Enthusiasm not dampened at Limavady Show

Stalwart competitors turned up, took part and stayed on right to the end!

As everyone is used to this summer, the rain came overnight and all morning until well into the afternoon last Saturday, July 20. This did not dampen the enthusiasm of the competitors at County Londonderry Agricultural (Limavady) Show and they turned up to exhibit and jump in the various classes on the day.

The wet conditions did, however, mean that the Jumping arena did start to cut up a bit after a number of competitors had participated. This did not prevent the stalwart competitors staying on to compete in the various classes right to the end.

Diane Gibson and ‘Ballindreen Rose’, winner of the Irish Draught Led class, being presented with the Rousillon Silver Rebel Trophy at Limavady Show. PICTURES: courtesy of Lyndon McKee and Rachel Thompson

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Light Horse Section secretary, Janet Currie said: “I am extremely grateful to all those who came to support the show, and the 2024 schedule of classes were very well supported. A few amendments to timing of events will be looked at for 2025, as due to the well supported cross jump classes, the show jumping events ran slightly late.

Frances Kealey with her daughter Robyn Jane and pony ‘Toby’ placed third in the Family Pony Lead Rein class at Limavady Show.

“There were many spectators, not associated with horse owners, watching and being appreciative of what they saw. My thanks go to the sponsors: Lee Johnston Farrier, Baileys Horse feeds, Modern Tyres Limited, Bellisle Equestrian Store, Chambers Equestrian Store and Friends of the Limavady Show for their continued support. Also to my many equestrian friends, who came on board on the day, as volunteers from taking entries to picking up poles. To all the judges: Charlotte Moore and Esther Skelly Smith, Hunters; Alison Taylor, Ponies and Show jumping Judges, Patricia McLaughlin and Jackie McGrellis - thank you. To all the helpers from North Derry and Route Hunt Pony Club, a huge thank you as well. Also thank you to the photographers, Lyndon McKee and Rachel Thompson, photographs will be on their Facebook pages.

“Finally, many thanks to John McMonagle, who always has the field looking well for the show day.”

RESULTS

Saturday, July 20

Limavady Show

Class 3 Two-year-old Colt/ Gelding or Filly:

1) Lady Diana Gweebara, Zara Hamilton.

Class 4 Three-year-old Colt/ Gelding or Filly:

1) Doyles Cee Cee Benedict, Nikki Burnham; 2) Bendaragh, Andrea Kerlin; 3) Tilly, Catriona McGill.

Champion:

Doyles Cee Cee Benedict, Nikki Burnham; Reserve: Bendaragh, Andrea Kerlin.

Class 5 Coloured Any Age In Hand:

1) Cosmo, Alana Doherty; 2) Grand Duke, Stacey Kelly.

Class 6 Pure-bred Irish Draught 1, 2 or 3-year-old:

1) Ballindreen Rose, Diane Gibson; 2) Doyles Cee Cee Benedict, Nikki Burnham; 3) Bandaragh, Andrea Kerlin; 4) Gweebara Lady, Zara Hamilton.

Small Hunter Horse /Pony Owner Rider:

1) Pinecroft Clover, Michelle Patterson, Michelle Patterson; 2) Loughview Aria, Tina Brolly, Tina Brolly.

Michelle Patterson and ‘Pinecroft Clover’, Champion Ridden Hunter at Limavady Show, being congratulated by judges Charlotte Moore and Esther Skelly Smith.

Lightweight Hunter:

1) Mastermind, Aoife Hagan, Owner; 2) Wybie, Claire Kelly, Owner; 3) Dunmore Azalea, Amelia McFarland, Owner; 4) Mullaghmeash Deano, Geoffrey Ross Glass, Owner.

Heavyweight/Middleweight Hunter:

1) Ralph, Victoria Harkness, Owner; 2) Real Steele, Aine Cassley, Owner; 3) Charlie, Alana Doherty, Owner.

Ridden Irish Draught Class:

1) Claireview Tony, Kim Murphy, Owner.

Champion:

Pinecroft Clover, Michelle Patterson, Michelle Patterson; Reserve: Mastermind, Aoife Hagan, Aoife Hagan.

Riding Horse:

1) Dunmore Azalea, Amelia McFarland, Amelia McFarland; 2) Mullaghmeash Deano, Geoffrey Ross Glass, Owner; 3) Wybie, Claire Kelly, Owner.

Show Cob:

1) Randalstown Alexander, Sam McAteer, Shane O’Grady; 2) Randalstown Rambler, Lisa Talbot, Lisa Talbot; 3) Wybie, Claire Kelly, Claire Kelly.

Sam McAteer's prize winning cob ‘Randalstown Alexander’, ridden by Shane O’Grady, receiving his prize from judges Esther Skelly Smith and Charlotte Moore at Limavady Show.

Traditional Cob:

1) Galway Girl, Elaine Scott, Ida Robb.

Coloured Ridden:

1) Pinecroft Clover, Michelle Patterson, Michelle Patterson; 2) Wybie, Claire Kelly, Claire Kelly; 3) Cosmos Shea, Ann Coyle.

Pony Showing

Lead Rein:

1) Patch, Lily Jamieson, Lily Jamieson; 2) Jimmy Sparks, Helen Badger, Fraser Little.

Family Pony Lead Rein:

1) Polo, Julie Bleakley, Ella McGlinchy; 2) Charlie, Katie Killen, Katie Killen; 3) Toby, Robyn Jane McFarland, Robyn Jane McFarland; 4) Patch, Rosa Jamieson, Rosa Jamieson.

First Ridden:

1) Coxwood Fabian Stedman, Diane Weatherup, Harry Campbell.

Jamie Currie and ‘Max’ came second in the Family Pony First Ridden class at Limavady Show.

Family First Ridden:

1) Taz, Emily Hegarty, Emily Hegarty; 2) Maxwelltown Moonmythe, Janet Currie, Jamie Currie; 3) Daisy, Harriet Semple, Harriet Semple.

Mini Championship:

Coxwood Fabian Stedman, Diane Weatherup, Harry Campbell; Reserve: Taz, Emily Hegarty, Emily Hegarty.

Harry Campbell on Coxwood Fabian Stedman, winner of the Mini Championship at Limavady Show.

Family Pony/ Cob (Rider Under 16) Kearney Shield:

1) Sonny Boy, Corla Brolly, Corla Brolly; 2) Trigger Boy, Lisa Hegarty, Lisa Hegarty; 3) Illegaly Blonde, Caitlin McFadden, Caitlin McFadden; 4) Taz, Emily Hegarty, Emily Hegarty.

Family Pony / Cob (Rider over 16):

1) Loughview Aria, Tina Brolly, Tina Brolly; 2) Ash, Catriona O’Neill, Catriona O’Neill.

Veteran Horse Ridden Class (Horses 15 Years and Over):

1) Charlie, Alana Doherty, Alana Doherty.

Veteran Pony Ridden Class (Ponies 15 Years and over):

1) Maxwelltown Moonmythe, Janet Currie, Grace Currie; 2) Taz, Emily Hegarty, Emily Hegarty; 3) Sunny Boy, Coralie Brolly, Coralie Brolly; 4) Polo, Julie Bleakley, Ella McGlinchey.

Cross Jump Fences 60cm and Under:

1) Bertha, Emmie Dallat; 2) Ash, Caitriona McGill; 3) Gunner, Zara Moore.

Emmie Dallat and ‘Bertha’ jumping in the cross jump to win their class at Limavady Show.

Cross Jump Fences 80cm and Under - Ponies:

1) Sally, Sophia Halcrow; 2) Pebbles, Eva McCafferty; 3) Jack, Lucy Kirkwood; 4) Trigger Boy, Lisa Hegarty.

Horses:

1) Buddy, Hannah McKeown; 2) Chico, Aine Cassley; 3) Kate, Abigail Reilly.

Fences 1m and Under - Horses:

1) Cara, Claire Badger; 2) Kelly, Hannah Thompson.

Show Jumping

Cross-Poles - Assisted:

=1) Dreamer, Ada King; Prince, Holly Purcell; Mario, Alexa McMichael.

Cross-Poles - Unassisted:

=1) Bob, Thomas Henry; Leo, Maddie Hunt; Max, Grace Currie; Max, Jamie Currie.

50cm:

Maggie, Lola Devenney; Dreamer, Charlie McLaughlin.

60cm:

=1) Joey, Farah Loughrey; Harry, Grace Elliott.

70cm:

=1) Pixie Lix, Lacey McLaughlin; Monkey Madness, Ria Somer; Dawn, Lacey McLaughlin; Floyd, Aishling Doherty.

80cm:

1) Sally, Sophie Halcrow; 2) Basilbridge Alfie, Annie Connell; 3) Floyd, Aisling Doherty.

90cm:

1) Basilbridge Alfie, Annie Connell.