Autumn Training Shows continue at Connell Hill
Competitors put on a great performance at Randalstown venue
There was a great performance from all competitors in all classes at Connell Hill Equestrian, Randalstown on Saturday, October 5. Setting off at 10am with the pony cross-poles were winning riders, Lucy Maybin on ‘Piccola’, Lucy Maybin on ‘Ash’, Sorcha Maher on ‘Angel’ and Sarah Kirkpatrick on ‘Volvo’, with Sarah and Sorcha bravely moving up the heights to take the honours for the next class too.
As the day gained ground, the afternoon saw Amy Fleming take first place in the 80cm class on ‘Jess’, with Grace Hancock in second on ‘Blue’ and Clodagh Murphy taking a well-deserved third.
Tying for joint first place in the 90cm class were Emma Gaston on ‘Dora’ and Laura Canavan on ‘Diamond’, and in a close third was Darragh Murphy on young horse ‘Rocky’.
It was a great day for Laura Canavan with her second win in the metre class, tying with Karen Walker on ‘Ellie’. The 1.10m saw Darragh Murphy, on ‘Justin’, jump a lovely double clear round, and went on to win the 1.20m class with a well-deserved congratulations going Darragh’s way!
Well done to everyone who took part!
Dates for your diary throughout the Autumn months are every weekend from Saturday, October 12 (excluding October 19 - SJI Pony Show) through to Saturday, November 30. All entries are on the day £12 and classes start at 10am with pony cross-poles, kindly sponsored by Doagh Equestrian.
Connell Hill is an excellent venue to school around on a Saturday morning, with classes to suit all levels. Indoor and outdoor arena hire is available seven days a week.
Everyone is very welcome.