Indoor Derby fun for Strule Valley
Strule Valley Riding Club held their Indoor Derby at the Ecclesville Centre, Fintona at the weekend on a lovely dry, autumn day. The club would like to thank everyone who came along to compete and try something a little different.
Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts and competitors and keep you all informed of what’s happening in the horsey world, as well as covering all things agricultural. If you haven’t already subscribed you can do so below:
The club would like to thank Raymond Caldwell for building a nice flowing course, assisted by Alison Callion, Alan Gilchrist and Alison Donnell. Thanks also to Alison Callion for bringing along some of her rustic fillers from Ash Hollow Equestrian.
Special thanks to Ann Friel for travelling from Monaghan to judge, to Victoria and Ellie Graham for taking entries and to Alan Gilchrist, call up.
Thanks also to Signature Event Catering for refreshments and also to Bailey’s Horse Feeds, Comfort Gut, Bluegrass Horse Feeds and Honeychop Horse Feeds for the lovely prizes.
Well done to all competitors and congratulations to the winning combinations in each class.
Keep up to date with Strule Valley Riding Club on their Facebook page. The next show for the club will be their Annual Christmas Show in December, which again everyone will be very welcome.
RESULTS
Sunday, October 1
Indoor Derby
60cm:
1) Valentine Fulmar, Kayleigh Russell; 2) Lady, Victoria Graham; 3) Chester, Kerry Ryan; 4) Ollie, Maria Elliott.
70cm:
1) Borris, Amanda Magee; 2) Carlton Lad, Amy Bradley; 3) Tornado, Nikita Thompson; 4) Ollie, Maria Elliott; 5) Bonnie, James Baxter; 6) Hillcrest Elf, Courtney Corrigan.
80cm:
1) Gem, Vicky Potter; 2) Pilgrim, Louise Early; 3) Woody, Diane Atcheson; 4) Speedy, Rushelle Kerr; 5) Hendrix, Ailish McBride; 6) Sid, Brooke Morrow.
90cm:
1) Rockmore Patrick, Scarlett Knox; 2) Hendrix, Ailish McBride; 3) Owen’s Misty Girl, Dara Conlon; 4) Rusty, Tess Wallace; 5) Sid, Brooke Morrow; 6) Sparky, Alex Gilheaney.
1 metre:
1) Just Ruby, Kate Millar; 2) Rockmore Patrick, Scarlett Knox; 3) Owen’s Misty Girl, Dara Conlon; 4) Sparky, Alex Gilheaney.