Numbers rise at Ravensdale Lodge as weather takes a turn for the worse

News Desk | October 22, 2014

Mary Mc Shane & Zentus T in full flight on
Thursday at Ravensdale Lodge’s SJI registered horse league Photo: Niall Connolly,

Week ending 19th October 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre

There were increased attendances at all shows held at Ravensdale Lodge this week as the weather turned more seasonal and combinations sought the comfort of an indoor arena. Thursday’s SJI registered horse show recorded a big increase as did Saturday afternoon’s Horse First indoor arena eventing league. Friday evening’s Botanica International horse and pony training league saw an increased number of combinations who braved the elements and were happy to be under cover on a wet and windy night.

Competitions continue this week with a packed schedule of shows and events which commence again on Thursday with SJI registered indoor show jumping for horses. There are sis modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m and this show has a start time of 11am. Friday evening, 24th October Sees the start of the Bumper Halloween Weekend with bonus points and additional prizes to be given away in the Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league which has 7 classes from X poles to 1.10m and a start time of 5.30pm. There will be bonus points and prizes on offer also for Saturday afternoons Horse First indoor arena eventing league which has a start time of 2pm for the 70cm class, 3pm for the 85cm class and 4pm for the 1m class. Finally, the centre will host its annual “Spooktacular Bumper Halloween Show” on Sunday 26th October from 11am. There are seven classes from X poles to 1.10m scheduled against the clock on the day with great prizes on offer courtesy of Ravensdale Lodge, Mackins Horse Feeds, Horse First, Botanica International and Moorhill Saddlery. This show is open to horses & ponies and all are welcome to participate in what is sure to be a day of fun filled competition.

Amy O’ Hare & War Lady were the outright winners of
the 1.10m class, jumping the only clear round in the Botanica International
horse & pony training league on Friday evening at Ravensdale Lodge Photo: Niall Connolly,

SJI registered indoor horse league Thursday 16th October.

80cm class, divided between: Louise Magill’s Vanier Sundance (L. Magill), Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur (A. O’ Farrell) & Aislinn Lambe’s Lady Lux (A. Lambe).

90cm class, divided between: Janine Heather’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), Lisa Spratt’s Coolcorran Cool Imp (L. Spratt) & Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson).

1m class, divided between: E. Larkin’s Donaghmore Dolly (B. Murphy), Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (E. Duggan), Caroline Gibson’s Clintendro (C. Gibson), A. Brennan’s Miss Chippison (B. Murphy), P. G Cusack’s Coolskeagh Prince (R. Cusack), Mary Mc Shane’s Americal (M. Mc Shane) & Pamela Fox’s Bonny Sir Edward (P. Fox).

1.10m class, divided between: Dermot Mc Bride’s Coolrock Dark Angel (D. Mc Bride), Emma Mc Cabe’s Essence (E. Mc Cabe), S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce) & Niamh Mc Ateer’s Clone Lux Royale (N. Mc Ateer).

1.20m class, divided between: Barry Murphy’s Lismon De Reve Cream (B. Murphy), Hara’s De Reve & Hilton Stables Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley), Laura Mc Causland’s Vunweel H (L. Mc Causland), Michael Mc Aleese’s MCA Mc Cool (M. Mc Aleese), Dermot Mc Bride’s Vechtas Rose (B. Murphy) & Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Hawa (J. Floody).

There were nine clear rounds in the 85cm class at
the Horse First indoor arena eventing league at Ravensdale Lodge and eight
of them picked up the maximum 3 points. Pictured at the Horse First joker
fence after presentation of rosettes are Conor Meehan, Ellen Hollywood
representing Louise Hollywood, Anne Mc Farland, Jackie Loughran, Gene
Murray, June Ellenberg and Jenny Montgomery who went clear on both her
horses and picked up the Horse First product prize in the draw for her
efforts.Photo: Niall Connolly.

1.30m class: # 1 F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), # 2 Dermot Mc Ardle’s Vechtas Rose (B. Murphy), # 3 Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), # 4 Sheikh Samir Mirdad’s Mirdad’s Hawa (J. Floody) & # 5 Hara’s De Reve & Hilton Stables Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley).

SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 23rd October to 11th December. Modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am.

Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league Friday 17th October.

X poles: No clear rounds.

60cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (A. Murphy) (Botanica International prize), Gemma Murphy’s Silverline Lily (A. Murphy) & Jennifer Arthur’s Bobby (J. Arthur).

70cm class, divided between: Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (F. Ni Earcain) (Botanica International), Trevor Cardwell’s Cassie (T. Cardwell), Ravensdale Lodge’s Sage (A. Murphy) & Aisling Martin’s Silverline Charley (A. Martin).

80cm class, divided between: Emma Leigh Mc Allister’s Lily (E. L Mc Allister) (Botanica International prize), Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), John Downey’s Knight Seal (J. Downey), Orla Moriarity’s Thunder (O. Moriarity), Katelyn King’s Sandy (K. King), & Chloe Cumming’s Miss Suspicion (C. Cumming).

90cm class, divided between: Katie Rose Mc Kenna’s Meg (K. R Mc Kenna), Kate Kenwright’s Marley (K. Kenwright), Amy O’ Hare’s Honey (A. O’ Hare), Dylan Ward’s Trigger (D. Ward), Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy), Sean Bird’s Lass (S. Bird), Jack Martin’s Ria (J. Martin), Fintan Sullivan’s Muddy (F. Sullivan), Olivia Mc Gauley’s Bluestone B (O. Mc Gauley), Melissa Mc Kee’s Jasper (M. Mc Kee) & Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee).

Ciara Muirhead and Hanslough put in a
lovely jump over the Horse First Joker fence in the 1m class at the Horse
First indoor arena eventing league at Ravensdale Lodge on Saturday
afternoon Photo: Niall Connolly.

1m class,, divided between: Emily Mc Quillan’s Serene (E. Mc Quillan) (Botanica International prize), Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee), Kieran King’s Mrs King (C. Mc Enaney), Clare Murtagh’s Lola (C. Murtagh) & Seanie Mc Ardle’s Ruby (S. Mc Ardle).

1.10m class: Amy O’ Hare’s War Lady (A. Murphy).

Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 24th October to 12th December. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Horse First indoor arena eventing league Saturday 18th October.

70cm class: # 1 divided between, Sarah Mc Aree’s Rosie (S. Mc Aree) (Horse First prize) Janet Cooke’s Louis Two Tone (J. Cooke) & Linda Mc Keown’s Branchfield Boy (L. Mc Keown), # 2 divided between, Nuala Stafford’s Mystify Me (N. Stafford) & Kay Traynor’s Bob (K. Traynor0, # 3 Anne Kileen’s Riverview Patrick (A. Kileen).

85cm class: # 1 divided between, Jenny Montgomery’s Milford’s Lady (J. Montgomery) (Horse First prize), Louise Hollywood’s Paddy (L. Hollywood), Conor Meehan’s Sunny (C. Meehan), Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland), Jackie Loughran’s Zoe (J. Loughran), Jenny Montgomery’s Emily (J. Montgomery), Gene Murray’s Mr James (G. Murray), Linda Mc Keown’s Branchfield Boy (L. Mc Keown) & June Ellenberg’s True Love (J. Ellenberg), # 2 divided between, Kay Traynor’s Bob (K. Traynor), Sarah Mc Mordie’s Basil (S. Mc Mordie), Olivia Mc Gauley’s Bluestone B (O. Mc Gauley), Sarah Mc Aree’s Rosie (S. Mc Aree), Grace O’ Shaughnessy’s Wen In Doubt (G. O’ Shaughnessy), Emma Bell’s Kiss (E. Bell), Bernadette Muirhead’s Golden Gate (B. Muirhead), Ciara Muirhead’s Hanslough (C. Muirhead), Maire Claire Bellew’s Nigarsene’s Cruise (M. C Bellew) & John Downey’s Smitty (J. Downey).

Horseware Ireland’s marketing &
promotions executive Emma Mc Cabe in action over the 1.20m track at
Ravensdale Lodge’s SJI registered horse league on Thursday Photo: Niall Connolly.

1m class: # 1 divided between, Ciara Muirhead’s Hanslough (C. Muirhead), Mark Curran’s Ruby (M. Curran) & Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland), # 2 June Ellenberg’s True Love (J. Ellenberg).

Horse First indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 25th October to 13th December. Start time of 2pm for 70cm class followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and 1m class at 4pm.

Bumper bank holiday Halloween show, Sunday 26th October from 11am. Timed classes from X poles to 1.10m and great prizes on offer from Ravensdale Lodge, Horse First, Mackins Horse Feeds, Botanica International and Moorhill Saddlery. Open to horses and ponies, all are welcome so come along and join in what is sure to be a day of fun filled competition.

Ravensdale Lodge offers world class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming events, tuition, treks / hacks, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com or follow us on facebook.

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