The Sun Reigns at Connell Hill’s SJI Horse Show

News Desk | July 17, 2014

The Summer SJI Horse League at Connell Hill is certainly attracting huge competition as horse boxes and lorries filed into the parking lots with riders eager to jump courses from 80 cm to 1.30 m. The tracks designed by Mr Will Crean, who with immense thought to design and detail, left no margin for error in the riders ability to successfully achieve their preferred challenge. This led to a most jovial atmosphere as riders discussed ‘tactics’ with the sun reigning throughout the day.

Emma Barkley, Ballymena, on ‘Tawnybrack Diamond’ took the first double clear of the day in the 80 cm class followed by Alanna Dunlop, Kells, on ‘Gemma SC’ and Clare Spillane-Pattison, Tobermore, on ‘Cor De La’ thus setting the standard for the residual classes. The fences set for the 90 cm class saw double clears for Janet Currie, Limavady, on her majestic, ‘Curolea Bobi’, John Black, Moneymore, on ‘Lissangle Luxzavella, Shannon MacKenzie, Randalstown, on the appropriately named ‘Finn Diesel’ and Ryan Hunter, Moneymore, on ‘Fivonia G’. Competitors enjoyed a few moments of relaxation as Will and his arena crew adjusted the course for the 1.0 m class which saw double clears for Ryan Hunter, Moneymore, on ‘Fivonia G’ and ‘Feerwerd Carlos’ and Luke Campbell, on ‘Elamo Beach Babe’ and ‘Elamo Luz Like A Real One’ owned by Morris Smyth and Elaine Mason, Lisburn, Riders and grooms awaited the commencement of the 1.10 m class which saw some very cool and relaxed riding skills under the reigning sun and amidst the double clears displaying their skills were Danielle Davison, Magheralin, on ‘Seapatrick Savanna Clover’ and Stephen Gibson, Armagh, on ‘Milford Cool Flyer’. Walter Stewart, Coleraine, celebrated his birthday winning the 1.20 m class on ‘Diamond Courage’, Lucy Hanna, Dunadry, picking up a well earned second on ‘Spring Rumba’ with Shannon MacKenzie, Randalstown, taking third on ‘Peyroux’. With the clocks still ticking the 1.30 m class took off which some very skilful riding with Kevin Mackey cruising into first place on Kathleen Gallaghers’ ‘Cruising Lux’, Robert Newell taking second on Patricia Connons’ ‘Zinniz Roundthorn and Kevin Mackey third on Kathleen Gallaghers’ ‘Gregory Courage’.

Summer SJI Horse League continues on Thursday 17^th July at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. Show Dates: Thursday 17^th, 24^th and Final on Thursday 31^st July. Competitors to jump at four league dates to qualify for the final.

Working Hunter Clinic with Carolyn Whiteley on Tuesday 22^nd and Wednesday 23^rd July, to book contact Gillian on 078 031 78 009

Summer Grand Prix Pony Show, Sunday 27^th 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, 50 cm – 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: =1^st Alanna Dunlop – Gemma SC, Emma Barkley – Tawnybrack Diamond, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La

90 cm: =1^st Janet Currie – Curolea Bobi, John Black – Lissangle Luxzavella, Shannon MacKenzie – Finn Diesel, Ryan Hunter – Fivonia G

1.0 m: =1^st Mark Kinsella – Luidams Diamond, Claire Badger – Hearts Are Trumps, Janet Currie – Curolea Bobi, Roberta McClurg – Drumillar Heyday, Ryan Hunter – Feerwerd Carlos, Luke Campbell – Elamo Luz Like A Real One, Barry McCormack – Moyleview Dancer, Paul Tang – Neat Mamma Mia, Luke Campbell – Elamo Beach Babe, Philip White – Larredo, Ryan Hunter – Fivona G, Fiona Thompson – Curolea Roni

1.10 m: =1^st Stephen Gibson – Milford Cool Flyer, Shannon MacKenzie – Euroquay, Fiona Thompson – Curolea Roni, Barry McCormack – Moyleview Dancer, Mark Kinsella – DMS Heartthrob, Barry McCormack – Dstud Peter, Liam McKee – LMK Di Caprio, Liam McGarry – Javas Patsy, Robert Newell – RNH Boudiccea, James McEvoy – Lachain All Irish, Danielle Davison – Seapatrick Savanna Clover, Philip White – Redwood Humphreys, Kathryn Watt – Derg Bonnie Rose, Rachelle Harding – Bluestone Karinski, Mark Kinsella – Esi Cold Case, Walter Stewart – Seaview Shutterfly, Joanne Jarden – MJI Wendy

1.20 m: 1^st Walter Stewart – Diamond Courage, 2^nd Lucy Hanna – Spring Rumba, 3^rd Shannon MacKenzie – Peyroux, 4^th Mark Kinsella – DMS Heartthrob, 5^th KEC Freefalling, 6^th Stephen Gibson – Milford Cool Flyer, Shannon MacKenzie – Daphire L, Robert Newell – RNH Boudiccea, Liam McKee – LMK Di Caprio

1.30m: 1^st Kevin Mackey – Cruising Lux, 2^nd Robert Newell – Zinniz Roundthorn, 3^rd Kevin Mackey – Gregory Courage, 4^th John Higgins – KEC Freefalling, 5^th Robert Newell – Wolina Roundthorn, 6^th Laura Reid – Nonavic Temara

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