Veteran Takes 1.20m class at Connell Hill
It was a ‘Grand’ day all round for Connell Hills Grand Prix Horse Show on Saturday, with the sun shining everyone was in tip top form, the car parks filled to capacity as lorry’s and horse boxes arrived in their droves. The presentation of riders entering the arena dressed in full show attire was a reflection of the high standard of competitive jumping at this venue. Course designer, Mr Will Crean, designed courses, filling this large arena with colourful fences, which tested riding skills and natural ability of the horse to meet fences with technical turns which gave owners and spectators a most gratifying day. The show commenced with double clears for Pauline McKeown on ‘Miss Darcy’, Brian Smyth on ‘Iroko Quarry Diamond’, Stephanie Doherty on ‘Beechmount Champ’ and Clare Spillane-Pattison on ‘Cor De La’ in the 80 cm class. Taking the 90 cm class by storm with a double clear was Janet Currie on her own ‘Curolea Bobi’ and the sky is the limit for ‘Barnfield Indian Sky’ ridden by Kevin Mackey, owned by Cindy Cunningham, also amongst the double clears. Competitors eagerly awaited as the course was set for the 1.0 m class which saw Lisa Allen on ‘Diamond Dollie’ fly against the clock to take first place. Catherine Chambers on ‘Elysium Imp’ triumphantly took first place when they took to the arena for the 1.10 m class with Lisa Allen on ‘Keeford Elamo’ picking up a very deservedly second place. A host of most talented riders took the challenge of the 1.20 m class giving spectators the opportunity of witnessing skilful precision riding as they encountered a technical track. Demonstrating talent coupled with first class stable management was Suzanne Posnett as she took first place on her veteran ‘Karmijn’, her 22 year old mare who jumped like a youngster, third on ‘Queen of Clubs’ and fourth on ‘Carrickview Gin and Tonic with Edward Little picking up second place on, Sarah Agnews’ horse, ‘Galwaybay Hummer’. The very nail biting 1.30 m class saw Suzanne then take the honours once again on, her mothers horses, Pamela Posnett, ‘Cocos Mademoiselle’ third on ‘Maxim Van Overis Z’ with John Higgins from Magherafelt taking second on ‘Doonaveeragh Camiro’.
Connell Hill would like to take this opportunity and thank Mr Will Crean, Course Designer and the arena crew, Judges Mrs Janet Currie and Miss Julie McLernon, Mr Gareth Stewart Events Photography, spectators/owners and riders without whom the show would not have been the success it was.
SJI Horse League continues on Saturday 22nd March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. League dates are 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.
£1,000 Pony Show on 23rd March at 9.30 am, classes Newcomers – 148 cm 1.25m.
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.
Ulster Region Pony League Show Jumping on Saturday 12th April at 9.30 am.
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: = 1st: Pauline McKeown – Miss Darcy, Brian Smyth – Iroko Quarry Diamond, Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La
90 cm: = 1st Pauline McKeown – Miss Darcy, Janet Currie – Curolea Bobi, Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ, Liam McKee – LMK Di Caprio, Kevin Mackey – Barnfield Indian Sky
1.0 m: 1st Lisa Allen – Diamond Dollie, 2nd Judith Sossick – Loughview Diamond Lux, 3rd Sean Nangle – Sally, 4th Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, 5th Connor Stewart – Achilles, 6th Lisa Corry – Meribel Rock, Naomi Wilson – Lucy Oliver, Tanya Smith – Kilmastulla Harly Diamond, Catherine Chambers – Miss Clover Over, Kevin Mackey – CS Indian Moondust, Laura-Jayne Wilson – Saffron Cruise, Brian Smyth – Limmericks Quarry Gold, Shannon MacKenzie – Euroquay, Olivia McCormack – Nightlife, John Higgins – Keep Watch, Amy Wilson – Vagabond
1.10 m: 1st Catherine Chambers – Elysium Imp, Lisa Allen – Keefor Elamo, Beverley Thompson – Vigo G, Anna Clugston – Wizzard II, Kevin Mackey – Big Mick, John McLaughlin – Lincout Lux, Liam McKee – Indigo Van De Roshoeve, Catherine Chambers – Miss Clover Over, Liam McKee – Daberlina M, John Higgins – Creeover, Lara Reid – Bobby (THPA), Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, Shannon McKenzie – Euroquay
1.20 m: 1st Suzanne Posnett – Karmijn, 2nd Edward Little – Galway Bay Hummer, 3rd Suzanne Posnett – Queen of Clubs, 4th John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro, 5th Suzanne Posnett – Carrickview Gin and Tonic, 6th Kevin Mackey – Big Mick, Michael Cave – Ballybean, Liam McKee – Daverlina M
1.30 m: 1st Suzanne Posnett – Cocos Mademoiselle, 2nd John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro, 3rd Suzanne Posnett – Maxim Van Ovris Z
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