Excited competitors take on Mid Antrim unregistered challenge

Castlehill Equestrian Centre saw some super jumping across the classes

The Unregistered show jumping section of Mid Antrim Horse Show took place at Castlehill Equestrian Centre on Friday, August 2, 2024, by kind permission of Paul and Beverley Caves.

Prize winners in 80cm class at Mid Antrim Horse Show’s unregistered section at Castlehill Equestrian Centre. PICTURES: courtesy of Brian Douglas

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There were some very excited competitors in the first class, Junior Jumping, where Isla on ‘Nanny McPhee’ and Nathaniel on ‘Penny’ both jumped lovely clear rounds to start the evening off.

Isla on ‘Nanny McPhee’ jumped a lovely clear round in the Junior Jumping class at Mid Antrim Horse Show’s unregistered section.

Nathaniel on ‘Penny’ in action at Mid Antrim Horse Show’s unregistered section at Castlehill Equestrian Centre.

This was followed by the 50cm, 60cm and 70cm classes, where Clara Little on ‘Snowy’, Carla Dolan on ‘Lady’ and ‘Carly’, Katie Kilpatrick on ‘Bean’ and ‘Sapphire’ all jumped clear!

Clara Little on ‘Snowy’ was among the clear rounds at Mid Antrim Horse Show’s unregistered section at Castlehill Equestrian Centre.

The most competitive class of the evening was the 80cm class, won by Katie Kilpatrick on the evergreen ‘Peggy’, with Carla Dolan on ‘Carly’ in second, Poppy Adams on ‘Spot’ in third and Aimee Fleming on the always consistent ‘Jess’ in fourth.

Katie Kilpatrick on ‘Peggy’ on their way to first place in the 80cm class at Mid Antrim Horse Show’s unregistered section at Castlehill Equestrian Centre.

Holly Logan on ‘Owen’s Shadow’ had a very successful evening, as she was the outright winner in both the 90cm and 1m classes.

Holly Logan and ‘Owens Shadow’, winner of the 90cm and 1m classes at Mid Antrim Horse Show’s unregistered section.

The very busy Judges’ box at Mid Antrim Horse Show’s unregistered section at Castlehill Equestrian Centre.

Many thanks to all sponsors, competitors, helpers on the evening and Beverley for course building. Thanks also to the photographer for the evening, Brian Douglas - photographs are on Mid Antrim Hunt Facebook page.

Nathaniel on ‘Penny’ jumped a lovely clear round in the Junior Jumping class at Mid Antrim Horse Show’s unregistered section.