Exciting climax to Dressage and Jumping Series at Gransha
Final of the Equine Awards NI competitions
Gransha Equestrian Centre, near Bangor, played host to the final of the Equine Awards NI Show jumping and Dressage final on Saturday, September 16.
It was an action-packed day from start to finish, with over 100 competitors taking part. The winners of each class were awarded with a golden ticket, giving them direct access to the Equine Awards NI Gala Dinner and Awards night. This prestigious event takes place in Titanic Buildings on Saturday, October 7.
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The dressage section consisted of a senior development series and both the SJ and dressage had the very popular Rising Stars classes. This has been a great initiative to encourage participation in both disciplines from the youngest competitors right up through the levels.
Additional prizes on the day consisted of embroidered waterproof coats, sashes and beautiful rosettes for each winner and every rider received Equine Awards NI rucksacks filled with goodies.
Huge thanks to Equine Awards NI for their continued support and very generous prizes, and to the judges Penny Sangster (SJ) and Lucy Adams, Fiona Young and Martina McKinley (dressage).
RESULTS
Saturday, September 16
Show jumping
30cm Assisted:
1) Lucy Mackey, Sunny HPA; 2) Molly McCarthy, Casper; 3) Louisa Langsford, Kenilwood Annabelle; 4) Penelope Robinson, Muffin; 5) Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin; 6) Darcy McAvoy, Ups A Daisy; 7) Elliot Logan, Springwater Saddlers Wells.
30cm Unassisted:
1) Amelia Logan, Llafar Barthez; 2) Caleb Mitchell, Pebbles; 3) Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin; 4) Pippa Leathem, Silver Jubilee; 5) Lottie Benson, Sparkling Mr Tigger; 6) Sophie McCullough, Joey; 7) Emily Robertson, Bumblebee; 8) Pippa Leathem, Flash Harry.
50cm:
1) Kacie Wickie, Dazzle; 2) Ayla Kaftar, Duke; 3) Eva O’Melvena, Leo; 4) Eirin Wardle, First Delilah; 5) Megan Burns, Missy Rose; 6) Megan Cairns, Priah; 7) Caleb Mitchell, Pebbles; 8) Grace Jackson, Juno; 9) Kate Green, Apple Jack; 10) Megan Burns, Lily; 11) Emilie McCullough, Ralphie.
60cm:
1) Taylor Lee Doyle, Oreo; 2) Lacey McLaughlin, Flash; 3) Katie Surgenor, DS Ebony Boy; 4) Lacey McLaughlin, Sweetwall Zoe; 5) Eve Lawther, Cream Cracker; 6) Eva McCafferty, Sparky; 7) Megan Deery, Patch; 8) Isobel McCracken, Springhill Quickstep; 9) Kate Green, Apple Jack; 10) Tom Boomer, Dakota; 11) Charlotte Muir, Shadow.
75cm:
1) Lacey McLaughlin, Flash; 2) Abi Gardner, Dani; 3) Katie Surgenor, DS Ebony Boy; 4) Leah Wylie, Shadow; 5) Annabelle Gill, Mo; 6) Ellie-Mae McConnell, Star.
90cm:
1) Abi Gardner, Dani; 2) Leah Wylie, Shadow; 3) Maddie Miskimmin, DS Dance with Me; 4) Kara Cosgrove, Letterfinish Ollie.
Dressage
Mini Rising Stars (Assisted):
1) Luisa Langsford, Kenilwood Annabelle; 2) Hannah McCammond, Lacey; 3) Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin; 4) Elliot Logan, Springwater Saddlers Wells; 5) Amelia McCarten, Eynhallow Lewis; 6) Darcy McAvoy, Ups A Daisy; 7) Jess Thompson, Rose; 8) Enid Danks, Molly; 9) Ava Gardiner, Balligans Blagdon.
Mini Rising Stars (Unassisted):
1) Grace Jackson, Hollybush Juno; 2) Lizzy Taylor, Star; 3) Caleb Mitchell, Pebbles; 4) Amelia Logan, Llafar Barthez; 5) Eirin Wardle, First Delilah; 6) Eirin Wardle, Timber.
Midi Rising Stars:
1) Tommy Wakfer, Royalview Tiara; 2) Eve Lawther, Cream Cracker; 3) Laoise Clancy, Burnview Royal Elegance; 4) Grace McCafferty, Mission Accomplished; 5) Tom Boomer, Dakota; 6) Kara Cosgrave, Letterfinish Ollie; 7) Maisie McCracken, Springhill Quickstep; 8) Ollie Gordon, Lacy Milan; 9) Emily Melvin, Ballygarris Robe; 10) Erin Gordon, Lacy Milan; 11) Erin Gordon, Thistledown Whisper.
Junior Rising Stars:
1 ) Eva Adair, Dot; 2) Eva McGimpsey, Rathbane Legend; 3) Hannah Morris, Hannah; 4) Aine Clancy, MT Evangelista.
Senior Development Series
Intro/ Newcomers Prelim:
1) Hannah Morris, Hannah; 2) Sharon Galway, Liath Venus; 3) Christine Hagan, Oscar.
Senior Prelim/ Novice:
1) Maya Constable, Duncarbery Cascade; 2) Maya Constable, Duncarbery Cascade; 3) Kim Constable, Urneypark Big Cat.
Senior Elementary/ PYO:
1) Sharon McGimpsey, Knockaraha Gypsy; 2) Victoria McCandless, Koolstyle.