Finals Approach for SJI Spring Leagues at Connell Hill

Connell Hill saw a large number of competitors turn out to jump in the penultimate leg of the SJI Spring Horse and Pony leagues. It was good to see the various combinations progress through the league and enjoy jumping courses where stride and balance are of the utmost importance. The use of times in the second phase from 1.10 m – 1.20 m classes has offered everyone the opportunity to develop the less experienced combinations in time for the outdoor shows. When it came to the second phase of the 1.10 m the atmosphere changed as the excitement from the spectators increased encouraging the riders along. The clocks started and there was nothing shy about Alison McClean on ‘Shilow Natal’ as they took first place with Christopher Adger on ‘Limmerick Sparkle’ picking up second place. Celebrations erupted when Erin Faloona on ‘Orchard Echo’ had the fastest time taking first place in the 1.20 m class and winning the 1.30 m class was Laura Brown on ‘Pico Bellos Stal Ham’.

Sunday morning kicked into life for the SJI Spring Pony League when the Under 10’s class took off as all competitors went through to the jump off. These young athletes gave it their all as they raced against the clock with each competitor taking seconds off the previous time. But no one could catch Yiayan Evans on ‘Princess Judy’ as they sped into first place, just slipping into second place was Ellie-Rose Cassidy on ‘Tuity Fruity’ and Anabelle Heffron on ‘Miss Elegant’ taking third place. Making her debut at Connell Hill was Eve Donnelly on ‘Lakeside Diamond’ as she jumped a double clear at her first registered show getting her show jumping career off to a good start.

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. The Junior and Young Riders and Children on Horses are qualifying classes for the National Pony Junior and Young Rider Championships in Ennis on 23rd, 24th and 25th August 2013.

A new SJI Horse League will commence on 4th, May, running 11th, 18th and 25th May, with final on Thursday 30th May, at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.

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 Saturday 20th April 2013:

80 cm: Ursula Bamford – Ludovick, Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ, Anne McDuignan – May Ball

90 cm: Brian Smyth – Limmericks Quarry Gold, Paul Tang – Neat Mamma Mia, Connor Stewart – Derganagh hill, Ursula Bamford – Ludovick, Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount, Brian Smyth – Limericks Quarry Gold

1.0 m: Brona Bursby – Ferro Lane, Tara O’Connell – Graf Pepsi Max, Christopher Adger – Chicago Blues, John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro, Kevin Mackey – Legavallons TJ, Alison McClean – Shilow Natal, Connor Stewart – Rubellious, Alex McGill – Antrim Mist, Fiona Stevenson – Kellistown Blue Chip, Maddison Boyd – Maximus Royale, Thomas Compton – Daingeann Sunday Spirit, Alex McGill – Shanroe Ucello

1.10 m: 1st Alison McClean – Shilow Natal, 2nd Christopher Adger – Limmerick Sparkle, 3rd Samantha Steele – Miss Understood, 4th Kevin Mackey – Durgane, 5th Aine McPeake – CHS Clover Imp, 6th Thomas Compton – Daingeann Sunday Spirit,
Nathan Primrose – Uniek IZ, John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro

1.20 m: 1st Erin Faloona – Orchard Echo, 2nd Dean Bell – Glin Bay, 3rd John Higgins – In Luck, 4th Stephanie Morrison – Napolean Yac, 5th Kevin Mackey – Legavallons Moonshine, 6th Nathan Primrose – Subliem Van Orshof

1.30 m: 1st Laura Brown – Pico Bellos Stal Ham, 2nd John Higgins – Big Ambition, 3rd Stephanie Morrison – Napolean Yac, 4th Erin Faloona – Orchard Echo, 5th Nathan Primrose – Zarola

RESULTS Sunday 21st April 2013:

Newcomers: Michael Doherty – Rockmount Cinders

128 cm 70 cm: Taylor Hunter – Ballybollen Blue, Hollie Coster – Mr Marmaduke, Chloe Connon – Moves Like Jagger

128 cm 80 cm: Victoria Surgeoner – Diesel

Under 10’s: 1st Yiayan Evans – Princess Judy, 2nd Ellie-Rose Cassidy – Tuity Fruity, 3rd Anabelle Heffron – Miss Elegant, 4th Alex Finney – Rusty Creek, 5th Yiayan Evans – Little Blue Peep, 6th Erin Talbot – Smokegun

128 cm 90cm: 1st Ellie-Rose Cassidy – Tuity Fruity, 2nd Erin Talbot – Smokegun,
3rd Yiayan Evans – Jazz Beat, 4th Alex Finney – Rusty Creek, 5th Ellie-Rose Cassidy – Trendy Two Stars, 6th Victoria Surgeoner – Diesel

128 cm 1.0 m: 1st Paul Reid – Im A Pony Get Me Out Of Here, 2nd Ellie-Rose Cassidy – Trendy Two Stars,

138 cm 80 cm: Hollie Coster – Miss Fairy Gold,

138 cm 90 cm: Hollie Coster – Miss Fairy Gold, Daryl Somerville – Face Facts, Patrick Doherty – Bob-A-Long

138 cm 1.0 m: 1st Georgia Kelly – Mystery Boy, 2nd Leah McVeigh – Little Maggie May

138 cm 1.10 m: 1st Daryl Somerville – Eavemaster Classic Lady

148 cm 80 cm: 1st Emer Maneely – Tabitha,

148 cm 90 cm: Fergus Reid – Springhill Patchwork, Karl Kee – Alistair

148 cm 1.0 m: Nicola Eames – Euro Silver, Karl Kee – Alistair

148 cm 1.10 m: 1st Tori Dunn – Shandor, 2nd Fergus Reid – Springhill Cosmo, 3rd Gareth McCracken – Ultimate Cruise, 4th Fergus Reid – Springhill Boomerang, 5th Victoria Brown – Camber Star, 6th Kerri McIvor – Mr Woody

148 cm 1.20 m: 1st Tori Dunn – Shandor, 2nd Nathan Evans – Dirty Gerty, 3rd Fergus Curran – Baby Fratelli, 4th Richard McIvor – Classiebawn Scardens Jack, 5th Victoria Brown – Cullagh Lass

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