Exciting start to two new leagues for Ravensdale

Week ending 8th & 15th June 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

With the spring / summer outdoor run of leagues and shows well underway at Ravensdale Lodge the centre added two new leagues to its busy schedule in the past few weeks. There are very few days when there are no obstacles in the outdoor all-weather fibre sand arena at the centre with Tuesday being the only day when this 100m x 40m arena is cleared of jumps in advance of competition or schooling. With demand from riders for an outdoor dressage league, show organisers have taken full advantage of the level surface to hold a Tuesday evening dressage league on sand which is now into its third week with numbers growing weekly. The usual line up of listed judges are assisting with the league which has a start time of 6pm while all weekly tests which run to Tuesday 22nd July can be found on the Ravensdale Lodge website. In keeping with the centres policy of presenting the best prepared surfaces possible to competitors the arena is raked, rolled and watered when necessary in advance of this competition. There is the added advantage of two indoor arenas to warm up in for all competitions if the weather is not cooperating, ensuring combinations stay high & dry before riding the perfect test.

While dressage marks the beginning of the week at Ravensdale Lodge, the second new league has been slotted in at the very end of the competition week on Sunday. The new Moorhill Saddlery sponsored cross-jump series at the centre commenced with a burst of life on Sunday 8th June with combinations travelling in large numbers from far and wide. Indications had been good with feedback from competitors in advance of the event being very positive however the stream of horse boxes and lorries down the driveway on the day took everyone by surprise. This exciting competition comprises of a round of show jumps, typically 15, in the outdoor fibre sand arena. Once riders have finished the show jumping phase they then make their way out on to the cross-country course to jump a selection of professionally made solid and portable cross-country fences with anything up to 18 jumping efforts, including a “joker” fence on track. The smile on riders faces on finishing the cross-country phase says it all as the adrenalin and thrill of cross-country jumping kicks in.  Competition starts with the 1m class at 12pm which is followed by the 85cm class which will not commence before 1pm and finally the 70cm class which will not start before 2pm and this league runs weekly (with the exception of Sunday 6th July) until Sunday 27th July. Sandwiched between these two new leagues Ravensdale Lodge play host to the three other regular weekly leagues which have been running since the end of April with SJI registered show jumping taking place every Wednesday. The registered horse league has a start time of 11am with modified classes running from 80cm to 1.30m while the usual modified 128cm, 138cm & 148cm pony classes kick off at 5.30pm. The course of fences stay up on Thursday & Friday for anyone who wants to school and is seen by many as great preparation for horses in advance of competition, schooling slots can be reserved through the office. Friday evening sees the ever popular horse & pony training league which has a start time of 5pm due to large weekly entries and there are classes to suit everyone from X poles to 1.10m. Saturday sees the introduction of portable cross-country fences to the jumping track for the arena eventing league which will typically has up to 22 jumping efforts on track weekly, over half of which will be portables. This competition starts with the 70cm class at 2pm and is followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and the 1m class at 4pm.

All in all there is something to suit all tastes at Ravensdale Lodge with fantastic surfaces and world-class facilities, well designed courses, top judges and great sponsors. Most competitions offer weekly class prizes and there are five bespoke Ravensdale Lodge saddle pads on offer every week. Every entry to Friday’s horse & pony training league and Saturday’s arena eventing league goes into a draw for one of these must have accessories so everyone has an equal chance of winning and Moorhill Saddlery have very kindly put up one for each class in Sunday’s cross-jump series. Serious competition, serious prizes & serious value, only at Ravensdale Lodge.

Outdoor dressage league Tuesday 3rd June.

Class 1, Intro A: # 1 Lisa Neville’s Chelsea (L. Neville) 62.17%, # 2 Elizabeth Byrne’s Clarie (E. Byrne) 57.83% & # 3 Jessica Finnegan’s Van Beeks Lass (J. Finnegan) 56.52%.

Class 2, Prelim 1: # 1 Hilary Brennan’s Alfie (H. Brennan) 59.47%, # 2 Jean Smyth’s Piperstown Clover (J. Smyth) 56.84%, # 3 Marina Hope’s Dodger (M. Hope) 56.32% & # 4 Lucinda Kay’s Charley (L. Kay) 55.79%.

Class 3, Prelim 4: # 1 Aoife Hanratty’s Prince Luca (A. Hanratty) 64.10%, # 2 Aoife Hanratty’s Inis (A. Hanratty) 62.73%, # 3 Deirdre Vallely’s Drumakill Dream Two (D. Vallely) 59.09% & # 4 Marina Hope’s Dodger (M. Hope) 53.18%.

Outdoor dressage league continues Tuesday 10th June to Tuesday 22nd July. Weekly classes on website, start time 6pm.

SJI registered outdoor show jumping Wednesday 4th June.

Horses: 80cm class divided between: Aimee O’ Farrell’s MN Cascadeur (A. O’ Farrell) & Philip Richardson’s Zanadoo (J. Richardson).

90cm class, divided between: Judy Murphy’s Java’s Patsy (H. Joyce), Ruth Brennan’s Ruth’s Sunny (R. Brennan), Janice O’ Shaughnessy’s My Winterdown Willow (J. O’ Shaughnessy) & Jane Richardson’s Red Square 8 (S. Richardson).

1m class, divided between: Paula Rafter’s PMR Beamish Is The Best (R. Rafter), Judy Murphy’s Java’s Mystery Man (H. Joyce), Irene Lawler’s Ballustree Landbreeze (I. Lawler), Judy Murphy’s Kellswater De Lux (H. Joyce), Rebecca Kavanagh’s Midsommer Mor Clover (R. Kavanagh), Lisa Neville’s Kilmiro (L. Neville) & T. Carragher’s Watchful Eye (H. Joyce).

1.10m class, divided between: Caroline Gibson’s Legaland Harry (C. Gibson), F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce), Caroline Gibson’s Castle Lux (C. Gibson), Sarah Lappin’s Atlantic Bounce (J. Floody), Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Locket (O. Mc Camley), J. Kernan’s Ballynalia Klantaire (L. Fahey), Sean Hanley’s My Cool Passion (S. Hanley), Judy Murphy’s Kellswater De Lux (H. Joyce) & Irene Lawler’s Ballustree Landbreeze (I. Lawler).

1.20m class, divided between: Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), Michael Beattie’s MB Mullentine Magic (M. Beattie), Ronocco Jump LTD’s Hugo (R. Mulholland), Jessica Finnegan’s Tommie Girl (J. Finnegan), Michael Beattie’s Down Town Lady (M. Beattie), Sean Hanley’s My Cool Passion (S. Hanley), Wendy Mc Crea’s Bob (A. Mc Crea), J. Kiernan’s Ballynalia Klantaire (L. Fahey) & Ronocco Jump LTD’s Campiro 45M (R. Mulholland).

1.30m class: # 1 Robert Frazer’s Sonas Magnum (J. Floody) 39.82 seconds, # 2 J. Cooney’s Carmenflag (A. Mc Crea) 45.86 seconds & # 3 M. Duffy’s & Ronocco Jump LTD’s LVS Heartache (R. Mulholland) 48.30 seconds.

Ponies: 138 1m class: G. Kerr’s The Magnificent Pedro (K. Kerr).

148 90cm class: Michael Tuite’s Ashfull Chocolate Truffle (C. Tuite), T. Meegan’s Twilight Silver (J. P Meegan) & G. Kerr’s Ballydown Builder (K. Kerr).

SJI registered outdoor show jumping continues Wednesday 11th June to Wednesday 23rd July. Modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.20m from 11am and regular 128cm, 138cm & 148cm pony classes from 5.30pm.

Outdoor horse & pony training league Friday 6th June.

X poles, divided between:  Kerrie Brown’s Joey (K. Brown), David Gibson’s Barney (D. Gibson), Ravensdale Lodge’s Seaspray (R. Connolly), Robert Russell’s Toby (R. Russell), Abigail Toal’s Joey 2 (A. Toal), Molly Mc Gill’s Judy (M. Mc Gill), Emma Irwin’s Rum (E. Irwin) (Drew prize), James Hynes’ Bog Moss (J. Hynes) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (A. Watters).

60cm class, divided between; David Gibson’s Barney (D. Gibson), Emma Irwin’s Rum (E. Irwin), Chloe Martin’s Beautiful Pearl (C. Martin), Eileen Mc Dade’s Schlindler (E. Mc Dade), Robert Russell’s Toby (R. Russell) & Claudia SZ’s Bertie (C. SZ) (Drew prize).

70cm class, divided between: Annie Gibson’s Twinkle (A. Gibson), Kayleigh O’ Dowd’s Pal (K. O’ Dowd) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (D. Collins) (Drew prize).

80cm , divided between: Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning), James Russell’s Rocky (J. Russell), Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy) (Drew prize), J. P Meegan’s Mary Lou (J. P Meegan), Ravensdale Lodge’s Sage (M. Keane), Ciara Russell’s Misty (C. Russell) & Alex Lappin’s Rio (A. Lappin).

90cm class, divided between: James Russell’s Rocky (J. Russell), Coleen Mc Guire’s Kate (C. Mc Guire) (Drew prize), Johnnie Duffy’s Cinderella (J. Duffy) & James Russell’s Jack (J. Russell).

1m class, divided between: Joe Haffey’s John L (Drew prize) & Jonnie Duffy’s Cinderella (J. Duffy).

1.10m class: No clear rounds.

Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad winner: Robert Russell’s Toby (R. Russell).

Outdoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 13th June to Friday 25th July, classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5pm.

Outdoor arena eventing league Saturday 7th June.

70cm class: # 1 Lucy Mc Elroy’s Grace (L. Mc Elroy), # 2 Robin Mc Cluskey’s Mahogany (R. Mc Cluskey) &  # 3 divided between, Victoria Smyth’s Madison (V. Smyth), Rachel Moriarity’s Pixie Flame (R. Moriarity) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Jack (E. Molloy).

85cm class: # 1 Robin Mc Cluskey’s Alfie (R. Mc Cluskey), Catherine Robinson’s Carsonstown Limmerick (C. Robinson), Angela Mc Elroy’s Major (A. Mc Elroy) & Ann Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland), # 2 Jean Smith’s Piperstown Clover (J. Smith),Susan O’ Connor’s Henry (S. O’ Connor), Catherine Robinson’s Peter (C. Robinson), Eloise Rosenfeld’s Moppity (E. Rosenfeld), Leanne Connell’s Millie (L. Connell) & Robin Mc Cluskey’s Mahogany (R. Mc Cluskey).

1m class: # 1 divided between, Leanne Connell’s Millie (L. Connell), Ciara Culleton’s Charley (C. Culleton), Eloise Rosenfeld’s Moppity (E. Rosenfeld) & Robin Mc Cluskey’s Alfie (R. Mc Cluskey).

Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad winner: Angela Mc Elroy & Major.

Outdoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 14t June to Saturday 26th July (no show Saturday 21st June). Start time 2pm for 70cm class, 3pm for 85cm class and 4pm for 1m class.

Moorhill Saddlery Cross-Jump series Sunday 8th June.

1m class: # 1 divided between, Louise Doyle’s Ballavallet Bay (L. Doyle), Becky Kavanagh’s Midsommer Mor Clover (B. Kavanagh) & Olivia Johns’ Sirocco (O. Johns) (Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad winner), # 2 divided between, Paddy O’ Rourke’s Old Flames (P. O’ Rourke), Danny Mc Comb’s Tad (D. Mc Comb), Joe Haffey’s Hillhead Lad (J. Haffey), Barbara Johns’ Woddy (B. Johns) & Gerard Greene’s Tonas High Fashion (G. Greene), # 3 divided between Hannah Whittle’s Trevor (H. Whittle), Robin Mc Cluskey’s Alfie (R. Mc Cluskey) & Catherine Robinson’s George (C. Robinson).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Ciaran Thompson’s Jimmy (C. Thompson) (Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad winner), Catherine Robinson’s Conrad (C. Robinson), Clare Murtagh’s Lola (C. Murtagh) & Katie Rose Mc Kenna’s Meg (K. R Mc Kenna), # 2 divided between, Becky Kavanagh’s Windy Storm (B. Kavanagh), Niamh Cassidy’s Solitude (N. Cassidy) & Lorraine Mc Elroy’s Cass (L. Mc Elroy), # 3 divided between, Samantha Johns’ Jazz (S. Johns), Denise Kelly’s Buttercup Boy (D. Kelly), Samantha Kelly’s Arkyl (S. Kelly), Fergal King’s King’s Rolex (F. King), Dermot Mc Cooey’s J’ Vennay (D. Mc Cooey), Aoife Hanratty’s Inis (A. Hanratty), Sarah Hennessy’s Paddy (S. Hennessy), Ciara Lane’s Fizz (C. Lane), Ann Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland), Susan O’ Connor’s Henry (S. O’ Connor), Robin Mc Cluskey’s Alfie (R. Mc Cluskey), Catherine Robinson’s Peter (C. Robinson) & Robin Mc Cluskey’s Mahogany (R. Mc Cluskey).

70cm class: # 1 divided between, Becky Kavanagh’s Midsommer Mor Clover (B. Kavanagh) (Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad winner), Wendy Byrne’s Dylan (W. Byrne), Diane Kelly’s Titania (D. Kelly) & Bernie Toner’s Charley (B. Toner), # 2 Aoife Hanratty’s Prince Luca (A. Hanratty) & John Downey’s Smitty (J. Downey), # 3 divided between, Rachel Kelly’s Piperstown Ellie (R. Kelly), Martin Mc Cooey’s Carga Blue (M. Mc Cooey), Clodagh Mc Kevitt’s Woodside Fire Dancer (C. Mc Kevitt), & Chloe Scott’s Jasper (C. Scott).

Moorhill Saddlery Cross -Jump series continues Sunday 15th June to Sunday 27th July. Start time of 12pm for 1m class followed by the 85cm class (not before 1pm) and the 70cm class (not before 2pm).

Week ending 15th June, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

Outdoor dressage league Tuesday 10th June.

Class 1, Intro A: # 1 Natasha Neville’s Flash (N. Neville) 71.08%, # 2 Lisa Neville’s Chelsea (L. Neville) 70.65%, # 3 Cora Ryan’s Tonto (C. Ryan) 68.69%, #  4 Jean Smith’s Piperstown Clover (J. Smith) 63.91%, # 5 Caroline Buchanan’s Silverline Flame (C. Buchanan) 61.52%, # 6 Lisa Neville’s Major (L. Neville) 60.21% & # 7 Jessica Finnegan’s Van Beeks Lass (J. Finnegan) 58.47%.

Class 2, Prelim 1: # 1 Elaine Martin’s Miss Clover Odyssey (E. Martin) 68.94%, # 2 Noel Callaghan’s Romeo (N. Callaghan) 67.10%, # 3 Breige Farrelly’s Panda Bear (B. Farrelly) 63.94%, # 4 Ruth Brennan’s Sunny (R. Brennan) 62.10%, # 5 Hilary Brennan’s Alfie (H. Brennan) 61.31%, # 6 Joanne Mc Donald’s Mister Cobbles 9J. Mc Donald) 60.78% & # 7 Lucinda Kay’s Finbar 9L. Kay) 55.78%.

Class 3, Prelim 4; #  1 Elaine Martin’s Miss Clover Odyssey (E. Martin) 67.04%, # 2 Sabrina Attigrene’s Dancer (S. Attigrene) 66.13%, # 3 Aoife Hanratty’s Prince Luca (A. Hanratty) 62.27%, # 4 Victoria Craig’s Rocky (V. Craig) 65%, # 5 Deirdre Vallelly’s Drumakill Dream Two (D. Vallely) 64.09%, # 6 Siobhan Hughes’ Pal (S. Hughes) 63.86%, # 7 Aoife Hanratty’s Inis (A. Hanratty) 62.27% & # 8 Claudette Hollywood’s Broomhill Ludo (C. Hollywood) 60.22%.

Outdoor dressage league continues Tuesday 17th June to Tuesday 22nd July. Weekly classes on website, start time 6pm.

SJI registered outdoor show jumping Wednesday 11th June.

Horses: 80cm class: Lynn Patterson’s Stainsby Free Spirit (L. Patterson).

90cm class, divided between: Judy Murphy’s Fellow (C. Tuite), Judy Murphy’s Elan HJB (H. Joyce), Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson), Louise Hollywood’s Ellen’s Diva (L. Hollywood), Conrad Mc Guinness’ Creevagh Ferros Diamond (C. Mc Guinness) & Jackie O’ Brien’s Knockmurray Little Time (N. O’ Brien).

1m class, divided between: Rebecca Kavanagh’s Midsommer Mor Clover (R. Kavanagh), Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson), Lisa Neville’s Kilmiro (L. Neville), Mary J Curtis’ Painted Cavalier (M. Curtis) & Louise Hollywood’s Ellen’s Diva (L. Hollywood).

1.10m class, divided between: Judy Murphy’s Kellswater De Lux (H. Joyce), Jessica Finnegan’s Sunday Cruise (J. Finnegan), Cathal Tuite’s Hi Dude (C. Tuite) & Louise Hollywood’s Cyranos Warrior (L. Hollywood).

1.20m class, divided between: Laura Mc Causland’s Vunweel H (L. Mc Causland), S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce) &J. Kernan’s Avant (E. Hughes).

1.30m class: No clear rounds.

Ponies: 128 70cm class: J. Finney’s Brookeborough Boy (A. Finney).

128 80cm class, divided between: J. Finney’s Brookeborough Boy (A. Finney) & C. Crowe’s Waxwing Marionette (A. Finney).

138 90cm class: L. Moore’s Seapatrick Make A Move (S. Moore)

138 1m class: No clear rounds.

148 80cm, 90cm & 1m classes: No clear rounds.

SJI registered outdoor show jumping continues Wednesday 18th June to Wednesday 23rd July. Modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am, all regular modified 128cm, 138cm & 148cm pony classes from 5.30pm.

Outdoor horse & pony training league Friday 13th June .

X poles, divided between; Cerys Brown’s Joey (C. Brown) (Drew prize), Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (A. Watters), Jason Connolly’s Fedora (J. Connolly) & E & R Connolly’s Dynamite (R. Connolly).

60cm class, divided between: Gemma Murphy’s Silverline Flame (G. Murphy) (Drew prize) & E & R Connolly’s Dynamite (R. Connolly).

70cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (D. Collins) (Drew prize), Katie Creegan ‘s Poppy (K. Creegan), Lisa Neville’s Charley (L. Neville) & Claudia SZ’s Bertie (C. SZ).

80cm class, divided between: Claudia SZ’s Bertie (Claudia SZ ) (Drew prize), Phoebe Lush’s Sally (P. Lush) & Ciara Russell’s Misty (C. Russell).

90cm class, divided between: Ciara Russell’s Misty (C. Russell) (Drew prize), Matthew Sturrock’s Savannah (M. Sturrock) & Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young).

1m class, divided between: Erin Mc Cullagh’s Lux (E. Mc Cullagh)(Drew prize), John Downey’s She’s away again (C. Mc Enaney), J. P Meegan’s Silver Twilight (J. P Meegan) & Peter Mc Enaney’s Drumilla Ardress (C. Mc Enaney).

1.10m class: Johnny Duffy’s Baby R (J. Duffy).

Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad winner: Katie Creegan & Dolly.

Horse & pony training continues  Friday 20th June to Friday 25th July. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5pm.

Outdoor arena eventing league Saturday 14th June.

70cm class: # 1 Jason Connolly’s Browno (J. Connolly), # 2 divided between, Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (F. Ni Earcain) & Emily Mc Court’s Kilanney Prince (E. Mc Court).

85cm class: # 1 Michelle Ferris’ Jed (M. Ferris), # 2 Angela Mc Elroy’s Major (A. Mc Elroy).

Outdoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 28th June (no show Saturday 21st June). 2pm start time for 70cm class followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and 1m class at 4pm.

Moorhill Saddlery sponsored cross-jump series Sunday 15th June.

1m class: # 1 divided between, Ciaran Thompson’s Lucy (C. Thompson) (Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad winner) & Ciaran Thompson’s Chippy (C. Thompson), # 2 Sarah Adamson’s Flow (S. Adamson) & Conor O’ Hare’s Mr Merlin (C. O’ Hare), # 3 Molly O’ Connor’s Taffy (M. O’ Connor).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, # 1 divided between, Johnny Mulligan’s Ashburton (J. Mulligan) (Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad winner), Niamh Branigan’s Thunder (N. Branigan), Johnny Mulligan’s Elva (J. Mulligan), Sarah Ellibert’s Coollodge Mirah (S. Ellibert), Eugene Mulligan’s Ballybannon Boy (E. Mulligan), Sarah Hennessy’s Paddy (S. Hennessy) & Johnny Mulligan’s Benny (J. Mulligan), # 2 divided between,  Kelly Smyth’s One Cool Lady (K. Smyth), Dermot Mc Cooey’s J’ Vennay (D. Mc Cooey), Johnny Mulligan’s Rockmills (J. Mulligan), & Johnny Mulligan’s Wonder (J. Mulligan), # 3 divided between: Leanne Connell’s Little Rudy (L. Connell), Raymond Gogan’s Millie (R. Gogan), Eric Brunton’s Merlin (E. Brunton), Kathi Clamour’s Boru (K. Clamour) & Ellen Tracey’s Clara (E. Tracey).

70cm class:  # 1 Wendy Byrne’s Dylan (W. Byrne) & # 2 Ellen Tracey’s Parker (E. Tracey).

Moorhill Saddlery cross-jump series continues Sunday 22nd June to Sunday 27th July. Start time of 12pm for 1m class followed by the 85cm class (not before 1pm) and the 70cm class (not before 2pm).

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