Competitors on point at Ardnacashel Working Hunter
Courses to educate and test combinations from cross-poles to 1.10m
Despite a wet, mizzly day, the first of the Sunday Working Hunter qualifying days was a superb one at Ardnacashel, Comber. Spirits were high and the competitors were on point.
Andrew Greer, the judge for week one, was certainly impressed and the high scores just kept coming. Every rider put in a solid performance and lots of compliments were received about a friendly, inviting course that was educational for both horse and rider.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feb631cd6-0ccb-4fa8-9696-9fa1e719e9a7_1111x740.jpeg)
Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts and competitors and keep you all informed of what’s happening in the horsey world, as well as covering all things agricultural. If you haven’t already subscribed you can do so below:
At Ardnacashel, they always aim to build a professional course that will educate and test combinations, but never catch anyone out. During this series, they aim to prepare equines and riders for the Northern Ireland Festival in April - they want Ardnacashel riders to go feeling confident and ready to perform at one of the country’s biggest shows of the year.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb5fb8379-d802-47bd-ab9f-570cf66b669e_1111x740.jpeg)
The series continues this weekend at the Annual St. Paddy’s Day Show.
Black Horse Photography NI captured the Working Hunter action in pictures.
RESULTS
Sunday, March 10
Cross-Poles Working Hunter:
Ella Dickson, Harvey; Alix Fletcher, Topaz; Wesley Cole, Rydian; Jorja Dickson, Skyfall.
40cm Cradle Stakes (Q):
Ella Dickson, Harvey (Q); Wesley Cole, Rydian (Q); Willow Cashel, Lulu(Q); Lexi Wallace, Sparky (Q).
40cm Working Hunter:
Rebecca Cowan, Hugo; Aine Dumigan, Penny.
60cm Working Hunter:
Kerry Dickson, A Stolen Star; Patricia Martin, Jackson; Rebecca Cowan, Hugo.
60cm Starter Stakes (Q):
Zara Trimble, Mighty Meek (Q); Lucy Prior, Drumbo Bobby Dazzler (Q); Willow Cashel, Lulu (Q).
70cm Working Hunter:
Emma Jackson, Finn; Lexi Wallace, Molly; Emma Jackson, Sparkles.
70cm Four-year-old Working Hunter (Q):
Claire Murtagh, CME Glitter And Gold (Q).
80cm - 133cm Working Hunter (Q):
Georgia Shannon, Daisy (Q).
80cm Working Hunter (Q):
Emma Jackson, Jack (Q); Lexi Wallace, Lucy (Q).
85cm - Large Breed Working Hunter (Q):
Megan Houston, Western Ocala (Q); Claire MacKay, Cannard King Of Hearts (Q); Taylor Ferguson, Core Glass Sandra (Q).
85cm - Small Hunter Working Hunter (Q):
Emma Jackson, Archie (Q); Lesley Coey and Tullaher Milo (Q)
90cm - 143cm Working Hunter (Q):
Ellen Cousins, Janesmoor Crackerjack (Q).
90cm Working Hunter (Q):
Emma Jackson, Tommy (Q); Taylor Ferguson, Core Glass Sandra (Q); Emma Jackson and Champ (Q).
1m - 153cm Working Hunter (Q):
Megan Houston, Western Ocala (Q); Cara Lyndsey, Cahanagh Black Flyer (Q).
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcc5e973f-bc94-4f55-b2c8-d830b4040fd3_1111x740.jpeg)
1m Working Hunter (Q):
Emma Jackson, Murphy (Q); Emma Jackson, Tommy (Q).
1.10m Working Hunter (Q):
Emma Jackson, Murphy (Q).