Connell Hill Training Show Success
Friday night saw a great start to the fabulous weekend at Connell Hill where competitors of all ages and abilities arrived to jump outdoor in the spacious arena adorned with colourful fences. This was a most enjoyable night as schooling coupled with success was afforded by both rider and horse. As this, a Training Show, offers the opportunity of attaining confidence and strengthening ability and fitness it is rewarded with accomplishable achievement.
This show got off to a roaring start with clear rounds for Alex McMaster on ‘Miles’ and Daniel O’Loughlin on ‘Katie in the X-Poles class with Daniel then jumping clear in the 50 cm class on his super horse ‘Katie’ with Alex McMaster on ‘Val’ and Andi Scott on ‘Toffee’. Andi then took the challenge of the 60 cm class to successfully jump double clear on ‘Toffee’ with Sophie Clugston on ‘Let There Be Light’. The course then set for the 70 cm class saw double clear rounds for Alanna Dunlop on ‘Gemma SC’, Naomi McCavanna on ‘Molly’ and Lindsey Cameron on ‘Jess’. The brightly coloured arena invited competitors to take the challenge of the 80 cm class which saw previous masters Naomi and Lindsay go forward to achieve double clears on ‘Molly’ and ‘Jess’ with Marie-Claire Bell on ‘MJ’ and John Higgins on ‘Louis’. Marie-Claire then undauntedly jumped double on ‘MJ’ with Cherie McHugh on ‘Morgan’ in the 90 cm class. Pheobe Scott expertly executed the 1.0 m class with a double clear on ‘Glenhill Lady’.
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.
Jumping Derby Show on Sunday 8th June at 10.00 am for horses and ponies, classes 60 cm – 1.0 m.
Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Saturday 14th June at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m, this show is designed for show jumpers at every level, further information on www.cashjumpingireland.com
Summer SJI Horse League commences on Thursday 5th June at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. Show Dates: Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th June, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and Final on Thursday 31st July.
Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.
RESULTS:
X-Poles: Alex McMaster – Miles, Daniel O’Loughlin – Katie
50 cm: Daniel O’Loughlin – Katie, Alex McMaster – Val, Andi Scott – Toffee
60 cm: Alex McMaster – Val, Andi Scott – Toffee, Sophie Clugston – Let There Be Light
70 cm: Sophie Clugston – Afraid Of The Dark, Alanna Dunlop – Gemma SC, Lindsey Cameron – Jess, Naomi McCavanna – Molly, Chloe Connon – Paddy
80 cm: Charlene Ellison – Lexi, Donna Dawson – Maddox, Naomi McCavanna – Molly, Marie-Claire Bell – MJ, John Higgins – Louis, Chloe Connon – Paddy, Lindsey Cameron – Jess
90 cm: Cherie McHugh – Morgan, Marie-Clare Bell – MJ
1.0 m: Phoebe Scott – Glenhill Lady
1.10 m: Phoebe Scott – Glenhill Lady
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