‘Indian Moondust’ Comes To Connell Hill
As we near the end of February and that little bit of extra day light we think great but this is not the case owing to such heavy rainfall therefore the Training Shows at Connell Hill have been such a huge relief to those seeking to not only get their young horse out but those getting fit and ready for the incoming season. The first class facilities, outdoor and indoor, are excellent especially for the novice horse as they adventure into the world of show jumping. The Horse Training Show on Thursday kicked off with the 80 cm class with Ryan Hunter on ‘Fivona’ jumping the first double clear of the day followed by Richard Hutchinson on ‘Laurelhill OMG’ and Edward Lyttle on ‘Untouchable Grace’. Beverley Caves never felt the cold as she was kept busy warming up and jumping as she arrived with her entourage of horses jumping double clears in the 90 cm class on ‘Tigger’ and ‘Chablis’ and double clear on ‘Jack’ in the 1.0 m class. A young man not letting the dust settle in the 1.0 m class was Kevin Mackey jumping double clear on ‘Indian Moondust’ with Mary Hegarty on ‘Iky’. The arena crew set the course for the 1.10 m class and picking up double clears were Tori Dunn on ‘Pearl’ and Brogan McCrum on ‘Kato’ and to end the days jumping Luke Campbell on ‘Goodwin’ jumped double clear in the 1.30 m class.
The Friday night rain accompanied by a chill in the air did not deter competitors turning up with horses and ponies groomed ready to take the challenge of jumping a track designed to school and encourage both horses and riders. Willow Dawson on ‘Spotty Josh’ was first into the arena for the X-Poles class followed by Kim Moore on ‘Little Bride’ and Max McDonnell on ‘Cocky’. Introducing her young horse to colourful poles and bright lights with a clear round in the 50 cm class was Pamela Moore on ‘Billy’. Two future young athletes for the future who jumped clear in the 50 cm class and then jumped double clear in the 60 cm class were Maeve Carlin on ‘Cinders’ and Adam Sossick on ‘Loughview Sweet Delight’. Taking the 70 cm class by storm with the only double clear was Elle Brownlow on ‘Spritzer’, who went on to jump double clear in the 80 cm class with Sally Mackie on ‘Barney’, John McKinney on ‘Clover’ and Cherie McHugh on ‘Morgan’. To end a great night of jumping Seaneen McCoy on her super pony ‘Hazel Star’ jumped double clear in the 1.0 m class.
Training Shows will continue next Friday night at 6.30 pm, X-Poles – 1.10 m classes, where everyone will receive a warm welcome with café facilities for hot and cold drinks/snacks.
*Horse Training Show* Thursday 27th February at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.20 m. This show is ideal for schooling with the perfect opportunity to train or that little bit of extra fitness before jumping registered on Saturdays.
SJI Horse League continues on Saturday 1st March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. League dates are 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th March, Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th and final on 26th April. Competitors must jump at five league dates to qualify for final.
Grand Prix Horse Show on Saturday 15th March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.
James Wray Trust Working Hunter Show on Sunday 16th March at 9.00 am.
IPS Pony Show on Sunday 23rd March.
Connell Hills’ Two Day Horse Show on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April at 10.00 am, this is a show not to be missed with a total prize fund of £2,500.
Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254, www.connellhill.com
RESULTS
Thursday 20th – 80 cm: Cathy Quigg – Jenny T, Ryan Hunter – Carlos, Sammy Workman – JJ, Edward Lyttle – Untouchable Grace, Richard Hutchinson – Laurelhill OMG, Ryan Hunter – Fivona
90 cm: Fiona McRoberts – Tess, Beverley Caves – Peachy, Beverley Caves- Tigger, Beverley Caves – Chablis
1.0 m: Kevin Mackey – Indian Sky, Fiona McRoberts – Tess, Mary Hegarty – Iky, Beverley Caves – Jack, Kevin Mackey – Indian Moondust
1.10 m: Katy Connor – Freddie, Tori Dunn – Sailor, Kevin Mackey – Indian Moondust, Brogan McCrum – Finn, Tori Dunn – Pearl, Brogan McCrum – Kato
1.30 m: Luke Campbell – Goodwin
Friday 21st – X-Poles: Willow Dawson – Spotty Josh, Kim Moore – Little Bridie, Max McDonnell – Cocky
50 cm: Lucy Irvine – Mr BG, Maeve Carlin – Cinders, Skye Dawson – Maxwells Maizy, Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, Elle McDonnell – Sunny, Pamela Moore – Billy
60 cm: Maeve Carlin – Cinders, Lindsey Cameron – Raz, Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, Pamela Moore – Billy, Stephen Carlin – Frank Sinatra
70 cm: Sally Mackie – Barney, Elle Brownlow – Spritzer, Barry McCormack – CJ, Melissa McClenaghan – Dante, Stephen Carlin – Frank Sinatra, Chloe Connon – Blondie, Barry McCormack – Lacey
80 cm: John McKinney – Clover, Sally Mackie – Barney, Elle Brownlow – Spritzer, Kevin Graffin – Duneane Diamond, Chloe Connon – Blondie, Cherie McHugh – Morgan, Melissa McClenaghan – Red
1.0 m: Seaneen McCoy – Hazel Star, Yvonne McClenaghan – Annie
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