A ‘Rocky’ Move at Connell Hill
It was a slightly damp morning for the start of the third day of the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill but very soon the clouds left and the day remained dry and warm with competitors warming up in short sleeves. The colourful well distanced designed course by Will Crean set the standard for the day with double clears for Judith Sossick on ‘Loughview LoLa’, and Emma Barkley on ‘Tawneybrack Diamond’ in the 80 cm class. The mighty task of jumping double clear in the 90 cm class was no problem as Gwen Scott on ‘My Mighty Mouse’ and Clare Spillan-Pattison on ‘Little Task’ were amongst the double clear rounds. Judith Sossick had a busy successful day picking up red rosettes with double clears on ‘Loughview LoLa’ and Loughview Diamond Clover’ in the 1.0 m class then going on to win first placing on ‘Loughview Diamond Clover in the 1.10 m class. The very challenging 1.20 m class saw Liam McKee on ‘Shanemullagh Lady’ take pole position with Ronan McLaughlin on ‘Colour Blue’ picking up a very deservedly second place. It was movie time when it came to the 1.30 m class which saw Philip Gaw on ‘Rocky Bond’ winning the class to end the day.
Training Show for Horses and Ponies continue on Friday nights, at 6.30 pm, 50 cm – 1.10 m classes.
SJI Autumn Horse League Saturday 28th September, 19th and 26th October, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd with final on 30th November, classes 80 cm – 1.30 am starting at 10.00 am.
SJI Autumn Pony League Sunday 13th October with Final on Sunday 27th October, all the usual classes starting at 10.00 am.
£1,000 Indoor Derby League on Sunday 29th September, Saturday 12th October with Final on Sunday 3rd November at 10.00 am. Competitors must compete at 1 league date to qualify for final.
£1500 Grand Prix Horse Show on Saturday 5th October at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.
Dressage Show Day on Sunday 6th October at 10.00 am, class 1 – Intro A (2008), class 2 – Prelim 10 (2002), class 3 – Prelim 14 (2006), class 4 – Novice 30 (2006), class 5 – Elementary 58 (2004).
Connell Hill welcomes everyone to come along and compete or spectate whilst socialising 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: Judith Sossick – Loughview LoLa, Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond
90 cm: Judith Sossick – Loughview LoLa, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Little Task, Gwen Scott – My Mighty Mouse, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La,
1.0m: Clare Spillan-Pattison – Cor De La, Katy Connors – Ballyrobin Girl, Gwen Scott – My Mighty Mouse, Olivia McCormack – Nightlife, Anthea Moffett – Pumba S, Fiona Thompson – My Golden Wonder, Karlie Anderson – Elegant Star, Naomi Wilson – Lucy Oliver, Sarah-Jane Alexander – I’m A Legend, Judith Sossick – Loughview LoLa, Carla Overend – CJO Max A Million, Janice Dorrans – Drummena Star, Connor Stewatt – Rubellious, Judith Sossick – Loughview Diamond Clover, Lisa Spratt – Riski Business, Ronan McLauglin – Noir de trexbox 2, Michael Cave – Ardnore Vivendi – Paul Tang – Neat Mamma Mia
1.10 m: 1st Judith Sossick – Loughview Diamond Clover, 2nd Kevin Mackey – Big Mick, 3rd Connor Stewart – Achillea, 4th Christina Compton – Kool Kavactor, 5th Karlie Anderson – Elegant Star, 6th Lisa Spratt – Harpers Diamond, Carla Overend – CJO Max A Million, Fiona Thompson – My Golden Wonder, Michael Cave – Ardnore Vivendi, Cathryn Hutchinson – Balalaike V.D. Pannenterghoeve, Paul Tang – Neat Kaiser, Ronan McLaughlin – Noir de trebox 2, Ronan McLaughlin – Colour Blue
1.20 m: 1st Liam McKee – Shanemullagh Lady, 2nd Ronan McLaughlin – Colour Blue, 3rd Michael Cave – Ballybean, 4th Cathryn Drain – Alaska M, 5th Kevin Mackey – Cruising Lux, 6th David Taylor – Cruising For Pleasure
1.30 m: 1st Philip Gaw – Rocky Bond, 2nd Liam McGarry – Javas Georgie B, 3rd David Taylor – Americk Anna.
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