Connell Hill Braves The New Outdoors For SJI Wk 8 Horses
On Saturday 22nd March Connell Hill took the bull by the horns and moved their course to the outdoor arena for another leg of their Winter/Spring SJI Horse League. This proved to be an excellent decision as the outdoor was very well received by the many competitors who attended with numerous double clears achieved throughout the day. Mr Will Crean, Course Designer, excelled himself with his vast knowledge of course building as he professionally adapted his skills from indoor to outdoor course designing. Competitors encountered a colourful technical course which rewarded smooth riding set with a landscape background. Stephanie Doherty on ‘Beechmount Champ, Emma Barkley on ‘Tawnybrack Diamond’ and Brian Smyth on Iroko Quarry Diamond’ took the first double clears of the day during the 80 cm class. It was good to see Grace McGarry back in the competiting saddle following the birth of her and Liams’ daughter, Aoife’, to jump double clear in the 90 cm class on ‘Tutankhamun’. Will and his team adjusted the course for the 1.0 m class which saw Kevin Mackey on ‘Touch Star’ and ‘KG Star’, Philip White on ‘Larredo’ and ‘Redwood Humphreys’ and Brian Smyth on ‘Limmericks Quarry Gold’ and ‘Quarryman Lad’, all very busy men as they jumped both their horses double clear over the track. The day quickly sprung into action for the 1.10 m class as competitors eager to jump these colourful tracks over a first class surface quickly and enthusiastically warmed up indoors awaiting their queue to jump which saw Lucy Hanna successfully navigate the course and jump double clear on ‘Spring Rumba’. The 1.20 m class saw Kirsty Chambers on ‘Turlough Red Clover’ jump the first double clear followed by Anna Clugston on Wizzard II with Anita Doherty on ‘Fitz’ ending a most exciting day enjoyed by all to win the 1.30 m class.
SJI Horse League continues on Saturday 29th March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. League dates are 29th March, Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th April and final on 26th April. Competitors must jump at five league dates to qualify for final.
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.
Ulster Region Pony League Show Jumping on Saturday 12th April at 9.30 am.
Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.
RESULTS
80 cm: Double Clears;
Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ; Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond; Brian Smyth – Iroko Quarry Diamond.
90 cm : Double Clears;
Kevin Mackey – GiGi IHR; Shannon Cole – Battlestown Price Tag; Grace McGarry – Tutankhamun; Shannon Cole – Casalena Me Amore; Philip White – Larredo; Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ; Aoife Carr – Kaleidoscope.
1.0 m: Double Clears;
Kevin Mackey – KG Star; Brian Smyth – Quarryman Lad; Aoife Carr – Kaleidoscope; Laura Jayne Wilson – Saffron Cruise, Philip White – Redwood Humphreys; Kevin Mackey – Touch Star; Amy Wilson – Vagabond; Brian Smyth – Limmericks Quarry Gold; Donna Barron – The Diamond Duchess; Philip White – Larredo; Clare Spillane Pattison – Cor De La.
1.10 m: Double Clears;
Amy Wilson – Vagabond; Kirsty Chambers – Wee Todd; Lucy Hanna – Spring Rumba; Tegan White – Texan Style; Philip White – Redwood Humphreys; Fiona Thompson – My Golden Wonder; Kevin Mackey – Gregory Courage; Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor; Anna Clugson – Wizzard ii, Paul Caves – Quinvella; Laura Reid – Bobby; Kevin Mackey – Big Mick.
1.20 m : Double Clears;
Kirsty Chambers – Turlough Red Clover, Anna Clugston – Wizzard II, Laura Reid – Bobby (THPA), Ana Desmond – Liezel Lux, Tegan White – Texan Style, Alison Ruth McClean – Shilow Natal, Ana Desmond – Rollover
1.30 m: 1st Anita Doherty – Fitz
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