First class jumping at Connell Hill Equestrian

Winter show jumping league continues at Randalstown venue

Saturday, November 25 saw all competitors at week four of Connell Hill’s Winter Show Jumping League in great form, with Lily Crawford and Elsie Crawford taking the red rosettes in the first two classes of the day.

Caroline Gaston and ‘Stella’ jumped double clear in both the 80cm and 90cm (here) classes. PICTURES: Lyndon McKee Photography

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As the morning progressed, both Lily and Lauren Bates had two super clear rounds on ‘Jess’. It was a great day for Eabha Quinn riding ‘Theo’, with double clears in the 70cm and 80cm, followed closely by Darra Murphy on her two mounts, ‘Justin’ and ‘Jack’, taking double clears in the 80cm and 90cm classes.

Wilma Farquhar on ‘Melody’ competed against Coleraine rider Ros Morgan to take top spot in the metre class and Ros then took first in both the 1.10m and 1.20m classes!

The Winter League continues at the Randalstown venue next Saturday, December 2 at 10am. All competitors taking part in any two shows plus the final will qualify to compete for prizes in week six on December 9. Everyone is always welcome.

With classes for all from cross-poles (assisted/unassisted) up to 1.20m, entries are now open online. Late entries can also be taken on the day.

RESULTS

Saturday, November 25

Winter League - Week 4 of 6

Cross-poles:

Holly Surgenor, Dutchess; Rosie Duggan, Misty; Elsie Crawford, Patch; Lily Crawford, Candy; Jodie McKay, Orlando.

50cm:

Mel Surgenor, Lady; Anna Curran, Ollie; Jodie McKay, Orlando; Lily Crawford, Candy; Holly Surgenor, Dutchess; Jennifer Hamill, Tabs.

Rosette winners in the 50cm class at Connell Hill.

60cm:

Leah McCord, Moonlight Sweet Willow; Mia McKay, Bertie; Lauren Bates, Jess; Nicole Peoples, Ballyhindon Boy; Mel Surgenor, Lady.

Mel Surgenor and ‘Lady’ jumped double clear in the 60cm class.

70cm:

Eabha Quinn, Theo; Lily Bates, Jess; Ellen McGinley, Boe; Emma Gaston, Dora; Emiee Fleming, Jess; Keith McDonald, Layla; Nicole Peoples; Ballyhindon Boy.

Ellen McGinley and ‘Boe’ jumped double clear in the 70cm class.

80cm:

Karina McVeigh, Cococabana; Ella Hill, Gem; Darra Murphy, Jack; Caroline Gaston, Stella; Christine Campbell, Barnaby; Eabha Quinn, Theo; Emma Gaston, Dora.

Karina McVeigh and ‘Cococabana jumped double clear in the 80cm class and in their first 90cm class!

90cm:

Hannah Graham, Pulsara; Karina McVeigh, Cococabana; Darra Murphy, Justin; Caroline Gaston, Stella; Chloe McClean, Sammy; Hannah  Graham, Pulsara.

Ella Hill and ‘Gem’ in action in the 90cm class.

1m:

Wilma Farquhar, Melody; Ros Morgan, Monty.

Christopher Smyth and ‘Jess’ competing in the 90cm class.

1.10m:

Ros Morgan, Monty; Wilma Farquhar, Melody.

1.20m:

Ros Morgan, Monty; Darra Murphy, Lexie.

Amy-Lee Hanvey and ‘Arthur’ jumping into first place in the 90cm class and qualifying for the Pony Club Spring Festival Championships.