NICFC Charity Horse and Pony Show
Rachel Brown competing in the 1m10 class on board Elmo
Although the sun may not have been shining, the weather held up for a great day at The Meadows Equestrian Centre on 5th May all in aid of the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children.
With both arenas running covering horses and ponies there was something for everyone including a bun sale and face painting by Shooting Stars. The flowing courses built by Aaron McCusker, relaxed atmosphere and expert judging from Hilary McClelland, Margie Lowry, David Greene and Jill Martin meant it was the perfect day out especially for those making their first debut in the cross pole class.
Emma Berry riding Betty Boo receives a helping hand from sister Sian and friend Hannah Agnew in the x pole class
Zoolander Photography were also on hand to document the day in photos and all can be viewed on www.zoolanderphotography.com
It was great to see the amount of young riders in the pony arena who turned out first thing to jump their round. Even when it didn’t go quite according to plan the sweets on exit usually made the round worthwhile! As the classes progressed the riders too upped their game especially when the clock became a deciding factor in the placings. Both the 90cms and 1m classes proved to be extremely fast with riders pulling out all the stops in an attempt to get their hands on some fantastic prizes.
Kerry Magill and Flapjack Flyer en route to a lovely double clear in the 90cms class
Melissa McKee riding Prince took first place in the 90cms picking up the beautiful rug sponsored by Equestrian World Maynooth just ahead of Ronan McSorley on Pedro who had to be content with second place on this occasion. Not to be out done Ronan took up the reins again on Pedro for the 1m class and this time finished in first place receiving voucher for a private lesson with Level 3 HSI Coach Gary Marshall. Lucy Sullivan on Bord of Barvin finished just behind in second. Having only 2 entries in the 1m10 pony Ellie Hughes and Lucy Sullivan split the spoils for their jumping efforts.
Ronan McSorley on Pedro was 2nd in the 90cms pony and finished the day with a win in the 1m
The horse arena was proved just as competitive! In the 90cms class Gary Leathem on Troy proved just too fast to be caught and took home first place 4 seconds ahead of Joanna Curran who had a fantastic day out with numerous placings and prizes throughout the horse classes. The 2 fence challenge followed the 90cms and was definitely the class of the day for spectators as the side of the arena was filled with people. 14 riders took up the challenge of the ever growing vertical and oxer but only 2 made it over the final height clear. Margaret Fullerton riding Vinday and Michael Parker on Micko split the prize fund of £300 generously sponsored by Nicola McCormick of Pet Haven and Colin McCormick of Surefoot
Hazel Pearson finished 6th in the 90cms on her new horse Carrie
Farriers who had a quick break from his job as starter in the pony arena in order to present the prizes. In the 1m class Stephanie Rankin on Tease Me Tiger finished in first place and was delighted to be taking home the Hospitality Package for Down Royal Racecourse. Joanna Curran this time riding Minnie finished in second place. Henderson Group and Spar sponsored the star prize in the 1m10 and with an iPad Mini up for grabs all bets were off. In the end Karen Pearson took the honours on the ever consistent Quantum Classic, 0.19 seconds ahead of Ruth Will and Javas Imp.
A massive thank you to all the generous sponsors, to all those who helped on the day and to everyone who turned up and supported the show. A fantastic £3,300 was raised to add to Adam Kerr’s fundraising efforts which now stand at £19,678!!!
Sponsors – Down Royal Racecourse, Surefoot Farriers, Pet Haven, Good Cottages, Maze Investigations Compliance and Training (MICT), Miss L Spratt, Ballymoss Stud, S Berry
Joint winners of the 2 fence challenge Margaret Fullerton and Michael Parker with sponsors Colin and Nicola McCormick from Surefoot Farriers and Pet Haven respectively and judge Margie Lowry
Butchers, , Equestrian World Maynooth, Northern Excavators, Mr&Mrs D Patterson, Kelly M Photography, Gary Marshall, Henderson Group and Spar, Harry Marshall, Sarah Dawson Racing, Mr & Mrs D Currie, Old Mill Saddlery, Botanica, The Hillside, Hill Top Vending, Equestrian Farm Feeds, Cian O’Connor, Lawrence McKenzie Photography, Patches Equine Laundry&Repair Service, Tony O’Connor Equine Artist, Sooty’s Stable signs, Equestrian Store, Gary Beckett, Pretty Little Details, Pattersons Chemist Hillsborough, Adairs Bakery, Centra-Morrows, Swift Chair Covers, The Mace Hillsborough, Balmoral Show, Galgorm Spa, Vanilla Black, Drumbo Park Greyhound Stadium, Dundonald International Ice Bowl, Decora Blind Systems Ltd, J Pelan&Son Butchers, Equestrian News NI, Stonebridge Horse Feeds, Smyths Saddlery&Ski, Bailies Coffee, Horseworld NI, Arthur McEvoy Shavings, Rosie’s Posies, A.McKeown&Son Fruit & Veg
Ponies
Cross Poles
1st= Simone Leathem, Kenilworth Pixie; Annie Gibson, Twinkle; Emma Knox, Toby; Ronan McCann, Sunny; Ellie McCann, Barney; Beth Thompson, Grace; Jamie Magill, Snowflake; Roberta, Acorn; Eloise Keers, Monty; Jordyn Magill, Sally; Elisha McNama, Jay Jay; Holly Garvill, Blaze; Katie McVeigh, Superstar; Kara Mills, Sky; Holly Garvill, Sox; Cassis McTaggart, Ruby; Jimmy McVeigh, Superstar; Rebecca O’Flaherty, Blackie; Georgia, Jenny; Emma Berry, Betty Boo
40cms
1st= Beth Thompson, Grace; Annie Gibson, Twinkle; Charlotte Keers, Monty; Rebecca O’Flaherty, Blackie; Hannah Gracey, Wally; Holly Conville, Sox; Erin Matheson, Jasper Carrot
8th= Elisha McNama, Jay Jay; Jordyn Magill, Sally; Ella Herron, Judy; Niamh Power, Billy Boy; Kara Mills, Sky; Elliw McCann, Barney; Georgia, Jenny; Erin Matheson, Party Boy
50-60cms
1st= Elisha McNama, Jay Jay; Beth Thompson, Grace; Dale Clarke, Beauty; Charlotte Keers, Monty; Kerry Magill, Snowflake; Jessica Moore, Drakelands Fabia; Bethany Smith, Charlie Dreams; Victoria Greenaway, Max; Dale Clarke, Sox; Hanna Corry, Danny Zuko; Dale Clarke, Sparky; Sophie Turtle, Queen of Darkness
70cms
1st= Simone Leathem, Little Miss Trouble; Jessica Moore, Drakelands Fabia; Charlotte Keers, Monty; Gillian Grogan, Slim Shady; Tamar Hylands, Mystic Dream; Kerry Magill, Snowflake; Dale Clarke, Sparky; Jessica Moore, Bertie Bassett; Rachel McKee, Buster; Jake Leatherm, Willow; Bethany Smith, Charlies Dream; Dale Clarke, Beauty; Edmund Whiteside, Ellie; Ronan McSorley, Boomerang Boy
80cms
1st= Fiona Grogan, Amber; Kerry Magill, Flapjack Flyer; Simone Leathem, Little Miss Trouble; Lucy McClean, Portmore Jasper; Katie Good, Lily; Jake Leathem, Willow; Cerys Howell, Smithy; Melissa McKee, Prince; Ellie McConnell, Moonlight Magic; Sian Berry, Blue; Shanie Murphy, Wee Romeo; Cerys Howell, Miss Moneypenny; Connie Carruthers, Callum Wood Moonstone; Laura Brown, Tina; Ellen Thomson, Melody
90cms
1.Melissa McKee, Prince 2. Ronan McSorley, Pedro 3. Cerys Howell, Joe from Raphoe 4. Cerys Howell, Runaway Dolly 5. Fiona Grogan, Amber 6. Cerys Howell, Miss Moneypenny
Clear Rounds: Cliodha Simington, Tiny; Kerry Magill, Another Chance; Kerry Magill, Flapjack Flyer; Ellen Thomson, Melody
1m
1. Ronan McSorley, Pedro; 2. Lucy Sullivan, Bord of Barvin 3. Laura McCann, Macy 4. Cerys Howell, Joe from Raphoe 5. Cerys Howell, Runaway Dolly 6. Hanna McGinn, Gambler
1m10
1st= Ellie Hughes, Joey; Lucy Sullivan, Bord of Barvin
Horses
70cms
1= Kealy Roberts, Guest Artist; David Agnew, Phoebe; Chloe McKinstry, Angel; Emma Sloan, Cosmo; Hannah Lockhart, Nancy Miles,
80cms
1= Jane Kinnear, Sink The Pink; Calvin McKinstry, Oreo; Karin McLeigh, Rudy; Jenny McLeigh, Kerry; Rebecca Loney, Lark; Sinead Thompson, First Choice; Hazel Pearson, Nickel Coin; Paul Diamond, Silken Auro; Samantha Hamilton, Fiasco Zeal; Louise Cunningham, Ano; Kirsten Patterson, Cherry; Sarah McMordie, Atlantic Blaze; Sharon Cowan, Calin King; Rachel Connell, Kingford Carouso; Rebecca Loney, Penny; Carmel Conroy, Bubbles
90cms
1. Gary Leathem, Troy 2. Joanna Curran, Macy 3. Sinead Thompson, Skimpy 4. Nichola McCloughlin, Yogi 5. Amanda Galea, Sheer Bliss 6. Hazel Pearson, Carrie
2 Fence Challenge
1st= Margaret Fulleton, Vinday, Michael Parker, Micko 3rd= Yvonne Whiteside, Derek, Sarah Kinnear, Down Stream, Stephanie Rankin, Tease Me Tiger, Ruth Will, Javas Imp
1m
1. Stephanie Rankin, Tease Me Tiger 2. Joanna Curran, Minnie 3. Roberta Hampton, Joe Buzz 4. Stephen Greer, Star Sign 5. Karen Greer, Double Bay 6. Joe Haffey, John L
1m10
1. Karen Pearson, Quantum Classic 2. Ruth Will, Javas Imp 3. Catherine Chambers, Elysium Imp, 4. Joanna Curran, Mary 5. Steven Greer, Star Sign 6. Joanna Curran, Minnie
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