Sligo Ranger and Gillian Holmes top of the Class 3 Equi-Tog Photography

A superb turnout of competitors shone at the STAR Charity show on 25^th May, the first competition in the Laurel View Summer Dressage League. An exceptionally good entry list signed in for this fundraiser for Summer Team Aid Romania.

For Class 1, the PC D Level walk trot, Martina McKinley was in the judge’s chair. The first here went to Marian Millar and No Shenanigans who will be heading to Doagh Farm Feeds to spend her prize voucher. Vicky Marsden and Tiger Lilly were equally delighted with their blue rosette.

The Newcomers rode PC C Level to compete for the prizes kindly provided by

Equi-Dazzle. Emma Andrews judging placed Caroline Chambers and Villas Dream in first place with Angela Hutchinson and Jeannie second.

Claire Sedgeman had the unenviable task of judging the huge Class 3 with competitors riding Prelim 7.  Those at the top after the scoring were delighted to receive fantastic Botanica hampers. Gillian Holmes test on Sligo Ranger really caught the judges eye winning the top spot.  Janice Campbell and Jack were the very worthy runners up.

Kirsty Marsden and Loughmourne Diamond sparkle in the Dressage to Music Equi-Tog Photography

Class 4 Prelim 13 results were announced and the prize winners gratefully took home their feed sponsored by Stonebridge. The list of winners of this strong class judged by Ivor Harper was headed up by Penny Murphy and Tick-It.  The number two position was taken by Rachael Connell on Ringfort Caruso.

Novice competitors in Class 5 rode Novice 24 in front of Angelene Nicholson.  Penny Murphy and Tick-It took home their second winnings of the day, this time generously sponsored by Old Mill Saddlery. Second to Penny in this class was Danny ridden by Helen Faulkner.

The Open class was overseen by David Patterson, who was tasked with judging the tests in the class ranging from Novice to Advanced Medium.  Martina McKinley and Oliver Hardy rode their Novice test to impress and claimed 1^st and one of the Blue Grass meal vouchers kindly offered for this class.  Allan Dewhurst and Isaac rode their Medium test into second place.

Then it was onto the eagerly awaited Dressage to Music class judged by Angelene Nicholson. Kirsty Marsden and Loughmourne Diamond came top of the Freestyle scoreboard winning themselves a lesson with Yvette Truesdale of The Dressage Yard, Scarvagh House. Separated only by the artistic marks percentage from the top spot were Balora and Louise McFarlane.

Newcomers win for Caroline Chambers on “Villas Dream” Photo: Equi-Tog Photography

The last winner of the day was Christine Cuthbertson whose luck was in when her ballot ticket was pulled out for the lovely hamper of goodies.

The real winner on the day was the STAR charity with over £1200 being raised for the work that the Summer Team Aid Romania will do this Summer.  The show at Laurel View was arranged by STAR team members Beth McFarland (2014) and Emma Fleming (2012 & 2013) Much appreciation to all the judges, scribes, Equi-Tog photographer and miscellaneous others who gave up their time so freely and off course to all the competitors for coming along and making the show worthwhile.

The next Dressage Day at Laurel View is on Sunday 21^st June, as ever entries are gratefully received up until noon on Thursday 19^th. Full details can be found at www.laurelview.co.uk

Results

Wendy Forsythe and Tifftarney Clyde Photo: Equi-Tog Photography

Summer Dressage League (1 of 5)

STAR Charity Show

Class 1 – PC D Level

Judge – Martina McKinley – Doagh Farm Feeds

1^st No Shenanigans, Marian Millar, 70.77; 2^nd Tiger Lilly, Vicky Marsden, 69.23; 3^rd Mouse, Gemma Goodrich, 68.46; 4^th Plan B, Nikki McAlister, 67.31; 5^th Checkmate, Karen O’Brien, 66.92; 6^th The Accountant, Judith Hughes, 66.92.

Class 2 – PC C Level (Newcomers) – Equi-Dazzle

Judge – Emma Andrews

1^st Villas Dream, Caroline Chambers, 74.33; 2^nd Jeannie, Angela Hutchinson, 65.33; 3^rd Amazon, Gillian McCann, 64.67; 4^th Laurel View Tally, Emma Anderson, 62.67; 5^th tie, Ajay, Lauren Hill and Indie Sahara, Holly Millar, 60.67.

Class 3 – Prelim 7

Judge – Claire Sedgeman – Botanica

1^st Sligo Ranger, Gillian Holmes, 77.50; 2^nd Jack, Janice Campbell, 74.00; 3^rd The Ferryman, Sophie Winn, 69.25; 4^th Relax, Janice Campbell, 68.00; 5^th Ben L, Claire Martin, 67.75; 6^th Oakhill Charm, Jennifer McCann, 67.50.

Class 4 – Prelim 13

Judge – Ivor Harper – Stonebridge

1^st Tick-it, Penny Murphy, 71.04; 2^nd Ringfort Caruso, Rachael Connell, 70.63; 3^rd Wills, Amy Neill, 70.21; 4^th Guinness, Lisa Dundee, 69.58; 5^th Sligo Ranger, Gillian Holmes, 68.96;

6^th Beechmount Baxter, Linda McIlwaine, 68.33.

Class 5 – Novice 24 – Old Mill Saddlery

Judge – Angelene Nicholson

1^st Tick-it, Penny Murphy, 67.69; 2^nd Danny, Helen Faulkner, 67.50; 3^rd Wills, Amy Neill, 65.00; 4^th Furisto Seven for a Secret, Jill Hobson, 65.00; 5^th Beechmount Baxter, Linda McIlwaine, 64.62; 6^th Christie, Lisa Dundee, 64.23.

Class 6 – Open – Blue Grass

Judge – David Patterson

1^st Oliver Hardy (Nov), Martina McKinley, 66.03; 2^nd Isaac (Med), Allan Dewhurst, 65.17;

3^rd Ariel (Nov), Holly Wray, 64.83; 4^th Cleopatra (Elem), Orlaith O’Hagan, 63.71; 5^th Zidane (Adv Med), Lucy Webb, 62.94; 6^th Robbie (Med), Lisa Dundee, 62.76.

Dressage to Music – The Dressage Yard

Judge – Angelene Nicholson

1^st Loughmourne Diamond, Kirsty Marsden, 67.50; 2^nd Balora, Louise McFarlane, 67.50; 3^rd Bart, Louise Greer, 65.29; 4^th Cherry, Laurel Faloona, 65.28; 5^th Tifftarney Clyde, Wendy Forsythe, 55.56.

Hamper Raffle – Christine Cuthbertson