Six Mile Water Riding Club “Kick On” with 1st Leg of 2015 Dressage League
Rosette presentation for the 1st Leg of SMWRC Dressage League – Elementary Class (photo courtesy of Adrian Cherry).
The bitter cold weather on Sunday 15th March did nothing to hamper the spirits of the competitors for the 1st leg of the 2015 Dressage League. With great entries across the classes, marking was tight for the judges. SMWRC would like to thank all the committee and members for helping on the day! Its takes a lot of people to keep the day running smoothly! Thanks also to our judges and to Laurelview for their excellent facilities! Not forgetting our fabulous sponsors: Grove Auto Services, Rolltack, Millies Jumps, Forever Living and Botanica.
A full listing of all results is available at https://sites.google.com/site/sixmilewaterridingclub/. The date of the next leg is Sunday 26th April 2015 with tests – Intro B (2009) Prelim 18 (2002) Novice 30 (2006) Elem 44 (2002).
David Patterson judged the Intro Class- sponsored by Grove Auto Services – and awarded the red rosette to Sarah Sproule and Paris. Sarah then made it a one, two by claiming 2nd on Crusiey while Gillian Montgomery claimed the 3rd spot with Maya.
Sarah Sproule enjoying a 1st and 2nd place in the 1st Leg of SMWRC Dressage League Intro Class (picture courtesy of Adrian Cherry Photography)
Geraldine Lowry braved the cold of the outdoor arena to judge the Prelim class – sponsored by Rolltack. This class attracted the biggest entry of the day with Linda McIlwaine and Beechmount Baxter claiming the top spot. They were was hotly pursued by Daryl McKinney and Ballylin Ben in 2nd and Katie King and Roc Tredudon in 3rd with less than 2% between the top 3!.
Daryl Mckinney & Ballylin Ben riding Prelim 18 for 2nd place in the 1st leg of SMWRC Dressage League (photo Courtsey of Adrian Cherry Photography).
The Novice class –sponsored by Millies Jumps- was judged by Ivor Harper who awarded Martina McKinley and Oliver Hardy the red ribbon. Second place went to the other King sister – this time Laura with Isaac De La Bouverie while Penny Murphy and her pretty coloured mare Tick It claimed 3rd place.
Winners of the 1st League SMWRC Dressage Novice class – Martina McKinley & Oliver Hardy (photo courtesy of Adrian Cherry Photography).
The final class of the day, the elementary – sponsored by Forever Living, was also judged by Ivor Harper. This time Elaine Morrow and Ardenza Gem secured 1st place. Erin Faloona rode Margie Mac into 2nd place while Laura King followed her Novice placing with a 3rd on Isaac De La Bouverie.
SAVE THE DATE: TRI STAR COMPETITION
Venue: Knockaghview Equestrian Centre
Dates: Sunday 5th April – Dressage & Showjumping
Sunday 12th April – Working Hunter
Time: 11am start for all disciplines
Cost: £10 per discipline (members) £12 per discipline (non-members)
Contact: Dressage entries to Rhonda 07843 575 600 by 7pm Thursday 2nd April 2015
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Please check website https://sites.google.com/site/sixmilewaterridingclub/ for Dressage times or call Rhonda on Friday 3rd April between 7pm and 8pm.
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