Action Packed Weekend at Tyrella

Tyrella was packed on Saturday and Sunday for a weekend extravaganza run by Eventing Ireland’s Northern Region. The weather certainly was in our favour as the County Down estate was bathed in glorious sunshine.

Saturday was the Annual Two Phase Event where three testing tracks, designed and built by Adam Stevenson provided plenty of challenges for all competitors, with superb ground conditions.

Ballyclare’s Alison Crothers, partnering Keko, beat off stiff opposition from over 50 other competitors to win the top senior class just ahead of Emma Jackson and Ben.

This was the first year in its ten year history that the metre class had to be divided due to the size of entries. The Junior section saw great rivalry in the Hayden household where Marcus and Anna, under the tutelage of Ken Mahon, took the top two spots, having travelled from Maynooth, Co Kildare for the occasion.

The first of the two Senior 90cms classes was won by Ryan Hopper riding Nicky Nesbitt’s 8 year old gelding,  Brave Endeavour while victory in the second class was reserved for a very delighted Ellen Graham. The Junior 90cms class was another highly competitive section where Helen Cunningham and Leitrim Native Choice took top honours just ahead of William Mackie and Ricardo Colour. Meantime, Karina McVeigh from Holywood left her mark on the Senior 70cms class, being only one of two riders to finish inside the time with Midnight Reflection. Zara Sharvin proved her worth by winning the Junior class on Woodvale Classic Lady, finishing just slightly closer to the optimum time than second placed Alex McCourt who thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and returned the following day to repeat the exercise!

Eventing Ireland is deeply indebted to David Corbett for the use of his excellent facilities at Tyrella which allowed the Event to run in perfect conditions even with the recent heavy rain. Many thanks too, to Course Designer, Adam Stevenson and to Stuart Stirling, Technical Delegate, who did a remarkable job of ensuring that the whole cross country element ran flawlessly after competitors had been counted down by the very professional duo of Desi and Eunice Graham. Nick Boyle provided everyone with a very eloquent, amusing and continuous commentary throughout the six hours of cross country, assisted in the Control Box by Gillian McCoy and Sarah Whiteside. The excellent Showjumping courses were designed and built by Aaron McCusker . David Greene and Sharon Cullen judged the showjumping while Kayleigh Young , in her very professional manner, ensured that there was never a lull in proceedings.

Thanks, as always to our Fence Judges: Raymond & Myra McIlwrath, Dawn & Abby Carlisle, Alanna Duncan, Doreen & Lauren Johnston, Gail Smith, Karen Connolly, Raymond Cullen, Carolyn Houston and Judith Graham who did sterling work throughout the day.

Photographs on the day were taken by Sporting Images and these can be viewed on their website, www.sportingimagesni.co.uk .

Full Results

Event 1A – Senior 1m

1. Alison Crothers, Keko 2. Emma Jackson, Ben 3= Christine Newton, Runaway Rebel & Lois Thompson, Ferros Flight

Event 1B – Junior 1m

1. Marcus Hayden, Andy 2. Anna Hayden, Boots 3. Holly Boal, Classiebawn Jack’s Lad 4. Nicholas Tougher, Silver Fox 5. William Tougher, Pennanes Midnight Expres 6. Amy Jo Regan, Charlie

Event 2 – Senior 90cms (Section A)

1. Ryan Hopper, Brave Difference 2. Kerry Gilmore, Shannon 3. Pierre Samuel, Swanky 4. Conor O’Hare, Mr Merlin 5. Lee Mooney, Realta 6= Natasha Moore, murphy& Emma Jackson, Angel & Dee Barrett-Davies, Keeford O’Reilly

Event 3 – Senior 90cms  (Section B)

1. Ellen Graham, Eclipse 2. Pauline Hutchinson, A Lot of Promise 3. Sam Gowdy, Zara 4. Carole Young, What a Diamond 5. Jenny Montgomery, Milford’s Lady 6. Nat Wilton, Ho Ho

Event 4 – Junior 90cms

1. Helen Cunningham, Leitrim Native Choice 2. William Mackie, Ricardo Colour 3. Ellie McMullan, Ballyduff Sparky 4. Hannah Whittle, Trevor 5. Holly McClenaghan, Miranda 6. Alexandra Cleland, Whisper Grey Dove

Event 5 – Senior 70cms

1. Karina McVeigh, Midnight Reflection 2. David Crosse, Ellie May 3. Sam Gowdy, The Real Ruby 4. Victoria Wray, Uncle Ben 5. Jonathan West, Busby Diamond 6. Judith Horner, Mickey

Event 6- Junior 70cms

1. Zara Sharvin, Woodvale Classic Lady 2. Alex McCourt, Biscuit 3. Katie McKee, Sam 4. Molly Evans, Robin Hood 5. Carly Douglas, Zorro 6. Abby Cummiskey, Glanerch Purr

Tags: eventing, featured, full-image, tyrella two phase

Category: Eventing, News, Show Jumping