Euro Day at Connell Hill

The first day of the new SJI Horse League at Connell Hill saw a large number of competitors attend but as the day got warmer the horses felt the heat of warming up outdoors and welcomed the cooler climate of the indoor arena where a comprehensive course of fences awaited.

With all horses and riders well turned out the spectators saw some super rounds of jumping.  The 90 cm class saw local girl Shannon McKenzie on ‘Euroquay’, a young stallion,  jump an excellent double clear as did Ian Moore on ‘Sarko’.  As the 1.0 m class got under way the heat did not affect Tara O’Connell, another local girl, on ‘Graf Pepsi Max’ and Mary Hegarty on ‘Tiny Tess’ as they jumped double clears.

Once again the 1.10 m class saw Julie Steele on ‘Wellview Lenny’ take first place but following an injury it was good to see not only back in the saddle but also in the placings Stephen Grieve on ‘Zaza B’ as they picked up second place.

SJI Horse League continues on Thursday 13^th, 20^th, 27^th June, 4^th, 11^th, 18^th July, final on Thursday 25^th July, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m, starting at 10.00 am.

Mini Grand Prix Pony Show on Saturday 22^nd June at 10.00 am classes 128 cm 70 cm, 128 cm 80 cm, U 10’s [pony acquired more than 69 points], 128 cm 90 cm, 128 1.0 m[s], 138 cm 80 cm, 138 cm 90 cm, 138 cm 1.0 m, 138 cm 1.10 m [s], 148 cm 90 cm, 148 cm 1.0 m, 148 cm 1.10 m, 148 cm 1.20 m [s].

Training Show for Horses and Ponies continue on Friday nights, at 6.30 pm, 50 cm – 1.10 m classes where everyone is welcome to come along and socialise with a hot snack, tea/coffee/soft drink from the cafe.  Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254, www.connellhill.com

 

RESULTS:

80 cm:  Emma Barkley – Tawneybrack Diamond, Emma Barkley – Jools Jewel

90 cm:  Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Shannon McKenzie – Euroquay, Ian Moore – Sarko, Mary Hegarty – Tiny Tess, Kevin Mackey – Gi Gi, Kevin Mackey – Perfect Delight

1.0 m:  Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, Stephen Grieve – Moonlight, Tara O’Connell – Graf Pepsi Max, Mary Hegarty – Tiny Tess, Paul Tang – Neat Kaiser

1.10 m:  1^st Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, 2^nd Stephen Grieve – Zaza B, 3^rd John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro

1.20 m:  1^st Shane O’Reilly – Cillfhiachrach Arch, 2^nd John Higgins – KEC Freefalling, 3^rd Liam McKee – Shanemullagh Lady

1.30 m:  1^st  Shane O’Reilly – LCC Samson, 2^nd Kevin Mackey – Legavallons Moonshine, 3^rd John Higgins – In Luck, 4^th Liam McKee – Shanemullagh Lady, 5^th John Higgins – KEC Freefalling

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