Tricks and treats at Ravensdale Lodge
Deirdre Vallely & Drumakill Dream Two put in a
great jump over the joker fence in the 85cm class at the Horse First indoor
arena eventing league at Ravensdale Lodge on Saturday afternoon.
Week ending 2nd November 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.
There was great excitement at Ravensdale Lodge on Sunday 26th October as the centre played host to its annual Bumper Halloween show. The mild weather did not deter the yearly emergence of ghouls and ghosts as a frightful mob descended on the centre like a scene from the “thriller” video! As heart rates returned to normal and competitors settled down after the initial fright the competition began and the Halloween spirit remained for the duration of the show as combinations went like “bats out of hell” to get their hands on some of the wonderful prizes on offer. Business got underway with the X poles class which was won by Lucy Bell riding Chico, second and third place were picked up by Ravensdale regulars Dearbhla Mc Gahan riding her own Giggles and Kier Gordon riding Taffy. Linda Mc Keown of Makins Horse Feeds, one of the sponsors on the day got her day off to a good start as she watched Molly Mc Goran jump her horse Holly into first place in the 60cm class. Gemma Murphy riding Silverline Lily was second while Alexandra Lee came home third in the class with Sammy. The Haire & Reel families dominated the 70cm class with Katie Haire coming home first on Thunder while brother Ally rode the same horse to take second place in the class. Erinn Reel finished third in the 70cm class with Fudge while Mum Edel slotted into fourth on her own Robin Hood. Katie O’ Hare was lucky enough to be on holiday for the mid-term break so good Pal Vicky Campbell from Rostrevor took the ride on Blaney’s Boy for her and picked up first place in the 80cm class for her efforts. To top things off, Vicky picked up third place in the 80cm class with her own Dennis The Menace while Harry Haire added to the families trawl of prizes by slotting into second place in the class and winning a nice Ravensdale Lodge saddle pad for his efforts. The next two classes, the 90cm & 1m classes belonged to talented young rider, Orla Mc Gowan as she won both classes on hers lovely grey gelding Manus Boy. Linda Mc Keown piloted her own Branchfield Boy this time to take second in the 90cm class while Harry Haire was on hand again to take third place with Gunner. Second in the 1m class went to Jenny Mc Leigh with Kerry while Michael Graham slotted into third place with A matter of fact. All in all it was great day of fun filled competition with a treasure trove of prizes which included signature Ravensdale Lodge rugs and saddle pads, Horse First & Botanica International product bags as well as vouchers from Mackins Horse Feeds and prizes from Moorhill Saddlery. There were spot prizes given out for the most “spooktacular” fancy dress outfits which were plentiful on the day. It was the last but one “Bumper Bank Holiday” show of the year at Ravensdale Lodge with the final one set to be held over the Christmas period, details to follow.
Carly Douglas, pictured extreme right, picked up the
maximum three points on the double going clear with Duke and Maggy May in
the 85cm class in the Horse First indoor arena eventing league at Ravensdale
Lodge on Saturday afternoon. Carly, who also drew the lucky rosette and
picked up the Horse First product prize is joined at the Horse First joker
fence by Christine Brooks and Marie Clare Bellew who also went clear in the
class Photo: Niall Connolly.
Competitions continue as normal this week with SJI registered show jumping for horses on Thursday from 11am with the usual modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m. The SJI track from Thursday’s competition is open again on Friday for the Botanica International horse & pony training league. This competition is open to all and has seven sponsored classes courtesy of Botanica International from X poles to 1.10m with a start time of 5.30pm. Horse First are the sponsors of Saturday afternoons 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. This mix of show jumps and professionally designed portable cross-country fences will typically have up to 20 jumping efforts on track and sponsored class prizes courtesy of Horse First. Friday evenings indoor horse & pony training league and Saturday afternoons indoor arena eventing league are part of the “Smart Leagues” initiative which is in its second year of running at Ravensdale Lodge. There will be a number of hi tech smart tablets on offer at the finals of both these competitions in mid December and all qualified entries will be put into a draw for one of these much sought after accessories. There will be a further smart tablet on offer for the leading points combination over the course of the Botanica International horse & pony training league so weekly points are very valuable towards this fantastic prize. Further details on any of these shows or events at Ravensdale Lodge can be found on the centres website www.ravensdalelodge.com or through the office.
SJI registered indoor horse league Thursday 30th October.
Aimee Murphy with Ebony, Gemma Murphy with
Silverline Lily and Orlagh Mc Parland riding May Day pictured with
Prionnsias Cooney after the presentation of prizes for the 60cm class at the
Botanica International horse & pony training league at Ravensdale Lodge on
Friday evening Photo: Niall Connolly.
80cm class, divided between: Aislinn Lambe’s Lady Lui (A. Lambe) & Karen Lynch’s Con Kid Z (K. Lynch).
90cm class, divided between: Rachel Healy’s Patchwork Prince (R. Healey), Maria Carrick’s Kinure Flashdance (M. Carrick), Aislinn Lambe’s Lady Lui (A. Lambe), Conrad Mc Guinness’ Creevagh Ferros Diamond (C. Mc Guinness), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), Lisa Spratt’s Coolcorron Cool Imp (L. Spratt) & C. Gibbons’ Captain Allegro (L. Mc Shane).
1m class, divided between: Elizabeth Keegan’s Summer Tricks (E. Keegan), Caroline Mc Guirk’s Lisabane Callitera (C. Mc Guirk), J. Dore’s Ballyhaunis Lad (C. Skelly), M. Harvey’s Mullabrack Premier (Z. Harvey), Louise Hollywood’s Ellen’s Diva (L. Hollywood), Judy Murphy’s Javas Keltic Song (J. Landers), Maria Carrick’s Kinure Flashdance (M. Carrick), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell) & Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (J. Floody).
1.10m class, divided between: P. Cusack’s Coolskeagh Prince (B. Murphy), Cathal Tuite’s Hi Dude (C. Tuite), J. Mc Murray’s Iroko Molly (W. Anderson), Siobhan Dunne’s Mouse C (T. Dunne), Louise Hollywood’s Cyranos Warrior (L. Hollywood), G. Mc Coomb’s Corraghoe King (L. A Rea), Lisa Spratt’s Rockmont Sascha (L. Spratt), Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (J. Floody), E. Monks’ My Foxy Lass (L. Carrick), J. Dore’s Ballyhaunis Lad (C. Skelly), Aoife Maguire’s Mane Attraction (A. Maguire) & S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce).
Christine Swail made her flying visit to Ravensdale Lodge a
productive one as she went clear in both the 1.20m & 1.30m classes and
finishing second in the 1.30m class with her own Bonheur Van De Kapel in
Thursdays SJI registered horse league at the centre. Photo: Niall Connolly.
1.20m class, divided between: Barry Murphy’s Lismon De Reve Cream (B. Murphy), Haras De Reve & Hilton Sport Horses’ Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley), Christine Swail’s Bonheur Van De Kapel (C. Swail), Siobhan Dunne’s Mouse C (T. Dunne), T. Treanor’s Zentus T (M. Mc Shane) & P. J Cusack’s Coolskeagh Prince (B. Murphy).
1.30m class; # 1 F. Hughes’ Ballyknock Diamond (J. Floody), # 2 Christine Swail’s Bonheur Van De Kapel (C. Swail) & # 3 Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody).
SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 6th November to 11th December. Modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am.
Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league Friday 31st October.
X poles: No clear rounds.
60cm class, divided between, Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (A. Murphy) (Botanica International prize) & Gemma Murphy’s Silverline Lily (G. Murphy).
70cm class: Trevor Cardwell’s Cassy (T. Cardwell) (Botanica International prize).
80cm class, divided between: Sarah Mc Aree’s Rosie (S. Mc Aree) (Botanica International prize) & Orla Moriarity’s Thunder (O. Moriarity).
90cm class, divided between: Sean Bird’s Lass (S. Bird) (Botanica International prize), Sarah Mc Aree’s Rosie (S. Mc Aree), Jim Griffin’s Hughie (J. Griffin) & Emma-Leigh Mc Allister’s Lily (E. L Mc Allister).
1m class, divided between: Seanie Mc Ardle’s Ruby (S. Mc Ardle) & Sarah Mc Aree’s Rosie (S. Mc Aree).
1.10m class: Melissa Mc Kee’s Dolly (M. Mc Kee).
Botanica International indoor horse & pony training league continues Friday 7th November to 12th December. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.
Horse First indoor arena eventing league Saturday 1st November.
70cm class: # 1 divided between, Susan O’ Connor’s Dexter (S. O’ Connor) (Horse First prize) & Eithne O’ Hanrahan’s Murray (E. O’ Hanrahan), # 2 Elise Dawson’s Charley (E. Dawson).
85cm class: # 1 divided between Paul Douglas’ Maggie May (C. Douglas) (Horse First prize), Christine Brooks’ Chilli (C. Brooks), Marie Clare Bellew’s Nigarsene’s Cruise (M. C Bellew) & Carly Douglas’ Duke (C. Douglas), # 2 divided between, Deirdre Valley’s Drumakill Dream 2 (D. Vallely), Enya Flynn’s Kileen (E. Flynn), Tara Scanlon’s Buster (T. Scanlon), Paul Douglas’ Maggie May (P. Douglas), Louisa Marks’ Sox (L. Marks), Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland) & Gene Murray’s Mr James (G. Murray) & # 3 Elise Dawson’s Cherise (E. Dawson).
1m class: # 1 Anne Mc Farland’s Flo (A. Mc Farland).
Horse First indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 8th November to 13th December. Start time of 2pm for 70cm class followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and 1m class at 4pm.
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