Flying Start to Summer SJI League at Connell Hill
The Summer SJI Horse League got off to a flying start on Thursday with horses and riders eager to jump in the glorious sunshine filling the outdoor arena with a rainbow of colour. This League promises to be one filled with huge competition, oozing adrenaline, enjoyable and successful where everyone is welcome to join us. The tracks, designed by Mr Will Crean, are encouraging forward thinking with Will utilising this vast expanse with a multifariousness of fences. The show initiated with the 80 cm class which saw double clears for Joanne Blair on ‘Creevagh Paparazzi’, Deborah Palmer on ‘Lady Shutterfly’ and Emma Barkley on ‘Tawnybrack Diamond’. Clare Spillane-Pattison on ‘Cor De La’, Ian Moore on ‘Sarko’ and Edward Little on ‘Ardnacashel Kadabra’ then picked up double clears in the 90 cm class. The sun certainly shone upon Noel McKee as he took the challenge of the 1.0 m class jumping an outstanding double clear on ‘Keeford Sundance’. The eagerly awaited 1.10 m class saw huge contention as the course was adjusted and then walked by the competitors which saw Lucy Hanna on ‘Rock Black and Blue’ and ‘Greannanstown Cougar’, Lisa Allen on ‘’Keeford Elamo’ and ‘Diamond Dollie’, Barry McCormack on ‘Indigo Van De Roshoeve’ and ‘Douglas W’, Kevin Mackey on ‘Some Night’ and Ian Moore on ‘Triple C’ all claimed double clears. With this previous success safely under the saddle Kevin then jumped double clear in the 1.20 m class on ‘Some Night’ and also on ‘Legavallons Moonshine’. This super competitive day rewarded Edward Little with a double clear on ‘Galwaybay Hummer’.
Summer SJI Horse League continues on Thursday 12th June at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. Show Dates: Thursday 12th, 19th and 26th June, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and Final on Thursday 31st July. Competitors to jump at four league dates to qualify for the final.
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.
Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Saturday 14th June at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m, www.cashjumpingireland.com
Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.
RESULTS:
80 cm: =1st Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond, Deborah Palmer – Lady Shutterfly, Joanne Blair – Creevagh Paparazzi
90 cm: =1st Edward Little – Ardnacashel Kadabra, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Ian Moore – Sarko,
1.0 m: 1st Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance
1.10 m: =1st Lucy Hanna – Greannanstown Cougar, Kevin Mackey – Some Night, Lisa Allen – Diamond Dollie, Barry McCormack – Douglas W, Lucy Hanna – Rock Black and Blue, Ian Moore – Triple C, Lisa Allen – Keeford Elamo, Barry McCormack – Indigo Van De Roshoeve
1.20 m: =1st Liam McKee – Daberlina M, Ian Moore – Triple C, Barry McCormack – Douglas W, Liam McKee – Penelope Cruz, Lucy Hanna – Spring Rumba, Paul Tang – Neat Kaiser, Kevin Mackey – Some Night, Kevin Mackey – Legavallons Moonshine, Deborah Palmer – Diktor Van Het Keizershof, Barry McCormack – Spielberg
1.30 m: 1st Edward Little – Galwaybay Hummer
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