Exciting start to action-packed programme at Connell Hill
Show jumping gets events for the year underway at Randalstown centre
An exciting and action-packed programme of events for the year ahead kicked off at Connell Hill, Randalstown, on Saturday, January 13, with all competitors and horses at the unregistered show jumping competition on top form. All riders started out showing off their skills with enthusiasm and all at Connell Hill look forward to seeing everyone progress up the classes in the exciting weeks ahead!
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The cross-poles class was kindly sponsored by Doagh Equestrian and proved popular as usual, with Lois Hurrell and Rosie Duggan taking home the red rosettes.
Local girl Katie McDonald set her goals big for 2024, riding ‘Misty’ and ‘Dougie’ in three classes to accomplish double clears all the way! All competitors in the 70cm class set the bar high, with a full house of double clears.
Lindsey Gault on ‘Winston’ moved up to her first 80cm class and Mia Morrison took double clear rounds in both the 80cm and 90cm classes, with all other riders finishing well.
Dates for your Diary
The Saturday Training Shows will continue next Saturday, January 20, with show jumping classes from cross-poles (assisted/unassisted) up to 1.20m. Further Training Shows will run on Saturdays, February 3, 10, 17 and 24.
Sunday, January 21 will see SJI Measuring at Connell Hill - see the SJI website for details of how to book your place; while Saturday, January 27 will see the centre host a Dog Show – there will be no show jumping on that weekend.
Sunday, February 18 will see Connell Hill host a Working Hunter Derby - see Connell Hill or Gillian Creighton Facebook for details.
Watch out for further dates to be added to Connell Hill Equestrian’s calendar of events on Connell Hill and/or Gillian Creighton Facebook pages.
RESULTS
Saturday, January 13
Unregistered show jumping
Cross-poles class:
Lois Hurrell; Rosie Duggan, Misty.
50cm class:
Katie McDonald, Misty; Rebekah Todd, Cody.
60cm:
Katie McDonald, Dougie; Conan Boyle, Molly; Rebekah Todd, Cody.
70cm:
Eva O’Melvina, George; Katie McDonald, Dougie; Lindsey Gault, Winston; Carla Dolan, Lady.
80cm:
Annie Davis, Rupert; Mia Morrison, Olive; Shea Kearney; Mia McClean, Billy; Eva O’Melvena, George; Lindsey Gault, Winston; Carla Dolan, Lady.
90cm:
Annie Davis, Rupert; Mia Morrison, Olive; Mia McClean, Billy; Shane Kearney, Lady; Kate Spence, Springburn Cobrella.
1m:
Darcy Henry McColl; Karen Walker, Ellie.
1.10m:
Karen Walker, Ellie.