2025 events begin at Hagans Croft Equestrian
First of three dressage days sees some super tests ridden
Saturday, March 1 saw the beginning of 2025 events at Hagans Croft Equestrian, Bailiesmills, starting with three dates in March for dressage days. On offer were British dressage tests from Intro to Medium level, so there was something for everyone with a great uptake of entries for the Intro and Prelim tests.
Two competitors were particularly delighted with their results, as they have not been out competing for some time. Eithne O'Hanrahan and 'Suzie' took first place with 68.48% and Eileen Coulter and 'Betty Boop' took second place with 68.26%. It was such a positive day out for both these competitors!
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The Newcomers test saw a Prelim canter test ridden by three competitors. Sarah Sloan took the win on 'Moneyquid Black', with a great score of 71.04%, with Leah Chambers taking second and third place on both her four-year-old mares - what a great experience for these youngsters, with it being their first competition and first look at dressage boards!
Top scoring was seen in the Prelim test, with the top four competitors scoring 70% and above! Christina Turley and 'Bob' took the win with the highest score achieved throughout the day 74.17%, followed by Kelsea Maginnis and 'Atlantic Clover Star' with another super score of 72.29%.
The Novice, Elementary and Medium classes were low in numbers, but talent was aplenty. Jaz Hogg took the win in the Novice riding 'Vera', with Victoria McCandless and 'Koolstyle' first in the Elementary and Jazmin Vollands and 'Morning Chara Nua' winning the Medium. Congratulations girls, it’s great to see these more complex tests ridden to such a high level.
Hagans Croft would like to thank everyone who supported their first event of 2025. Thank you to the judge Mark Robinson, scribe Barbara, scorer Katie and to Black Horse Photography for covering the event. All photographs can be viewed and purchased from Black Horse Photography's website.
These dressage days run for the next two weeks - until Saturday, March 15. Entries are via Hagans Croft’s website: www.haganscroftequestrian.co.uk or you can also enter via the Hagans Croft App. Entries close each Thursday at 9pm and times are posted late Thursday evening.
To find out more about these dressage days in March or upcoming events, please contact Gillian on 07849 106453 or go to the website: www.haganscroftequestrian.co.uk
RESULTS
Saturday, March 1
Dressage day
Class 1, INTRO - British Dressage, Intro C, 2016:
1) Eithne O’Hanrahan, Suzie 68.48%; 2) Eileen Coulter, Betty Boop 68.26%; 3) Megan Reburn, Thomas 64.13%; 4) Abbie Johnston, Let's go Lucy 64.13%; 5) Allison Matthews, Darcy 62.83%; 6) Maisie Wallace, Bumble 62.39%
Class 2, NEWCOMERS PRELIM - British Dressage, Prelim 14, 2006:
1) Sarah Sloan, Moneyquid Black 71.04%; 2) Leah Chambers, Dixie 60.83%; 3) Leah Chambers, Rose 59.17%.
Class 3, PRELIM - British Dressage, Prelim 18, 2002:
1) Christina Turley, Bob 74.17%; 2) Kelsea Maginnis, Atlantic Clover Star 72.29%; 3) Ciara Collins, Carneyhaugh Talisman 70.63%; 4) Ruth English, Henry 70.42%; 5) Claire Mackay, Craigmore Silver Rebel 66.67%; =6) Kerry Parkhill, Lucy 66.25%; =6) Jas Hogg, Vera 66.25%.
Class 4, NOVICE - British Dressage, Novice 24, 2010:
1) Jaz Hogg, Vera 62.12%; 2) Victoria McCandless, Koolstyle 59.23%.
Class 5, ELEMENTARY - British Dressage, Elementary 50, 2007:
1) Victoria McCandless, Koolstyle 56.96%.
Class 6, MEDIUM - British Dressage, Medium 71, 2002:
1) Jazmin Vollands, Morning Chara Nua 69.35%.