Winning Novice Team BRA

Knockaghview Equestrian Centre was a hive of activity on Sunday for the second round of the Ulster Schools’ Show Jumping Championships. Schools from all over the province made the journey to Greenisland.  The arena was looking brilliant thanks to course builder Alistair Megahey and the team at Knoackagh View and of course the sun shone all day.

In the novice team competition 3 teams made it through to the jump off.  Ballymena Academy, Belfast Royal Academy and Coleraine High School.  Amber Vick and Victoria Minford jumped off for BRA they produced 2 excellent speed rounds to win the competition ahead of Coleraine with Ballymena Academy in third.

Ballyclare High Schools open team of Lia McKenzie, Katy McKay, Susie Megahey and Rachel Black produced four excellent rounds to take them into the jump off.  They held their nerve in the jump off to win the completion against a very strong field of competitors.

Winning Open Team Ballyclare High School

Primary School Individual honours went to Cerys Howell pony Joe From Raphoe with laura McKay taking second and third on her two ponies.

In the Novice Individual competition victory went to Amy Thompson with Charlotte Harding and Morgan Skillen taking second and third.

The USSJ was sponsored by sponsored by Wilsons Auction. For further information please Stuart Tel 07736009189 or email smurphy534@c2kni.net the next round of the Ulster Schools’ is on Saturday 1^st February 2014.

Many thanks to Judges Roberta Brown, Debbie Sheridan and Anne Sheridan. Also many thanks to Knockagh View for the use of their great facilities.

Novice Team Competition

1st          Belfast Royal Academy – Amber Vick, Justine Harding, Victoria Minford

2nd        Coleraine High School – Becka Sim, Elle Johnson, Olivia Quinn, Corin Hyde

3rd         Ballymena Academy – Alice Agnew, Jamie-lee marks, Rachel Fullerton, Ben Peppert

4th         Dalriada School – Kathie Woodrow,Sam Woodrow, Shauna McVeigh

5th         Ballyclare Secondary – Jessica McConnell, Alex McConnell, Robyn McConnell, Lauren Beck

6th         Ballyclare High School- Sasha Wilson, Rachel McCartney, Sarah Irwin, Aimee Jenkins

Open Team Competition

1st          Ballyclare High School – Lia McKenzie, Katy McKay, Susie Megahey, Rachel black

2nd        Ballymena Academy- Laura Wylie, Sarah Wylie, Rebecca Surgeoner, Ben Peppert

3rd         Carrickfergus Grammer- Tori Dunn, Gareth McCracken, Robert Boggs

4th         Ballyclare High School (Brann) – Sophie Dunn, Holly Wray, Lucca Stubington, Rebecca McConnell

5th         Belfast Royal Academy (Cairns) – Jessica Johnston, Justine Harding, Amber Vick

6th         Belfast Royal Academy (Pottinger) – Amy Wilson, Jessica Johnston, Justine Harding, Beth Moss

Primary School Individual Competition

1st          Cygnet House – Cerys Howell, Joe from Raphoe

2nd        Fairview PS – Laura McKay, Scout

3rd         Fairview PS- Laura McKay, Darcy

4th         Kilkeel PS -   Charley Hanna, AC Drummer

5th         Templepatrick PS – Tori Jewiss, Mr Big

6th         Kilkeel PS – Charley Hanna, Hazy

Secondary School Individual Competition

1^st        Limavady High School – Amy Thompson, Hugh

2^nd       Cambridge House – Charlotte Harding, Safety First

3^rd       Antrim Grammar – Morgan Skillen, Mayo

4^th        Cullbackey College – Laura Gordon, Jake

5^th        Antrim Grammar – Sam Cunningham, Misty

6^th        Glenlola Collegiate – Alex Ryan, October Mist

Knockaghview Equestrian Centre was a hive of activity on Saturday for the first round of the Ulster Schools’ Show Jumping Championships. Schools from all over the province made the journey to Greenisland, some as far away as Donegal. The arena was looking brilliant thanks to course builder Alistair Megahey and the team at Knoackagh View and of course the sun shone all day.

The Novice class attracted most entries with the first competitor in the arena at 9am. The course proved to cause a few problems with only 2 teams making it through to the jump off, Coleraine High School and Ballymena Academy. Coleraine High School proved too much for Ballymena Academy and won the competition in style.
The Open competition was also quite a spectacle with great excitement in the wings as each team took to the arena. Team clears were harder to come by in this class and indeed it was just Belfast Royal Academy and Ballyclare High School who managed this feat. The defending champions Ballyclare High had to super speed rounds to win the class ahead of Belfast Royal Academy.

1st Coleraine High School winning Novice team at Knockagh View for the USSJ

The primary school individual competition was fast and furious. Kikeel Primary School pupil Charley Hanna threw caution to the wind and flew round the course in record time to finish ahead Cerys Howell and Laura McKay in third.
In the Secondary Individual Competition which got underway at 4pm was very exciting to watch. Hannah Thompson from Cullybackey College rode to extremely professional rounds to win the competition ahead of Ciara Gilroy and Ria Farley.
The first USSJ was sponsored by Kids Academy Tel Paula Jewiss 07816657300 for more details on her excellent clothing range. We have also been very kindly sponsored by Wilsons Auction. For further information please Stuart Tel 07736009189 or email smurphy534@c2kni.net the next round of the Ulster Schools’ is on Sunday 17th November 2013

Many thanks to Judges Roberta Brown, Debbie Sheridan and Anne Sheridan. Also many thanks to Knockagh View for the use of their great facilities.
Novice Team Competition

Primary school line up at Knockagh View for the USSJ

1. Coleraine High School – Becka Sim, Olivia Quinn, Elle Johnston, Corin Cole
2. Ballymena Academy Red -Ben Peppert, Jamie-Lee marks, Rachel Fullerton, Alice Agnew
3. Ballymena Academy Navy – Sarah McNabney, Hannah winters, Charlotte Rodgers, Courtney Hamilton
4. Limavady Grammar School- Molly McLucas, Erin Loughrey, Aoife McSheffrey
5. Ballyclare Secondary School team 2- Jessica McConnell, Alex McConnell, Robyn McConnell, Kerri Taylor
6. Belfast Royal Aademy – Justine Harding, Victoria Minford, amber Vick
Open Team Competition

1. Ballyclare High School (Bran) – Sophie Dunn, Holly Wray, Luca Stubington, Rebecca McConnell
2. Belfast Royal Academy (Pottinger)- Beth Moss, Amy Wilson, Justine Harding, Jessica Johnston
3. Cambridge House – Kathryn Knox, Nicole Cameron, Niki McNeice, Laura Millar
4. Belfast Royal Academy (Cairns)- Ana Desmond, Jessica Johnston, Victoria Beattie, Amber Vick
5. Ballymena Academy – Laura Wylie, Sarah Wylie, Rebecca Surgeoner, Ben Peppert
6. Ballyclare High School Dixon – Lia McKenzie, Katy McKay, Susie Megahey, Rachel Black

Primary Individual Competition

1. Charley Hanna, Hazy, Kilkeel PS
2. Cerys Howell, Runnaway Dolly, Cygnet House PS
3. Laura McKay, Darcey, Fairview PS
4. Cerys Howell, Captain Morgan, Cygnet House PS
5. Laura McKay, Scout, Fairview PS
6. Tori Surgenor, Rocket Lady, Gracehill PS

Secondary Individual Competition

1. Hannah Thompson, Sophie, Cullybackey College
2. Ciara Gilroy, Hillstorm, Glenloa Collegiate
3. Ria Farley, Dolly Mixture
4. Lois Larmour, Glengormley High School
5. Charlie Jewiss, Greensans Lad, R.B.A.I
6. Keavy Molloy, Diamond Seeker, Cullybackey College

Open Team League Results Final