Inter-Schools’ Show Jumping Series: A spectacular display of young talent
TRI-sponsored league a thrilling contest from start to finish
This year's TRI Inter-Schools’ Show Jumping series at the Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan, has once again showcased an exceptional array of young equestrian talent. The event, sponsored by TRI Equestrian NI and Baileys Horse Feeds, was a thrilling contest from start to finish.
In the Primary 50cm category, Erin Bates from Woods Primary School emerged as the winner with her pony, Aughmore Dante. The 50cm Teams category was dominated by a gifted team from Clare Primary School, underscoring the depth of talent in the region's primary schools.
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The 60cm category was won by Charlie Watson from Waringstown Primary School. The 'High Flyers', a mixed team with talent to spare, won the Primary 70cm Teams. Meanwhile, Lee Pike from Aughnacloy Primary secured a commanding lead in the 70cm Primary Individual class, taking home the win with his pony, Fudge.
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The Secondary Teams class was a closely fought contest over six weeks. Victoria College Cranmore and Hunterhouse College battled fiercely for the top spot. However, it was Victoria College that claimed victory, beating their closest rivals by a mere three points.
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In the Secondary Individual category, Lurgan Junior High's Jack Cowan led the chase throughout the league, ultimately claiming the Champion’s crown for 2023.
The Novice Team category was another nail-biter, with Lurgan College and Dromore High School competing head-to-head. In the end, only one point separated these equestrian powerhouses, with Lurgan College winning the 2023 title.
Royal School Dungannon's Lucy Orr rode her ever-consistent 'Jazzy Susie' to victory in the 85cm Novice Individual category. Aoife Davis and Oldtown Starling finished in a commendable second place overall.
Down High School's consistent performance in the 1m Open Teams ensured the Open Teams title returned to Downpatrick. Meanwhile, in the Open Individual category, Pippa Moore from Moira Primary School won the 2023 crown comfortably on board 'Scooby Bee'.
The 1.10m Premier Open Individual category was won by Kym Moore from Cookstown High School. Sophia Bingham from Cambridge House, riding 'Morepark Alamo', took second place, while Pippa Moore from Moira Primary School placed third.
The success of the TRI Inter-Schools’ Show Jumping series wouldn't be possible without the collective efforts of all involved. Organisers extend their heartfelt thanks to all the riders, parents, Chefs d'Equipe, trainers, sponsors, judges and Meadows staff for their invaluable contributions. Their hard work, dedication and passion for equestrian sport have once again made this event a resounding success. Here's to an even more thrilling series in 2024!
RESULTS
Saturday, November 25
Competition Results
50cm Primary Individual:
1) Ross Will, Dippy, Meadow Bridge Primary School; 2) Dara Currie, Belles Boy, Primate Dixon PS; 3) Bella Murtagh, Tickles, Lisnadill; 4) Zara Moore, Apple Jack, Cookstown PS; 5) Erin Bates, Aughmore Dante, Wood Primary School; 6) Alexa Reid, Peggy, Riverdale Primary School.
Primary 50cm Teams:
1) Mega Mix: Zara Moore, Gunner; Poppy Moore, Star of Dawn; Zac Bradley, Susie; Maisy Wright, Lily Dartan; 2) Eliza Burke, Drumhass Diamond; EM-J Crawford, Dillon; Annie Crawford, Benson; EM-J Crawford, Benson; 3) Tullylagan Mix Ups: Erin Bates, Aughmore Dante; Thomas Abernethy, Forlan Sweet Charity; Dara Currie, Belles Boy; Evelyn O'Neill, Jigsaw.
Primary 60cm Individual:
1) Kacie Wickie, Dazzle, Waringstown Primary School; 2) Ross Will, Dippy, Meadow Bridge Primary School; 3) Maeve Nesbitt, Jessie Jay, Annyalla National School, Co Monaghan; 4) Ronan Hynds, Willow; 5) Georgia Bingham, Apple Jack, Loanends Primary School; 6) Daisy Murphy, Minstrel, Killinchy.
Primary 70cm Teams:
1) Charlie Watson, Socks; Ellie Murphy, Bronheulog Harvey; Henry McCarthy, Balnashallog Goldfinch; Lee Pike, Fudge; 2) Stewartstown Primary School: Isobel Abernethy, Shadow of a Star; Sophia Newell, Barnfield Splash of Colour; Zara Abernethy, Greendown Ozzy; Kathryn Walker, Leo; 3) Saddle Sisters: Sarah Wilson, DiDi; Paige Erwin, Quincey; Indie Bingham, Poppy; Sarah Wilson. Princess.
Primary 70cm Individual:
1) Lee Pike, Fudge, Aughnacloy Primary School; 2) Zara Abernethy, Greendown Ozzy, Stewartstown Primary School; 3) Molly Reid, Little Me, Riverdale PS; 4) Tilly Ham, Beechmount Grey, Sullivan Prep; 5) Sophia Newell, Barnfield Splash of Colour, Bush Primary School; 6) Tilly Ham, Beechmount Bay, Sullivan Prep.
Secondary 75cm Teams:
1) Victoria College - Cranmore: Poppy McMurray, Finding Nemo; Jennifer Thursfield, Silver Button; Jennifer Tate, The Red Fox; Poppy McMurray, Willow; 2) Hunterhouse College: Lilly Totten, Diamond; Robyn Rice, Holiday Kruising; Ava Phillips Martin, Tara's Lady; Isabella Irwin, Sam; 3) Friends: Laura Stanfield, Sandy; Annabel McKeown, Seldom Seen Kid; Georgie Storey, Rico.
Secondary 75cm Individuals:
1) Jack Cowan, Edentrillick Honey Bee, Lurgan Junior High School; 2) Emma Baird, Sprite, Banbridge Academy; 3) Rosie Strain, Angel, SHGS; 4) Catherine Cowan, Lady Remarque, Lurgan College; 5) Sarah Pike, Beauty, Aughnacloy College; 6) Ella Rose Sands, Rosie, Saint Catherine's College, Armagh.
Novice 85cm Teams:
1) Dromore High School: Zara Reid, Greylands Diamond Girl; Isaac McCarthy, Hollywood Pippin; Izzy Irvine, Clear Water; Zara Reid, Kingsman Dave; 2) Banbridge Academy- Dunbar: Tilley Tumilty, Wee Fella; Annabelle Betts, Percy; Serena Brown, Blackjack; 3) Royal School Armagh- Red: Molly McConnell, Maximus; Amy Clarke, Flash; Eva McConnell, Maximus; Molly McConnell, Glencorran Stumpy.
Novice 85cm Individuals:
1) Charlotte Nelson, Sugar Dolly, Wellington College; 2) Aoife Davis, Oldtown Starling, Saintfield High School; 3) Abi Gardner, Hillside Nicely Dun, Bloomfield Collegiate; 4) Erin Doherty, Consider It Dun, Methodist College Belfast; 5) Isaac McCarthy, Balnashallog Goldfinch, Dromore High; 6) Alice Steele, Romeo, Carnacaville.
Open 1m Teams:
1) Down High School: James Murphy, Kylestone Carrick Prince; Ellen MacNabb, Bonecastle Lass; Cara MacNabb, Melody Maker; James Murphy, Roundstone Star Express; 2) Assumption Grammar School: Ruby Kincaid, PJ; Anna Morrow, Patsy Fagan; Megan Savage, Coffee Luke Thunder; Emma Burns, Mon Ami Phil; 3) Banbridge Academy - McWilliam: Tilley Tumilty, Phynix; Serena Brown, Pipa; Emma Stewart, Prince; Charlotte Betts, Hacker.
Open 1m Individuals:
1) Sophia Bingham, Dowdstown Vic, Cambridge House Grammar School; 2) Scarlet Thompson, Interstat Cleopatra, Glenlola Collegiate; 3) Soul-be Courtney, The Dark Knight Rises, Regent House; 4) Katie Niblock, Delilah, Kilkeel High School; 5) Zara Reid, Greylands Diamond Girl, Dromore High; 6) Clare Kate Morris, Double Dazzle, St Joseph's Grammar School, Donaghmore.
Premier Open 1.10m Individual:
1) Kym Moore, Lilly, Cookstown HS; 2) Sophia Bingham, Morepark Alamo, Cambridge House Grammar School; 3) Pippa Moore, Scobby Bee, Moira Primary School; 4) Holly Ross, Ech Feirin, Belfast Royal Academy; 5) Ruby Kinkaid, PJ, Assumption Grammar School; 6) Holly Ross, Star of Hollymount, Belfast Royal Academy.
League Placings
50cm Individual:
1*) Erin Bates, Aughmore Dante, Woods PS; 2) Thomas Abernethy, Forlan Sweet Charity, Stewartstown P.S; 3) Ella Johnston, Katie, Birches Primary School; 4*) Zara Moore, AppleJack, Cookstown PS; 5) Georgia Davis, Kilshane Georgia, Academy PS, Saintfield; 6) Alexa Reid, Peggy, Riverdale Primary School.
50cm Primary Teams:
1) Clare Primary School; 2) Tullylagan Mix Ups; 3) Mega Mix; 4) Waringstown Primary School.
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60cm Primary Individual:
1) Charlie Watson, Goldengrove Ms Markle, Waringstown P.S; 2) Kate Green, Apple Jack, Killinchy Primary School; 3) Kacie Wickie, Dazzle, Waringstown P.S; 4) Ronan Hynds, Willow, St Francis Primary School; 5) Emma Niblock, Millie, Kilkeel Primary School; 6) Georgia Davis, Kilshane Georgia, Academy PS Saintfield.
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70cm Primary Teams:
1) Highflyers; 2) Stewartstown P.S; 3) Saddle Sisters.
70cm Primary Individuals
1) Lee Pike, Fudge, Aughnacloy P.S; 2) Zara Abernethy, Greendown Ozzy, Stewartstown P.S; 3) Tilly Ham, Beechmount Grey, Sullivan Prep; 4) Sarah Wilson, Didi, Broughshane P.S.; 5) Henry McCarthy, Balnashallog Goldfinch, Downshire Primary; 6) Sofia Newell, Barnfield Splash of Colour, Bush Primary School.
Secondary 75cm Teams:
1) Victoria College Cranmore; 2) Hunterhouse College; 3) Victoria College Richmond; 4) Friends; 5) Magherafelt High School; 6) Sacred Heart Grammar School.
Secondary 75cm Individual:
1) Jack Cowan, Edentrillick Honey Bee, Lurgan Junior High School; 2) Emma Baird, Sprite, Banbridge Academy; 3) Rosie Strain, Angel, SHGS; 4) Elen Irwin, Malin Belle, Cookstown High School; 5) Ella Rose Sands, Rosie, Saint Catherine's College; 6) Genevieve Lennon, Boom, Sacred Heart Grammar.
Novice 85cm Teams:
1) Lurgan College; 2) Dromore High School; 3) Banbridge Academy - Dunbar; 4) Ballyclare High School; 5) Bloomfield Collegiate; 6) Royal School Armagh - Red.
Novice 85cm Individuals:
1) Lucy Orr, Jazzy Susie, Royal School Dungannon; 2) Aoife Davis, Oldtown Starling, Saintfield High School; 3) Erin Doherty, Consider It Dun, Methodist College Belfast; 4) Jack Cowan, Edentrillick Honeybee, Lurgan Junior High; 5) Charlotte Nelson, Sugar Dolly, Wellington College; 6) Kirsten Bailie, Bluebell, Lurgan College.
Open 1m Team:
1) Down High Flyers; 2) Assumption Grammar; 3) Dromore High School; 4) Belfast Royal Academy; 5) Glenlola Collegiate; 6) Saint Catherine's College Armagh.
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Open 1m Individual:
1) Pippa Moore, Scooby Bee, Moira PS; 2) Soul-be Courtney, The Dark Knight Rises, Regent House; 3) Lucy Orr, Jazzy Susie, Royal School Dungannon; 4) Katie Niblock, Delilah, Kilkeel High School; 5) Erin Doherty, Consider It Dun, Methodist College Belfast; 6) Shannon Curran, Mirdads Jeebral, Saint Catherine's College.
Premier Open 1.10m Individual:
1) Kym Moore, Lilly, Cookstown HS; 2) Sophia Bingham, Morepark Alamo, Cambridge House GS; 3) Pippa Moore, Scooby Bee, Moira PS; 4) Kym Moore, Lucy, Cookstown HS; 5) Holly Ross, Star of Hollymount, Belfast Royal Academy; 6) Holly Ross, Ech Feirin, Belfast Royal Academy.