Patterson Takes Connell Hill Poll Position on Knockroe Decies Girl

The sixth week of the SJI Horse League at Connell, with four weeks remaining before the final on Saturday 26^th April, saw the car parks fill with not only horse boxes and lorries but cars with spectators as competitors arrived in full show attire to take the challenge of jumping some technical tracks.  These tracks held the attention of owners and spectators providing some nail-biting moments as riders navigated their way over the course.  The day got of to a roaring start with a full house of double clears in the 80 cm and 90 cm classes.  Mr Will Crean, Course Designer, and arena crew quickly set to work on building the 1.0 m class which saw Fiona Thompson on, Janet Curries’, ‘Curolea Roni take the first double clear of the class followed by Philip Whites’, own horse, ‘Larredo’ take the second double clear.  The show then moved unto the 1.10 m class which saw some super rounds of jumping with Liam McKee, display his riding talent as he successfully jumped double clear on all his own three horses in this class, ‘Douglas W’, ‘Daberlina M’ and ‘Indigo Van De Roshoeve’.  Young ladies took control of the 1.20 m track as Shannon MacKenzie on ‘Bens Lady Lux’ jumped the first double clear followed by Carine Fullerton on ‘Sligo Lantender’, which was then followed by the final class of the day the 1.30 m class and with clocks set and ready competitors took the challenge but no one could catch Rebecca Patterson as she sped over the course to take the honours of first place on ‘Knockroe Decies Girl’ and fourth on ‘Crucio SR’.

 

SJI Horse League continues on Saturday 22^nd March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.  League dates are 8^th, 22^nd and 29^th March, Sunday 13^th, Saturday 19^th April and final on 26^th April.  Competitors must jump at five league dates to qualify for final.

 

Grand Prix Horse Show on Saturday 15^th March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m, this show a date for the calendar with an excellent prize fund.

 

£1,000 Pony Show on 23^rd March at 9.30 am, classes Newcomers – 148 cm 1.25m.

 

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.

 

James Wray Trust Working Hunter Show on Sunday 16^th March at 9.00 am.

 

Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Sunday 30^th 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 5^th and Sunday 6^th 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

 

80 cm:  Alanna Dunlop – Gemma SC, Claire Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Brian Smyth – Iroko Quarry Diamond, Katy Connor – Hallsmill Lux Likely, Sam Sinclair – Luidans Diamond

 

90 cm:  Brian Smyth – It’s All About Blue, Claire Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Fiona Thompson – O’Harabrook, Philip White – Culcoil, Brian Smyth – Iroko Quarry Diamond, Fiona Thompson – Curolea Roni, Philip White – Lorredo

 

1.0  m:

Fiona Thompson – Curolea Roni, Phillip White – Larredo, Lisa Corry – Meribel Rock, John Higgins – Super Uno,  Rebecca Sim – Jazz Black Jack, John McLaughlin – Lincourt Lux, Phillip White – Culcoill, Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, John Higgins – Keep Watch,Martin McCloskey – Monastery Stud Golden Eye, Brian Smith – Quarryman Lad,  Olivia McCormack – Elegant Lady, Shannon Mackenize – Euroquay Nadine Arther – Drumgill Quick Flick; Ian Smith – DJ Jazz; Nadine Arthur – Carnival Cruising

 

1m10:

Carine Fulteron – Sligo Lantender, Shannon Mackenize – Dyolita, Laim McKee – Indigo Van De Roshoeve, Catherine Chambers – Elysium Imp, John McLaughlin – Lincourt Lux, John Higgins – Creevagh First Lady, John Higgins – Doolin De Reve, Paul Tang – Neat Kaiser, Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, Walter Stewart – Seaview Shutterfly, Laim McKee – Douglas W, Laim McKee – Daberlina M, Tori Dunn -Bonmahon Sailor

 

1m20:

Shannon Mackenize – Bens Lady Lux, Carine Fulteron – Sligo Lantender, Ian Smith – Bush Lady, Rebecca Patterson – Crucio SR, John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro, Chris MaGahey – Seapatrick Cruise Cavalier

 

1m30

1^st Rebecca Patterson – Knockroe Decies Girl, 2^nd Ian Smith – Air Juliet, 3^rd Gwen Scott – My Plan, 4^th Rebecca Patterson – Curico SR

 

 

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