Latest Equine Awards NI qualifier held at Gransha
Competitors travel from far and wide to attend
There was a great turnout of young riders of all ages at Gransha Equestrian Centre, Bangor for the Equine Awards NI Rising Stars Show jumping Qualifier on Saturday, August 26. There were lots of new faces from Portaferry to Dromore; it was great to see so many attending.
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Everyone had a great day and the weather held up very well. There was lots of determined riding and great results.
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The show was kindly hosted by Courtney Stuart and judged by both Courtney and Amie Ross, with old faithful Doreen keeping everyone fed and watered in her catering van, as always.
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The next and last chance to qualify for the grand final is at Hagans Croft Equestrian Centre on Saturday, September 2.
RESULTS
Saturday, August 26
Equine Awards NI Show jumping Qualifier
30cm assisted (age 4-7):
1) Lucy Mackey, Sunny; 2) Kym; 3) Amelia McCarten, Lewie; 4) Sáoirse O’Kane, Bella; 5) Isla Christie, Harry; 6) Alia Fletcher, Topaz.
30cm unassisted (age 5-8):
1) Emily Robertson, Misty; 2) Sophie McCullough, Joey; 3) Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin; 4) Eirin Wardle, Timber; 5) Caoimhin John O’Kane, Bella.
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50cm (age 5-9):
1) Eirin Wardle, Topaz; 2) Eirin Wardle, Delilah; 3) Emilie McCullough, Ralphie.
60cm (age 9-12):
1) Charlotte Muir, Shadow; 2) Kate Green, Apple Jack; 3) Mylie McAllister, Prince; 4) Ellie-Mae McConnell, Rosie-Lou; 5) MJ, Prada.
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75cm (age 9-16):
1) Abi Gardner, Danny; 2) Kate Green, Apple Jack; 3) Maddie Miskimmin, DS Dance with Me; 4) Kitty Spain, Katie; 5) Ellie-Mae McConnell, Rosie-Lou; 6) Maddison O’Kane, Popcorn.
90cm (age 16 and under):
1) Abi Gardner, Danny; 2) Maddie Miskimmin, DS Dance with Me; 3) Georgia Byers, Lily.