ShowjumpingIreland has teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make a five euro donation to this very worthy charity which grants wishes to seriously ill children.   The initiative is supported by Allianz Insurance and the aim is to raise €10,000 for the charity.

This League is for Horse and Pony Athletes

Jump in a minimum of 4 League Shows which are taking part in the Challenge to be eligible for the Final in Cavan Equestrian Centre on
December 6th/7th 2014
(You are not confined to jumping at one venue for your 4 rounds)
Horses must not have competed at 1.30m or above prior to the Final and Athletes must not have competed above 1.30m prior to the Final.
Schedules in the SJI Bulletin list venues taking part.
Horse Classes: 90cm; 1.00m, 1.10m 1.20m
Pony Classes: 128 80cm/90cm; 138 90cm/1.00m; 148 1.00m/1.10m
Prize Fund at Final:
Horses 90cm/1.00m €1,500 per class
Horses 1.10m/1.20m €2,000 per class
Ponies: Overall prize fund €4,500
€5 from each entry goes directly to ‘Make-A-Wish’

The winner is by Power Blade (TB) out of Diamond Explosion (ISH), by King of Diamonds (ID) and was bred and owned by Dermot Forde, County Cavan.

Second was Brookwood Supersonic (ISH) ridden by Sean Kavanagh, owned and bred by Pat Duffy, with third going to Always On My Mind (ISH) ridden byJames Hogg, and owned and bred by Edgar Hogg.

Five horses shared the 6yo old series with eleven sharing the 5yo.

These classes are not decided by a jump off to avoid young horses being pushed against the clock. The prizes are shared between the horses that jump a second clear within a prescribed time.

The series, which is run over two days, saw some 72 horses line for yesterdays, 5yo competition, 45 for the 6yo competition and 27 for the 7yo.

The next leg of the series takes place in Cavan from 16-18 May. Total prize money for the series is €80,000.

Top six in the 7 year-old final were:

1st Shantonagh (ISH) – gelding by Power Blade (TB) out of Diamond Explosion (ISH) by King Of Diamonds (ID), Bred/owned by Dermot Forde, Cavan. Rider: Nicola FitzGibbon

2nd Brookwood Supersonic (ISH)-  mare by Concorde (KWPN) out of Brookwood First Lady (ISH) by Captain Clover (ISH). Bred/owned Pat Duffy, Kildare. Rider: Sean Kavanagh

3rd Always On My Mind (ISH) – gelding by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Sandiamo (AES) by Andiamo (NRPS). Bred/owned by Edgar Hogg, Fermanagh. Rider: James Hogg

4th Mise Le Meas (ISH) – gelding by Cruise On (ISH) out of Cissie Lass (TB) by Presenting (TB), Bred by Michael Smith, Dublin. Owner:  Mathew Birch. Rider: John Floody

5th Capitol Cruise (ISH) – mare by Ard VDL Douglas (KWPN) out of Forest Mistral (IRIP) by Cruising (ISH). Bred by Diana H Warrington, Kildare. Owner: Ian Smyth. Rider: Peter Leonard

6thEcckesville (ISH) – gelding by Clover Echo (ISH) out of Maisy (ISH), by Tyrone Diamond (ID). Bred by Newberry E Wilson, Tyrone. Owner: Elaine Whiteside. Rider: Yvonne Whiteside.

SIX YEAR-OLD FINAL

=1st Annaghmore Ustina (ISH) – mare by Ustinov (KWPN) out of Barnagh Clover (ISH) by Clover Hill (ID). Bred by Barry Baxter, Tyrone. Owner: Newberry E Wilson. Rider: Francis Connors

=1st Future Storm (ISH) – mare by Future Trend (OLD) out of Angel of Harlem (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Bred by Michael Cusack, Limerick. Owner: Diarmuid Hurley. Rider: Joe Owens

=1st Liberation (ISH) – gelding by Guidam (SF) out of Harvalier (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Bred by John Greene, Offaly. Owner: Frances O’Regan. Rider: Alan O’Regan

=1st CHS Inception (ISH) – gelding by Clover Flush (ISH) out of Bohemia (ISH) by Harlequin Du Carel (SF). Bred by Ard Ri Properties Ltd, Cavan. Owner: Deirdre Bourns. Rider: Declan Egan

=1st LCC Hello Kate (ISH) -mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of LCC Molly (ISH) by Courage II (HOLST). Bred by Fr Simon Cadam, Antrim. Owner: Linda Courtney. Rider: Lucy Buchanan

=6th Creevagh Gent (ISH) – gelding by Camiro De Haar Z (ZANG) out of Creevagh Duca Lady (ISH) by Duca Di Busted (TB). Bred by Ronnie Hollinger, Monaghan. Owner/Rider: Nicky Galligan

=6th Rocknaree (ISH) – mare by Clover Echo (ISH) out of Rockmore (ISH) by Amiro M (ZWEI). Bred by J Russell & R Mulholland, Armagh. Owner: Brian Clinghan. Rider: Yvonne Whiteside

=6th Scoobie Is Our Man (ISH) – gelding by Puissance (ISH) out of Flame And Passion (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Bred by Michael Reck Jnr, Wexford. Owner: Pat & Clare Sutton. Rider: Gerard Clarke

FIVE YEAR-OLD FINAL

=1st Downton Abbey (ISH) – mare by Ars Vivendi (HOLST) out of Clonmore Cavalier (ISH) by Garrison Royal (ISH). Bred by Michael Byrne, Carlow. Owner: Eleanor Byrne. Rider: Elizabeth Dore

=1st MHS Peyton (ISH) – gelding by Baloubet Du Rouet (SF) out of Lady Ligustra (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Bred by Ita Brennan, Kilkenny. Owner: Tim Brennan. Rider: Peter Moloney

=1st MHS Walk The Line (ISH) – mare by O.B.O.S. Quality 004 (OLD) out of Naomi Cambell (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Bred by Michael Brennan, Kilkenny. Owner/Rider: Peter Moloney

=1st Jockeyhall Answered Prayer (ISH) – gelding by Lancelot (KWPN) out of Clista (ISH) by Coevers Diamond Boy (ISH). Bred by Josette Gore, Limerick. Owner/Rider: Sean Kavanagh

=1st Sceilig Kilcoltrim (ISH) – mare by Vancouver (KWPN) out of Kilcoltrim Pizzaz (ISH) by Kilcoltrim Sky (ISH). Bred by Pierce Doyle, Carlow. Owner: Killian Browne. Rider: Killian Browne

=1st  Ard Ginger Pop (ISH) – mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of Derrylea Greylady (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Bred by Heather Dean-Wright, Meath. Owner: Sharon Fitzpatrick. Rider: Ger O’Neill

=1st  LCC Puss N Boots (ISH) – gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Spring Pride (WNTR) by Spring Elegance (WNTR). Bred by Andrew Kirwan, Waterford. Owner: Linda Courtney. Rider: Lucy Buchanan

=1st Tykillen Livella (ISH) -mare by SIEC Livello (HOLST) out of Slaney Imperial Cavalier (ISH) by Master Imp (TB). Breeder/Owner/Rider: Ciara Morris, Wexford

=1st LCC Troy (ISH) – gelding by Clinton (HOLST) out of Ark Of Diamonds (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Bred by Linda Courtney Cadam, Antrim. Owner/Rider: Linda Courtney

=1st Aiberta Mist (ISH) – gelding by Womanizer (KWPN) out of Lisa (WESTF) by Landino (HOLST). Bred by Ronnie Kelly, Limerick. Owner: Caledonia Stables. Rider: Greg Broderick

The winner is by Diamant De Semilly (SF) out of the Dam Rincoola Abu (ISH) and was bred and owned by Harold McGahern.

Second was Shenick (ISH) ridden by John Floody, owned by Joanne Attley and bred by Lynsey Smith, with third going to Shantonagh (ISH) ridden by Nicola FitzGibbon, and owned and bred by Dermot Forde.

Ten horses shared the 6yo old series with seven sharing the 5yo.

These classes are not decided by a jump off to avoid young horses being pushed against the clock. The prizes are shared between the horses that jump a second clear within a prescribed time.

The series, which is run over two days, saw some 80 horses line for yesterdays, 5yo competition, 65 for the 6yo competition and 29 for the 7yo.

The next leg of the series takes place in Barnadown from 9-11 May. Total prize money for the series is €80,000.

Top six in the 7 year-old final were:

1) Edward Butler/Rincoola Rua (ISH) 0/0 32.30 (Diamant De Semilly (SF) x Rincoola Abu (ISH) x Cruising (ISH))
2) John Floody/Shenick (ISH) 0/0 33.32 (Lux Z (HANN) x Sesario (ISH) x Saracen Hill (TB))
3) Nicola FitzGibbon/Shantonagh (ISH) 0/0 33.26 (Power Blade (TB) x Diamond Explosion (ISH) x King Of Diamonds (ID))
4) Neal Fearon/KMS Clintland (ISH) 0/0 33.80 (Clinton ((HOLST) x Uganna (KWPN) x Corland (HOLST))
5) John Floody/Mise le Meas (ISH) 0/4 33.31 (Cruise On (ISH) x Cissie Lass (TB) x Presenting (TB))
6) Thomas O’Brien/Sportsfield Eternia (ISH) 0/8 35.61(C Indoctro II (HOLST) x Skylea Chin (ISH) x Diamond Chin (ISH))

SIX YEAR-OLD FINAL
Damian Griffin/Lissyegen Liu Royale – mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of Lissyegen Clover Royale (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) Breeder/Owner Margaret Griffin
Declan Egan/CHS Inception – gelding by Clover Flush (ISH) out of Bohemia (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF) Breeder Ard Ri Properties Ltd. Owner Deirdre Bourns
Danielle O’Toole/Good Lux Lucy – mare by Lux Z (HANN) out of Donogue Cavalier Girl (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) Breeder George Hill. Owner Peter O’Toole
Gabriel Tunney/Lux Scope – gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Night Scope (ISH) by Big Sink Hope (TB) Breeder Ann Leamy. Owner Gabriel Tunney
Clem McMahon/TKS Timeline – gelding by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Badgerhill Cruise (ISH) by Cruising (ISH) Breeder Thomas Killian. Owner Olivia Byrne
Damian Griffin/Killuppaun Magic – mare by Hermes de Reve (SF) out Cavalier Arch (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST) Breeder Peter Rice. Owner Jane Griffin
Mervyn Clarke Jr./Boleybawn Silver – gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Springs Pride (WNPR) by Spring Elegance VII (WNPR) Breeder Andrew Kirwan. Owner Mervyn Clarke Jr.
Neal Fearon/Burnt Again – gelding by Ringwood Harley Carol (ISH) out of Whitehall Mason (ISH) by Ballysimon (ISH) Breeder Ronnie Kelly. Owner Ronnie Kelly and Michael O’Callaghan
Kenneth Graham/Lenamore Lucy Lou – mare by Lux Z (HANN) out of Going Dutch (ISH) by Dutch Courage (ISH) Breeder Barbara Fitzpatrick. Owner Geraldine Graham
Alexander Butler/Talks Cheap – mare by Tinaranas Inspector (WESTF) out of Dreaming (ISH) by Colin Diamond (ISH). Breeder Ronnie Kelly. Owner Hannah Joyce

FIVE YEAR-OLD FINAL
Linda Courtney/LCC Troy – gelding by Clinton (HOLST) out of Ark of Diamonds (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder/Owner Linda Courtney
Derek McConnell/Longfield Dee Lite – mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Glen Ard (ISH) by Ard Grandpa (ID). Breeder Sharon Brady. Owner Sharon McConnell
Conan Wright/Ard Golden Crisp – stallion by Luidam (KWPN) out of Ard Caramel (ISH) by Ard Ohio (KWPN). Breeder Heather Dean-Wright. Owner Irelandhorse.com
Edward Little/Drumiller Houdini – mare by Clinton (HOLST) out of Never (ISH) by Ballinvella (TB). Breeder Paul Dillon. Owner Edward Little.
Ger O’Neill/Ard Ginger Pop – mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of Derrylea Greylady (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder Heather Dean-Wright. Owner Sharon Fitzpatrick.
Catherine Thornton/Gras Balouprint – mare by Balou du Rouet (OLD) out of Graf Landlady (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder Brian Livinsgstone. Owner Brian Livingstone/Catherine Thornton.
Mervyn Clarke Jr./Thomascourt Limitless – gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Ringwood Carel (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder John McGuire. Owner Mervyn Clarke Jr.

Further information can be found on SJI’s website including start lists and results for each competition.  To view, click here

16th February Kildare International
23rd February Cavan
1st March Kill International
2nd March Ravensdale Lodge
8th March Wexford Equestrian
9th March Killossery
15th March Portmore
16th March Claremorris
17th March Ballinamona
23rd March Cavan
30th March Kernan’s
30th March Maryville
6th April Barnadown
12th April Mullingar
13th April Clare Equestrian
19th April Warrington
20th April Coilog