Ravensdale Leagues Gain Momentum

Week ending 2nd February 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

Two superb indoor arenas ensured that the continued spell of inclement weather did not affect competitors at Ravensdale Lodge this week as everyone was high, dry and warm while competing on top class surfaces. Week two of the winter / spring season at Ravensdale Lodge saw large increases in numbers coming out as combinations started to resurface up after the winter break. The lure of being in with the chance of winning one of five hi-tech smart tablets was additional encouragement to gadget mad athletes who were keen to either add to or put their first points on the three “Smart League” tables. Belfast, Lisburn, Newcastle, Bandridge, Carrickmacross, Drogheda & Dublin were just some of the destinations competitors travelled from to take part in the three leagues which make up the “Smart League” initiative at Ravensdale Lodge.

This geographical spread highlights the popularity of these shows, the facilities and prizes on offer to all who compete at Ravensdale Lodge. Saturday’s Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league was a real family affair as seven sets of siblings and families competed to great effect throughout the afternoon with eleven of the seventeen combinations achieving the prized maximum three points. The Brown family from Banbridge had twin brothers Heynes & Hami competing in the 70cm class with Heynes going clear with Minstrel. Liam & Conor Mc Clory were the two of the three Mc Clory’s to go clear in the 85cm class and they were joined by Gareth Mc Kevitt, Hugo Bertholon as well as both Billy & Thomas Mc Dowell however it was the Kehoe family from Newry that took the “family fortunes” prize in this class as all three who attended, Grace, David & dad John were foot perfect to go clear in the class.

To top things off John picked the lucky red rosette from the ten clear rounds to win the Mackins Horse Feeds prize. Emma Newsam continued her good run of form in the 1m class by being the only one clear and picking up three valuable points to the three gained at last week’s event. By doing so she also won the voucher for the bag of feed from Mackins Horse Feeds as she did the previous week so there will be some well fed horses in Newsam’s Newcastle yard! The seasonal run continues this week with one slight change, Thursday see the start of the Crowne Plaza Dundalk SJI registered indoor horse league with classes from 80cm (M) to 1.30m (M) and a start time of 11am. This show will be a great chance to get horses, young and older out and an ideal opportunity to prepare for the first Grand Prix of the year at Ravensdale Lodge, the forthcoming O’ Reillys Wholesalers Newry sponsored, Connolly’s Red Mills Spring Tour which is scheduled at the centre for Sunday 2nd March. The first of the “Smart Leagues” continues on Friday with horse & pony training from 5.30pm and classes from X poles to 1.10m. The Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league continues on Saturday from 2pm for the 70cm class, 3pm for the 85cm class & 4pm for the 1m class. The last of the weekly “Smart Leagues” is indoor dressage on Sunday from 2pm and all weekly classes can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website.

Horse training show Thursday 30th January.

70cm class: Hannah Joyce’s Ard Callia (H. Joyce).

80cm class: Sarah Ellibert’s Belle Izarra Z (S. Ellibert).

90cm class: Sarah Ellibert’s Belle Izarra Z (S. Ellibert).

1m class, divided between: Marie Quigley’s Mr Mouse (H. Joyce), Caroline Gibson’s Harry (C. Gibson), Gareth Saunderson’s Leo (G. Saunderson), Caroline Gibson’s Matt (C. Gibson) & Marie Quigley’s Bobby Boy (H. Joyce).

1.10m class: Darren Tracey’s Creevagh Bobby Joe (D. Tracey).

1.20m, divided between: Jim Newsam’s Belle Natalina (J. Newsam), Tom Hearne’s Guinness (T. Hearne) & Ryan O’ Neill’s Barnaby Boy (R. O’ Neill).

Crowne Plaza Dundalk SJI registered horse league commences Thursday 6th February to Thursday 24th April. Classes 80cm (M) to 1.30m (M), start time 11am.

Horse & pony training league Friday 31st January.

X poles, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Seaspray (E. Connolly)(Drew prize), Saidhbh Morrissey’s Tommy (S. Morrissey) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Duffy (R. Connolly).

60cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (A. Quinn) (Drew prize) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Duffy (R. Connolly).

70cm class, divided between: Fiona Cumiskey’s Lola (F. Cumesky) (Drew prize), Sadie Mc Mahon’s Spotty (S. Mc Mahon) & Hannah Mc Kinstry’s Murphy (H. Mc Kinstry).

80cm class, divided between: Orla Moriarity’s Thunder (O. Moriarity) (Drew prize), Niamh Morgan’s Connie (N. Morgan), Rachel Moriarity’s Frankie (R. Moriarity) & Cora Ryan’s Ollie (C. Ryan).

90cm class, divided between: Jack Jones’ Lurgan’s Legend (J. Jones) (Drew prize), Eleanor Hoey’s Sasha (E. Hoey), Melissa Mc Kee’s Prince (M. Mc Kee), Leah Mc Kee’s Bugsy (L. Mc Kee), Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee) & Joseph Mc Burney’s Peggy (J. Mc Burney).

1m class: Leah Mc Kee’s Bugsy (L. Mc Kee) (Prize).

1.10m class: Jessica Finnegan’s Sunday Cruise (J. Finnegan) (Prize).

Horse & pony training league (part of “Smart Leagues”) continues Friday 7th February to Friday 25th April. Classes X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league Saturday 1st February.

70cm class: # 1 divided between, John Downey’s Smitty (J. Downey) (Mackins Horse Feeds prize), Heynes Brown’s Minstrel (H. Brown) & Terry Smyth’s Just A Wonder (T. Smyth), # 2 divided between, Wendy Byrne’s Dylan (W. Byrne), Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell) & Clodagh Mc Kevitt’s Woodside Fire Dancer (C. Mc Kevitt), # 3 divided between, Hami Brown’s Lady (H. Brown), Kathy Klamor’s Blaise (E. Brunton), Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy), Paula Keene’s Perry (P. Keene), Ravensdale Lodge’s Dougal (J. Thorpe) & Ravensdale Lodge’s CD (N. Callan).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, John Kehoe’s George (J. Kehoe) (Mackins Horse Feeds prize), Billy Mc Dowell’s Hamish (B. Mc Dowell), Thomas Mc Dowell’s Sugar (T. Mc Dowell), Gareth Mc Kevitt’s Wee Willy (G. Mc Kevitt), Liam Mc Clory’s Indiana Jones (L. Mc Clory), Conor Mc Clory’s Bob (C. Mc Clory), Hugo Bertholon’s Rambo (H. Bertholon), Marina Hope’s Dodger (M. Hope), Grace Kehoe’s Crystal (G. Kehoe) & Daniel Kehoe’s Terry (D. Kehoe), # 2 divided between, Sabrina Attigrene’s Dancer (S. Attigrene), Kirsten Patterson’s Cherry (K. Patterson), Darren Mc Clory’s Mr Tumble (D. Mc Clory), Clodagh Mc Kevitt’s Woodside Fire Dancer (C. Mc Kevitt) & Jim Newsam’s Lilly (J. Newsam).# 3 Tara Bertholon’s Snoopy (T. Bertholon.

1m class: # 1 Emma Newsam’s Michael (E. Newsam), # 2 divided between, Paddy O’ Rourke’s Tiny (P. O’ Rourke), Orla Mc Gowan’s Manus Boy (O. Mc Gowan) & Sabrina Attigrene’s Dancer (S. Attigrene).

Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league (part of “Smart Leagues”) continues Saturday 8th February to Saturday 26th April. Classes 70cm @ 2pm, 85cm @ 3pm & 1m @ 4pm.

Indoor dressage league Sunday 2nd February.

Class 1, Intro A: # 1 Breige Farrelly’s Panda Bear (B. Farrelly) 72.17%, # 2 Jackie Lee’s Frolic (J. Lee) 65.65%, # 3 Joanne Corrigan’s Shadow (J. Corrigan) 64.78%, # 4 Linda Nulty’s Calamity Jack (L. Nulty) 64.34% & # 5 Sonia Muckian’s Hector (S. Muckian) 61.73%

Class 2, Prelim 1: # 1 Breige Farrelly’s Panda Bear (B. Farrelly) 70%, # 2 Andrew Ferguson’s Caddy Moon (A. Ferguson) 67.36%, # 3 Jennifer Mc Cann’s Oakhill Charm (J. Mc Cann) 62.63%, # 4 Lisa Wallace’s Peaches (L. Wallace) 61.05% & # 5 Sonia Muckian’s Hector (S. Muckian) 54.73%.

Class 3, Prelim 4: # 1 Jan Dewhurst’s Podge (A. Dewhurst) 71.36%, # 2 Jill Hobson’s Furisto Seven For A Secret (J. Hobson) 68.18%, # 3 Jessica Finnegan’s Tommie Girl (J. Finnegan) 67.27%, # 4 Andrew Ferguson’s Caddy Moon (A. Ferguson) 65.45%, # 5 Aine Keenan’s Diego (A. Keenan) 63.18%, # 6 Lisa Wallace’s Peaches (L. Wallace) 62.27% & # 7 Jennifer Mc Cann’s Oakhill Charm (J. Mc Cann) 61.81%.

Class 4, Novice 28: # 1 Jan Dewhurst’s Podge (A. Dewhurst) 66.66% & # 2 Jill Hobson’s Furisto Seven For A Secret (J. Hobson) 65.83%

Indoor dressage league (part of “Smart Leagues”) continues Sunday 9th February to Sunday 27th April. Classes on website, start time 2pm.

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