Training Show Success at Laurel View
The Friday night training show saw young riders and young horses entering the world of show jumping. These shows are ideal for introducing the young horse to a course of jumps, warming up along side other horses, pa system, music etc and also the younger and ‘not so younger’ riders to the circuit. Riders of all ages and abilities are more than welcome to come along and jump at these training shows as who knows but this could be the start of bigger and better things as help and advice is on hand to improve knowledge and riding skills. One of the younger riders is Oliver Doherty on ‘Bella’ who is following in his sisters footsteps as he jumps clear at these shows gaining confidence and ability. Another young rider who has gained immensely is Morgan Skillen on ‘Mayo’ as they jumped a double clear in the 70 cm and then the 80 cm classes.
The SJI Spring Horse League final is next Saturday, 27th April, at 10.00 am, 80 cm – 1.30 m classes, Junior and Young Riders will be incorporated into 1.10 m and 1.20 m classes. The SJI Spring Pony League final on Sunday, 28th April, at 10.00 am with all categories catered and also Children on Horses which will follow the 148 cm classes.
Training Show on Friday night, 26th April, at 6.30 pm, 50 cm – 1.10 m classes where everyone is welcome to come along and socialise with a hot snack, tea/coffee/soft drink from the cafe. Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254, www.connellhill.com
RESULTS:
50 cm: Donna Dawson – Rocky, Oliver Doherty – Bella, Cherie McHugh – Rocky Road, Demi Moore – Tango, Holly Logan – Acorn
60 cm: Oliver Doherty – Bella, Shane O’Grady – Emily, Georgia Kelly – Jimmy
70 cm: Georgia Kelly – Jimmy, Nicola McLaughlin – Oscar, Morgan Skillen – Mayo, Zoe Price – Finn
80 cm: Morgan Skillen – Mayo, Zoe Price – Linskey, Lauren Fulton – Minnie, Shane O’Grady – Merlin, Lindsey Cameron – Roxy
90 cm: Nicola McLaughlin – Yogi, Cherie McHugh – Morgan
1.0 m: Cherie McHugh – Morgan
Category: News, Show Jumping
