Simon Scott’s Hat Trick at Connell Hill’s SJI Horse Show
The seventh leg of this Autumn SJI league began damp and chilly but very soon the sun came out and winked as the clouds pushed in bringing the rain, but as the riders were dampened their spirits rose eager to jump fences designed to test their ability over a technical course. There are three dates remaining before the final on Saturday 30th November with five attendances qualifying competitors for the final. The first class of the day, the 80 cm class saw Caroline Taylor on ‘Taylors Girl’ jump a super double clear round. The next two classes, the 90 cm and 1.0 m classes, saw some professional riding skills as double clears were claimed by Ian Moore on ‘Harly Quin’ and ‘Femme Fatal’ Mark Reid on ‘DMS Heartthrob’, and Lisa Corry on ‘Meribel Rock’. As the day wore on speedy double clears was the ultimate goal as once again the clocks were set to time these next classes as riders were able to cut corners over a first class indoor surface. Competitors entered the arena jumping exceptionally fast double clears in the 1.10 m class with spectators on the edges of their seats applauding, but winning with a hat trick Simon Scott took all top placings winning on ‘Carnmoneybridge Diva’, 2nd ‘Dullerton Dawn’ and 3rd ‘Carnmoneybridge Sister Kate’, with Janice Dorrans on ‘Dremena Star’ picking up a most deservedly fourth place. With this in mind Simon then went on taking glory in the 1.20 m class on ‘Dollerton Eclipse’ and 2nd place on ‘Lord Magirr’, what a successful day he had. Then came the 1.30 m class and following the previous tightly faught positions David Taylor took control winning on ‘Americk Anna’ and Ana Desmond on ‘Rollover’ picked up the 2nd placing.
Autumn SJI Horse League continues on 9th, 16th 23rd and Final on 30th November at 10.00 am, 80 cm – 1.30 m classes.
Autumn SJI Pony League 24th November, 1st December and Final 21st December at 10.00 am all usual classes.
Training Show for Horses and Ponies continue on Friday nights, at 6.30 pm, 50 cm – 1.10 m classes.
3 & 4 Year Old Pony Loose Jumping continues on 12th and 19th November at 7.00 pm
James Wray Trust Working Hunter Show on Sunday 17th November at 10.00 am.
Half Bred 3 Year Old Loose Jumping on Tuesday 26th November at 7.00 pm.
Connell Hill aims to suit and accommodate everyone so keep an eye out for a host of more shows, here a warm welcome will be extended to everyone as they come along to compete or 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: Caroline Taylor – Taylors Girl
90 cm: Ian Moore – Femme Fatale, Mark Reid – DMS Heartthrob, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Lisa Corry – Meribel Rock, Ian Moore – Harly Quin
1.0 m: John Higgins – Vampire SVS, Mark Reid – DMS Heartthrob, Ian Moore – Harly Quin, Lisa Corry – Meribel Rock, Laura Wilson – Saffron Cruise, Carla Overend – CJO Max A Million, Alistair Barr – Colt Forty Five, Fiona Stevenson – Kellistown Blue Chip, Judith Sossick – Loughview LaLa, Naomi Wilson – Lucy Oliver, Ian Moore – Femme Fatale, John Higgins – Fancy Diamond, Mark Reid – DMS Hero, Luke Campbell – Elamo High Clover, Sarah Kelly – Windyhall Clover Queen, Nuala McNally – Song of Clover, Christine Newton – Runaway Rebel, Lucy Hamilton – Mount Cashel Queen, Sarah Kelly – Cafre Highlight
1.10 m: 1st Simon Scott - Carnmoneybridge Diva, 2nd Simon Scott – Dullerton Dawn, 3rd Simon Scott – Carnmoneybridge Sister Kate, 4th Janice Dorrans – Drumena Star, 5th Christine Newton – Runaway Rebel, 6th Lucy Hamilton – Mount Cashel Queen, Rachel Thompson – Foetsie Van De Brouwershoeve, Lynda Elliott – Instant Return, Kirsten Farr – Jasper Bogibo Z, Judith Sossick – Loughview LaLa, Mark Reid – DMS Hero
1.20 m: 1st Simon Scott – Dullerton Eclipse, 2nd Simon Scott – Lord Magirr, 3rd Ana Desmond – Rollover, 4th David Taylor – Americk Anna, 5th David Taylor – Cruising for Pleasure, 6th Leigh-Anne Rea – Saumur L, Michael Cave – Ballybean,
1.30 m: 1st David Taylor – Americk Anna, 2nd Ana Desmond – Rollover, 3rd Stephen Brown – Calgat Cruise
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