrad Mc Guinness’ Animo Cruise (C. Mc Guinness) 29.94 seconds, # 2 Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur (A. O’ Farrell) 34.54 seconds, # 3 Karen Mc Hugh’s Slievena Slat (K. Mc Hugh) 35.80 seconds. Also double clear, R. Kinnear’s Hillside Little Gift (E. Jackson).

Roisin Moorhead & Dunsallen ride a lovely test to win the Novice class at the O’ Reillys Wholesalers Newry sponsored €1000 indoor dressage league at Ravensdale Lodge on Sunday.

1m class: Pauline Twaddell’s Cavalier Cruise C (P. Twaddell) 33.49 seconds, # 2 P.J Munnelly’s Lux San (J. Floody) four faults 34.17 seconds, # 3 Frank Mc Leigh’s Melia Barcelo (M. Mc Leigh)four faults 37.91 seconds. Also double clear, Linzi Johnston’s Kroon Diamond (J. Blair), Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Hawa (J. Floody), Lisa Spratt’s Riski Business (L. Spratt), Lynn Patterson’s Gujo (L. Patterson), T. Mc Lean’s Ballyroran Girl (K. Connor), Noel Mc Kee’s Keeford Athena (N. Mc Kee), C. Craig’s ICB Arkensas Expression (J. Floody) & T. Woods’ Goodlux (E. Jackson).

1,10m class: # 1 Carroll Produce LTD’s Shalamar Montana (L. Carroll) 50.46 seconds, # 2 E. Mc Ardle’s Sillan Coevers (J. Floody) four faults 45.89 seconds, # 3 P.J Munnelly’s Lux San (J. Floody) eight faults 60. 56 seconds, # 4 Frank Mc Leigh’s Dunnanew Sunset (M. Mc Leigh), # 5 Pauline Twaddell’s Cavalier Cruise C (P. Twaddell). Also double clear, T. Mc Lean’s Ballyrobin Girl (K. Connor), E.F Logan’s Holestone Lady (E. Jackson) & Wendy Mc Crea’s April Boy (A. Mc Crea).

1.20m class: # 1 E. Mc Ardle’s Sillan Coevers (J. Floody) 54.19 seconds, # 2 Michael Mc Aleese’s The Sweeper (M. Mc Aleese) four faults 43.95 seconds.

1.30m class: # 1 Michael Mc Aleese’s The Sweeper (M. Mc Aleese) four faults 42.80 seconds.

Tonino Lamborghini SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 3rd October to Thursday 12th December 2013. Unregistered 70cm & 80cm classes before 11am followed by registered 80cm (M) to 1.30m (M) classes from 11am.

Moorhill Saddlery horse & pony training league final Friday 20th.

X poles: # 1 Chloe Martin’s Hero (C. Martin) 41.35 seconds, # 2 E&R Connolly’s Dynamite (E. Connolly) 51.23 seconds, # 3 Ravensdale Lodge’s Duffy (R. Connolly) four faults 41.17 seconds. Also double clear, Sarah Craig’s Molly (S. Craig) & Katie Creegan’s Poppy (K. Creegan). League winner: E&R Connolly’s Dynamite (E. Connolly).

60cm class: # 1 Sarah Ellibert’s Ellibert Mallow (E. Mc Mahon) 60.50 seconds, # 2 Jennifer Meegan’s Amic (J. Meegan) 70.98 seconds, # 3 Jason Connolly’s Fedora (J. Connolly) four faults 40.98 seconds & # 4 Chloe Martin’s Hero (C. Martin) four faults 96.93 seconds. Also double clear, E&R Connolly’s Dynamite (J. Connolly), Katie Creegan’s Poppy (K. Creegan) & Gerard Carmody’s Sally (G. Carmody). League winner: Jason Connolly’s Fedora (J. Connolly).

70cm class: # 1 Sean O’ Brien’s Sally (S. O’ Brien) 31.75 seconds, # 2 Jack Martin’s Ria (J. Martin) 33.92 seconds, # 3 Molly O’ Connor’s Taffy (M. O’ Connor) 43.65 seconds, # 4 Sarah Ellibert’s Ellibert Axel (A. Reilly), # 5 Ravensdale Lodge’s Rocco (E. Molloy) & # 6 Sarah Ellibert’s Ellibert Axel (WE. Carry). Also double clear, Louise Hollywood’s Diva (L. Hollywood) & Chelsea Brant’s Ernie (C. Brant).

League winner: Molly O’ Connor’s Taffy (M. O’ Connor).

80cm class: # 1 Sarah Ellibert’s Ellibert Mallow (A. Flanagan) 40.09 seconds, # 2 Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (E. O’ Reilly) 46.41 seconds & # 3 Sarah Ellibert’s Ellibert Mallow (S. Brophy) 57.03 seconds. Also double clear, Molly O’ Connor’s Taffy (M. O’ Connor), Katie Matthews’ Jack Daniels (K. Matthews) & Shannon Weir’s Garnfrach Lynn (S. Weir). League winner: Sarah Ellibert’s Ellibert Mallow (S. Brophy).

90cm class: # 1 Melissa Mc Kee’s Prince Of Hearts 22.28 seconds, # 2 Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee) 26.88 seconds & # 3 Fintan Sullivan’s Megan (F. Sullivan) four faults 33.55 seconds. Also double clear, Fintan Sullivan’s Ben (L. Kay), Shauna Mc Elroy’s Buster Brown (S. Mc Elroy) & Nicola Mc Loughlin’s Oscar (N. Mc Loughlin). League winner: Melissa Mc Kee’s Prince Of Hearts (M. Mc Kee).

1m class: # 1 Melissa Mc Kee’s Prince Of Hearts (M. Mc Kee) 33.03 seconds, # 2 Cathal Dooley’s Lady (C. Dooley) four faults 63.43 seconds. Also double clear, Conrad Mc Guinness’ Ferros Touch (C. Mc Enaney). League winner: Melissa Mc Kee’s Prince Of Hearts (M. Mc Kee).

1.10m class: Double clear, Conor Mc Enaney’s Ned (C. Mc Enaney).

Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 4th October to Friday 13th December. Classes from X poles to 1.10m and start time of 5.30pm.

Cherry Soda Ladies Fashion cross-jump series final Sunday 22nd September.

Class 1, 1m: # 1 Louise Doyle’s Ballyvalley Bay (L. Doyle) four penalties 1min 54.3 seconds & # 2 Denise Kelly’s Sweet Cully Road Runner (D. Kelly) 8 penalties 1min 39.88 seconds.

Class 2, 85cm: # 1 Laura Mc Ateer’s Splash Starlight (L. Mc Ateer) 2min 4.69 seconds, # 2 Alex Barron’s Everlast Mirah (A. Barron) four penalties 2min 20.5 seconds. Also double clear, Susie Shekilton’s Heather (S. Shekilton), Kerri Rafferty’s Core Rambler (K. Rafferty) & Josie Pollock’s Caleb (J. Pollock). Clear cross country, Shannon Dollard’s Dark Secret (S. Dollard) & Niamh Mc Cullen’s Miss Demeanour (N. Mc Cullen)).

Class 3, 70cm: # 1 Petrina Reilly’s Buddy (P. Reilly) 2min 20.63 seconds, # 2 Connal Mc Grath’s Bannfield Boy (C. Mc Grath) 2min 5.0 seconds & # 3 Lucy Mc Elroy’s Bella (L. Mc Elroy) 2min 14.59 seconds.

Horse First indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 5th October to Saturday 14th December. Classes 1m at 3pm followed by 85cm (not before 4pm) & 70cm (not before 5pm).

Week ending 29th September, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

Tonino Lamborghini SJI registered indoor horse league Thursday 26th September.

80cm class, divided between: Jane Richardson’s Red Square 8 (J. Richardson) & Marnie Crerar’s Galathea (M. Crerar).

90cm class, divided between: E. Fanning’s City B (G. Douglas) & Jane Richardson’s Red Square 8 (S. Richardson).

1m class, divided between: Conrad Mc Guinness’ Creevagh Ferros Diamond (C. Mc Guinness), T. Mc Lean’s Ballyrobin Girl (K. Connor) & Tara Patton’s Dakoda (T. Patton).

1.10m class, divided between, Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson) & T. Mc Lean’s Ballyrobin Girl (K. Connor).

1.20m class, divided between: Siobhan Hughes’ Electric Butterfly (E. Hughes) & Nicola Fitzgibbon’s Bonheur Van De Kapel (C. Swail).

1.30m class: Nicola Fitzgibbon’s Bonheur Van De Kapel (C. Swail).

Tonino Lamborghini SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 3rd October to Thursday 12th December. Unregistered 70cm & 80cm classes before 11am followed by registered classes from 80cm (M) to 1.10m (M) from 11am.

Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league Friday 27th September.

X poles, divided between: Elise Dawson’s Charlie (E. Dawson) (Botanica International prize), Brandon Dollard’s Dottie (B. Dollard), Sarah Craig’s Molly (S. Craig) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (K. Mc Entaggart).

60cm class, divided between: Rebecca Halpenny’s Peggy (R. Halpenny) (Botanica International prize), Elise Dawson’s Charlie (E. Dawson), Emily Mc Court’s Fairy Princess (E. Mc Court), Clodagh Mc Kevitt’s Woodside Firedance (C. Mc Kevitt) & Dylan Torrens’ Lady Arabella (D. Torrens).

70cm class, divided between: Megan Balfe’s Charlie’s Girl (M. Balfe) (Botanica International prize) & Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell).

80cm class, divided between: Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell) (Botanica International prize), Denise Kelly’s Indi (D. Kelly), Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy) & Katie Mc Grane’s Zara (K. Mc Grane).

90cm class, divided between: Adam Morgan’s Mrs Doyle (A. Larkin) (Botanica International prize), Roberta Hamilton’s Jay D Buzz (R. Hamilton) & Michael Morgan’s Bosco (M. Morgan).

1m class, divided between: Shannon Dollard’s Kissara (S. Dollard) & Orla Murnahan’s April (O. Murnahan).

1.10m class: Louise Doyle’s Ballavalley Bay (L. Doyle).

Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 4th October to Friday 13th December. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Horse First indoor arena eventing league Saturday 28th September.

Class 1, 70cm: # 1 Lindsay Brady’s Amber Equinox (L. Brady) & # 2 Paddy Hughes’ Friday (P. Hughes).

Class 2, 85cm: # 1 divided between, Victoria Craig’s Rocky (V. Craig) & Tess Meade’s Chester (T. Meade), # 2 divided between, Sabrina Larkin’s Chevez (S. Larkin), Lindsay Brady’s Amber Equinox (L. Brady), Ellen Meade’s Billy (E. Meade) & Paddy Hughes’ Friday (P. Hughes).

Horse First indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 5th October to Saturday 14th December. Start time of 3pm for 1m class followed by 85cm class (not before 4pm) and 70cm class (not before 5pm).

O’ Reillys Wholesalers Newry indoor dressage league Sunday 29th September.

Class 1, Intro A: # 1 Lisa Neville’s Chelsea (L. Neville) 68.26%, # 2 Caroline Mc Elroy’s Shera (C. Mc Elroy) 65.21% & Jessica Johnston’s Be (J. Johnston) 56.52%.

Class 3, Prelim 4: # 1 Roisin Winters’ Rhos Royal Velvet (R. Winters) 72.72%, # 2 Roisin Muirhead’s Dunsallen (R. Muirhead)68.63%, # 3 Shirlee Nicholson’s Derryogue Diva (S. Nicholson) 64.54%, # 4 Nathan Mc Causland’s Big Mike (N. Mc Causland)63.63%, # 5 Michael Kelly’s Oos Zena (M. Kelly) 63.18%, # 6 Katie Hughes’ Mickey Blue Eyes (K. Hughes) 58.63% & # 7 Victoria Craig’s Rocky (V. Craig) 56.36%.

Class 4, Novice 24: # 1 Roisin Muirhead’s Dunsallen (R. Muirhead) 70.38% & # 2 Orlaith O’ Hagan’s Saoirse (O. O’ Hagan) 62.69%.

O’ Reillys Wholesalers Newry indoor dressage league continues Sunday 6th October to Sunday 15th December. Weekly classes on website with a start time of 2pm.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any other 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 & twitter.

“All the girls” Janine
Farrell, Lynn Patterson, Caroline Mc Guirk & Hannah Joyce line up with judge
Alison Fernandez after the 1m league final held at Ravensdale Lodge on
Wednesday. Janine Farrell won both the 90cm & 1m finals riding her own
Blackmoor Heather.

SJI registered horse & pony league final, Wednesday 24th July.

Horses:  90cm class, # 1 Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell) 28.17 seconds, # 2 Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur (A. O’ Farrell) 32,59 seconds.

Also double clear: Maria Quigley’s Lissangle Lux Pride (H. Joyce), Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (E. Duggan) & Paula Rafter’s PMR Classic Flight (R. Rafter).

1m class: # 1 Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell) 31.38 seconds, # 2 Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson) 42.29 seconds, # 3 Caroline Mc Guirk’s Lisbane Calitera (C. Mc Guirk) eight faults 55.65 seconds & # 4 Marie Quigley’s Lissangle Lux Pride (H. Joyce) 56.20 seconds.

Another Lux joins Omard Lottie & Copperhead Cruise going clear for
Alexander Butler in the 1.20m class at Ravensdale Lodge on Wednesday

Also double clear: K. Donnelly’s Lynderry Action Girl (N. Donnelly), Paula Rafter’s PMR Kingsdale Diamond (R. Rafter), Owen Mc Camley’s Hold Up’s Diamonds (O. Mc Camley), Sinead Linehan’s Votre Guidam (S. Linehan), Barry Murphy’s Mr Big (B. Murphy) & P.J Munnelly’s Lux San (J. Floody).

1.10m class: # 1P. Murphy’s Sea Miss Cruising (B. Murphy)39.18 seconds, # 2 E. Mc Ardle’s Sillan Coevers (J. Floody) 46.91 seconds, # 3 Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody) 42.88 seconds & # 4 Carroll Produce LTD’s Shalamar Montana (L. Carroll) four faults 45.82 seconds.

Also double clear: P. Mc Parland’s Glen Diamond Lady (J. Floody), Sarah Cluskey’s Commanche Rose (S. Cluskey), G. Mc Cann’s H.S Copperhead Cruise (A. Butler), N. Jordan’s Sweet Chilli (C. Jordan), J. Farrell’s J.B.F Another Lux (A. Butler), Emma Mc Cabe’s Essence (J. Floody), Siobhan Hanratty’s Wonella (S. Hanratty), Frank Mc Leigh’s Dunnanew Sunset (M. Mc Leigh), K. Donnelly’s Lynderry Action Girl (N. Donnelly), Sinead Linehan’s Votre Guidam (S. Linehan), A, Joyce’s Talk’s Cheap (A. Butler), Paula Rafter’s PMR Kingsdale Diamond (R. Rafter) & Owen Mc Camley’s Hold Up’s Diamonds (O. Mc Camley).

1.20m class, divided between: B. O’ Reilly’s Omard Lottie (A. Butler), E. Mc Ardle’s Sillan Coevers (J. Floody), Brian Dooley’s Hello Ginger (A. Dooley), M. Birch’s Shenick (J. Floody), Leah Knight’s Hustle & Flow (L. Knight), Emma Mc Cabe’s Essence (J. Floody), J. Farrell’s Another Lux (A. Butler), L. Mc Sorley’s A Little Quickie (A. Dooley), Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), G. Mc Cann’s  H.S Copperhead Cruise (A. Butler), J. Attley’s Elegant Oden (J. Floody), Mervyn Clarke Jnr’s Ballyshan Como (D. Hurley) & P. Mc Parland’s Geln Diamond Lady (J. Floody).

Aoife Dooley on the Judy Murphy owned Java’s Keltic Mist in the 1.30
class at Ravensdale Lodge’s league finals on Wednesday

1.30m class: # 1 J. Attley’s Elegant Oden (J. Floody) 35.33 seconds, M. Birch’s Shenick (J. Floody) 36.70 seconds, # 3 Eileen Duggan’s Bronson De Reve (J. Floody) 43.43 seconds, # 4 Carnyhaugh Sport Horses’ Carneyhaugh TT (A. Butler) 45.29 seconds, # 5 Cameron Hanley’s Cualoma  1 SB (A. Butler) & Rachel Baxter’s Louise Vuitton (R. Baxter).

Ponies: 128 80cm class, divided between: V. Steele’s A Little Fairplay (S. Moore) & L. Moore’s Chester (S. Moore).

128 90cm class: V. Steele’s A Little Fairplay (S. Moore).

138 90cm class: Roughan Farms’ Face Facts (D. Somerville).

138 1.10m class: Roughan Farms’ Eavemaster Classic Lady (D. Somerville).

John Floody seen riding Eileen Duggan’s Bronson De Reve fill the top
three places in the 1.30m class final at Ravensdale Lodge on Wednesday

148 90cm class: # 1 Richard Truesdale’s Beech Hall Star (S. Truesdale) 33.88 seconds & # 2 Richard Truesdale’s Rathruyan Girl (S. Truesdale) 36.34 seconds.

148 1m class: # 1 Richard Truesdale’s Rathruyan Girl (S.Truesdale) four faults 34.02 seconds.

New SJI registered horse & pony league commences Wednesday 14th August to Wednesday 18th September. Horses from 11am with classes from 80cm (M) to 1.30m (M) & ponies from 5.30pm, usual classes.

Horse & pony training league final Friday 26th July.

X poles class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Duffy (R. Connolly), Hannah Mc Verry’s Dolly (H. Mc Verry), E & R Connolly’s Dynamite (E. Connolly), Sandra Cumesky’s Bayswell Lad (S. Cumesky) & Katie Creegan’s Dolly (K. Creegan).

60cm class: # 1 Connall Mc Grath’s Apache (C. Mc Grath) (League & final winner) 41.67 seconds, # 2 Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Mc Cabe) 49.16 seconds.

Also double clear, Sean O’ Brien’s Sally (S. O’ Brien), E & R Connolly’s Dynamite (J. Connolly), Sandra Cumesky’s Mickey Joe (S. Cumesky) & Charley Rose Ward’s Mr Jinks (C. R Ward).

70cm class: # 1 Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young) (League & final winner) 34.90 seconds, # 2 Connall Mc Grath’s Apache (C. Mc Grath).

Also double clear: E & R Connolly’s Dynamite (J. Connolly), Shauna Mackin’s Sally (S. Mackin), Shannon Kavanagh’s Rio (S. Kavanagh), Sarah Ellibert’s Ellibert Axel (E. Carey), Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy), Michelle Kavanagh’s Brandy (M. Kavanagh), Sandra Cumesky’s Basewell Lad (E. Blake) & Becka Kavanagh’s Ben (B. Kavanagh).

80cm class: # 1 Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young) (League & final winner).

Also double clear: Emma Mc Glade’s Scardo (E. Mc Glade) & Sarah Ellibert’s Ellibert Mallow (S. Brophy).

90cm class: # 1 Ravensdale Lodge’s O’ Gara (P. Farrell) (League & final winner) 50.63 seconds.

Also double clear: Leanne Connell’s Poppy (L. Connell), Ciaran Thompson’s Silver Lining’s (C. Thompson), Cathal Tuite’s Louis (C. Tuite), Becka Kavanagh’s Ross (B. Kavanagh) & Shannon Dollard’s Kissara (S. Dollard).

1m class: Ravensdale Lodge’s O’ Gara (M. Keane) (League winner).

Also double clear: Stefan Mc Nulty’s Jack (S. Mc Nulty) & Carl Webb’s Kate (C. Webb).

1.10m class: Carl Webb’s Willow (C. Webb).

Moorhill Saddlery sponsored horse & pony training league commences Friday 16th August to Friday 20th September. Classes X poles to 1.20m, start time 5pm.

Arena eventing final Saturday 27th July.

60cm class: # 1 Janet Cooke’s Croi (J. Cooke), # 2 Robert Frazer’s Sonas (R. Frazer) & # 3 Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy).

70cm class: # 1 Janet Cooke’s Croi (J. Cooke).

85cm class: # 1 Anne Mc Farland’s Madrigal (A. Mc Farland) 114.49 seconds, # 2 Stephen Martin’s Butterscotch Major (S. Martin) four faults 126.57 seconds & # 3                John Mc Bride’s Fred (J. Mc Bride) twelve faults 157.81 seconds.

League winner: Stephen Martin’s Butterscotch Major (S. Martin).

1m class: # 1 Anne Mc Farland’s Madrigal (A. Mc Farland) (League & final winner).

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Glorious weather as the 60cm class are presented with their rosettes at Ravensdale Lodge on Friday evening Photo: Niall Connolly

Week ending 9th June results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian, Trekking & Event Centre

Despite the unusually hot & dry spell the country is experiencing much to the delight of everyone, the arenas at Ravensdale Lodge remain dust free as the irrigation system which was installed last year is used to great effect. All competitions on the centres new fibre sand arena ran on watered surfaces which rode beautifully and while competitors basked in and enjoyed the scorching temperatures no one had to suffer the usual clouds of dust associated with the heat.

Once the arenas have a good base foundation of moisture it is a simple process of topping them up morning and evening to leave things right for the next competition.

Competitions continue this coming week with some small changes to the usual format, SJI registered show jumping continues on Wednesday with horses from 11am and ponies from 5.30pm with all the usual classes. The course will be open for schooling on Thursday and Friday before the horse & pony training league on Friday evening from 5.30pm with classes from X poles to 1.20m. A number of new combinations were welcomed at this show last week as more and more competitors learn of the great value and facilities on offer at Ravensdale Lodge.

Saturday will see the first of the two scheduled one day events for Eventing Ireland so there will be no arena eventing at the centre that day. This is a new event at Ravensdale Lodge and it is in addition to the traditional mid July event which falls this year on Saturday 20th July. Work is ongoing on the cross country course with improvements being made to the track and new fences have been bought for both events.

Riders can experience the thrill of riding over an Eventing Ireland track without the expense of entering the competition as the course will remain open on Sunday 16th June and 21st July on a “Go as you please” basis with jumps for every level of ability up to 1* novice level.

This is a busy time at Ravensdale Lodge as the summer schedule of national shows is well underway after the hectic National Grand Prix weekend at the end of May. Seven high end competitions take place at the centre from the end of May to the middle of July with plenty of variation from show jumping, Eventing Ireland, FEHL and RDS qualifiers.

The next big event after 15th June is the RDS amateur qualifier a week later on 22nd June and as this is a pre entry competition, entries should be made to Ravensdale Lodge by lunchtime on Tuesday 18th June. With memories of the massive success of the National Grand Prix weekend still fresh in everyone’s minds , riders have a chance to compete in the Longines main grass arena at Ravensdale Lodge on Sunday 7th July at the scheduled mid- summer show at the centre. This “special occasions” arena is only used a couple of times every year and it will be the last opportunity for show jumpers to sample the big occasion atmosphere in this arena in 2013. An exciting line up of classes has been put together with this show in mind and as well as the usual classes there will be a 1.10m (S) Summer Derby to whet the appetite. In addition to the prize fund there will be some fantastic prizes on offer in each class from sponsors such as Longines, Botanica International & Horse First, to top things off there will be signature Ravensdale Lodge rugs to the winners of the main classes on the day.

After a quick tidy up, the centre will play host to their annual FEHL three days later on Wednesday 10th July and this will be quickly followed by the RDS qualifiers for Connemara Performance Hunter & Performance Irish Draught classes on Saturday 13th July. Finally, the centre plays host to their second one day event for Eventing Ireland on Saturday 20th July. This event has been asked to host the prestigious Young Event Horse Series classes for 4, 5 & 6 year olds by Horse Sport Ireland in addition to their usual classes to 1*novice. A reminder to our riding club or leisure rider that most weekly competitions and leagues will run unaffected alongside these competitions and that our annual RDS show will take place on Sunday 21st July where there will be a pair of entry tickets to the RDS as well as prizes from all our every reliable sponsors, Botanica International, Horse First, Mackins Horse Feeds & the Cemac group. All in all, an exciting couple of months with plenty on offer at Ravensdale Lodge for everyone and details of all shows and events can be found on the centres website www.ravensdalelodge.com or from the office on +353 (0) 42 9371034.
SJI registered horse & pony league Wednesday 5th June

Horses: 90cm class, divided between: E. Mc Ardle’s Sillan Coevers (J. Floody), Mary Curtis’ KEC Georgette (M. Curtis), Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Hawa (J. Floody) & Barry Murphy’s Rinwoods Katies Touch (P. Murphy).

1m class, divided between: B. Horgan’s Shalamar Montana (L. Carroll), B. Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), Christine Finn’s Cuffsgrange Innocence (C. Finn), Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Hawa (J. Floody), Irene Lawler’s Ballustree Landbreeze (I. Lawler), Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson), P. Murphy’s Sea Miss Cruising (B. Murphy) & Siobhan Dunne’s Tennyson Legend (T. Dunne).

1.10m class, divided between: Eamon Mc Guirk’s Friar Walk (B. Murphy), M Mc Auley’s HHS Funkytown (E. Mc Auley), B. Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), P. Murphy’s Sea Miss Cruising (B. Murphy) & T. Gallagher’s Quick Step T (B. Murphy).

1.20m class: Barry Murphy’s Lilux (B. Murphy).

Ponies: 128 70 class, divided between: L. Moore’s Chester (S. Moore) & E. Whiteside’s Maxwelltown Marella (E. Whiteside).

128 80cm class, divided between: V. Steele’s A little Fair Play (S. Moore) & J. Finney’s Rusty Creek (A. Finney).

128 90cm, divided between: J. Finney’s Rusty Creek (A. Finney) & V. Steele’s A Little Fair Play (S. Moore).

148 90cm class, divided between: Richard Truesdale’s Beech Hall Star (S. Truesdale) & Richard Truesdale’s Rathruyan Girl (S. Truesdale).

148 1m class: Richard Truesdale’s Rathruyan Girl (S. Truesdale).

SJI registered horse & pony league continues Wednesday 12th June to 10th July. Horses from 11am with classes from 80cm (M) to 1.30m (M) & ponies from 5.30pm, usual pony classes.

Horse & pony training league Friday 7th June

X poles, divided between: E & R Connolly’s Dyno (E. Connolly) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Duffy (R. Connolly).

60cm class, divided between: Connall Mc Grath’s Apache (C. Mc Grath), E & R Connolly’s Dyno (J. Connolly) & Alanna Reilly’s Axel (A. Reilly).

70cm class, divided between: Emily Mc Court’s Bluewater Crystal (E. Mc Court), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), Connal Mc Grath’s Apache (C. Mc Grath) & Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell).

80cm class, divided between: Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell), Noleen Tate’s Prince Aldo (N. Tate) & Alex Lee Simpson’s Leggy (A. Lee Simpson).

90cm class: Clionadh Breen’s Rua (C. Breen).

1m , 1.10m & 1.20m classes: No clear rounds.

Horse & pony training league continues Friday 14th June to 12th July. Classes X poles to 1.20m, start time 5.30pm

Arena eventing league Saturday 8th June

60cm class: # 1 Janet Cooke’s Croi (J. Cooke), # 2 Aoife Hanratty’s Prince Luca (A. Hanratty).

70cm class: # 1 divided between, Aoife Hanratty’s Prince Luca (A. Hanratty) & Janet Cooke’s Croi (J. Cooke), # 2 Leanne Connell’s Poppy (L. Connell), # 3 Val Mc Caul’s Brando (V. Mc Caul).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Leanne Connell’s Poppy (L. Connell) & Ann Mc Farland’s Madrigal (A. Mc Farland), # 2 Aoife Hanratty’s Inis (A. Hanratty).

1m class: # 1 Ann Mc Farland’s Madrigal (A. Mc Farland).

Eventing Ireland one day event Saturday 15th June & RDS amateur qualifier Saturday 22nd June. Arena eventing league continues Saturday 29th June, classes 60cm, 70cm, 85cm & 1m, start time 12pm.

Ravensdale Lodge offer world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming events, tuition, treks / hacks, 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 & twitter.

Betty Nicholls & Canadian Clipper jump the 1m track
at Ravensdale Lodge’s arena eventing league on Saturday Photo: Niall Connolly.

After the hectic three day National Grand Prix weekend show at Ravensdale Lodge from 24th-26th May normal service resumed this week at the centre with all the usual league shows starting back up. SJI registered jumping resumed on Wednesday with classes for horses from 11am & ponies from 5.30pm and this leagues continues to 10th July. Friday evening saw the resumption of the ever popular horse & pony training league from 5.30pm and this league continues uninterrupted to 12th July. Congratulations to both Ann Mc Cusker who rode Russell and Ann Mc Farland with Madrigal who both achieved the rare feat of getting maximum points in two classes in Saturday’s arena eventing league. It was a case of double celebrations for Ann Mc Farland as she jumped her first clear round in the 1m class after several attempts in the past. It was Mc Cusker’s first appearance at Ravensdale Lodge and she made it a winning one as she & Russell went clear over the twenty obstacles on the course in both the 70cm and 85cm class while Mc Farland and Madrigal did the same in the 85cm & 1m versions so well done to both. Arena eventing continues next Saturday from 12pm with 60cm, 70cm, 85cm & 1m classes. The next few weeks will be very busy at Ravensdale Lodge as many of their National level shows fall between the end of May and the middle of July with two one day events for Eventing Ireland on Saturday 15th June & 20th July, an RDS qualifier for amateurs on Saturday 22nd July, FEHL on Wednesday 10th July, RDS qualifiers for Connemara Performance Hunter and Performance Irish Draught classes on Saturday 13th July as well as a mini Grand Prix show to be announced in early July.

Ann Mc Cusker & Russell jump the joker fence
at Ravensdale Lodge’s arena eventing league on Saturday Photo: Niall Connolly.

Week ending 2nd June 2013 results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

SJI registered horse & pony league Wednesday 29th May.

Horses: 90cm class, divided between: Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (E. Duggan) & Lynn Patterson’s Stainsby Free Spirit (L. Patterson).

1m class, divided between: Judy Murphy’s Java’s True Colours (A. Dooley), Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson), Mary Curtis’ Painted Cavalier (M. Curtis), P. Mc Verry’s Captain Tate (A. Mc Verry), Judy Murphy’s Java’s Foreign Affair (A. Dooley), K. Donnelly’s Lynderry Action Girl (N. Donnelly) & Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (E. Duggan).

1.10m class, divided between: Elaine Quinn’s Watch Your Step (E. Quinn), M. Mc Auley’s HHS Funkytown (E. Mc Auley), Brendan Murphy’s Falcon Flight (M. Murphy), P. Mc Verry’s Captain Tate (A. Mc Verry) & Mary Curtis’ Painted Cavalier (M. Curtis).

Ponies: 148 90cm class, divided between: Richard Truesdale’s Rathruyan Girl (S. Truesdale) & Richard Truesdale’s Beech Hall Star (S. Truesdale).

148 1m class: R. Eames’ Euro Silver (N. Eames).

148 1.10m class, divided between: A. Mc Sorley’s Gold Digger Douglas (M. Mc Sorley), R. Eames’ Euro Silver (N. Eames) & A. Mc Sorley’s Keltic Flight (M. Mc Sorley).

148 1.20m class: A. Mc Sorley’s Gold Digger Douglas (M. Mc Sorley).

SJI registered horse & pony league continues Wednesday 5th June to Wednesday 10th July. Horses from 11am with classes from 80cm (M) to 1.30m (M), ponies from 5.30pm with usual pony classes.

Horse & pony training league Friday 31st May.

X poles class, divided between: Elise Dawson’s Charley (E. Dawson) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Seaspray (E. Connolly).

60cm class, divided between: Roisin Cane’s Candy Claus (R. Cane) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Lyric (J. Boyle).

70cm class, divided between: Katie O’ Hare’s Blaney Boy (K. O’ Hare), Emily Mc Court’s Bluewater Crystal (E. Mc Court), Conall Mc Grath’s Apache (C. Mc Grath) & Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell).

80cm class, divided between: Dylan Ward’s Mr Jinx (D. Ward).

90cm class, divided between: Tommy Carr’s Banjo (T. Carr), Shannon Dollard’s Kissara (S. Dollard), Lauren Greenaway’s Garnfranch Lynn (L. Greenaway) & Dylan Ward’s Master Roan (D. Ward).

1m class, divided between: Seanie Mc Ardle’s Oaktree Ruby (S. Mc Ardle), Rachel Conn’s Kylemore Diamond Lass (R. Conn) & Bernard Collins’ Silver (B. Collins).

1.10m class: No clear rounds.

Horse & pony league continues Friday 7th June to Friday 12th July, classes X poles to 1.20m, start time 5.30pm.

Arena eventing league Saturday 1st June.

60cm class: # 1 Bethany Smyth’s Charley’s Dream (B. Smyth), # 2 divided between, Charlotte Brown’s My Irish Dream (C. Brown) & Victoria Greenaway’s Max (V. Greenaway).

70cm class: # 1 Ann Mc Cusker’s Russell (A. Mc Cusker), # 2 divided between, Val Mc Caul’s Brando (V. Mc Caul) & Bethany Smyth’s Charley’s Dream (B. Smyth).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Stephen Martin’s Butterscotch Major (S. Martin), Ann Mc Farland’s Madrigal (A. Mc Farland) & Ann Mc Cusker’s Russell (A. Mc Cusker), # 2 John Mc Bride’s Fred (J. Mc Bride).

1m class: # 1 divided between, Ann Mc Farland’s Madrigal (A. Mc Farland) & Jessica Finnegan’s Sunday Cruise (J. Finnegan), # 2 divided between, John Mc Bride’s Fred (J. Mc Bride) & Betty Nicholls’ Canadian Clipper (B. Nicholls).

Arena eventing league continues Saturday 8th June to Saturday 13th July (no shows Saturday 15th or 22nd June). Classes 60cm, 70cm, 85cm & 1m, start time 12pm.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming events, tuition, treks, 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 & twitter.