Can Anyone ‘Catch Me’ at Connell Hill
As the half way mark was hit for the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill the trailer, horse box and car parks filled nearly to capacity with horses and riders full of enthusiasm to jump at these great facilities. Spectators packed into the viewing gallery to shelter from the biting wind and enjoy a hot snack while watching some magnificent jumping over a flowing course of fences built by Will Crean.
Many seem to be benefiting from the Thursday Training Shows where improvements of ability from horses and riders are coming through to the registered shows. Suzanne Posnett on ‘Carrickview Gin and Tonic’ jumped a double clear in their first 1.0 m class. Liam McKee on ‘Spielberg’ also jumped their first 1.20 m class with a double clear. First show of the year for ‘Whisper’ ridden by Kristopher Marshall went home with a double clear on his record. The miserable day did not rub off on competitors as they prepared for the 1.30 m class, as competitors jumped against the clock no-one could catch John Higgins on ‘Catch Me’ as they took seconds off the clock to win the 1.30 m class. Philip Gaw on ‘Rocky Bond’ took a very deservedly 2nd place with Anita Doherty on ‘Fitz’ taking 3rd place.
Saturday 16th March is the SJI Grand Prix Horse Show commencing at 9.30 am sharp, starting with 1.0 m class – 1.30 m followed by 90 and 80 cm classes. This £2,000 prize fund show is sponsored by The Market Tavern Magherafelt, Dodds Coach Holidays, Dawn McKeown Photography/John Street Gallery Ballymena, Barr Tec, Connell Hill, Horse First Newry, Parklands Veterinary Group Cookstown and Ulster Livestock Care Coagh.
80cms
Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance; Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond; Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ; Emma Barkley – Jools Jewel
90cms
Emma Barkley – Jools Jewel; Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ; Brian Smyth – Its All About Blue; Paul Tang – Neat Mamma Mia; Connor Stewart – Derganagh Hill; Clare Spillane Pattison – Little Task; Dean Bell – Loughview Lola; Zoe Woods – Goodlux; Sarah Kirkpatrick – Georgies Star; Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond; Catherine Quee – Lisbane Hulabaloo; Suzanne Posnett – Carrickview Diamond Gayle
1m
Judith Sossick – Loughview Lala; John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro; Zoe Woods – Goodlux; Connor Stewart – Rubellious; Fiona Stevenson – Kellistown Blue Chip; Liam McKee – Dundee; Dean Cotton – Coolda Castaway; Suzanne Posnett – Carrickview Gin and Tonic; Thomas Stewart – Douglas W; Danielle Dawson – Seapatrick Savanna; Claire O’Hara – Captain Oates; Suzanne Posnett – Carrickview Diamond Gayle; Brian Smyth – Quarryman Lad; Anita Doherty – Neat Kaliedoscope; Lauren Morrow – Miss Patience; Claire O’Hara – Tiffcrum Penny; Nadine Johnston – My Magic Touch; Joanne McSeveney – Saddleside Punchinello; Suzanne Posnett – Magic Cuidam; Shirley Smyth – Jailhouse Rock; Ryan Hunter – RNH Boudiccea; Leigh Anne Reigh – Modena; Victoria Titterington – Thornbrook Donauwind the Third; Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny; Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor; Rachel Thompson – Foetsie Van de Brouwershoeve; Nicole Barr – Master This
1.10m
Dean Bell – Loughview Lala; John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro; Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor; Leigh Anne Reigh – Samur Li; Paul Caves – Quinvella
1.20 m
Liam McKee – Spielberg, Zoe Woods – Without Permission, Kristopher Marshall – Whisper, Andrea Thompson – Damingo Van Hoef Dingensof, Kristopher Marshall – Bordeaux, Paul Caves – Quinvella, Ryan Hunter – Colt Forty Five, Paul Diamond – Adermus, Martin McCloskey – Claggan Royal, Anita Doherty – Fitz, John Higgins – Emerald George, Liam McKee – Tom Sawyer, Erin Faloona – Orchard Echo
130 m
John Higgins – Catch Me, Philip Gaw – Rocky Bond, Anita Doherty – Fitz, Andrea Thompson – Damingo Van Hoef Dingenshof, John Higgins – Emerald George, Erin Faloona – Orchard Echo
Category: News, Results, Show Jumping
