Flexi Eventing Action Galore at the Meadows
Once again Saturday saw a full day of action at The Meadows Equestrian Centre where, in association with Eventing Ireland (NR), they held the latest leg of their Flexi Eventing which is proving very popular. The dressage got underway just before 9am with the first of the two Pre Novice classes which resulted in the impressive ‘newcomer’ combination of Maya Boyle and her lovely bay gelding, Chinook Calibra, taking top place just ahead of Neil Morrison riding Terry Johnston’s mare, Rosie.
The Pre Novice B class was won in fine style by Hannah Blakely and Rough Terrain, who moved up one place from last week and certainly proved that they will be a force to be reckoned with when they begin their Eventing Ireland career in March.
Meantime, the Novice class, which saw victory going to Elaine O’Connor on the home bred Tullymurry Holly, was dominated by the Graham/Moore families who picked up four of the top six placings in a highly competitive class.
Suzanne Hagan repeated last week’s performance in the Intermediate class by claiming 1st and 2nd places.
Showjumping was also busy all day, getting underway ahead of the scheduled start time of 9.30am and continued until after 3pm. The cross country was also a hive of activity with competitors getting a double attempt through the water complex which proved extremely interesting for many of the combinations.
Due to popular demand the current series of Flexi Eventing , which is open to everyone, is being extended until Saturday 23 February with dressage entries requiring to be made with Dora (07876758979 or dorabeacom@live.co.uk) by 6pm on the Wednesday of each week. Showjumping and cross country can be entered on the day. Enquiries to Patricia on 07843590193.
The Meadows Equestrian Centre and Eventing Ireland(NR) are deeply indebted to all helpers: Secretary, course designer, judges, scribes, scorers, starters and arena party – your contribution to a very successful day is very much appreciated.
Photographs of the Flexi Eventing can be viewed on www.lawrencemckenzie.com.
Full Results
Dressage
Pre Novice A – Test BE106 – Judge: Lynne Robinson
1. Maya Boyle, Chinook Calibra 2. Neil Morrison, Rosie 3. Erin Faloona, Roundthorn Excel 4. Johnny Hagan, Dougie 5. Janice Reddy, Dream on Calypso 6. Johnny Hagan, Goldie
Pre Novice B – Test BE106 – Judge: Myra Watters
1. Hannah Blakely, Rough Terrain 2. Lauren Johnston, Thamesford 3. Colin Halliday, Creevagh Cashmere 4. Tori Dixon, Ranger 5. Lynne Ireland, Blackwood Quantum Rebel 6. Andrew Scott, Glenhill Lady
Novice – Test BE110 – Judge: Angeline Nicholson
1. Elaine O’Connor, Tullymurry Holly 2. Heather Graham, Flutterbye 3. Heather Graham, Penny Swift 4. Kathryn Graham, Ladakhas Guy 5. Jayne Moore, Blue 6. Denis Currie, Larry
Intermediate – Test BE117 – Judge: Angeline Nicholson
1. Suzanne Hagan, Conquistador 2. Suzanne Hagan, Phineas Finn 3. Beth Young, Willie Wee 4. Nicky Nesbitt, The Spymaster
Showjumping (double clears)
70cms
Kerry Magill, Flap Jack Flyer, Sian Berry, Itsy Bitsy Blue, Emma Jackson, Nero
80cms
Kayleigh Young, An Rialta Rua, Janice Reddy, Dream On Calypso, Sian Berry, Itsy Bitsy Blue, Neil Morrison, Rosie, Ryan Hopper, Brave Difference, Judith Graham, Pablo, Hannah Agnew, Zena, Caroline Delaney, Feleena, Ciara Lane, Derrymatri Fudge, Beth Parker, Lady, Nicky Nesbitt, Fuzzy Duck
90cms
Ella Boyle, Grandstown Bobby Dazzler, Ellie Parkhill, Toni, Anna Kelly, Johnny, Elaine Mason, Ruby, Ruari Clarke, Alloy, Ruari Clarke, Lenamore Mini Metro, Rachel Rendle, Colour Code Chinook, Kim Campbell, Rico, Robyn McFadden, Duracell Bunny, Rhonda Hall, Bill Little, Courtney Stuart, Betty Boo 11, Lauren Johnston, Thamesford, Judith McCarthy, Mixed Up, Katie Lyttle, Fern, Andrew Scott, Glenhill Lady, Amy Griffith, Caleb
1m
Aaron McCusker, Nobby, Pauline Tomalin, A Lot of Promise, Anna Dillon, Zantana, Nicky Nesbitt, The Spymaster, Gillian Neil, Rafa, William Greene, Keeford, Grace Lavery, Sky Double J, Jemma Parkhill, Louis, Heather Graham, Flutterbye, Luke Campbell, Ellie, Johnny Hagan, Santa, Tori Dixon, Ranger
1.10m
Fionn Clarke, Knockroe Little Mike, Rachel Rendle, Primrose Hill, Norman Campbell, Becks, Jemma Parkhill, Louis, Phoebe Scott, Indian Mist, Denis Currie, Larry
1.20m
Fionn Clarke, Knockroe Little Mike, Sophie Dalm, Unique, Denis Currie, Larry, Suzanne Hagan, Phineas Finn, Jessica Johnston, Thorn
Cross Country (Clears)
Anna Dillon, zantana, Alex Cleland, Whisper Grey Dove, Victoria Hale, Ardnacashel April Showers, Ciara Lane, Derrymatri Fudge, Becky Williams, Captain Flash, Ruth Lyttle, Randalstown Waterstone, Ciara Lane, Derrymatri Fudge
