Blossomhill Classic Clover ‘Hooks’ First at Connell Hill

Competitors arrived at Connell Hill taking, this, the last opportunity to qualify for the final of this Five Week May League scheduled for next Saturday, 31^st May, at 10.00 am, competitors to have jumped at two league dates to qualify; those not qualified are more than welcome to attend and compete.  Will built some, undeniably, fast thinking tracks which gave spectators the privilege of viewing some excellent riding skills as competitors made the technical turns during the timings.  The excellent weather conditions were an added bonus as the sun shone upon the rainbow coloured arena making the jump off courses inviting and welcoming to both horse and rider.  Riders all professionally turned out and horses groomed eager for action made this a most enjoyable day as spectators, competitors, grooms and owners all mingled and chatted whilst they enjoyed a refreshment.  Deborah Newberry, from Ballyclare, took the first double clear of the day in the 90 cm class on ‘Lurgan Air’ with Patricia Stewart, from Lisburn, taking the second followed by Ian Millar, from Sion Mills, on ‘Montilly’.  Patricia then took the first double clear in the 1.0 m class on ‘Jones VD Bisschop’ Ian the second double clear on ‘Montilly’ with Carla Overend on ‘CJO Max A Million’ picking up the third.  It was then time for ground control maintenance with Will and arena crew setting the course for the 1.10 m class with huge competition and hooking first place was Rebecca Hooks, from Newtownards, on ‘Blossomhill Classic Clover’ with Shannon Leinster, also from Newtownards, taking second on ‘Gossip Girl’.  The 1.20 m class saw girls take the hand brakes off with Carine Fullerton take first on ‘Sligo Lantender’, Lucy Hanna nimbly sprung into second on ‘Spring Rumba’ with ‘Wee Todd’ taking third ridden by Kirsty Chambers.  The 1.30 m class still held everyone captive as competitors jumped for the honours of first place but Simon Scott coolly and collectively jumped ‘Carnoneybridge Sister Kate’ into first nudging Patricia Stewart into second on ‘Garagange’ and third on ‘Rehab’ with Simon also picking up fourth on ‘Carnoneybride Diva’ and Lucy Hanna fifth on ‘Spring Rumba’.

 

Final of the 5 Week May SJI Horse League on 31^st May at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m, competitors to have jumped at two league dates to qualify for this final, those not qualified may still attend.

 

Summer SJI Horse League commences on Thursday 5^th June at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.  Show Dates: Thursday 5^th, 12^th, 19^th and 26^th June, 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th and Final on Thursday 31^st July.

 

Jumping Derby Show on Sunday 8^th June at 10.00 am for horses and ponies, classes 60 cm – 1.0 m.

 

Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Saturday 14^th June 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

 

Training Shows will continue on Friday night, as jumping is outdoor this show will commence at 6.30 pm sharp, X-Poles – 1.0 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:

 

90 cm:  =1^st Deborah Newberry – Lurgan Air, Patricia Stewart – Jones VD Bisschop. Ian Millar – Montilly

 

1.0 m:  =1^st  Patricia Stewart – Jones VD Bisschop, Ian Millar – Montilly, Carla Overend – CJO Max A Million, Edward Little – Ardnacashel Kadabra, Shannon Leinster – Metropolitan, Simon Scott – Ploverfield Lilyana, Orla Diamond – Dannys Diamond, Laura Jayne Wilson – Saffron Cruise, Ashlee Ervine – Monfin Baileys Cream, Deborah A Newberry – Mullaghrin Diamond Day, Simon Scott – Curry Free, Simon Scott – Monkey Star

 

1.10 m:  1^st Rebecca Hooks – Blossomhill Classic Clover, 2^nd Shannon Leinster –  Gossip Girl, 3^rd Simon Scott – Rupert H, 4^th Patricia Stewart – Olliado, 5^th Simon Scott – Dullerton Daw, 6^th Sam El Dahan, 7^th Orla Overend CJO Max A Million

 

1.20 m:  1^st Carine Fullerton – Sligo Lantender, 2^nd Lucy Hanna – Spring Rumba, 3^rd Kirsty Chambers – Wee Todd, 4^th Sam El Dahan – WKD Hullabalou, 5^th Rebecca Hooks – Blossomhill Classic Clover, 6^th Sam El Dahan – Elegance Casablanca,  Lorraine Leavsley – Sundance (Fei), Sam El Dahan – WKD Cairo

 

1.30 m:  1^st Simon Scott – Carnoneybridge Sister Kate, 2^nd Patricia Stewart – Garagange, 3^rd Patricia Stewart – Rehab, 4^th Simon Scott – Carnoneybridge Diva, 5^th  Lucy Hanna – Spring Rumba, 6^th Lorraine Leavesley – Sundance (Fei)

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