‘Glensman’ Top Man at Connell Hill SJI Horse Show

The continuing Mediterranean weather led competitors to Connell Hill for the third week of this Summer SJI Horse League to jump in the outstanding outdoor arena, where competitors are to jump at four league dates to qualify for the final on Thursday 31^st July.  This arena has a most superb surface which encourages horses forward to exhibit their true performance jumping courses designed with this focus in mind.  Catherine Quee, from Bangor, on ‘Lisbane Hulabaloo’ took the first double clear of the day in the 90 cm class.  As the course was adjusted for the 1.0 m class competitors welcomed the opportunity to relax and enjoy a coffee/soft drink whilst having friendly banter with one-another.  The bell rang and then the serious stuff kicked in with local girl Pauline McKeown on ‘Miss Darcy’, Rebecca Sim, Coleriane, on ‘Jazz Black Jack’ and Lauren Fulton on ‘Wicked Clover’ amongst the double clears.  The course set for the 1.10 m class required perfect control with precision of stride as competitors walked the course in preparation for the challenge which saw Kathryn Watt, from Cullybackey, demonstrate her skills jumping double clear on ‘Derg Bonnie Rose’.  This show was really heating up not only ‘temperature wise’ but ‘competition wise’ as competitors took to the arena for the extensive 1.20 m class with very appropriately named horses taking poll positions, Melanie Geddis, Stoneyford, on ‘Jaydious Diamond’ took an early unbeatable lead winning first place with Joanne Jarden, Glenavy. on ‘Creating A Storm’ taking second and Noel McKee, also Glenavy, third on ‘Keeford Sundance’.  Lucy Buchanan, with her top man ‘LCC Glensman (IHR)’ displayed her technical riding skills winning the 1.30 m class with Lisa Boyle close on her heals taking a well earned second on ‘Bannside Boy’.

 

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

 

N.I. Dressage Show on Saturday 28^th June.

 

Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.

 

RESULTS

 

90cm:  1^st Catherine Quee – Lisbane Hulabaloo

 

1.0 m:  =1^st Rebecca Sim – Jazz Black Jack, Lauren Fulton – Wicked Clover, Ian Millar – Bellspark View, Jayne Patterson – Kiltown Madison, Ian Millar – Montilly, Pauline McKeown – Miss Darcy, Linda Courtney – LCC Empty Pockets

 

1.10 m:  =1^st Ian Millar – Montilly, Rachel Thompson – Foetsie Van De Brouwershoeve, Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, Rebecca Hooks – Blossomhill Classic Clover, Diane Atcheson – Echoes of Time, Ian Millar – Bellspark View, Matty Holohan – LCC Prince William, Kathryn Watt – Derg Bonnie Rose, Catherine Drain – Alaska-M, Rachelle Harding – Bluestone Karinski

 

1.20 m:  1^st Melanie Geddis – Jaydious Diamond, 2^nd Joanne Jaarden – Creating a Storm, 3^rd Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, 4^th Lucy Buchanan – LCC Puss N Boots, 5^th Alistair Barr – Colt Forty Five, 6^th Barry McCormack – Calendar Girl, Matty Holohan – LCC Prince William, Lucy Buchanan – LCC Diamond Dazzler, Rachelle Harding – Deepspring Tookanoo, Linda Courtney – Bens Star Verdi

 

1.30 m:  1^st Lucy Buchanan – LCC Glensman, 2^nd Lisa Boyle – Bannside Boy

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