Hagans Croft dressage league kicks off with new classes added

Bailiesmills venue now offering Long Arena Dressage classes for competitors who wish to challenge themselves

Saturday, June 28 saw the start of Hagans Croft’s Dressage league and, as well as offering 20x40m short arena dressage tests from Intro to Prelim level, Hagans Croft is now offering 20x60m long arena dressage tests from Prelim to Medium level. Therefore, there is something for everyone, especially those who are wishing to challenge themselves this summer and try riding a dressage test in the long arena in an encouraging environment. To support those wishing to move up, Hagans Croft has clinics throughout July with Mark Robinson BHSI, which include test riding evenings and pole work clinics.

Kristen Kleinman and ‘Guest’ won the Novice class in the 20x60m arena at week one of the dressage league at Hagans Croft. PICTURES: courtesy of Black Horse Photography

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Hagans Croft would like to thank everyone who supported the first week of their five-week dressage league. With thanks to judge Claire Ewing, scribe Katie and to Anna of Black Horse Photography for covering the event. All photographs can be viewed and purchased from Black Horse Photography.

To find out more or to enter an event, please visit the Hagans Croft Equestrian website: www.haganscroftequestrian.co.uk or you can also enter via the Hagans Croft App. Entries close each Thursday at 9pm and times are posted late on Thursday evening.

RESULTS

Saturday, June 28

Dressage League - week one

Class 1 - INTRO (20x40 arena): The Pony Club Walk & Trot Dressage Test, 2022:

1) Eleanor Wheeler, Yogi Bear 70.25%; 2) Casey Froemling, Ralphie 69%; 3) Edna Lyness, Fergie 66.75%; 4) Ellen McNiece, Cuffstown Shada 66.5%; 5) Megan Reburn, Thomas 65.5%; =6) Caroline Clingan, Master Moretta 64.75%; =6) Emma Louise Hayes, Grawn River Lass 64.75%.

Eleanor Wheeler and ‘Yogi Bear’ won the Intro class at week one of the dressage league at Hagans Croft.

Lead Rein Intro:

1) Violet Davidson, Archill Lass 77%; 2) Jess Thompson, Rose 71.75%.

Violet Davidson and ‘Archill Lass’ won the Lead Rein Intro class at week one of the dressage league at Hagans Croft.

Class 2 - Newcomers Prelim (20x40 arena): The Pony Club C level Dressage Test, 2012:

1) Sophia Taylor, Greenfield Apache 69.67%; 2) Carolyn Wilson, Tilly 67%; 3) Jacqueline Burnside, Merlin 62.67%; 4) Eleanor Wheeler, Yogi 62.33%; 5) Victoria Gribben, Novanjo 62.33%; 6) Barbara Henderson, Calbrook lady 62%.

Sophia Taylor and ‘Greenfield Apache’ won the Newcomers Prelim class at week one of the dressage league at Hagans Croft.

Class 3 - Prelim (20x40 arena): The Pony Club Grassroots Dressage Test, 2016:

1) Ruth English, Henry 68.1%; 2) Janine Austin, Little Black Beauty 66.9%; 3) Sophie Walsh, Cahore Blue Diamond 65.75%; 4) Mary Booth, Franc 65.24%.

Ruth English and ‘Henry’ won the Prelim class at week one of the dressage league at Hagans Croft.

Class 4 - Novice (20x40 arena): The Pony Club Novice Dressage Championship Test, 2012:

No Entries.

Class 5 - Prelim (20x60 arena): Dressage Ireland Preliminary Test P5A, 2021:

1) Gillian Graham, Las de Coeur 68.57%; 2) Eleanor Wheeler, Yogi Bear 65.71%; 3) Elizabeth Cherry, Why Larry 65.71%; 4) Ella heron, Otis 65.71%.

Gillian Graham and ‘Las de Coeur’ won the Prelim class in the 20x60m arena at week one of the dressage league at Hagans Croft.

Class 6 - Novice (20x60 arena): Dressage Ireland Novice Test N21, 2021:

1) Kristen Kleinman, Guest 67.59%; 2) Gillian Graham, Las de Coeur 67.07%.

Class 7 - Elementary (20x60 arena): Dressage Ireland Elementary Test E51, 2013:

1) Jo McKelvie, Peri 66.3%.