Simon Scott’s Diva Day at Connell Hill Final
Saturday saw the grand final of the 5 Week May SJI Horse League, and what a final this was, Good stiff competition, Good tracks, Good weather and all with Good friends. This was most certainly a grand day in every sense of the word as the sun shone throughout the day allowing riders the opportunity of shedding their jackets. The princely tracks, designed by Mr Will Crean, were demanding yet forward captivating spectators with a full action packed day as horses and riders demonstrated their skills. The first challenge of the day, the 80 cm class, saw Connor Stewart, from Maagherafelt, take first place on his young horse ‘Derganagh Hill’ with Olivia McCormack, also from Magherafelt, dauntlessly jump double clear on the ‘Fearless Des Terdix’. Brian Smyth, from Newtownards, then took the eminence of first in the 90 cm class on ‘Iroko Quarry Diamond’ with Amy Black, from Moneymore, very deservedly taking second on ‘Lissangle Luxzavella’. The track then meticulously set for the 1.0 m class was one furnished with huge contention as riders awaited the opportunity of displaying their horsemanship skills in this luxurious arena. Applying these skills against the clock to promptly take first was Orla Diamond, from Culmore’ on ‘Dannys Diamond’ Simon Scott taking second on Stephen Lowrys’ ‘Curry Free’ and Lauren Fulton, from Cullybackey, a well earned third, on ‘Wicked Clover’. Double clears were also claimed by neighbours from Cookstown and Moneymore Jackie Short on ‘Utaki Balia’, Ryan Hunter on ‘Fivona G’ and Amy Black on ‘Lissangle Luxzavella’. The energetic 1.10 m class got under way which some very momentous moments as riders accelerated against the clock which saw Shannon MacKenzie, from Randalstown, snatch first on ‘Euroquay’, Tanya Smith, from Templepatrick, nip into second on ‘Kilmastulla Harlys Diamond’, Anne-Marie Hughes, from Killaloo’ third on ‘Ballyartan Blue Jay’, Orla Diamond, Culmore, on Dannys’ Diamond’ and Kathryn Watt, from Cullbackey, fifth on ‘Derg Bonnie Rose’. It was Captains day for the 1.20 m class as Claire O’Hara’, from Coleraine, took first on ‘Captain Oates’ and second on ‘Tiffcrum Penny’, Katy Connor jumped into third on Thomas McLeans’ ‘Balyrobin Nimmerdor’, Alistair Barr, from Antrim, shot into fourth on ‘Colt Forty Five’ and John Higgins, Magherafelt, took fifth on ‘In Luck’. The kaleidoscopic arena enhanced by the sun still shining was then made ready for the final class, the 1.30 m class which was controlled by Simon Scott as he exhibited his expertise winning first on, D L McConnells’, ‘Carnoneybridge Diva’ and second on ‘Carnoneybridge Sister Kate’.
Connell Hill would like to thank Course Designer, Mr Will Crean, Judge Mr David Greene, Arena Crew, Staff and of course you, the riders, and grooms for your support throughout this league where everyone is welcomed to join us again for our next league commencing on Thursday 5th June at 10.00 am.
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.
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. Further info on www.cashjumpingireland.com
Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.
LEAGUE RESULTS:
80 cm: 1st Connor Stewart – Derganagh Hill
90 cm: 1st Brian Smyth – Iroko Quarry Diamond, 2nd Amy Black – Lissangle Luxzavella
1.0 m: 1st Orla Diamond – Danny’s Diamond, 2nd Simon Scott – Curry Free, 3rd Lauren Fulton – Wicked Clover, 4th Simon Scott – Monkey Star, 5th Shannon Leinster – Metropolitan, 6th Ann-Marie Hughes – Ballyartan Blue Jay
1.10 m: 1st Shannon MacKenzie – Euroquay, 2nd Tanya Smyth – Kilmastulla Harlys Diamond, 3rd Ann-Marie Hughes – Ballyartan Blue Jay, 4th Orla Diamond – Dannys Diamond, 5th Kathryn Watt – Derg Bonnie Rose, 6th Simon Scott – Monkey Star
1.20 m: 1st Claire O’Hara – Captain Oates, 2nd Claire O’Hara – Tiffcrum Penny, 3rd Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor, 4th Alistair Barr – Colt Forty Five, 5th John Higgins – In Luck
1.30 m: 1st Simon Scott – Carnoneybridge Diva, 2nd Simon Scott – Carnoneybridge Sister Kate
Results:
80 cm: =1st Olivia McCormack – Fearless Des Terdix
90 cm: =1st Deborah Palmer – Ferros Diablo, Hannah McCollum – Coshla Grange, Ryan Hunter – Feerwerd Carlos
1.0 m: =1st Simon Scott – Ploverfield Lilyana, Jackie Short – Utaki Balia, Amy Black – Lissangle Luxzavella, Ryan Hunter – Fivonia G, Liam McKee – LMK Di Caprio
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