Huge Training Benefits at Connell Hill
The Horse Training Show on Thursday, the last date of this session, was a most relaxed day enjoyed by riders and horses with the added bonus of sun shine. Riders took advantage of this opportunity to get their horses out and train as many are finding it difficult owing to the bleak weather conditions. Training is the sole foundation for progression in any sport and none more so than the young or in-experienced horse building upon fitness and confidence or indeed a new horse and rider combination. The 80 cm class on Thursday saw partnerships grow when Christine Murray achieved this progress jumping double clear on ‘Holiday Candle Light’ as did Richard Hutchinson on ‘Laurelhill OMG’. Ryan Hunter, on his fabulous young horse ‘Fivona’, saw the advantages of these training shows jumping double clear in the 90 cm class with Fiona McRoberts on ‘Tess’, this combination then proceeded to jump another double clear in the 1.0 class.
The Friday night Training Show saw a chill in the air but this was barely noticed as the younger riders chomping at the bit eager to get going filled the arena with a ray of warmth with their enthusiasm. Kim Moore on ‘Little Bridie’ and Jessica Barron on ‘Chloe’ started this most fun relaxed night of jumping with clear rounds in the X-Poles class. It was then a ‘full house’ as Adam Sossick on ‘Loughview Sweet Delight’, Maeve Carlin on ‘Cinders’, Sally Mackey on ‘Jiggy’ and Jodie Creighton on ‘Sinbad’ all took red ribbons. The more technical course for the 60 cm class saw Sally Mackey on ‘Jiggy’ and Lindsey Cameron, building a partnership, on ‘Raz’ jump double clear rounds As the arena crew set the fences for the 70 cm class competitors warmed up preparing for this challenge which saw Sally Mackey on ‘Sugar’ and Victoria Nelson on ‘Willow’ jump double clear rounds. Alex Magill took this most advantageous opportunity of fitness training jumping double on ‘Antrim Mist’ in the 80 cm class and then double clear in the 90 cm class with Laura Gordon on ‘Jake’ and Jodie Creighton on ‘Oopy’.
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.
£1,000 IPS Pony Shows on Sunday 9th at 10.00 am and 23rd March at 9.30 am, classes Newcomers – 148 cm 1.25m.
SJI Horse League continues on Saturday 8th March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. League dates are 8th, 22nd and 29th March, Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th April 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, this show has an excellent prize fund.
James Wray Trust Working Hunter Show on Sunday 16th March at 9.00 am.
Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Sunday 30th March at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m, this show is designed for all show jumpers whatever level, providing fair competition for all. For more information on Cash Jumping or to register go to www.cashjumpingireland.com
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.
RESULTS:
Thursday 27th February 80 cm: Christine Murray – Holiday Candlelight, Richard Hutchinson – Laurelhill OMG, Ryan Hunter – Carlos, Ryan Hunter – Fivona
90 cm: Ryan Hunter – Fivona, BeverleyCaves – Peachy, Fiona McRoberts – Tess
1.0 m: Fiona McRoberts – Tess, BeverleyCaves – Chablis, Mary Hegarty – Iky, BeverleyCaves – Jack
Friday 28th February X-Poles: Kim Moore – Little Bridie, Jessica Barron – Chloe
50 cm: Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, Maeve Carlin – Cinders, sally Mackey – Jiggy, Jodie Creighton – Sinbad
60 cm: Jodie Creighton – Sinbad, Adam Sossick – Loughview Sweet Delight, Stevie Carlin – Frank Sinatra, Sally Mackey – Jiggy, Naomi McCavana – Molly, Lindsey Cameron – Raz
70 cm: Sally Mackey – Sugar, Gaby Morgan – Deano, Victoria Nelson – Willow, Naomi McCavana – Molly, Lindsey Cameron Raz, Stevie Carlin – Frank Sinatra
80 cm: John McKinney – Clover, Alex Magill – Antrim Mist, Gaby Morgan – Deano
90 cm: Alex Magill – Antrim Mist, Laura Gordon – Jake, Jodie Creighton – Oopy
1.0 m: Laura Gordon – Jake, Seaneen McCoy – Hazel Star
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