Competition too Close to Call at Ardnacashel
The fourth week of Ardnacashel Equestrian’s Show Jumping League was held on another beautiful sunny summer’s evening. This was the half way point before the final takes place on 30th July. Competitors are awarded three points for every double clear they ride or one point regardless of faults. On 2nd July however the results are as follows.
In the cross pole to 50 cm class which is kindly sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts there was only one double clear this week. That was Anya Teuton riding Starlight who have consistently ridden very polished and stylish rounds throughout the league! Other competitors in this class scoring one point were Soul – Be Courtney also riding Starlight and Ciara Gilroy who rode a very encouraging round on Sam.
In the second class of the evening which was the 60cm – 70 cm, kindly sponsored by Greenville Electrical Supplies there were three double clears. Ailsa Martin riding Shakira, Caroline Patton on board Chester and Faye Gabby piloting her pony Cracker. Competitors who scored one point in this class were Jennifer Quinn who rode a very determined round with Samsung and Zara Wood on board Max.
For the 70 cm – 80 cm class kindly sponsored by Ferndale Boarding Kennels and Doggy Day Care, the double clears were Samantha Ross with Cardy Cruise, Regan Mckee on board Clio who she has produced beautifully, Zara Gabby on a coloured mare named Lola and Carolyn Avery riding Bruno. These competitor all achieved three points towards the final. The other competitors each scoring one point towards the final were Louise McMinn on Bravo, Rebecca Connelly with Flymo, Karen Connolly riding Bonnie, Victoria Teuton on Alfie, Elaine Gardner with youngster Ollie, Lois – Anne Townsley riding a positive round on Charlie Buzz, Kerry Finlay aboard her gorgeous grey gelding Bolero, Gillian Neill riding Atty owned by Janice Reddy, Judith Jackson on her father’s cob James and finally Linda Marshall with Ben.
The fina class of the evening was the 90 cm – 1m class which attracted some new faces to the competition. These included Ciara Gilroy riding Killaan Blu and Kat Butler wih Spinner who each jumped faultless rounds along with Caroline Morris with her own Cavalier Mealough Lass. Other competitors scoring one point in this class kindly sponsored by BEFAB Ltd were Victoria Teuton on the beautiful Aoife, Regan McKee with Willow, William Girvin and his trusty mount Milo and Kim Dunn riding Cheeko.
Very well done to all the competitors, it is brilliant seeing you all progress each week! Special thanks to Kerry Wood for providing some of the pictures for this week’s paper! The Jump Crosses will begin 12th July at 11.00 a.m. kindly sponsored by Botanica and the Summer Show schedule is now available online along with all other events being held! Please visit www.ardnacashelequestrian.co.uk or call 07801719191/07921760441 with any enquires.
Category: News, Results, Show Jumping