Debbie Butler 75cm class winner receiving prize money and rosette from Hazel Kelly representating RA Kelly Electrical Contractor Class sponsor

Maddybenny Riding Centre Portrush was the venue for Hunter Trials run by The Route Hunt on Sunday 26^th April 2015. The temperature on the day was low but the forecasted rain held off  which was a relief for all. In the 75cm class there were 26  competitors, 28  in the 85 cm class  9 in the 95cm class and 36 in the pairs class. The course designed and built by Fred White with help from Philip White and Jonny Butler and other hunt members and friends  was first class with a few tight turns and some tricky fences to test horses and riders. Not all completed the course successfully with faults being picked up by some riders for not clearing the fence at the first attempt, some falling off  which lead to elimination, some with steering problems which added faults to their scores and some missing fences or jumping the wrong fence. While this disheartened a few riders all returned home without needing ambulance assistance.

Lisa Boyle 85cm class winner receiving prize money and rosette from Norma Wilkinson repesenting The Lodge Hotel class sponsor

Spirits were high amongst the competitors as all were wanting to win the cash prizes for 1^st to 3^rd places in each class and the rosettes for 1^st to 6^th places.

Lee Johnston & Alex Greer 75 cm pairs winners receiving prize money and rosettes from Martin Mellet and Gerard McCloskey class sponsors

Thanks goes to Philip & Fred White and their team of volunteers for building a great course and to Eavan White for her help on the day and with the organisation of the day. Thanks also goes to those who volunteered on the day as fence judges,  scorers, time keepers, starters and  secretaries and to the competitors who attended the event especially those who had travelled a distance to Maddybenny. A big thanks  goes to the Sponsors for the day :-  Lee Johnston Farrier,Coleraine  for the £150 prize money for the 95cm class, The Lodge Hotel, Coleraine for the £100 prize money for the 85cm class, R A Kelly Electrical Contractor, Coleraine for the £100 prize money for the 75cm class and Martin Mellet (Jazz Horses), Coleraine and  Gerard McCloskey (Route Hunt Whipper in ), Limavady for the £100 prize money for the pairs class. Without the generosity of these people it would be impossible to run this event so remember to support those who support us.

The Route Hunt  will be holding hunt rides over the summer months as well as the annual Hunt BBQ on 11^th July.

For further details please contact the Hunt Secretary (Julie Smyth 07793209899)

Lisa Boyle 95cm class winner receiving prize money and rosette from Farrier Lee Johnston class sponsor

RESULTS

75cm Class  Optimum time  3 minutes 20 seconds

1^st Debbie Butler on Frenchie  ( 3 min 29 secs )

2^nd Rachel Kelly on Micky   ( 3 mins 30 secs )

3^rd  Norma Wilkinson on Tara   ( 3 mins 37 secs )

4^th Emma Wright on Blue  (3 mins 45 secs  )

5^th Maria Carr on Keltic Mist  (3 mins 58 secs )

6^th   Rosemary Moffett on Mo  (3 mins 27 secs )

85cm Class    Optimum time 3 minutes 35 seconds

1^st  Lisa Boyle on Bannside Boy  (3 mins 35 secs)

2^nd Jourdana Busby on Misty (3 mins 30 secs )

3^rd Campbell Smith on Diamond ( 3 mins 40 secs )

4^th Kirsten Thom on Clonlee Red River ( 3 mins 26 secs )

5^th Geraldine Parker on Milo ( 3 mins 49 secs )

6^th Debbie Butler on Frenchie (3 mins 19 secs )

95cm Class  Fastest time

1^st Lisa Boyle on Bannside Boy  ( 2 mins 40 secs)

2^nd Lee Johnston on O’Harabrook ( 2 mins 46 secs )

3^rd Philip White on Larrado  ( 2mins 56 secs )

4^th   Ryan Lamb on Patch

75cm Pairs   Fastest time

1^st  Alex Greer on Sparky & Lee Johnston on Tara (2 mins 49 secs )

2^nd Colin Thom on The Gymnast  & Sophie McPeak on Dominoes Way  (2 mins 59 secs )

3^rd Jan Barr on Broody & Robyn McCann on Larkin ( 3 mins 4 secs )

4^th  Shannon Livingston on Bob & Clodagh Barry on Mervyn ( 3 mins 9 secs )

5^th Victoria Kennedy on Rosco & Ellen McCormick on Tanto ( 4 mins )

6^th Rachel Kelly on Micky and Emma Wright on Blue   ( 3 mins 27 secs + 20 faults )

Class 1 winners Molly Smith and Doodle Dandy

Unveiling a brand new set of portable cross-country fences, a fantastic two-phase event took place at Lessans Riding Stables, Saintfield, last Sunday 29 June. Crowds gathered early to check out the new course, which crossed three rolling fields, and were blessed with brilliant weather for their efforts. Competitors completed a round of 13 show-jumps before taking on a further 14 cross-country fences, many of which were adorned with super-scary images of the local wildlife, including pheasants, pigs and, er… dachshunds…!

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Class 2 winners Victoria Wray and Uncle Ben

A large field for the intermediate Class 2 also saw its fair share of issues, as well as a near photo-finish between winner Victoria Wray and Uncle Ben, and runner-up Amber Walsh with Bob. Also in close contention was third place combination Malachy Casement and Balloo – just one of three rides Malachy saw success with on the day.

Class 3 winners Hannah Younger and Romeo

Cross Country Clinic and Go As You Please on Sunday 8th June XC Clinic from 11-1pm Costs are £20 to bring your own horse or £25 to complete on hired horse. Riders will be placed into groups depending on experience so the clinic suits all levels & capabilities to book please call the office on 02844811880 or with the instructors at Tullymurry. GO AS YOU PLEASE Open from 1pm to 6pm £15 per horse/pony

Two Phase Competition on Sun 15th JUNE. Classes 1m, 85/90cm, 75cm. Open to ALL. FOR ENTRY FORMS PLEASE GO TO THE TULLYMURRY EQUESTRIAN CENTRE FACEBOOK ( Group ) PAGE OR call 02844811880

Cross-Country Training Clinic on SUN 14th July 11am-1pm. Suitable or BEGINNER- NOVICE-ADVANCED Groups. Cost £20 own horse, £25 hire horse. Pre book txt or call 07540050788.

Jump Cross Sunday 4th August (Entries taken on the day)

TIMES 1metre – start at 10am -11.00am, 80cm/90cm – start at 11.00am – 1.00pm, 60/70cm – start at 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Please note that the course consisting of 6 show jumps and 16 cross country fences will be altered at the allotted times as above. PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR YOUR SPECIFIED HEIGHT SO AS NOT TO MISS It!

*Back protectors and medical armbands are compulsory
*Please bring your own number bibs

Cost – £20

Class 1. Max height 50cm
Class 2. Max Height 60cm
Class 3. Max height 70cm
Class 4. Max height 80cm

Sunday is Derby Day at Gransha , starting at 11am with Horses and ponies, seniors and juniors welcome.
The course will consist of 20-24 show jumping, working hunter and cross country fences.

Class 1. 80cm
Class 2. 90cm
Class 3. 1m
Class 4. 1.10m
Entries are also taken on the day ad cost £20

For more information visit the Gransha Equestrian website www.granshaequestrian.co.uk
or call: 07855462614