Dressage winners crowned at Ardnacashel

Fabulous performances as dressage league comes to an end at Comber venue

What a fantastic few weeks of dressage at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber! The centre wrapped up their league with some fabulous performances and crowned their final winners.

A huge thank you must go to the wonderful judge Coreen Abernethy, whose expertise and encouragement kept everyone smiling, and to trusted scribe, Barbara McMurray.

Joanna Tarasewics and ‘Harry’ were runners-up in the Newcomers league at Ardnacashel.

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Thanks also to all the competitors for supporting the league, bringing their lovely horses and creating such a positive atmosphere each week. It’s been brilliant to watch everyone progress and enjoy themselves.

Congratulations to all the winners and placings across the classes.

RESULTS

Sunday, July 13

Dressage League Final

Intro Lead Rein:

1) Josh Busby, Dun n Gold.

Intro Junior:

1) Lizzy Taylor, Chester; 2) Isabella Graham, Kildenoge Boy; 3) Carter Greeves, Lily; 4) Leah Savage, Slim Sadie; 5) Molly Anderson, Hamish McKnips; 6) Holly McCarroll, Maggi Mai.

Intro Senior:

1) Alli Macartney, Simba; 2) Erin Savage, Slim Sadie; 3) Pauline Adair, Magic; 4) Cara Collins, Vanellope; 5) Jane Leigh, Stevie; 6) Jackie Hanna, Princess Mahler.

Newcomers:

1) Cara Collins, Vanellope; 2) Jackie Hanna, Princess Mahler; 3) Lizzy Taylor, Chester; 4) Joanna Tarasewics, Harry; 5) Grace Armstrong, South Picasso.

Prelim:

1) Heather McMillan, Rock Carnival; 2) Camilla Galloway, Lord S; 3) Linda Sales, Castletora Countess; 4) Camilla Galloway, Lady T; 5) Lily Scott, Mustang Sally; 6) Molly Byrne, Lor Ruadhs Edison.

Heather McMillan and ‘Rock Carnival’ won the Prelim final and the overall Prelim league at Ardnacashel.

Novice:

1) Ruth Cousins, Mon Ami Beauvallett; 2) Jennifer Griffin, Doug; 3) Lily Scott, Mustang Sally.

Elementary:

1) Olivia Pele, Mirlo Mon; 2) Molly Byrne, Rostrevor Ard Ri.

Olivia Pele and ‘Mirlo Mon’ won the Elementary final and the overall Elementary league at Ardnacashel.

Dressage League Results

Intro Junior:

1) Isabella Graham, Kildenoge Boy; 2) Carter Greeves, Lily; 3) Leah Savage, Slim Sadie; 4) Molly Anderson, Hamish McKnips.

Intro Senior:

1) Cara Collins, Vanellope; 2) Allison Macartney, Simba (highest points over 4 weeks); 3) Pauline Adair, Magic; 4) Erin Savage, Slim Sadie (second highest points over 4 weeks).

Newcomers:

1) Cara Collins, Vanellope; 2) Joanna Tarasewics, Harry.

Cara Collins and ‘Vanellope’ won the Newcomers final, as well as claiming both the Intro Senior and Newcomers leagues at Ardnacashel.

Prelim:

1) Heather McMillian, Rock Carnival; 2) Camilla Galloway, Lord S; 3) Linda Sales, Castletora Countess; 4) Camilla Galloway, Lady T.

Novice:

1) Jennifer Griffin, Doug; 2) Lily Scott, Mustang Sally.

Jennifer Griffin and ‘Doug’ took second place in the Novice final, but won the Novice league at Ardnacashel.

Elementary:

1) Olivia Pele, Mirlo Mon.