A Captive Audience at Connell Hill’s SJI Horse Show
As we reach the half way mark of this SJI League at Connell Hill, competitors arrived in their droves filling the car parks to capacity. Full show attire adorned the riders with horses plaited and groomed to jump a course of fences designed by Mr Will Crean. This course demanded the riders undivided attention and alertness as they navigated their magnificent steeds over the jumps. This in turn captivated the huge audience of spectators with massive entertainment as they witnessed riders display their skills of controlled precision riding. The show moved into full swing with the 80 cm class which saw Emma Barkley on ‘Tawnybrack Diamond’ and John McKinney on ‘Carrick Aldato Girl’ take the first double clears of the day. The show then moved unto the 90 cm class with multiple rides some of whom were Kevin Mackey on ‘Gi Gi’ and ‘Neat Moonshadow’, Fiona Thompson on ‘O’Harabrook’ and ‘Curolea Roni’ and Philip White on ‘Culcoil’ and ‘Larredo’ all successfully jump double clear. The arena crew quickly set the course for the 1.0 m class which saw John Reid on ‘Currabawn French Touch’, Noel McKee on ‘Keeford Athena’ and Fiona Stevenson on ‘Kellistown Blue Chip’ take the first double clears of the class.
Following on from his success with double clears in the previous class Noel McKee then took to the arena for the 1.10 m class taking glory with another double clear on ‘Keeford Sundance’. Competitors patiently awaited the course adjustment before walking and warming up to take the challenge of 1.20 m class, this technical track saw Jordan Coyle on ‘Lakeview Charlie’, Sarah Agnew on ‘Galwaybay Hummer’. Robert Newell on ‘RNH Boudiccea’ and Rebecca Patterson on ‘Knockroe Decies Girl’ triumphantly jump double clear rounds. The last class of the day, the very nail biting, 1.30 m class saw Suzanne Posnett, expertly ride to take the honours of first place on ‘Cocos Mademoiselle’.
£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.
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.
Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.
RESULTS
80 cm: Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond, John McKinney – Carrick Aldato Girl
90 cm: Noel McKee – Keeford Athena, Nuala McNally – Lady Remarque, Amy Neill – Harlequin Rose, Linda O’Keefe – Nongnoosh, Philip White – Culcoill, Fiona Thompson – O’Harabrook, Philip White – Larredo, Kevin Mackey – Gi Gi IHR, Kevin Mackey – Neat Moonshadow, Fiona Thompson – Curolea Roni
1.0 m: John Reid – Currabawn French Touch, Noel McKee – Keeford Athena, Fiona Stevenson – Kellistown Blue Chip, Lisa Corry – Meribel Rock, Martin McCloskey – Monastery Stud Golden Eye, Brian Smyth – Quarryman Lad, Helen Pearson-Murray – Cyrano Buttercup, Nuala McNally – Song of Charm, Lisa Allen – Diamond Dollie, Philip Gaw – Glasker Clover Girl, Kathryn Watt – Derg Bonnie Rose, Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, Catherine Chambers – Miss Clover Over, Shannon McKenzie – Euroquay, Carine Fullerton – Sligo Lantender, Ryan McGilton – Rosconael Western Queen, Sarah Maneely – Lakeview Magic, Walter Stewart Seaview Shutterfly
1.10 m: Shannon McKenzie – Euroquay, Carine Fullerton – Sligo Lantender, Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, Lisa Allen – Diamond Dollie, Rebecca Patterson – Crucio SR, Kevin Mackey – Big Mick, Leigh-Anne Rea – Saumur Li, Rebecca Hooks – Blossomhill Classic Clover, Paul Tang – Neat Kaiser, Walter Stewart – Seaview Shutterfly
1.20 m: Jordan Coyle – Lakeview Charlie, Sarah Agnew – Galwaybay Hummer, Robert Newell – RNH Boudiccea, Rebecca Patterson – Knockroe Decies Girl
1.30 m: 1st Suzanne Posnett – Cocos Mademoiselle, 2nd Joanne Blair – OTT Alfie, 3rd Philip Gaw – Rocky Bond, 4th Shannon McKenzie – Peyroux, 5th Robert Newell – Wolina Roundthorn, 6th Rebecca Patterson – Knockrow Decies Girl
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