Wow, what a day was had at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber on Sunday at the final of their Winter Working Hunter league! It was a busy day, with additional on-the-day entries and the atmosphere was mighty!
A big thank you goes to judge, Nicola Martin for attending the final and giving competitors some lovely feedback.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Febbb03b5-3c50-415d-8ff3-11f5a2b672f2_1111x830.jpeg)
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:
This League was generously sponsored by none other than Topspec, a feed brand like no other - with reputable experts at the forefront (namely Shirley Jones). Local body care business, Bee Haven in Ballygowan also kindly sponsored prizes; this is a friendly and quality business, with lots of lovely gifts, skin care products and much more! Be sure to call in for a look around.
Last but not least, thanks are extended to the faithful photographers, who show up week in, week out to provide high quality pictures to competitors! Rain, hail or snow, they are there standing in the arena: Black Horse Photography NI - a quick, hassle-free purchase is guaranteed.
RESULTS
Sunday, December 17
Working Hunter League final
60cm:
1) Victoria McCurdy, Temple Bui.
League Winner: Victoria McCurdy, Temple Bui.
Small Breeds:
1) Karen McCandless, Peaches
League Winner: Karen McCandless, Peaches.
70cm Pony:
1) Karen McCandless, Peaches; 2) Cara Norman, Jackson.
70cm Pony League:
Alex Hemsley, Vinnie.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25e86aa7-9586-4e07-8992-3553e0b1a9a8_1111x1087.jpeg)
70cm Horse:
1) Victoria McCurdy, Temple Bui; 2) Holly Carville, Roxy.
70cm Horse League:
1) Victoria McCurdy, Temple Bui; 2) Holly Carville, Roxy; 3) Bree Rutledge, Jewel.
80cm Pony:
1) Cara Norman, Jackson; 2) Julie Donaghy Simpson, Ballylisk Midnight Lad; 3) Alex Hemsley, Vinnie.
80cm Horse:
1) Jane Richardson, Bright Like A Diamond; 2) Karina McVeigh, Cococabana; 3) Holly Carville, Roxy.
80cm Horse League:
1) Karina McVeigh, Cococabana; 2) Holly Carville, Roxy.
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbc9fbc91-c2e8-4f6a-b53f-ca3200f2a4cd_1111x982.jpeg)
Small Hunter:
1) Josh Russell, Ted; 2) Karina McVeigh, Cococabana; 3) Lexi Wallace, Molly Mae.
Small Hunter League:
1) Karina McVeigh, Cococabana.
Large Breed:
1) Emma Jackson, Champ; 2) Lucy Donnan, Sonic Superstar; 3) Julie Donaghy Simpson, Ballylisk Midnight Lad.
Large Breed League:
1) Emma Jackson, Champ.
90cm Pony:
1) Lucy Donnan, Sonic Superstar; 2) Kerry McGrady, Fonzie.
90cm Pony League:
1) Kerry McGrady, Fonzie.
90cm Horse:
1) Amanda Telford, Hero.
1m Pony:
1) Kerry McGrady, Fonzie.
1m Horse:
1) Emma Jackson, Tommy; 2) Emma Jackson, Champ; 3) Amber McKeown, Russell.
1m Horse League:
1) Emma Jackson, Tommy; 2) Emma Jackson, Champ.
1.10m:
1) Emma Jackson, Tommy.
1.10m League:
1) Emma Jackson, Tommy.