Final approaches at Strule Valley
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STRULE Valley Riding Club held the third week of their 2023 Annual Summer Show jumping League at the Ecclesville Centre, Fintona on Thursday, July 20. Points are adding up, which should make for an exciting final night on Thursday, July 27.
Thanks to everyone who came along to compete over a little more challenging course this week. Organisers look forward to the final next Thursday, July 27, where prizes are very kindly sponsored by Bailey’s Horse Feeds, CS Rugwash, Ecclesville Centre, Ash Hollow Equestrian, Sea Warrior Sea Supplements, Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Comfort Gut and Omagh Equestrian & Countrywear, as well as beautiful perpetual cups to the league winners: The AJS Promotions Perpetual Cup; The Strule Valley Riding Club Perpetual Cup; The LW Surphlis & Son Perpetual Trophy; The Good Gracious Perpetual Cup; The Omagh Equestrian & Countrywear Perpetual Cup, as well as The Fordie Cathers Perpetual Cup to the highest placed Strule Valley member.
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Competitors are asked if they could wear their show gear, but if this isn’t possible, please do still come along. Everyone is very welcome. The club’s co-founder and first chairperson, Eve Stafford, liked competitors being turned out nicely; so this was her request years ago and the club has carried it on ever since and it’s a nice tribute to her now, especially since she’s passed away.
The club would like to thank Raymond and Pamela Caldwell for course building; Chris Bogle, judging; Victoria Graham, entries; Alison Donnell, call up and Alan Gilchrist.
Thanks also to Sean for refreshments and to Colm McCullagh, Ecclesville Centre.
It was the turn of Carly Breydin and ‘George’ to take the red rosette in the 1 metre open class on week three. In second place was Brooke Morrow and ‘Rio’.
Going into the final night, leading the cross-poles class on full points is Cara Garrity with ‘Pearl’, following closely behind is Willow Sloane and ‘Prince’ and Charlene Little and ‘Popeye’. Cara Garrity and ‘Pearl’ are also leading the 60cm class, however Jack Smith with ‘Lady’ is just one point behind. Out in front on the scoreboard in the 70cm class is Cilla Breydin on ‘Phoebe’, with Robyn Livingstone on ‘Robin’, Karen Mulvaney on ‘Bonnie’ and Kate Nevin on ‘Rose’ following closely.
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Leading the 80cm class is Helen Badger on ‘Cara’ on full points, with Ryann McPhillips and ‘Ellie’ just two points behind.
Shauna Murray and ‘Ritz’ are leading the 90cm class on full points. Following closely is Helen Badger with ‘Cara’. Out in front in the 1 metre open class is Carly Breydin with ‘George’ and just two points behind is Brooke Morrow on ‘Rio’.
RESULTS
Thursday, July 20
Show jumping League - Week 3
Cross-poles double clears:
Zoe, Amy O’Donnell; Popeye, Charlene Little; Blaze, Ella Rose Alexander; Prince, Willow Sloane; Polly, Jessica McCarroll; Mr Punky, Myra McCarroll; Mouse, Molly Lee; Gypsy, Jack Smith; Pearl, Cara Garrity.
60cm double clears:
Zoe, Sarah O’Donnell; Rose, Katie Nevin; Lady, Jack Smith; Tonto, Lily McCrea.
70cm double clears:
Rose, Katie Nevin; Snipe, Lily McBride; Phoebe, Cilla Breydin.
80cm double clears:
Cara, Helen Badger.
90cm double clears:
Cara, Helen Badger; Mac, Kim Mulligan; Ritz, Shauna Murray.
1 metre open:
1) George, Carly Breydin (0/4 – 44.22); 2) Rio, Brooke Morrow (4/0 – 32.72); 3) Ritz, Shauna Murray (4/0 – 37.40); 4) Princess, Dervla Finn (4/0 – 41.28); 5) Apollo, Abby McEnhill.