Boost Factor at Connell Hill’s Training Show
The Training Show at Connell Hill saw once again the friendly family atmosphere provide real good jumping with the younger athletes filled with enthusiasm as they improve their riding skills. This show is a real confidence booster to not only the rider but also the novice horse as they encounter a course of show jumping fences indoors with p.a system, lights, music etc. With a chill in the air it was heart warming as young riders commenced the nights jumping with the X Poles class, with all riders jumping clear rounds the youngest rider being Caitlin Weatherup on ‘Cocky’. A new combination to keep any eye out for in the future as they went on to jump clear in the 50 cm was Chloe Connon on ‘Annie’. A bright future ahead picking up red rosettes in the 60 cm class was Adam Sossick on ‘Loughview Sweet Delight’ and Elle McDonnell on ‘Sunny’. Taking the challenge of the 70 cm class winning red was Beth Boone on ‘Polly’ and Jodie Creighton on ‘Flynn’ with Beth going on to claim another red ribbon in the 80 cm class as did Georgia Kelly on ‘Ruby’. So why not come along and join in to boost your confidence or the horses, it could be the start of bigger things to come at this safety conscious venue.
Training Show for Horses and Ponies continue on Friday nights, at 6.30 pm, X Poles – 1.10 m classes, where help, advice and guidance is freely given.
Inter-Venue Tour Final on Saturday 7th December at 10.00 am, classes 70 cm – 1.20 m.
NIWHA Show on Sunday 8th December at 10.00 am.
Christmas Fancy Dress show with novelty classes, on Saturday 14th December at 10.00 am with mulled wine and mince pies.
Mid Antrim Pony Club Show on Saturday 28th December at 10.00 am.
Connell Hills’ Christmas Derby Show on Sunday 29th December at 10.00 am.
Make Connell Hill your No. 1 Christmas Venue as we aim to suit and accommodate everyone with a warm welcome 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
X Poles: Caitlin Weatherup – Cocky, Chloe Connon – Annie, Max McDonnell – Cocky, Cameron Weatherup – Sugartime, Emily Maneely – Loughview Sweet Delight
50 cm: Chloe Connon – Annie, Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, Elle McDonnell – Sunny
60 cm: Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, Elle McDonnell – Sunny, Naomi McCavanna – Molly, Jodie Creighton – Roxy
70 cm: Tara O’Connell – Cynciti, Beth Boone – Polly, Jodie Creighton – Flynn, Naomi McCavanna – Molly
80 cm: Beth Boone – Polly, Jodie Creighton – Flynn, Georgia Kelly – Ruby
90 cm: Lynsey Robb – Charlie
Category: News, Results, Show Jumping
