New Year Resolutions for Connell Hill Competitors

News Desk — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:46:28 +0000

As the New year gets underway, the competitors at Connell Hill on Friday night had a new years resolution to share. ”Get fit and ready to put best foot forward for the year ahead at Connell Hill” Friday night’s training show was the first step towards completing their resolution with help and guidance readily on hand for encouragement.

The relaxed, fun filled night which saw a stadium filled with applauding, cheering encouragement commence with the X-Poles class present red rosettes to Gracie Bright on ‘Sandy Fluff, Bethany Gordon on ‘Dunshane Super Toy’ and Max McDonnell on ‘Mountain Game Cock’. Two young stars of the future Bethany Gordon on, the appropriately named, ‘Dunshane Super Toy’ and Elle McDonnell on ‘Sunny’ took red in the 50 cm and 60 cm classes. The excitement grew as the fences were raised for the 70 cm class which saw Adele Dallas on ‘Felix’ from Stewartstown take the first double clear of the class. The 80 cm class saw a very speedy double clear from Amy Jenkins on ‘Gusty’, followed by the 90 cm class with Beth Boone on ‘Angel’ and Seaneen McCoy on ‘Hazel Star’ collecting red ribbons. The last class of the evening the 1.0 m class saw Emma Allen on ‘Rio’, who had jumped double clear in the previous class, with confidence take home another red. Well done to everyone see you all next week and don’t forget your “New Years Resolution” – Training at Connell Hill”.

Training Shows will continue next Friday night at 6.30 pm, X-Poles – 1.10 m classes, where everyone will receive a warm welcome with café facilities for hot and cold drinks/snacks.

Connell Hill will host their second Unregistered Horse Show on Saturday 18^th January 2014 at 10.30 am, classes 80 cm – 1.20 m. This is the ideal show to introduce or bring on the young horse as riders will have the opportunity to warm up in the new spacious outdoor arena before jumping a course of fences in this first class indoor arena. The track, designed by Mr Will Crean, will encourage these less experienced horses giving them confidence as they embrace the world of show jumping and indeed the rider contemplating registered showing, with more technical tracks for the more advanced as heights step up, before the competitive season begins. This show is open to all unregistered horses and riders in full show attire.

SJI Measuring on Sunday 19^th January at 11.00 am, to book an appointment or for further details contact Coleen Glasgow, SJI Secretary, on 028 8675 7366, or e-mail: colleen.glasgow@yahoo.com

N.I. Dressage Show on Saturday 25^th January, www.ni.dressage.com

SJI Horse League commences on Saturday 1^st February at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.

Watch out for further details on N.I.W.H.A., IPS Working Hunter, James Wray Trust Working Hunter and Grand Prix Horse Shows in the near future.

Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254, www.connellhill.com

RESULTS

X Poles: Gracie Bright – Sandy Fluff, Bethany Gordon – Dunshane Super Toy, Max McDonnell – Mountain Game Cock, Chris Adger – Palkia

50 cm: Gracie Bright – Sandy Fluff, Gaby Morgan – Deano, Bethany Gordon – Dunshane Super Toy, Elle McDonnell – Sunny, Chris Adger – Palkia

60 cm: Margo McClure – Belle, Elle McDonnell – Sunny, Bethany Gordon – Dunshane Super Toy, Amy Jenkins – Gusty

70 cm: Margo McClure – Belle, Hannah Palmer – Leading Choice, Reah Magee – Dunadry Girl, Ryan Hunter – Fiviona, Adele Dallas – Felix, Chris Adger – Guinness, Aoife Dunlop – Jess,

80 cm: Donna Gillen – Flash, Ruth Hunter – Troy, Amy Jenkins – Gusty, Beth Boone – Angel, Laura Gordon – Jake, Ryan Hunter Fiviona, Jade Harper – Dollar, Nuala McNally – Alicia

90 cm: Beth Boone – Angel, Laura Gordon – Jake, Seaneen McCoy – Hazel Star, Donna Gillen – Flash, Jade Harper – Dollar, Emma Allen – Rio

1.0 m: Nuala McNally – Song of Charm, Emma Allen – Rio

Killarney Comes To Connell Hill

News Desk — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:15:07 +0000

Training continues at Connell Hill as more young horses and indeed novice riders turn out to enjoy the experience of competing. The friendly warm atmosphere saw father and daughter team John and Anna Mulholland jump at Friday nights’ training show when John swapped four wheels and steering wheel, for four legs and a pair of reins! What an achievement for Callam Reynolds on High Meadows Crow as this was first time outings for this team. The 50 cm class saw Shane O’Grady on Flash and Stuart Gillespie on Jack jump these horses at their first show. Double clear rounds in the 60cm class were Anna Mulholland on Bobby, Jodie Creighton on Frosty and Laura Wilson on Mister Man. Picking up red rosettes in the 70 cm class were Rachel Black on Schuey and Keavy Molloy on Misty. Competition grew in the 80 cm class when Jodie Creighton on Tabby were the only double clear winners. Leah McLeister on Chico claimed the red ribbons in the 90 cm and 1.0 m class.

Training shows continue next week with Horses on Thursday night 70 cm – 1.10 m and Horses and Ponies 50 cm – 1.10 m on Friday night, shows start at 6.30 pm.

RESULTS:

50 cm: Stuart Gillespie – Jack, Chloe Connon – Derek, Shane O’Grady – Flash, Shane Doyle – Coco, John Mulholland – Killarney, Jodie Creighton – Lucky, Shane Doyle – Molly

60 cm: Anna Mulholland – Bobby, Stuart Gillespie – Blondie, John Mulholland – Killarney, Lucy McPeake – My Bubbles, Laura Wilson – Mister Man, Shane O’Grady – Flash, Shane Doyle – Molly, Jodie Creighton – Frosty, Cherie McHugh – Dixie

70 cm: Rachel Black – Schuey, John Mulholland – Killarney, Keavy Molloy – Misty, Anna Mulholland – Bobby, Callam Reynolds – High Meadows Crow, Shane Doyle – Silver Lady, Jodie Creighton – Rambo

80 cm: Jodie Creighton – Moonbeam, Sophie McPeake – Sammy, Jodie Creighton – Tabby, Callam Reynolds – High Meadows Crow, Jodie Creighton – Rambo

90 cm: Leah McLeister – Chico

1.0 m: Rachel Black – Schuey, Leah McLeister – Chico

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