Connell Hill Filled to Capacity for Blue Grass GP Show

News Desk | August 27, 2014

Connell Hill opened the gates of the scenic outdoor arena, with an awesome display of strategically designed course of fences for the very competitive Blue Grass Ulster Region Grand Prix Horse Show. These demanding tracks throughout the day, designed by Mr Nigel Jess, did indeed prove both horse and riders ability to successfully navigate a successful reward to each chosen challenge as the car, lorry parks and indeed the lane way filled to capacity. The early birds arrived, choosing their park, for the 90 cm class which saw local girl Victoria Nelson, amongst the double clears, pick up red on ‘Jazz Black Jack’. This buzz filled day moved to the 1.0 m class which saw Mark Mulrine on ‘Charlton Chloe’ take first place and with only split seconds in it Sean Nangle on ‘Sally’ second placing, Alice Foster on ‘Stonsewalls Jessie’ third and Jordan Lynch fourth on ‘Sonyador’. Its’ all about being a star and none so more than when the 1.10 m class got under way, with a huge entrant list competitors cut corners, sped up, each in a friendly bid to beat one another but try as they would none could beat Sarah Burns, speeding home in first place, on ‘Georgies Star’ with Lisa Allen picking up second on ‘Keeford Elamo’, Catherine Drian third on ‘Alaska-M’ and Laura Brown, fourth, on ‘Bunninadden Beauty’. This high competition show received huge support and saw the added bonus of fine weather making for a most atmospheric day but was swiftly moving on and the decision was taken to hold the Grand Prix class next. Spectators and owners patiently stood by the sidelines and witnessed, what can only be described as ‘world-class’ jumping right before their eyes as competitors displayed their talented riding skills. The glory of winning this class was Daniel Coyle on Fiona Coyles’ ‘Arion-E’ as they took an early lead in a super fast time, competitors really chased his time which saw Rebecca Patterson on Olivia Pattersons’ ‘Knockroe Decies Girl’ give it all to shoot into second place with Catherine Thornton on her own ‘Milano (IHB)’ picking up a well earned third, Suzanne Posnett on Pamela Posnetts’ ‘Maxim Van Overis Z’ fourth, Stephanie Morrison on her own ‘Napoleon Yac’ fifth and Richard Smyth sixth on his ‘Charlton Clio’. The course was then promptly set for the 1.20 m class and what a cracking class this was with spirits still high the air oozed excitement as once again corners were cut striving to beat the clock. Simon Scotts efforts paid off as he took the honours of first place on ‘Dullerton Eclipse’ with Deborah Palmer taking second on ‘Moyletra Maximus’ and Laura Brown third on ‘KEC Purple Pineapple’.

Connell Hill would like to say a huge thank you to Judges David Greene, Janet Liggett and Julie McLernon, Course Designer, Nigel Jess and arena crew, Jim Prime Photography, all those who helped and also the competitors and grooms for their support, making this a most enjoyable day, hope to see everyone in the near future during the next scheduled shows.

Autumn SJI Horse League commences on Saturday 6^th September at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m. League dates Saturday 6^th, 20^th and 27^th September, 11^th, 18^th and 25^th October, 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd and Final 29^th November 2014.

Ulster Amateur Rider Of The Year Show on Saturday 13^th and Sunday 14^th September at 9.30 am, with on site stabling. Great sponsorship where prizes will be presented 1^st to 8^th place in all classes which are Welcome Stakes, Power and Speed , Amateur Derby and Grand Prix and Ulster Region Points Cup.

UCPBA End of Season Native M&M Breed Pony Sunday 21^st September at 9.30 am also with a range of Working Hunter / Derby jumping classes.

Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Sunday 28^th September at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m, this show is designed for all show jumpers whatever level, providing fair competition for all. For more information on Cash Jumping go to www.cashjumpingireland.com

£1,000 Indoor Derby on Sunday 5^th October, 2^nd November and final on 9^th November. Competitors must attend 1 league date to be eligible to compete for prizes in the final with shows commencing at 10.00 am. The course is a combination of show jumps, working hunter and portable cross country fences.

Grand Prix Pony Show on Sunday 19^th October at 9.30 am.

National Pony Society, Working Hunter and Showing Clinic on Sunday 28^th October at 10.00 am with Richard Telford, bookings to Gillian on 078 03 178 009.

Training Shows continue on Friday nights, jumping will move to the indoor arena and 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

90 cm: Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La, Sean Nangle – Cullion Premier, Deborah Newberry – Lurgan Air, Elizabeth Craig – Cairnview Countess, David Gibson – Ashfield Red Ginger, Victoria Nelson – Jazz Black Jack

1.0 m: 1^st Mark Mulrine – Charlton Chloe, 2^nd Sean Nangle – Sally (Pet-ID), 3^rd Alice Foster – Stonewalls Jessie, 4^th Jordan Lynch – Sonyador, 5^th Rachel Armstrong – Iris McCrea, 6^th Fiona Thompson – Curolea Roni, 7^th Anthea Moffett – Pumba S, 8^th Christopher Brown – Highfalutin, 9^th Alex Robinson – Ms Julie, John Black – Lissangle Luxzavella, Sarah Jane Alexander – Neat Kaleidoscope, Fiona Stevenson – Kellistown Blue Chip, Caitilin Taggart – Praia Fontinas, Jonathan Smyth – Beltrim Brother Ava, Gwen Scott – Ardnore Vivendi, Heather Graham – Flutter Bye, Deborah Newberry – Lurgan Air,

1.10 m: 1st Sarah Burns – Georgies Star, 2^nd Lisa Allen – Keeford Elamo, 3^rd Catherine Drain – Alaska-M, 4^th Laura Brown – Bunninadden Beauty, 5^th Jonathan Smyth – Twentyfour Main Street, 6^th Catherine Chambers – Elysium Imp, 7^th Mark Mulrine – Charlton Chloe, 8^th Lisa Doogan – La Roux, 9^th Jordan Lynch – Sonyador, 10^th Catherine Thornton – Graf Balouprint, Sarah Burns – Curious Comet, Liam McGarry – Javas Foreign Affair, Alex Magill – Lolita, Kirsty Chambers – Wee Todd, Claire O’Hara – Lissfarriter J, Lisa Doogan – Killagriff Miss Louise, Sarah Kelly – Monkey Star, Ellen McCollum – Co Co Chanel, Stephen Gibson – Top-Less, Lucy Hamilton – Down Stream, Nuala McNally – Song of Charm, Aine McPeake – CHS Clovers Imp, Fiona Thompson – Curolea Roni, Kevin Mackey – Some Night, John McLaughlin – Lincourt Lux, Sarah Kelly – Ploverfield Lilyana, Sarah Maneely – Lakeview Magic, Gwen Scott – Delton, Laura Brown – Seapatrick Sensation, Jonathan Smyth – Beltrim Brother Ava, Kevin Mackey – Touch Star, Gareth Nethercote – Zadena, Michael Cave – Murlough Bay, Liam McGarry – Baron Ginus, Caitilin Taggart – Praia Fontinas

1.20 m: 1^st Simon Scott – Dullerton Eclipse, 2^nd Deborah Palmer – Moyletra Maximus, 3^rd Laura Brown – KEC Purple Pineapple, 4^th Jonathan Smyth – Ping Ball, 5^th Mark Kinsella – Magic Cuidam, 6^th Catherine Thornton – Galway Bay Easy Touch, 7^th Kevin Mackey – KG Star, 8^th Lisa Smyth – Admiran Nutmeg

Grand Prix 1.35 m: 1^st Daniel Coyle – Arion-E, 2^nd Rebecca Patterson – Knockroe Decies Girl, 3^rd Catherine Thornton – Milano (IHB), 4^th Suzanne Posnett – Maxim Van Overis Z, 5^th Stephanie Morrison – Napoleon Yac, 6^th Richard Smyth – Charlton Clio, 7^th Catherine Thronton – Derryinver Luxury Cruise, 8^th Kevin Mackey – Cruising Lux, 9^th Gareth Nethercote – Rossco (IHB)

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