Katy Connor Does The Double at Connell Hill
It is count down time now as there is only two weeks remaining, 16th and 23rd November, of this SJI League at Connell Hill before the final on Saturday 30th November. The sun appeared bringing no great warmth as the winter chill getting a grip stayed around all day, hence the show sped along as competitors and horses warmed up eager to jump these demanding courses. The day commenced with Andrew McKinney on ‘The Cat’ and Emma Barkley on ‘Tawneybrack Diamond’ jumping superb double clears in the 80 cm class. Hearts starting beating as competitors jumped the 90 cm class with Cookstown man Mark Reid on ‘DMS Heartthrob’ jumping the first double clear round of the class. Following successful double clears in the 1.0 m class Connell Hills’ karaoke king’ Alistair Barr entertained riders and spectators with his singing talents whilst the course was prepared for the 1.10 m class. With everyone now in high spirits the class took off as competitors flew over the course with Alison McLean on ‘Shilow Natal’ taking first place in a very fast time with Katy Connor making an executive decision jumping both her horses ‘Ballyrobin Girl’ and ‘Ballyrobin Nimmerdor’, owned by Mr T McLean, into 6th=. Simon Scott almost took control of the 1.20 m class with first on ‘Dullerton Eclipse’, third on ‘Carnmoneybridge Diva’, fifth ‘Carnmoneybridge Sister Kate’, and sixth ‘Dullerton Dawn’; but giving him a run for his money and snatching second and fourth place was Catherine Drain on ‘Alaska-M’ and Sarah Agnew on ‘Liro 6’. The last class of this most friendly competitive show saw the 1.30 m class go full steam ahead with Catherine Drain going ‘big brother’ watch out here I come taking home first placing on ‘Alaska-M’ with Kevin Mackey cruising home second on ‘Cruising Lux’. A huge thank-you to everyone and grooms not just taking charge of their own riders and horses but also aiding other riders who turn out alone to jump at this family orientated venue.
Autumn SJI Horse League continues on 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 final on Tuesday 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: Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond, Andrew McKinney – The Cat, Shauna O’Connell – Holly Meadow Star
90 cm: Mark Reid – DMS Heartthrob, Shauna O’Connell – Holly Meadow Star, Sarah Kinnear – Lyleview Heartbeat, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Brian Smyth – Its All About Blue, Ian Moore – Harly Quin
1.0 m: Ian Moore – Harly Quin, Lisa Corry – Meribel Rock, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Mark Reid – DMS Heartthrob, Brian Smyth – Quarryman Lad, Jane Burgess – Galwaybay Echo, Amy Roberts – Cache D’or, Karlie Anderson – Elegant Star, Catherine Chambers – Miss Clover Over, Ian Moore – Femme Fatale, Christine Newton – Runaway Rebel, John Higgins – Fancy Diamond, Rebecca Hooks – Blossomhill Classic Clover, Simon Scott – CHS Diva, Sarah Kelly – Monkey Star
1.10 m: 1st Alison McLean – Shilow Natal, 2nd John Higgins – Drum Rankin Gloria, 3rd Kevin Mackey – Big Mick, 4th Simon Scott – CHS Diva, 5th Rebecca Hooks – Blossomhill Classic Clover, 6th = Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Girl and Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor, Karlie Anderson – Elegant Star
1.20 m: 1st Simon Scott – Dullerton Eclipse, 2nd Catherine Drain – Alaska M, 3rd Simon Scott – Carnmoneybridge Diva, 4th Sarah Agnew – Liro 6, 5th Simon Scott – Carnmoneybridge Sister Kate, 6th Simon Scott – Dullerton Dawn, Ian Millar – Montilly, Leigh-Anne Rea – Saumur Li, Kirsty Chambers – Khan Doo
1.30 m: 1st Catherine Drain – Alaska M, 2nd Kevin Mackey – Cruising Lux
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