Double clears all the way for Mulligan at Connell Hill Training Show
Glenpatrick-based rider jumps clear on multiple mounts
First to go in this week’s cross-poles class at Connell Hill (Randalstown, Co. Antrim)’s Training Show on Saturday (October 14) was six-year-old Olivia Dennison on ‘Sparky’, followed by many talented up and coming junior riders, who are improving their skills week by week and collecting a number of fabulous rosettes, sponsored by Doagh Equestrian.
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Well done to all competitors taking part throughout the day, including Niamh McNaughton on her new mount ‘Derry Cross’, who impressed on their first outing; Maddie Miskimmin on ‘DS Dance with Me’ and hats off to Jonny Mulligan on taking five double clears!
This coming weekend, Connell Hill looks forward to hosting the Ulster Region Autumn Pony Tour over two days; the jumping is sure to be thrilling to watch!
Connell Hill Training Shows continue on Saturday, October 28, starting at 10am for all levels of horse and rider; details are online on the Connell Hill Facebook page. All classes available starting with cross-poles (assisted/unassisted) right up to 1.30m. All competitors entered into the cross-poles class will receive a rosette for taking part.
Come and join in - everyone is always welcome!
RESULTS
Saturday, October 14
Training Show
Cross-poles, sponsored by Doagh Equestrian:
Olivia Dennison, Sparky; Jonathan Black, Pepsi; Cora Hagan, Dizzy; Megan Riddell, Sparky; Molly Kerr, Dandy; Lyndsay Gault, Winston; Elmear Kerr, Dandy.
50cm:
Jodie McKay, Orlando; Lyndsay Gault, Winston; Cora O’Hagan, Dizzy; Megan Riddell, Sparky; Jonathan Black, Pepsi.
60cm:
Niamh McNaughton, Derry Cross; Mia McKay, Bertie; Molly Piper, Cluainin Bliss.
70cm:
Lisa Mitchell, Crystal; Mia McKay, Bertie; Myah McLean, Billy; Niamh McNaughton, Derry Cross; Aoife Hagan, Tina; Sarah Bailie, George; George Newton, Bonnie; Molly Piper, Cluainin Bliss.
80cm:
Jill Crawford, Lola; Myah McLean, Billy; Jonny Mulligan, Tetris; Kendra Reynonds, Wildy; Maddie Miskimmin, DS Dance with Me; Summer Frizzel, Winnie; Christine Campbell, Barnaby; Kate Spence, Springburn Sienna; Maria McNaughton, Plan B.
90cm:
Jonny Mulligan, Socks; Maddie Miskimmin, DS Dance with Me; Jill Crawford, Lola.
1m:
Jonny Mulligan, Christi; Adam Sossick, Verdell; Aoife Penfold, Monty; Jonny Mulligan, Nelson; Elle Moore, Reagan; Brit Meghay, Bob; Thomas Compton, Bertie; Willie Bell, Higgy; Stephen Darragh, SDS Tilly.
1.10m:
Adam Sossick, Orla; Aoife Penfold, Monty.
1.20m:
Aoife Penfold, Monty.