Sarah Agnew Takes 1.30M Class at Connell Hill’s SJI League
With only one date remaining, 23rd November, before the final of this SJI Horse league on Saturday 30th November competitors arrived eager to walk the course which was designed to reward smooth riding whilst asking for precision when jumping their magnificent steads. The sunny morning added to the relaxed friendly atmosphere as the show commenced with the 80 cm class with super double clears from Stephen Darragh on ‘Sunbeam’ and Shauna O’Connell on ‘Holly Meadow Star’. The fences went up for the 90 cm class which saw double clears from Ian Moore on ‘Femme Fatale’ and ‘Harly Quin’ and Brian Smyth on ‘Its All About Blue’. The course designer and arena crew set the course for the 1.0 m class with Brian Smyth jumping double clear this time on ‘Limmericks Quarry Gold’. Sparks flew when competitors took to the arena as the clocks were set for the 1.10 m class with a very royal first place going to Simon Scott on ‘Queen of Carrickdawson’ and then skilfully jumping ‘CHS Diva’ into second place and ‘CHS Honeymoon’ into third placing. All eyes were then on Simon as the 1.20 m class took off but not letting Simon have it all his own way as he took first on ‘Dullerton Dawn’ and third on ‘Carnoneybridge Diva’ Sarah Agnew on ‘Liro 6’ gracefully strode into second place. The 1.30 m class got the green light but competitors wanted the red and with this in mind the competition began some went cruising and some on impulse but taking the red was Sarah Agnew on ‘Liro 6’ with Kevin Mackey picking up second on ‘Cruising Lux’ and Mark Reid third on ‘DMS Impulse’.
Connell Hill would like to take this opportunity and congratulate Judith Sossick on receiving the Horse Sport Ireland Breeders Award, Judith was awarded this for ‘Breeder of the ISH that contributed most to the Irish Show Jumping Team’, well done Judith.
Autumn SJI Horse League continues on 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.
Half Bred 3 Year Old Loose Jumping on Tuesday 26th November at 7.00 pm.
Connell Hill aim is 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: Stephen Darragh – Sunbeam, Shauna O’Connell – Holly Meadow Star
90 cm: Ian Moore – Femme Fatale, Brian Smyth – Its All About Blue, Ian Moore – Harly Quin
1.0 m: Brian Smyth – Limmericks Quarry Gold, Olivia McCormack – Nitelife, Angie McKeown – Pennys Lagan, Carla Overend – CJO Max A Million, Ian Moore – Femme Fatale, Robert Newell – RNH Boudiccea, Nuala McNally – Song of Charm, Christine Newton – Runaway Rebel, Lucy Hamilton – Mount Cashel Queen
1.10 m: 1st Simon Scott – Queen of Carrickdawson, 2nd Simon Scott – CHS Diva, 3rd Simon Scott – CHS Honeymoon, 4th John Higgins – Drum Rankin Gloria, 5th Paul Tang – Neat Mamma Mia, 6th Angie McKeown – Carrickview Diamond
1.20 m: 1st Simon Scott – Dullerton Dawn, 2nd Sarah Agnew – Liro 6, 3rd Simon Scott – Carnoneybridge Diva, 4th Catherine Drain – Alaska-M, 5th Lynda Elliott – Instant Return, 6th David Taylor – Americk Anna, Mark Reid – Glin Bay, David Taylor – Cruising For Pleasure, Kevin Mackey – Big Mick
1.30 m: 1st Sarah Agnew – Liro 6, 2nd Kevin Macky – Cruising Lux, 3rd Mark Reid – DMS Impulse, 4th Catherine Drain – Alaska-M, 5th Kirsty Chambers – Khan Doo , 6th Simon Scott – Carnoneybridge Diva
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