Competitors turn out at Connell Hill, despite the frosty weather
Winter League final taking place this weekend
A great turnout of competitors travelled to Connell Hill in Randalstown on Saturday, despite the frosty weather. Competing in series five of the Winter League, the 60cm and 70cm classes proved very successful with all combinations taking double clear rounds.
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Darra Murphy on ‘Jack’ topped the 80cm class, followed closely by Eabha Quinn riding ‘Theo’.
It was a full house for Gilford-based riders, Steven Smith and Casey Webb from Smith Bros. Eventing, with five double clear rounds throughout the course of the day.
Alex Houston riding ‘Dinky’ took two double clears in the 1 metre and 1.10m classes. And well done to League Competitor Darra Murphy on ‘Lexi’ in the 1.20m class!
The Final of the Winter League will be held at Connell Hill this Saturday, December 9, commencing at 10am, with classes from cross-poles up to 1.20m. All qualified combinations are eligible to compete for Connell Hill Winter League prizes. Names will be posted on Connell Hill Facebook shortly. This Saturday’s show is open to everyone and non-league prizes for best turned out will be up for grabs on the day.
“This Saturday at Connell Hill is one not to be missed!”
Qualified League Competitors will compete for an abundance of prizes by way of League Cups for the winner of each class and, furthermore, Trophies for everyone placed second, third and fourth, along with other prizes and rosettes, all for the taking on the Final Day of the League.
The Trophy for Best Turned Out on the day is open to ALL competitors who come and join in this Saturday, regardless of whether or not they followed this year’s Winter League.
To book your place in the Final, entries are now open online. Late entries can be taken on the day. Everyone is welcome.
RESULTS
Saturday, December 2
Winter League - week 5 of 6
60cm:
Debbie McLean, Sunny.
70cm:
Eabha Quinn, Theo; Lauren Bates, Jess; Debbie McLean, Sunny; Lily Bates, Jess.
80cm:
Darra Murphy, Jack; Eabha Quinn, Theo; Casey Webb, Evie.
90cm:
Steven Smith, Riley; Steven Smith, Rolo; Leigh Re Anna, Nelson; Darra Murphy, Justin; Casey Webb, Jimmy; Chloe McLean, Sammy; Ellen Bates, Jasper; Josh Mark, Teddy; Christine Campbell, Barnaby; Leigh Ann Rea, Nelson.
1m:
Steven Smith, Jasper; Steven Smith, Handsome; Casey Webb, Margaret; Alex Houston, Dinky; Karen Walker, Ellie; Kathryn Knox, Springvale O’Grady; Josh Mark, Teddy.
1.10m:
Alex Houston, Dinky.
1.20m:
Darra Murphy, Lexi.