Glorious day for Lusk's Working Hunter
Winter/ spring series draws to a close with perfect ground conditions and a testing course
Lusk Equestrian held the last Working Hunter show of their winter/spring series on Sunday, March 24 Thanks go to ‘Serviced’ trailers and Stephen Duggen of Annacloy, who kindly sponsored the rosettes for all three shows. Thanks also go to Doagh feeds, who donated some vouchers to be spent at their wonderful store, and to Judy Maxwell of Bailey’s Horse Feeds for the treats, which were loved by all humans and horses!
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Anyone who woke up on the Monday morning after the show to see the torrential rain could barely believe that Sunday had been such a glorious day. Many sat overlooking the arena, basking in the sun, thinking spring had arrived. Ground conditions were perfect and competitors commented on the testing course, which included a bank and laurel hedge – clear rounds were not so easy to find.
Ruby McGuinness on Denise Neill’s ‘George’ (from the riding school) secured top marks to achieve the top spot in the opening 60cm class. Holly Curran had numerous rides throughout the day, but her only win came in the young horse class on ‘Spirit’ – she was content with her other top six placings in the other classes.
Rachel Moore and Emily-Jayne McPolin, both with stylish rounds, won the Traditional Irish Horse (TIH) and Small Hunter classes respectively. Rory Lavery steered ‘Tullaher Milo’ to take the red in the 1m class, while Sammy Weston, also busy throughout the day, waited until the 1.10m class for her win.
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Top marks for the day went to Bea Browne on ‘Dantry Ranger’, who won the 153cm pony class with 97 out of 100 marks!
Many thanks go to Camella McDowell, ably assisted by Emily Adamson, who judged the jumping phase, while Davy Lyons, assisted by Clare Adamson, judged the ridden and conformation section. Thanks to all the other helpers also.
Next up at Lusk Equestrian is the Derby and the last qualifier for the Performance Horse class at Balmoral, which is on Sunday, April 7.
Entries to Sarah Whiteside on 07840 117132 or check out Sarah’s Facebook for details.
RESULTS
Sunday, March 24
Working Hunter
Class 1 - 60cm:
1) Ruby MuGuinness, George; 2) Jocelyn Hutchinson, Rhydyfelin Stardust; 3) Zara Trimble, Mighty Meeko.
Class 2 - 70cm:
1) Shannon Carruthers, Ratheen Sam; 2) Lexi Wallace, Molly May; 3) Lexi Wallace, Lucy Locket; 4) Tara Cousins, Indie; 5) Daniel Kennedy, Smok’em Benny.
Class 3 - Young Horses:
1) Holly Curran, Spirit; 2) Dalton Ashfield-Beattie, Kinnego Centrestage; 3) Rachel Moore Rooney, Ramsey; 4) Sammy Weston, Stella; 5) Scarlet Thompson, Ardnacashel Highlight.
Class 4 - TIH:
1) Rachel Moore, JJ; 2) Catherine Patterson, Castleview Corran.
Class 5 - 143cm ponies:
1) Ellen Cousins, James Moore Crackerjack; 2) Lexi Wallace, Bit of a Pickle.
Class 6 - 80cm Horses:
1) Gigi Roelle, Derrynoose Lady; 2) Caitlin Lisa, Rua Rebel; 3) Ellen English, Eagle.
Class 7 - Smalls/ Cobs:
1) Emily Jayne McPolin, Ronnie; 2) Ruth Cousins, Emily May; 3) Elizabeth Cherry, Monty Miller.
Class 8 - 90cm Horses:
1) Nathan McCausland, Village Royale; 2) Gillian Neil, Bobby; 3) Holly Curran, Tequila; 4) Jason McKeown, Dougie; 5) Sarah Russell, Dowdstown PJ; 6) Ruth English, Henry.
Class 9 - 153cm ponies:
1) Bea Browne, Dantry Ranger; 2) Laura McMaw, Dunross Ocean Mist; 3) Sarah McPolin, Magnum; 4) Jocelyn Hutchinson, Ashfield Dreamcatcher.
Class 10 - 1m Horses:
1) Rory Lavery, Tullaher Milo; 2) Jason McKeown, Dougie; 3) Holly Curran, Benji; 4) Gareth Clingan, Sam; 5) Eva Kennedy, Nicely Dun Darcey.
Class 11 - 1.10m Horses:
1) Sammy Weston, Harry; 2) Holly Curran, Benji; 3) Kerry Magill, Bonmahon Quick Step.