Gemma Makes her Debut at Connell Hill’s Training Show
This fabulous weather fills everyone with the joys of spring and none more so than those competitors attending the Friday night Training Show at Connell Hill. All competitors turned up preparing to jump forward into Easter taking full advantage of jumping a most flowing colourful course in the outdoor arena with a first class surface. These training shows are hugely advantageous as we progress towards the summer shows as horses/ponies will have the advantage of competing in outdoor surroundings. Making their debut at Connell Hill in the X-Poles class was Gemma Surgeanor on ‘Sam’ jumping a clear round. Two young ladies having a most successful night as they jumped clear in the 50 cm class and then amongst double clears in the 60 cm class were Alex McMaster on ‘Val’ and Chloe Connon on ‘ Culsara Tianna’. There was no stopping Chloe picking up red ribbons as it was yet another double clear in the 70 cm class on ‘Moves Like Jagger’ with Georgia Kelly on ‘Ruby’, Sophie McPeake on ‘My Bubbles’, Naomi McCavanna on ‘Molly’ and Lucy McPeake on ‘My Bubbles’. As the night moved forward the arena crew prepared the course for the 80 cm class which saw Wendy Anderson up the heat with the first double clear on ‘Artic Poppy’ followed by Marie-Clarie Bell on ‘MJ’. Wendy then on ‘Artic Poppy’, with the previous double clear under her saddle took the challenge of the 90 cm class, jumping double clear with Chloe Smyth on ‘Macy Grey’.
BOUNCE INTO EASTER AT CONNELL HILL:
It will be a “Good Friday” as the Training Show will commence at 6.30 pm sharp, X-Poles – 1.10 m classes, where everyone will receive a warm welcome with café facilities for hot and cold drinks/snacks.
SJI Horse League continues on Saturday 19th April at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m with the final on 26th April. Competitors must jump at five league dates to qualify for final.
Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Tuesday 22nd April 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
5 Week SJI Horse League commencing Saturday 3rd May, 10th, 17th, 24th and final on 31st May at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.
Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.
RESULTS
X-Poles: Gemma Surgeanor –Sam
50 cm: Alex McMaster – Val, Gemma Surgeanor – Sam, Rory O’Neill – Mr Jiggly Puff, Jodie Creighton – Melissa, Chloe Connon – Culsara Tianna
60 cm: Alex McMaster – Val, Jamie-Leigh Wilkin – Little Miss Debutant, Chloe Connon – Culsara Tianna, Rory O’Neill – Mr Jiggly Puff, Marie-Claire Bell – Ben, Naomi McCavanna – Molly, Caitlin Foster – Princy Boy
70 cm: Jamie-Leigh Wilkin – Little Miss Debutant, Chloe Connon – Moves Like Jagger, Hugo O’Neill – Sugar Supreme, Georgia Kelly – Ruby, Stephanie Scullion – Joules, Sophie McPeake – Clint, Marie-Claire Bell – MJ, Naomi McCavanna – Molly, Sophie McPeake – My Bubbles, Lucy McPeake – My Bubbles , Marie-Claire Bell – Ben
80 cm: Donna Gillen – Flash, Wendy Anderson – Artic Poppy, Chloe Smyth – Macey Grey, Morgan Skillen – Mayo, Cherie McHugh – Morgan, Shirley-Anne Hunter Mongorry Lady, Marie-Claire Bell – MJ, Deborah Ritchie – Missy, John Reid Sky,
90 cm: Wendy Anderson – Artic Poppy, John Reid – Rio, Chloe Smyth – Macey Grey, Shirley-Anne Hunter – Mongorry Lady, Hannah Winters – Harvey, Seaneen McCoy – Hazel Star
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