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‘Soaring’ Heights at Connell Hill’s SJI May Horse League

News Desk — Wed, 27 May 2015 06:59:39 +0000

Competitors enjoyed the much welcomed sunshine at Connell Hills SJI May Horse League on Saturday, as they jumped strategically designed courses by Alistair Megahey in the outdoor arena. The vast arena was a splendid array of colour with riders and horses all turned out to perfection demonstrating their horsemanship skills as they took their challenge with true grit. Indeed many new faces were welcomed enjoying the ‘Connell Hill’ experience feeling very much at home under the watchful eye of Judge David Greene. Eileen Carlin took the first red rosette of the day with a sterling double clear on her own ‘Kilmiro’ in the 80 cm class. Victoria Nelson with previous success then confidently soared higher claiming her second double clear on, Angela Nelsons, ‘Jazz Black Jack’ in the 90 cm class. Chelsea Robinson bravely opened the 1.0 m class and set the standard with a magnificent double clear on ‘Lorna Robinsons’, ‘Templehill Ludo W Lady’. Things really spiced up as the course was adjusted for the 1.10 m class which saw Claire Hunter jump a superb double clear on her own ‘Spice Up The News’. The courses set throughout the day made for a highly exciting day as spectators, owners and grooms witnessed some very benchmark rounds of jumping and as the 1.20 m class took off Shannon MacKenzie on, Karen MacKenzies’, ‘Peyroux’ and ‘Euroquay’ and Claire O’Hara on, Brendan O’Haras’ ‘Tiffcrum Penny’ and, Vincent Burtons, ‘Drumrankin Ruby’ made their stamp with impressive double clears. All too soon came the 1.30 m class and taking the poll position Suzanne Posnett jumped to victory on, Beth Armstrongs, ‘Orchard Echo’ with John McLaughlin zooming into second on his own ‘Lincourt Lux’ and taking a well deserved third Peter Flanagan on his own ‘Armani (KWPN)’. So with one more qualifying date, next Saturday 30^th May at 10.00 am, the final on Saturday 6^th June promises to be one hugely exciting day.

RESULTS

80 cm: =1^st Victoria Nelson – Jazz Black Jack, Jennifer Marshall – Culsara TirNaNog, Donna Campbell – Balou Ruby, Janet Craig – Glen Fee Lad, Eileen Carlin – Kilmiro, Laura Crown – Miss Lady Lux

90 cm: =1^st Karlie Anderson – Elegant Star, Michael Irwin – Magic Iroko, Julie Steele – Drumrankin Pharrell, Victoria Nelson – Jazz Black Jack, Clare Spillane Pattison – Cor De La, Sarah McCarthy – Mulligans Masterpiece

1.0 m: =1^st Claire O’Hara – Drum Rankin Gloria, Claire Hunter – The Friendly Fox, Chelsea Robinson – Templehill Ludo W Lady, Clare Spillane Pattison – Cor De La, Ronald Ross – Cluedo, Karlie Anderson – Elegant Star, Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, Robert Boggs – Mulligans Masterpiece, Emma Mooney – Copy Kat

1.10 m: =1^st Rebecca Hooks – Blossomhill Classic Clover, Norman Townley – The Clover Pledge, Claire Hunter – Spice Up The News, Christine Newton – Runaway Rebel, Kevin Mackey –Some Night, Walter Stewart – Seaview MRB, Edward Little – Ardnacashel Kadabra, Suzanne Posnett – Neat Kaleidoscope, Suzanne Posnett – Atricia Rouondthorn

1.20 m: =1^st Shannon MacKenzie – Peyroux, Shannon MacKenzie – Euroquay, Claire O’Hara – Tiffcrum Penny, Claire O’Hara – Drumrankin Ruby, Nathan Primrose – Uniek I Z, Rebecca Hooks – Blossomhill Classic Clover, Laura Millar – Romeo (KWPN), Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor, Kevin Mackey – Legavallons Moonshine, Ronald Ross – Gilbo VD Gulden Z, Thomas Compton – Daingeann Sunday Spirit

1.30 m: 1^st Suzanne Posnett – Orchard Echo, 2^nd John McLaughlin – Lincourt Lux, 3^rd Peter Flanagan – Armani (KWPN)

Autumn Grand Prix set for Ravensdale Lodge

News Desk — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 06:47:33 +0000

2002 World show jumping champion Dermott Lennon demonstrates his skill by winning the 2013 MSL Mercedes-Benz Autumn Grand Prix at Ravensdale Lodge on board his wife Sandra’s Vampire. Ravensdale Lodge are set to host their Autumn Grand Prix Show over the coming weekend, 13th & 14th September. Photo Niall Connolly

Week ending 7th September 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

Ravensdale Lodge are set to run the opening round of the Autumn Grand Prix league during their weekend show this coming Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of September. Sponsored once again by MSL Mercedes-Benz, the Grand Prix class carries a purse of €3000 and valuable early points towards the overall Autumn Grand Prix League. It is intended to open up the outdoor fibre sand arena to its extended 100m x 40m dimensions once again for this two day show which commences on Saturday 13th September at 9am. There are five SJI registered horse classes ranging from 90cm to 1.30m set for Saturdays show which will be run to the same format as the very successful 2013 show which saw large numbers jump on both days. There are four classes scheduled to take place on Sunday 14th September starting at 9am with a 1.10m class. The next two classes, the 1.20m & 1.30m are sponsored by beepbeep.ie, the used car website you can trust, and with prize money of €500 up for grabs they are sure to be busy classes. This is the first collaboration between the car website and Ravensdale Lodge following on from the successful partnership with MSL Mercedes-Benz who are set to sponsor the feature class once again this year. The final class of the weekend will be the 1.40m MSL Mercedes-Benz Autumn Grand Prix which carries that valuable prize fund of €3000. Last year saw a titanic battle between some of the world’s top show jumpers who came out in force to try and win the class. In the end it was former world show jumping champion, Dermott Lennon who prevailed with his wife Sandra’s Vampire, a horse that has gone from strength to strength internationally over the past year. Army rider Captain Brian Curran Cournan came second in the class on board the minister of defences’ Starboard while current Olympic bronze medallist Cian O’ Connor had to be content with third place with Carolus Z, another horse that has performed well internationally since last year’s show. Names such as Peter Smyth (with two horses), John Floody and Ger O’ Neill filled the minor placings in this quality filled class. Show organisers will be hoping for the same quality of entry for this year’s renewal and for the sunshine that bathed the centre twelve months ago. One thing that can be guaranteed is that competitors will be offered world-class surfaces and facilities to jump on. Ray Buchanan is set once again to ask the questions with his well designed courses and the full fibre sand arena, which will be watered if necessary, will be a big attraction to riders. Full report and results from this show will appear in these pages next week.

Current Olympic Bronze medallist Cian O’ Connor on his way to third place in the 2013 MSL Mercedes-Benz Autumn Grand Prix at Ravensdale Lodge on board Carolus Z. Photo Niall Connolly

Outdoor dressage league Tuesday 2nd September.

Class 1, Intro B: # 1 Emma Hobson’s Rolando (E. Hobson) 82.17%, # 2 Lorraine Hutchinson’s Silken Blush (L. Hutchinson) 63.47%, # 3 Noel Callaghan’s Mr Sox (N. Callaghan) 63.04%, # 4 Denise Kelly’s Paddy (D. Kelly) 62.60% & # 5 Leanne Kirwin’s Beaulie Mist (L. Kirwin) 57.39%.

Class 2, Prelim 12: # 1 Anna Dillon’s Terra Nova (A. Dillon) 66%, # 2 Caitie Slater’s Perish The Pack (C. Slater) 65.60%, # 3 Denise Kelly’s Buttercup Boy (D. Kelly) 65.20%, # 4 Rachel Hughes’ Darcy Bussell (R. Hughes) 59.60% & # 5 Ruaidhri O’ Cianain’s Paddy (R. O’ Cianain) 56.80%.

Class 3, Prelim 13: # 1 Elaine Martin’s Miss Clover Odyssey (E. Martin) 75%, # 2 Rachel Hughes’ Darcy Bussell (R. Hughes) 59.58%, # 3 Sarah Richardson’s Ballenteskin Superstition (S. Richardson) 59.16% & # 4 Jane Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson) 58.75%.

Class 4, Novice 30: # 1 Clare Murtagh’s Mia (C. Murtagh) 71.92%, # 1 (joint) Elaine Martin’s Miss Clover Odyssey (E. Martin) 71.92%, #2 Jan Dewhurst’s Podge (J. Dewhurst) 67.69%% & # 3 Shannon Kelly’s Perish The Pack (S. Kelly) 66.92%.

Outdoor dressage league continues Tuesday 9th September to Tuesday 16th September. Weekly classes on website, start time 6pm.

Outdoor SJI registered show jumping leagues Wednesday 3rd September.

Horses: 80cm class: Philip Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson).

90cm class, divided between: Mary Mc Shane’s Amirical (M. Mc Shane), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), Karen Mc Leigh’s Slievena Slat (K. Mc Leigh), Fintan Sullivan’s Tullyallen Ben (F. Sullivan), Jane Richardson’s Red Square 8 (S. Richardson), Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur (A. O’ Farrell), Philip Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson), Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson) & Sarah Richardson’s Ballenteskin Superstition (S. Richardson).

1m class, divided between: Oinri Jackson’s Brittas Dee Cruise (O. Jackson), Lynn Patterson’s Lisnolan Lande Conche (J. Patterson), Mary Curtis’ Painted Cavalier (M. Curtis), J. Moore’s Femme Fatale (C. Chambers), Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (E. Duggan) & Lisa Rosbotham’s Garrontorton Beach (R. Thompson).

1.10m class, divided between: P. J Munnelly’s Lux San (J. Floody), S. Boyd’s Drumrankin Lady Lux (S. Boyd), Lynn Patterson’s Lisnolan Lande Conche (J. Patterson), A. Brennan’s Miss Clover Quality (M. Mc Shane) & Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (J. Floody).

1.20m class, divided between: Francis Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), S. Hanley’s My Cool Passion (M. Mc Shane), Keonan Stables LTD’s Vilain Du Roulard (L. Rosbotham), Robert Frazer’s Sonas Magnum (J. Floody) & Frank Mc Leigh’s Dunnanew Sunset (M. Mc Leigh).

1.30m class; # 1 Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), # 2 Robert Frazer’s Sonas Magnum (J. Floody), # 3 Francis Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody) & # 4 S. Duffy’s Van Clover E. Maher).

Ponies; Newcomer class: No clear rounds.

128 90cm class: Jane Clarke’s Alloy (T. Clarke).

128 1m class: Jane Clarke’s Alloy (T. Clarke).

138 80cm class: Suzanne Murphy’s Mr Topper (R. Gatt).

138 90cm class: Jane Clarke’s Mulvin Rollover (R. Clarke).

138 1m class: No clear rounds.

148 80cm class: W. Flanagan’s Rathruyan Girl (C. Flanagan).

148 90cm class: J. Quinn’s Baile Na Gcrann Rose (T. Showkum).

148 1m, 1.10m & 1.20m classes: No clear rounds.

Outdoor SJI registered show jumping leagues continue Wednesday 10th & 17th September (final). Modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.3om start time 11am while usual 128cm, 138cm & 148cm modified pony classes start time 5,.30pm.

Mackins Horse Feeds outdoor horse & pony training league Friday 5th September.

X poles class, divided between: Gemma Murphy’s Silverline Gypsy (G. Murphy) (Drew prize), Molly Mae Mc Gill’s Judy (M. M Mc Gill) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (A. Watters).

60cm class, divided between: Dylan Torrens’ Midnight Skywalker (D. Torrens) (Drew prize), Cerys Brown’s Joey (C. Brown), Molly Mae Mc Gill’s Judy (M.M Mc Gill), Sandra Cumisky’s Michael James (S. Cumisky), Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (A. Murphy), E & R Connolly’s Dynamite (E. Connolly), Abigail Toale’s Judy (A. Toale), Eimear King’s Grace (E. King), Jennifer Meegan’s Oreo (J. Meegan) & Anna Dillon’s Pim (A. Dillon).

70cm class, divided between: Gina Mc Donald’s Stella (G. Mc Donald) (Drew prize), Jason Connolly’s Fedora (J. Connolly), Ciara Russell’s Misty (C. Russell), Shannon Dunne’s Penny (S. Dunne), Anna Dillon’s Hack 9A. Dillon), Hannah Mc Verry’s Joey (H. Mc Verry), Chloe Martin’s Beautiful Pearl (C. Martin), Jennifer Meegan’s Oreo (J. Meegan), Jason Connolly’s Browno (J. Connolly) & Ciara Mc Donald’s Daisy (C. Mc Donald).

80cm class, divided between: Lynn Spence’s Haize (L. Spence) (Drew prize), Sean O’ Brien’s Sally (S. O’ Brien), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young) & Chloe Martin’s Beautiful Pearl (C. Martin).

90cm class: Kirsten Patterson’s Cherry (K. Patterson) (Drew prize).

1m class: Megan Carroll’s Bob (M. Carroll) Drew prize.

1.10m class: No clear rounds.

Mackins Horse Feeds outdoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 12th & 19th September (final). Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5pm.

Outdoor arena eventing league Saturday 6th September.

70cm class: # 1 Marie Clare Bellew’s Nigarsene Cruise (M. C Bellew)>

85cm class: # 1 Shanie Murphy’s Kilbeg Tommy (S. Murphy), # 2 Nadine Mc Connon’s Santana (N. Mc Connon) & # 3 divided between, Jane Leighton’s Muilfords Lady (J. Leighton) & Christina Rosbotham’s Agusta (C. Rosbotham).

1m class: # 1 Christina Rosbotham’s Agusta (C. Rosbotham).

Outdoor arena eventing league concludes Saturday 20th September (no show Saturday 13th September due to Grand Prix weekend show). Start time 2pm for 70cm class, 3pm for 85cm class and 4pm for 1m class.

Cross-jump series Sunday 7th September.

85cm class: # 1 Kate Kenwright’s Marley (K. Kenwright), # 2 divided between Ciaran Thompson’s Cuddles (C. Thompson) & Ciaran Thompson’s Co Co (C. Thompson) & # 3 Jack Martin’s Ria (J. Martin).

70cm class: #1 Mar Piedamun’s Amic (M. Piedamun).

Cross-jump series concludes Sunday 21st September (no show Sunday 14th September due to Grand Prix weekend show). 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.

It’s good to be back at Ravensdale Lodge

News Desk — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:05:47 +0000

While it might still feel like the “depths of winter” and man & beast forgiven for remaining in hibernation, all at Ravensdale Lodge were glad to throw the doors open to the new competition season during the week. Well rested from the competition break of the past few weeks it was good to see some old and new faces surface at the centre over the weekend. Competition commenced in earnest on Thursday with the first of four weeks of horse training in advance of the O’ Reillys Wholesalers Newry sponsored HSI / Bluegrass Spring Tour Grand Prix scheduled for Sunday 17th February. Friday saw the start of the much anticipated Horseware Ireland indoor horse & pony training league and as always Horseware Ireland have put up some really fantastic weekly class prizes for this league. Mackins Horse Feeds Newry have come on board once again for the spring indoor arena eventing league on Saturday. A good turnout of combinations showed up for the start of this league with some regular show jumpers trying their hand at this mix of show jumps and cross country fences for a change. The Cemac Group are sponsoring the indoor dressage league at Ravensdale Lodge on Sunday afternoon and the cold, wet weather did not deter die – hard competitors. With the weather that was in it over the past week competitors were glad to be high and dry under the roof of Ravensdale Lodge’s fantastic indoor arenas. There was a great turnout of combinations over the weekend who were making full use of the facilities in advance of the event season and found the combined training league of great benefit to their preparation. This new concept at Ravensdale Lodge allows competitors to “mix and match” be

tween leagues and gain points over three disciplines so everyone’s needs are catered for. For further information on any leagues, shows or events at Ravensdale Lodge, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com

Results week ending 27th January Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

Indoor horse training show Thursday 24th January.

70cm Class: Mary Cosgrove’s Rio (M. Cosgrove).

1m Class, divided between: Gareth Saunderson’s Seb (G. Saunderson) & Tara Dunne’s Gwen (T. Dunne).

1.10m Class: Gareth Saunderson’s Seb (G. Saunderson).

Indoor horse training shows continue Thursday 31st January and every Thursday to 14th February. Classes 70cm to 1.30mm, start time 11am.

Horseware Ireland indoor horse & pony training league Friday 25th January.

X poles, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (A. Cosgrove) & Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee).

60cm Class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (A. Cosgrove), Shane Mc Ardle’s Rossa (S. Mc Ardle) & Katelyn King’s Misty (K. King) (Horseware saddle pad).

70cm class, divided between: Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), Shenna Young’s Cochise (S. Young), Ravensdale Lodge’s O’ Gara (M. King) & Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell) (Horseware saddle pad).

80cm class, divided between: Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell), Melissa Mc Kee’s Buster (M. Mc Kee) & Molly Gogarty’s Raz (M. Gogarty) (Horseware saddle pad).

90cm class, divided between: Barry Murphy’s Louise (B. Murphy), Barry Murphy’s Eimear (B. Murphy) & Melissa Mc Kee’s Prince (M. Mc Kee) (Horseware saddle pad).

Horseware Ireland indoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 1st February and every Friday to 26th April. Classes X poles to 1.10m, start time 5pm.

Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league Saturday 26th January.

60cm newcomers class: # 1 divided between, Katie O’ Hare’s Blaney Boy (K. O’ Hare), Jason Connolly’s Browno (J. Connolly), Ally Herr’s Thunder (A. Herr), Grace Harris’ Darcy (G. Harris), Debby Larkin’s Angel (D. Larkin) & Harry Herr’s Amigo (H. Herr) (Mackins Horse Feed voucher), # 2 divided between Val Mc Caul’s Brando (V. Mc Caul) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Rocco (C. Twohig Carter), # 3 Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy).

70cm class: # 1 divided between, Katie O’ Hare’s Blaney Boy (K. O’ Hare), Ravensdale Lodge’s Sage (E. O’ Reilly), Lauren Greenway’s Carnfrach Lynn (L. Greenway) & Georgia Kirkwood’s Maddie (G. Kirkwood) (Mackins Horse Feed voucher), # 2 Sue Stevenson’s Dizzy Dancer (S. Stevenson), # 3 Jessica Finnegan’s Panda Bear (J. Finnegan).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Sarah Ellibert’s Belle Izarra (S. Ellibert) & Jessica Finnegan’s Sunday Cruise (J. Finnegan) (Mackins Horse Feeds voucher), # 2 Sue Stevenson’s Dizzy Dancer (S. Stevenson), # 3 Loraine Mc Elroy’s Som (L. Mc Elroy).

1m class: # 1 Jessica Finnegan’s Tommie Girl (J. Finnegan), # 2 divided between, Karen O’ Hare’s Skylark (K. O’ Hare), Ben Stevenson’s Rosie (B. Stevenson) & Danny Mc Comb’s Tad (D. Mc Comb).

Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 2nd February and every Saturday to 27th April. Start time 3pm & classes on website.

Cemac Group indoor dressage league Sunday 27th January.

Class 1, Intro A: # 1 Tracey Malcolm’s Murphy (T. Malcolm) 63.91%.

Class 2, Prelim 1: # 1 Susan Scott’s Talubet Oz (S. Scott) 66.31%, # 2 Louise Magill’s Vanier Sundance (L. Magill) 63.68%, # 3 Sarah Richardson’s Red Square 8 (S. Richardson) 61.05%.

Class 3, Prelim 4: # 1 Pierre Olan’s Mikey (P. Olan) 67.27%, # 2 Susan Scott’s Talubet Oz (S. Scott) 64.54%, # 3 Jan Dewhurst’s Podge (J. Dewhurst) 64.09%.

Class 4, Novice 24: # 1 Pierre Olan’s Mikey (P. Olan) 65%, # 2 Jan Dewhurst’s Podge (J. Dewhurst) 60%.

Cemac Group indoor dressage league continues Sunday 3rd February and every Sunday to 28th April. Start time 3pm, classes on website.

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 or log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com. Follow us on facebook and twitter.