Another successful day of jumping at Connell Hill
Winter League continues to be popular with competitors from cross-poles to 1.20m!
Saturday morning at Connell Hill, Randalstown, saw week three of the Winter League, with all young riders performing well. There was a great show from all competitors, including Jodie McKay and sister Mia, who rode double clears in the first three classes of the day.
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The 80cm class saw Alex Robinson jump ‘Dream’ up into first place and Leigh-Anne Rea on ‘Nelson’ took the red ribbon in the 90cm class. Darragh Murphy took top spot this week again on her new mount ‘Lexie’, going double clear in the 1.20m.
Well done to everyone who took part in week three, as the Indoor League continues next Saturday, November 25 at 10am. All competitors taking part in any two shows plus the final will qualify to compete for prizes in week six on December 9.
Come and join in! There are classes for everyone from cross-poles (assisted/ unassisted) up to 1.20m; entries are now open online. Late entries can also be taken on the day. Everyone is welcome.
RESULTS
Saturday, November 18
Connell Hill Winter League - week 3 of 6
Cross-poles class (sponsored by Doagh Equestrian):
Jodie McKay, Orlando; Megan Riddell, Sparky.
50cm class:
Jodie McKay, Orlando; Logan Talbot, CoCo; Mel Surgenor; Megan Riddell, Sparky.
60cm class:
Mia McKay, Bertie; Mel Surgenor, Lady; Eabha Quinn, Theo.
70cm class:
Eabha Quinn, Theo; Natasha Brogan, Luna.
80cm class:
Alex Robinson, Dream; Caroline Gaston, Stella; Taryn McClurkin, Ruby; Darra Murphy, Justin; Penny Logan, Izzy Wonderful.
90cm class:
Leigh-Anne Rea, Nelson; Christine Campbell, Barnaby; Ellen Bates, Magnet Jasper.
1m class:
Alana Lavery, Lucy; Karen Walker, Ellie.
1.10m class:
Karen Walker, Ellie.
1.20m class:
Darragh Murphy, Lexie.