‘Cor’ What a ‘Diamond’ Day for Connell Hill’s SJI Summer Horse League
Competitors made a very worthwhile trip to Connell Hill for this the fifth week of the SJI Summer Horse League on Thursday jumping pleasurably outdoors in the sunshine. The courses, once again, were topnotch with a surface which can only be described as ‘world-class’ as it provides excellent rideability. This surface, which is highly maintained, furnishes riders with the opportunity to go onwards and upwards thus achieving greater goals. Clare Spillane-Pattison on ‘Cor De La’ and Emma Barkley on ‘Tawnybrack Diamond’ certainly achieved their goals jumping double clears in the 80 and 90 cm classes. As the parking areas filled up the day just got brighter and brighter with competitors entering their chosen challenges and await their opportunity to go forward and display precision riding as they endeavoured to successfully navigate these tracks. Paul Tang on ‘Neat Mamma Mia’ and Julie Steele on ‘Wellview Lenny’ were amongst those achieving this as they successfully jumped double clear in the 1.0 m class. The next class, the hugely popular 1.10 m class, saw Liam McKee on ‘LMK Di Caprio’ jump the first double clear followed by Lucy Hanna, on the most appropriately named, ‘Greannanstown Cougar’. Then came the 1.20 m class set by Will and his arena crew and with last minute tweeks and adjustments the journey began which saw Deborah Palmer on ‘Moyletra Maximus’ take the very honourable first place with Walter Stewart, courageously cutting corners, to take second on ‘Diamond Courage’. The final class of the day, the grand 1.30 m class, was set awaiting technical riding to successfully accomplish double clears against the clock, and with this in mind riders warmed up and took the challenge which saw John Higgins, calmly and collectively, jump double clear winning on ‘KEC Freefalling’ with Laura Reid picking up second on ‘Nonavic Temara’. Don’t forget three weeks remaining to the final on Thursday 31st July at 10.00 am.
Summer SJI Horse League continues on Thursday 10th July at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. Show Dates: Thursday 10th, 17th, 24th and Final on Thursday 31st July. Competitors to jump at four league dates to qualify for the final.
Working Hunter Clinic with Carolyn Whiteley on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd July, to book contact Gillian on 078 031 78 009
Summer Grand Prix Pony Show, Sunday 27th July at 9.30 am, this show will be held in the outdoor arena with all the usual classes.
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 receives a warm welcome with café facilities for hot and cold drinks/snacks.
Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.
RESULTS
80 cm: =1st Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond
90 cm: =1st Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Deborah Palmer – Ferros Diablo, John Black – Lissangle Luxzavella, Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond, Roberta McClurge – Drumillar Heyday, Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ
1.0 m: =1st Paul Tang – Neat Mamma Mia, Barry McCormack – Moyleview Dancer, Liam McKee – Emperor G, Kevin Mackey – CS Indian Moondust, Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, Edward Little – Ardnacashel Kadabra, William Thompson – Kaprun
1.10 m: =1st Sophie Adrain – Diamond Lux, Rachel Ferres – Little Miss Rivie, Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, Rachel Houston – Butuela, Lucy Hanna – Greannanstown Cougar, Liam McKee – LMK De Caprio, Claire O’Hara – Temple Cruise, Caroline Gibson – Legaland Harry, Olivia McCormack – Nightlife (Wurt)
1.20 m: 1st Deborah Palmer – Moyletra Maximus, 2nd Walter Stewart – Diamond Courage, 3rd Nathan Primrose – Zarola, 4th John Higgins – KEC Freefalling, 5th Robert Newell – Zinniz Roundthorn, 6th Kevin Mackey – Touch Star
1.30 m: 1st John Higgins – KEC Freefalling, 2nd Laura Reid – Nonavic Temara
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