Poor weather conditions favouring Ravensdale Lodge

Week ending 9th February 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

The continued run of poor weather did not impact on the diehard riders that took full advantage of the indoor arenas at Ravensdale Lodge once again this week. While the wind and rain tried to put a dampener on everyone’s enjoyment it did not succeed as the numbers increased at the popular north Louth venue for the third week in a row. Weary of the constant floods and the fact that they could not get out to exercise animals at home, competitors voted with their feet and headed to the comfort on Ravensdale Lodge’s two indoor arenas. Thursday saw week one of the Crowne Plaza SJI registered indoor horse league and this run of shows continues every Thursday to 24th April from 11am. There are 6 modified classes from 80cm (M) to 1.30m (M) and many combinations will be availing of this show in the coming weeks to prepare for the O’ Reillys Wholesalers Newry Spring Tour which is scheduled for Sunday 2nd March. Friday evening may have been a washout but it did not deter a large number of riders from attending the indoor horse & pony training league. These combinations were determined to put points on the first of the

“Smart Leagues” leader board. Indoor horse & pony training shows continue every Friday until 25th April with classes from X poles to 1.10m and a start time of 5.30pm. Saturday’s Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league saw another bumper turnout in all three classes. This competition has deservedly taken off over the past three weeks as producers of young horses and competitors alike see it as a great opportunity to school animals over a diverse range of professionally made portable cross country fences and show jumps. Likewise it appeals equally to arena eventers, working hunters and derby specialists. There is a week’s break from indoor arena eventing this week but competition resumes on Saturday 22nd February and continues uninterrupted until Saturday 26th April with the 70cm class commencing at 2pm, the 85cm class at 3pm & the 1m class at 4pm. Indoor dressage continues next Sunday (16th February) to Sunday 27th April with a start time of 2pm, all weekly classes can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website. We may not be able to depend much on the weather in this country however one thing competitors can depend on is that they will be comfortably high & dry competing on top class surfaces at Ravensdale Lodge.

Crowne Plaza Dundalk SJI registered indoor horse league Thursday 6th February.

90cm class, divided between: Rachel Healy’s Patchwork Prince (R. Healy) & Marie Quigley’s Castleroche Star (H. Joyce).

1m class, divided between: Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson) & Rachel Healy’s Patchwork Prince (R. Healy).

1.10m class: No clear rounds.

1.20m class: No clear rounds.

Crowne Plaza Dundalk SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 13th February to Thursday 24th April. All classes modified from 80cm (M) to 1.30m (M), start time 11am.

Indoor horse & pony training league (part of “Smart Leagues”), Friday 7th February.

X poles, divided between: Natasha Neville’s Flash (N. Neville) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Jack (E. Mc Sherry).

60cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (D. Collins), Shay Mc Kinley’s Biscuit (S. Mc Kinley) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (A. Quinn).

70cm class, divided between: Neil Morrison’s Ben (N. Morrison), Fiona Cumisky’s Lola (F. Cumisky) & Katharina Ernst’s Fabriana (K. Ernst).

80cm class, divided between: Katelyn King’s Sandy (K. King), Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell), Megan Carroll’s Bob (M. Carroll), Georgia Kirkwood’s Debonair (G. Kirkwood), Stephen Rooney’s Genie (S. Rooney), Fiona Cumisky’s Lola (F. Cumisky), Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (E. Molloy), Jack Cowdin’s Chelsea 2 (J. Cowden), Kate Kenwright’s Storm (K. Kenwright), Orla Moriarity’s Thunder (O. Moriarity) & Niamh Morgan’s Connie (N. Morgan).

90cm class, divided between: Joseph Mc Burney’s Peggy Sue (J. Mc Burney), Dylan Ward’s Gaga (D. Ward), Melissa Mc Kee’s Prince Of Heart’s (M. Mc Kee), Megan Carroll’s Frog (M. Carroll), Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee), Donal Bromley’s Star (D. Bromley), James Griffin’s Craigmore Hughey (J. Griffin), Shauna Mc Elroy’s Buster 2 (S. Mc Elroy), Leah Mc Kee’s Bugsy (L. Mc Kee), Dylan Ward’s Roany (D. Ward) & Eleanor Hoey’s Sasha (E. Hoey).

1m class: Barry Murphy’s Lilly (B. Murphy).

1.10m class, divided between: Jessica Finnegan’s Sunday Cruise (J. Finnegan) & Leah Mc Kee’s Bugsy (L. Mc Kee).

Indoor horse & pony training league (part of Smart Leagues) continues Friday 14th February to Friday 25th April. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league (part of Smart Leagues), Saturday 6th February.

70cm class: # 1 divided between, Conall Mc Grath’s Apache (C. Mc Grath), John Downey’s Smitty (J. Downey), Leah Knight’s Milo (L. Knight) (Mackins Horse Feeds prize) & Nicola Martin’s Dermott (N. Martin), # 2 divided between, Wendy Byrne’s Dylan (W. Byrne), Clodagh Mc Kevitt’s Woodside Fire Dancer (C. Mc Kevitt), Scott Logan’s Jimble (S. Logan), Leah Knight’s Liberty Blue (L. Knight), Emma Bell’s Kiss (E. Bell) & Nicky Corr’s Austin (N. Corr). # 3 divided between, Bree Rutledge’s Gem (B. Rutledge), Paula Keene’s Perry (P. Keene), Erin Matheson’s Party Boy (E. Matheson), & Mar Piedamun’s Amic (M. Piedamun)

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Kate Kenwright’s Storm (K. Kenwright) (Mackins Horse Feeds prize), Conall Mc Grath’s Bannfield Boy (C. Mc Grath), Bree Rutledge’s Jewel (L. Knight), Grace O’ Shaughnessy’s The Biscuit (G. O’ Shaughnessy), John Kehoe’s George (J. Kehoe), Grace Kehoe’s Crystal (G. Kehoe) & Leah Knight’s Pepper (L. Knight), # 2 divided between, Gareth Mc Kevitt’s Wee Willie (G. Mc Kevitt), Darren Mc Clory’s Mr Tumble (D. Mc Clory), Conor Mc Clory’s Wee Bob (C. Mc Clory) & Liam Mc Clory’s Indiana Jones (L. Mc Clory).

1m class: # 1 Orla Mc Gowan’s Manus Boy (O. Mc Gowan) (Mackins Horse Feeds prize), # 2 divided between, Ruth Wilson’s Maisie (R. Wilson), Paddy O’ Rourke’s Old Flames (P. O’ Rourke) & Danny Mc Comb’s Tad (D. Mc Comb).

Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league (part of Smart Leagues) continues Saturday 15th February to Saturday 26th April. Classes commence at 2pm for 70cm class, 3pm for 85cm class & 4pm for 1m class.

Indoor dressage league (part of Smart Leagues) Sunday 9th February.

Class 1, Intro A: # 1 Breige Farrelly’s Panda Bear (B. Farrelly) 70%, # 2 Joanne Corrigan’s Shadow (J. Corrigan) 63.91%, # 3 Tiffany Williams’ Super Mario (T. Williams) 60.43%, # 4 Linda Nulty’s Calamity Jack (L. Nulty) 60%, # 5 Ciara Twohig Carter’s Calvin (C. Twohig Carter) 58.69% & # 6 Bethan Poole’s Bomber (B. Poole) 58.69%.

Class 2, Prelim 4: # 1 Breige Farrelly’s Panda Bear (B. Farrelly) 64.31%, # 2 Denise Kelly’s Buttercup Boy (D. Kelly) 62.72%, # 3 Jennifer Mc Cann’s Oakhill Charm (J. Mc Cann) 60.68%, # 4 Emma Hobson’s Parful Jack (E. Hobson) 60.45%, # 5 Emma Flood’s Diamond Fantasia (E. Flood) 59.09% & # 6 Susan Scott’s Talubet Oz (S. Scott) 58.40%.

Class 3, Prelim 7: # 1 Jessica Finnegan’s Tommie Girl (J. Finnegan) 68%, # 2 Jennifer Mc Cann’s Oakhill Charm (J. Mc Cann) 66.25%, # 3 Emma Hobson’s Parful Jack (E. Hobson) 65.50%, # 4 Jill Hobson’s Furisto Seven For A Secret (J. Hobson) 62.25% & # 5 Susan Scott’s Talubet Oz (S. Scott) 61.25%.

Class 4, Novice 24: # 1 Jill Hobson’s Furista Seven For A Secret (J. Hobson) 65.96% & # 2 Emma Hobson’s Parful Jack (E. Hobson) 59.61%.

Indoor dressage league (part of Smart Leagues) continues Sunday 16th February to Sunday 27th April. Weekly classes on website, start time 2pm.

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