Taylor Hits the Max Million at Connell Hills SJI Autumn Horse League

As we progress into Autumn, and the fourth leg of the SJI Autumn Horse League, competitors are still enjoying the experience of jumping outstanding tracks in Connell Hills fabulous outdoor arena.  Here riders not only enjoy the sure-footedness of the highly maintained surface but also the friendly relaxed atmosphere putting both horse and rider at ease gaining maximum performance.  Course Designer, Colm Quinn, had the track set ready and awaiting the first competitors of the day to which Judge, Janet Liggitt, commenced the show with Solveig Simms, from Crumlin, on her own mare, ‘Silken Aura’ claiming the first double clear of the day in the 80 cm class.  Laura Ervine, from Newtownabbey, then set the standard for the 90 cm class opening with a superb double clear on her own mare ‘White Hawk Shakara’.  Competitors patiently awaiting the go ahead to walk the 1.0 m class which saw a high standard of horsemanship skills with Lucy Buchanan, from Scarva, jumping the first double clear on Linda Courtneys’ mare ‘LCC Drumiller Arko’ and close the class with a double clear on her own gelding ‘Mermus Kandy’.  With the final adjustments made for the 1.10 m challenge Clare Spillane-Pattison, from Tobermore, triumphed jumping the first double clear on Ann Spillanes mare ‘Cor De La’.  The 1.20 m class was certainly very successful for Paul Tang, from Magherafelt, when he jumped double clear on both ‘Neat Kaiser’ and ‘Neat Moonshadow’ owned by Nicola Tang.   And so then  with the clocks programmed and ready for go the 1.30 m competition commenced which saw David Taylor accelerate and hit the maximum goal of first place jumping double clear to win on Carla Overends’ gelding ‘CJO Max A Million’ with Suzanne Possnet picking up a very close second on Beth Armstrongs’ gelding ‘Orchard Echo’ and Michael Cave stand third on Marian Caves’ gelding ‘Ballybean’.  Thanks to the Judge of the day, Janet Liggett, Course Designer, Colm Quinn, and staff for making this a most successful enjoyable day.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  This SJI Autumn Horse League will be held next Sunday, 18^th October at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 and continue on Saturdays to final on 21^st November where competitors must have competed at four league dates to qualify.

 

RESULTS

 

80 cm:  =1^st Walter Stewart – Hill Farm Meadow, Solveig Simms – Silken Aura

 

90 cm:  =1^st Laura Ervine – White Hawk Shakara, Ian Moore – Pine Croft Dynasty, Stephanie Scullion – Joules Highflyer, Audrey Hunter – Cushnahans Zoe, Tanya Smith – Sumas Scarlet Woman, Ian Moore – Harly Quin, John Higgins – Costa Rico

 

1.0 m:  =1^st Lucy Buchanan – LCC Drumiller Arko, Zoe White – Tahoma Cruise, Christopher Adger – Chicago Blues, Sarah Sproule – Peppermill Clover, Laura J Wilson – Saffron Cruise, Donna Campbell – Cleo, Ryan Hunter – Fivonia G, Gareth Saunderson – GTA Leonardo, Paul Tang – Neat Nightingale, Russell Alexander – Miss Match, Paul Diamond – Rosses Ladybird, Lucy Buchanan- Mermus Kandy

 

1.10 m:  =1^st Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor de La, Paul Tang – Neat Nightingale, Edward Little – Rockville, David Taylor – Furisto Girl, John Higgins – Sansibar, Christopher Adger – Limmerick Sparkle, Sarah Kinnear – Elf Queen, Alistair Barr – Colt Forty Five, Gwen Scott – Ardragh Tim Tam, Russell Alexander – Cuan Cottown Charlie, Norman Townley – Limmerick Dawn

 

1.20 m:  =1^st Paul Tang – Neat Kaiser, John Higgins – Sansibar, Gareth Saunderson – Concerto Thornesele Z, Norman Townley – The Clover Pledge, Katy Connor – Ballyrobin Nimmerdor, Thomas Compton – Daingeann Sunday Spirit, Philip Gaw – Ardnacashel Coovella, Paul Tang – Neat Moonshadow

 

1.30 m:  1^st David Taylor – CJO Max A Million, 2^nd Suzanne Posnett – Orchard Echo, 3^rd Michael Cave – Ballybean, 4^th Suzanne Posnett – Bellevue Natalina

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