Competition Heats Up At Ardnacashel
On the evening of the 25th July saw the third week of Ardnacashel Equestrian’s Show Jumping League take place. There were quite a number of new faces at this week’s competition and some lovely horses. Victoria Teuton riding Alfie jumped superbly round the 60-70 cm course and only on completion mentioned that it was his first ever round of fences! Elaine Gardener on board a beautiful grey youngster, Ollie, also jumped the 60-70 cm course faultlessly.
The double clears in the cross pole to 50 cm class which is very kindly sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts were as follows. Katrina Griffen riding Finn, Anya Teuton on board her trusty stead Starlight and Zara Wood piloting Max. These competitors all score three points towards the Final.
In the 60cm – 70 cm class sponsored by Greenville Electrical Supplies the double clears were Lois-Anne Townsley riding the lovely Charlie Buzz, Caroline Patton with Chester and the previously mentioned Elaine Gardener riding Ollie.
Following this class was the 70cm – 80 cm very kindly sponsored by Ferndale Boarding Kennels and Doggy Day Care. The double clears were Siobhan Mulligan on her coloured cob Penny, Rebecca Connolly riding her beautil bay horse Flymo, Felicity Johnston who rode a lovely quiet double clear on Mistletoe, Karen Jeffery on board Junior, Judith Jackson riding James, Gillian Neil clear all the way on Atty, Andrew Getty riding Calum and his wife Sharron Getty riding Gracie.
In the final class of the night which was the 90 cm – 1m very kindly sponsored by BEFAB Ltd, saw just one double clear which was William Girvin with Milo. He receives three points towards the final and both the other competitors in this class (Kim Dunn with Cheeko and Caroline Morris riding Cavalier Mealough Lass) with both score one point towards the final.
Competitors must jump in four weeks of the eight (including the final) to be eligible for prizes. All competitors will receive one point for competing regardless of faults and all double clears receive three points which are kept on record and will help determine placings along with a jump off at the final. Competitors in the cross pole to 50 cm class will draw for prizes. All under 12’s receive a rosette regardless of faults and there are rosettes for all of the double clears! Hope to see even more competitors next week! Well done everybody!
The second Dressage Fun Day took place on Sunday 28th June. The weather did not phase the competitors nor their horses as there were many very impressive tests ridden. Ardnacashel wish to thank all that attended and for your continued support of the events held at this impressive venue. The photographer was Jim McConnell so if any competitors want to see their pictures and have not already please feel free to contact him! The Dressage Fun day was very kindy sponsored by Rolltack and the Nifty ‘Poo’ Picker and the results are as follows.
Overall in the Intro B
1st - Olivia Mulligan – Riverdale Lad (73.47%)
2nd - Laclan Henry - Rusty (68.04%)
3rd - Carolyn Avery – Bruno (67.60%)
4th – Anne Millar – Skye (66.08%)
5th – Linda Telford – Homegrown Ajax (65.86%)
6th – Andrew Gordon – Missy (63.04%)
Overall in the Prelim
1st – Fiona Morrow – Toyemore Maddison (75.62%)
2nd – Janice Reddy - Merlin (75.20%)
3rd – Emma Martin – Farragh (74.16%)
4th – Emma Lappin – Robbie (73.54%)
5th – Lauren Ferguson – Sherbert Dip (72.70%)
6th – Vicky Hale – Hugh (72.29%)
Sub Categories Cobs and Maxi Cobs
1st – Louise Sullivan – Rolo (70.83%)
The Sub class results were for
Bitless
1st – Joshua Russell - Mon Amie (71.04%)
2nd – Jo McGrath – California Clover (70.62%)
3rd – Jo McGrath – Seaside Special (61.25%)
Coloured Horse
1st – Anne Millar – Skye (66.08%)
Coloured Pony
1st – Olivia Mulligan – Riverdale Lad (73.47%)
Riding Horse
1st- Vicky Hale – Izzy (72.08%)
2nd – Joshua Russell – Mon Amie (71.04%)
3rd – Kerry Finlay – Ravels Bolero (68.12%)
4th – Caroline Avery – Bruno (67.60%)
5th – Elaine Morrow – Sally (65.62%)
=6th – Amanda Williams – The Irish Rose and Seamus Rodgers – Finn (59.56%)
Fun All Rounder
1st – Lauren Ferguson – Sherbert Dip (72.70%)
2nd – Louise Sullivan – Rolo (70.83%)
3rd – Jo McGrath – California Clover (70.62%)
4th – Karen Johnston – Ballywee Oliver (61.95%)
5th – Amanda Williams – The Irish Rose (59.56%)
6th – Rozy Corry – Calvyn (51.95%)
Race Horse to Riding Horse
1st – Emma Lappin – Robbie (73.54%)
2nd – Shelley McFarlane – William (70.41%)
3rd – Jo McGrath – Seaside Special (61.25%)
M&M
1st – Janice Reddy – Merlin (75.20%)
Veteran Horse
1st – Fiona Morrow – Toyemore Maddison (75.62%)
2nd – Elaine Morrow – Sally (65.62%)
3rd- Karen Johnston – Ballywee Oliver (61.95%)
4th – Rozy Corry – Calvyn (51.95%)
Junior Rider
1st – Emma Lappin – Robbie(73.54%)
2nd Olivia Mulligan – Riverdale Lad (73.47%)
3rd Emma Heaney – Quickstep (69.37%)
4th – Lachlan Henry – Rusty (68.12%)
5th – Joshua Russell – FE Charlie (65.41%)
Mature Rider
1st – Fiona Morrow – Toyemore Maddison (75.62%)
2nd – Shelley McFarlane – William (70.41%)
3rd – Carolann Dornan – Rusty (69.79%)
4th – Linda Telford – Homegrown Ajax (65.86%)
5th – Elaine Morrow – Sally (65.62%)
Veteran Rider
1st - Anne Miller – Skye (66.08%)
Category: News, Results, Show Jumping
