Tara Murphy & Bella – 2nd in the Intro Class – photo courtesy of Equi-Tog

SMWRC hosted the 2^nd leg of their popular dressage league on Sunday 26^th April 2015 at Laurelview Equestrian Centre.  With such superb prizes on offer, there were large entries across all classes. The club are indebted to Laurelview for their excellent facilities, Joan Adrian and Jennifer Howes who expertly judged the tests, our fabulous sponsors: Grove Auto Services, Rolltack, Millies Jumps, Forever Living and Botanica and all the committee and members for helping on the day.   Tom Wylie from Equi-Tog was on hand to take photos of the day.

Amy Neill & Riskit Rebel were 3rd in the Rolltack sponsored Preliminary Class- photo courtesy of Equi- Tog.

A full listing of all results is available at https://sites.google.com/site/sixmilewaterridingclub/.   The date of the FINAL leg is Sunday 10^th May 2015 with tests – Intro A (2008) Prelim 14 (2006) Novice 27 (2007) Elem 42 (2002). The Final will also host a Dressage to Music – Preliminary Freestyle 2012 class – this is an opportunity to ride your test movements to your choice of music!! Entries to Diane Jones 07866629894/02894432303 by Thursday 7^th May 2015.

Joan Adrian judged the Intro Class- sponsored by Grove Auto Services and the Preliminary Class – sponsored by Rolltack. In the Intro Class the red ribbon went to Gerri Harron-Andrews & Rock Steady Teddy with Tara Murphy & Bella in 2^nd place and Linda McIlwaine & Beechmount Reeba in 3^rd place.

Erin Falonna & Margie Mac riding to victory in both the Novice & Elementary classes-photo courtesy of Equi-Tog

The Preliminary Class attracted the largest entry of the day with 1st place being awarded to Barbara Dixon & Shadow. The relatively new partnership of Natasha Wylie & Chance closely followed this into 2^nd place and Amy Neill & Riskit Rebel claimed 3^rd place.

Katie King & Issac De La Bouverie – 2nd in the Forever Living Sponsored Elementary Class – photo courtesy of Equi- Tog.

The Novice Class – sponsored by Millies Jumps was judged by Jennifer Howes and narrowly seen Angeline Nicholson’s lovely home bred mare, Margie Mac rode by Erin Faloona claim the top spot just ahead of Penny Murphy and her coloured mare Tick It. The 3^rd placing went to Camilla Hamilton & Polly.

Erin Falonna & Margie Mac riding to victory in both the Novice & Elementary classes-photo courtesy of Equi-Tog.

The final class of the day, the Elementary – sponsored by Forever Living seen Jennifer Howes award 1^st place to the consistent Erin Faloona & Margie Mac with Katie King & Isaac De La Bouverie in 2^nd place and Penny Murphy & Tick It in 3^rd place.

Katie King & Issac De La Bouverie – 2^nd in the Forever Living Sponsored Elementary Class – photo courtesy of Equi- Tog.

LEG 1 TRI STAR RESULTS:

DRESSAGE RESULTS:

CLASS 1 MINIMUS
1st- Louise Irvine – Inca Spurs – 68.91%
2nd- Libby Beggs – Penn Island Rebel – 65.5%
3rd- Laura McKay – Spartacus – 64.7%
4th- Christine Newton – Jimmy – 61.5%

CLASS 2 MIMIMUS PLUS
1st- Louise Spence – Maverick – 73.4%
2nd- Joan Gibson – Megan – 64.4%
3rd- Victoria Laverty – Millennium Indi – 64.2%
4th- Louise Beggs – Alfie – 61.3%

CLASS 3 NOVICE
1st- Nadine McCleland – Luca – 74.5%
2nd- Janene Gamble – Lenamore Master Maguire – 73.1%
3rd- Lisa Dundee – Freestyle – 70.8%
4th- Gillian Orr – Matilida – 70.8%
5th- Claire Robinson – Magic – 69.5%

6th – Sarah Sproule – Maya – 68.1%

Sarah Sproule & Maya competing in Class 3 – Novice Dressage (photo courtesy of Adrian Cherry Photography)

CLASS 4 OPEN
1st – Bianca McElnea – Rosso Tramato – 71.5%
2nd- Lisa Dundee – Brownie Go – 71.3%
3rd- Ian McCluggage- Beckham – 68.0%
4th- Nadine McCleland – Lucy – 67.8%
5th- Nuala McNally – Sonni – 62.5%
6th – Janet Craig- Glenfee Lad – 62.3%

Kerry Taylor & DG Converted compete in Class 4 – Open Dressage (photo courtesy of Adrian Cherry Photography).

LEG 1 – TRI STAR RESULTS
SHOW JUMPING

CLASS 1- MINIMUS
1st- Laura McKay – Spartacus
2nd- Louise Irvine – Inca Spurs
3rd- Libby Beggs – Penn Island Rebel.

CLASS 2 – MINIMUS PLUS
1st – Helen Faulkner – Danny
2nd- Victoria Laverty – Millennium Indi
3rd- Joan Gibson – Megan
4th- Louise Spence – Maverick

Laura McKay & Spartacus – 1^st and Louise Irvine & Inca Spurs – 2^nd in Class 1 60cm show jumping TRI STAR competition. (photo courtesy of Adrian Cherry Photography).

CLASS 3 – NOVICE
1st- Miriam Wright – The Castletown Lad
2nd- Nadine McCleland – Luca
3rd- Katie McKay – Legend
4th- Janene Gamble- Lenamore Master Maguire
5th- Sarah Sproule – Darcy
6th- Helen Faulkner- Danny

Katie McKay & Legend claiming 3^rd place in 80cm show jumping TRI STAR competition (photo courtesy of Adrian Cherry Photography).

CLASS 4 – OPEN
=1st Bianca McElnea – Rosso Tramonto
=1st Janet Craig – Glenfee Lad
3rd- Samuel Douglas-Brown – Elton’s Delight
4th- Nadine McCleland – Lucy
5th- Nuala McNally – Sonni
6th- Lisa Dundee – Brownie Go.

Janet Craig & Glenfee Lad securing equal 1^st place in the 90cm show jumping TRI STAR competition  ( photo courtesy of Adrian Cherry Photography).

The 2nd Leg of the TRI STAR is on Sunday 12th April at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre. Entries will be taken on the day and it’s an excellent opportunity for anyone heading to the Northern Ireland Horse Festival in Cavan to prepare for the Working Hunter competitions or anyone wishing to jump over a lovely natural rustic course in the spacious outdoor arena to come along and have some fun. The final placings of the TRI STAR LEAGUE will also be decided with some fab prices for all down to 6th place.

Diane Jones (SMWRC) and Clare Medland (Rolltack) with the yellow Rolltack prize for this year’s dressage league. (Photo courtesy of Scott McLean)

SMWRC geared up for the start of their ever popular dressage league by hosting a sponsor’s evening on Tuesday 27^th January 2015.  It was a great opportunity for the club to say a big thank you to the generous sponsors and also see some of the fantastic prizes up for grabs. The Club would like to thank Millies Jumps and Rolltack for their continued support and also thank new sponsors for 2015 – Grove Auto Services Forever Well from Within and Botanica.

Grove Auto Services will sponsor the Intro class. They are a local Car Valeting business offering personalised premium car valeting, restorations and modifications to suit the needs of both you and your vehicle. There are different packages available ranging from £20 to £90.

Rolltack return this year to sponsor the Prelim class.  Based near Dromara and in production since November 2013 this clever portable saddle trolley doubles as a car saddle rack, has a built-in mounting-block, and a wet/dry compartment which can even be used as a seat! Available in 9 striking colours there’s one to suit everyone.  Riders can now say goodbye to the days of struggling with their heavy awkward equipment and the countless trips back and forward to the tack room or car with the help of the ‘Rolltack’.

James Millar (Millies Jumps), Miriam Wright (SMWRC), Diane Jones (SMWRC) and Ivan Millar (Millies Jumps) with some of their brightly coloured fun fillers. (Photo courtesy of Scott McLean)

Diane Jones (SMWRC) and Clare Medland (Rolltack) with the yellow Rolltack prize for this year’s dressage league. (Photo courtesy of Scott McLean)

Millies Jumps a family based company from Dromara County Down return to sponsor the Novice class.  Suppliers of pressure treated timber poles, fillers, uprights and wings. In addition they also supply portable cross country and working hunter fences with businesses such as Laurelview Equestrian and Ardnacashel Equestrian being among their clients.  They offer tailor made packages for beginners to equestrian based businesses at affordable prices.

James Millar (Millies Jumps), Miriam Wright (SMWRC), Diane Jones (SMWRC) and Ivan Millar (Millies Jumps) with some of their brightly coloured fun fillers. (Photo courtesy of Scott McLean)

Forever Well from Within will sponsor the Elementary class .This is an exciting new local company who provide Forever Living products for both Equines and Humans. Products include Gelly and Propolis Crème which are both excellent for mud fever and also make a fab hand cream for us humans. Vet sprays, MSM Gel for joints, heat lotions for sweet itch and joints for humans and some treats for the rider like lip balms, hand and face soaps.

James Millar (Millies Jumps), Diane Jones (SMWRC), Clare Medland (Rolltack), Miriam Wright (SMWRC), Ivan Millar (Millies Jumps) – some of the sponsors of SMWRC Dressage League- 2015. (Photo courtesy of Scott McLean).

James Millar (Millies Jumps), Diane Jones (SMWRC), Clare Medland (Rolltack), Miriam Wright (SMWRC), Ivan Millar (Millies Jumps) – some of the sponsors of SMWRC Dressage League- 2015. (Photo courtesy of Scott McLean).

The Final of the league will include Dressage to Music –Preliminary Freestyle (2012) test in a 20×40 arena run under BD Dressage to music rules.  Botancia International Ltd has come on board to sponsor this class.  Established to cater for the growing awareness in natural products and to utilize the wonders of Nature’s Healing Energy. A natural herbal range developed to treat common skin conditions, the Herbal range contains a combination of natural ingredients, all of which have proven beneficial properties.  Botanica’s Herbal system works to promote healthy cell growth and complete recovery without scarring.

The League will cater for all levels and will be run over 3 legs. Classes will include Intro, Prelim, Novice, Elementary and a Dressage to Music class for the Final.  Tests for Sunday 15^th March and Sunday 26^th April are: Intro B (2009), Prelim 18 (2002), Novice 30 (2006), Elem 44 (2002).  Tests for the Final on Sunday 10^th May include: Intro A (2008), Prelim 14, (2006), Nov 27 (2007), Elem 42 2008.

Laurelview Equestrian Centre is the venue and competitors must attend 1 week + the final in order to qualify for league placing’s and prizes!  Contact Diane Jones 07866629894/02894432303 for entries. NO FACEBOOK ENTRIES PLEASE