New initiatives provide talking point at Banbridge Charity Show
Appreciation extended to grooms and equines at two-day show
Banbridge Charity Horse and Pony Show took place at the Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan over the weekend of Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 and incorporated the SJI Summer Series into the horse classes (Saturday) and the TRI Equestrian Spring Pony Tour into the pony classes (Sunday).
As this is a charity show, it is always very well supported. Last year, the committee were able to present a donation of £2,000 to the Southern Area Hospice Services Charity and a contribution was made to Iveagh Pony Club. One of this year’s chosen charities is the NI Cancer Fund for Children and a donation will be made in due course.
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There were almost 600 entries over the two days, with courses being built by show director, Ray Buchanan and the Meadows’ resident course builder, Aaron McCusker; Stephen McAlinden was also at hand to help out.
Lots of new initiatives were brought in for this year’s show, including bottles of fizz for the groom of the winning horse in each class and boxes of apples and carrots at the entrances to the various arenas as a treat for the horses and ponies! These initiatives were certainly talking points over the weekend and received much positive feedback from those in attendance and afterwards on social media. The grooms’ prizes support what Kathy McMullan is doing with the Grooms’ Group on Facebook, in showing these hardworking individuals some much-deserved appreciation for their efforts!
Thanks are extended to the show sponsors: Equestrian and Farm Feeds, Spillers, TRI Equestrian, McGinty Electrical Services, Equifresh Pro, Crewe Services Ltd and Alland Stables and to anyone else who supported the show in any way.
RESULTS
Banbridge Charity Horse and Pony Show
Saturday, June 8
Horses
Amateurs (including Orchard League and Farmers Journal A Championship Qualifier) [modified]:
1) Caroline Gaston’s Miss Roman Kora, Caroline Gaston; 2) Judith Sossick’s Loughview Diamond Orla, Adam Sossick; 3) Amy McLaughlin’s Rhonda IHR, Amy McLaughlin; 4) Raymond Farrell’s Oos Zena, Shauna Farrell; 5) Liz Brown’s Bellscross Cruisedown, Liz Brown; 6) Courtney Sloan’s Coolmannon Dash, Courtney Sloan.
1.10m (M) [SJI Summer Series] (Rug to Winner):
1) Marie-Therese Trainor’s Marah, Eoghan Trainor; 2) Beverly Irwin’s Queen De La Pierre Z, Beverly Irwin; 3) Robert McKee’s Diamond Beach Babe, Melissa McKee; 4) Mary McLeigh’s Dunnanew Sunset, Mary McLeigh; 5) Jenna Fitzpatrick Burns’s Causeway Star, Johan Fitzpatrick Burns; 6) Hugo McAlpine’s Brianna B, John McEntee.
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1.30m Banbridge Grand Prix - Rug to Winner:
1) Jane Russell’s Ballyrobin Nimmerdor, Robert Russell; 2) Allison Mercer’s Rossmount Luis, Ellie Humphries; 3) Caroline Gibson’s Hollywood KWPN, Annie Gibson; 4) Victoria Loane’s Lord of the Rings BMH, Sean Foley; 5) Tom Spence’s Boleybawn Genio, Darren Irwin; 6) Samantha Kirk’s FSS Indigo, Samantha Kirk.
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1.20m (M) [SJI Summer Series] (Rug to Winner):
1) Penny Campbell’s Corlioni, Lisa Priestley; 2) Dermott Lennon’s Beach Pleasure, Dermott Lennon; 3) Andrew Farren’s Nevada TE, Andrew Farren; 4) Lisa Priestley’s Derryinver Premier Sarah, Lisa Priestley; 5) Catherine Spence’s Flyhigh Mable, Catherine Spence; 6) Emma Jackson’s Kylestone Cashel, Emma Jackson.
90cm (M) [SJI Summer Series] (Rug to Winner):
1) David Gibson’s Ashfield Red Ginger, David Gibson; 2) Conrad McGuinness’s Coolrock Dark Angel, Conrad McGuinness; 3) Jan Brown’s Balbriggan Boy, Jan Brown; 4) Karen Pearson’s River Crossing, Karen Pearson; 5) Easkèy Houston’s Uilinn Rua, Easkèy Houston; 6) Julian Kirk’s Drumkee Bay Boy, Gabrielle Kirk; 6) Anthea Moffett’s Pumba S, Anthea Moffett.
1m (M) [SJI Summer Series] (Rug to Winner):
1) Eavan White’s O'Harabrook, Fiona Thompson; 2) Niccola Hall’s Ladykiller, Niccola Hall; 3) Kevin O’Reilly’s Furore S, Laura Clinton; 4) Easkèy Houston’s Higirl, Easkèy Houston; 5) Colin McDowell’s PGS Little Ferro, Ellie McDowell; 6) Melissa McKinstry’s Oxendene Lui, Melissa McKinstry.
Sunday, June 9
Horses
Children on Horses & Juniors 1m (M):
=1) Briony Murphy’s Ardragh Statesman, Darragh Murphy; Kim Coleman’s Chicco Camiro, Amy Coleman; Nicole Galbraith’s Marylynn TN, Zac Hanna; Robin Bingham’s Strandhill Pacino, Sophia Bingham; Christine McKnight’s Tassagh Sky Doctor, Taylor McKnight; Briony Murphy’s Top Tikket, Darragh Murphy; Lyndsay Barnett’s Tullyhill Lucy Diamond, Ava Stubbs.
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Children on Horses & Juniors 1.10/1.20m (M):
1) Marie-Therese Trainor’s Marah, Eoghan Trainor; 2) Christine McKnight’s Tassagh Sky Doctor, Taylor McKnight; 3) Martin Mellett’s Rock Hill Girl, Zoe Mellett; 4) Robin Bingham’s Strandhill Pacino, Sophia Bingham; 5) Raymond Farrell’s Oos Zena, Eimear Farrell; 6) Nicole Galbraith’s Marylynn TN, Zac Hanna.
Ponies
128 50cm (M) (Art 274.5.1) [inc Walter Reape Newcomers]:
=1) Claire Green’s Apple Jack (HPA), Kate Green; Jane McBride’s Chaple Lane Trigger, Mary McBride; Shelley Bonten’s Heides Lady’s Boy, Rosie May Duggan; Katie Bell’s Muskerry Crusader, Jack Bell; Richard Mitchell’s Smokey Joe (HPA), Caleb Mitchell; Sparkling Equine’s Sparkling Black Jack, Katie McDonald; Richard Mitchell’s Thistledown Royal Academy, Caleb Mitchell; Katie Bell’s Tuity Fruity, Jack Bell.
128 60cm (M) ( inc U8 National Discovery League):
=1) Claire Green’s Apple Jack (HPA), Kate Green; Gortacar Stables’s Athlone Silver Spice, Millie-Rose Bell Hagan; Amy Hamilton’s Barrera Star Attraction (OS), Cara Grant; Sarah Burns’s C.S. Galileo, Megan Burns; Pam Moore’s Capparoe Chic, Zara Moore; Jane McBride’s Chaple Lane Trigger, Mary McBride; Shelley Bonten’s Heides Lady’s Boy, Rosie May Duggan; Samuel Nesbitt’s Leam Ben, Maeve Nesbitt; Lionel Johnston’s Littleash Cash, Ella-Jane Johnston; Lynne Russell’s Millstone Flight, Poppy Coulter; Sarah Burns’s Missy Rose, Megan Burns; Katie Bell’s Muskerry Crusader, Jack Bell; Lionel Johnston’s Prince Archie, Ella-Jane Johnston; Lynne Russell’s Shanvally Lily, Poppy Coulter; Richard Mitchell’s Smokey Joe (HPA), Caleb Mitchell; Sparkling Equine’s Sparkling Black Jack, Katie McDonald; Sparkling Equine’s Sparkling Mr O'Brien, Katie McDonald; Richard Mitchell’s Thistledown Royal Academy, Caleb Mitchell; Shane Treanor’s Trebra Blackie, Katie Treanor; Katie Bell’s Tuity Fruity, Jack Bell.
128 70cm (M) (inc Under 8/Under 10 National Discovery League):
=1) Amy Hamilton’s Barrera Star Attraction (OS), Cara Grant; Darren Smyth’s Brynsion Good Looking, Zoe Smyth; Sarah Burns’s C.S. Galileo, Megan Burns; Ashley Bingham’s Dat'ill Do, Georgia Bingham; Louise Burke’s Drumhass Diamond, Eliza Burke; Grainne Bennett’s Inse Duchess, Ciara Flavin; Ballymagan Equine’s Irish Stout, Liam H Kelly; Samuel Nesbitt’s Jay, Maeve Nesbitt; Lynne Russell’s Julie Go Leor, Poppy Coulter; Darren Smyth’s MHS Nutcracker, Alyssa Smyth; Grainne Bennett’s Newoak Cha Cha Cha, Emily Flavin; Joanne Morton’s Parkhills Jackbequick, Tim Morton; Gareth Barkley’s Penanns Smurf, Perrie Barkley; Lynne Russell’s Shanvally Lily, Poppy Coulter; Sparkling Equine’s Sparkling Mr O'Brien, Katie McDonald; Tina Rouke’s Super Cinnamon, Miley Ella Jo Rouke; Wade McGinley’s Woodside Jasper HPA, Winter Lily McGinley.
128 80cm (M) (Elite Equine & Duffy Group Ireland Discovery League & Mullingar Equestrian Irish Sport Horse Auctions National Young Pony Series 2023 [4/5 Year Old]):
=1) Adrian O’Keeffe’s Antigua Aoibheann, Louie O’Keeffe; Victoria Steele’s Barrera Lilac Time, Harry Hannaway; Joanne Morton’s Blueoak Rockstar, Tim Morton; Shane Gallagher’s Borderview Myles, Amelia Gallagher; Michael Garrity’s Boreton Cherokee, Anna Rose Garrity; Jane McBride’s Castlequarter Katie Bee, Rory McBride; Sharon Desmond's Kilcreene Heather, Emily McCarthy; Jane McBride’s Killannin Grazer, Lily McBride; Darren Smyth’s MHS Nutcracker, Alyssa Smyth; Hazel Trimble’s Mighty Minion, Sophie Johnston; Ashley Bingham’s One in the Making, Indie Bingham; Shane Fennell’s Parcglas Magarita, Emily Flavin; Joanne Morton’s Parkhill Crackerjack, Tim Morton; Gareth Barkley’s Penanns Smurf, Perrie Barkley; Rosie Arbuckle’s Serge (JC), Nuala Arbuckle; Jayne Doherty’s Sweet Lily (CPBS), Sienna Doherty; Adrian O’Keeffe’s The Candy Stripe Man, Bobby O’Keeffe.
148 90cm (M):
=1) Tina Rouke’s Anita’s Prince, Megan Louise Rouke; Lynda Pike’s Blueoak Bay Breeze, Sarah Pike; Ann Galvin’s Blueoak Lux, Peter Morton; Sharon Margey’s Bohola Hero (CP), Sara Margey; Kathy McGillie’s Derrylough Lorna, Laura Stanfield; Michelle Omelvena’s Georginas Boy, Eva Omelvena; Henry Cafferty’s Jimmys Kroongraaf, Juliana Nelson; Seamus McGillion’s Knockgraffon Girl, Emma McGillion; Lorraine Boggs’s Le Paca, Katie Boggs; Grace Sloane’s Lourigan Bay, Sarah-Jane Sloane; Kathy McGillie’s Rickamore Carlie, Laura Stanfield; Lisa McGeady’s Robyn’s April Song, Abbie-Rose McGeady; Tina Rouke’s Seapatrick Quality, Megan Louise Rouke; David Leslie Maneely’s Shanvey Doonard Delight, Emily Maneely; Brian Beattie’s Simba-Playa, Rosanna Beattie; Sparkling Equine’s Sparkling Hawkeye 1, Brooke Rafferty; Tricia Acheson’s The Red Fox, Jennifer Tate; Joanne Morton’s Tynan Bo-Bo Bear, Cliodhna McEvoy.
148 1m (M) (Elite Equine & Duffy Group Ireland Discovery League & Mullingar Equestrian Irish Sport Horse Auctions National Young Pony Series 2023 [4/5 Year Old]):
=1) Michael Garrity’s Ballygarris Bui, Cara Garrity; Ann Galvin’s Blueoak Shelby, Peter Morton; Michelle Callaghan’s Candys Girl, Clodagh Callaghan; Karen Doherty’s Consider It Dun, Erin Doherty; Dominic Rice’s Cornhill Rose, Helen Rice; Ashley Bingham’s Currabawn Prada, Sophia Bingham; Kilian Coyle’s Grainmór Princess, Sarah Coyle; Henry Cafferty’s Jimmys Kroongraaf, Juliana Nelson; Martin McEvoy’s Juno Uno, Cliodhna McEvoy; Ronan McLaughlin’s LA’ Gigi HDH, Sarah McLaughlin; Lorraine Boggs’s Le Paca, Katie Boggs; Kilian Coyle’s Monaghan Ami, Sarah Coyle; Pamela Lowe’s Prince Sparrow, Rosa McIlhatton; Sean Jordan’s S J Caledonia, Medb Kinney; Brian Beattie’s Simba-Playa, Rosanna Beattie; Tricia Acheson’s The Red Fox, Jennifer Tate; Joanne Morton’s Tynan Bo-Bo Bear, Cliodhna McEvoy.
128 85cm Under 10 (M) (Inc UR Pony Points Cup & B.Sweeney Equine Ltd Future Champions Series 2023):
1) Martin McEvoy’s Dutch Lady (NL), Caitie McEvoy; 2) Michael Garrity’s Boreton Cherokee, Anna Rose Garrity; 3) Lisa Hannaway’s Princess Vicky, Harry Hannaway; 4) Martin McEvoy’s Tynan Petal, Caitie McEvoy; 5) Paula Widger’s Poynstown Little Albert Einstein, Lily McBride; 6) Roslyn Brown’s Longwood Grandpas Diamond, Mark Brown.
128 90cm (M) (inc UR Pony Points Cup & Mullingar Equestrian Irish Sport Horse Auctions National Young Pony Series 2023 [6 & 7 Year Old]):
1) Ballymagan Equine’s Paris, Harry Kelly; 2) Martin McEvoy’s Tynan Petal, Caitie McEvoy; 3) Joanne Morton’s Parkhill Crackerjack, Tim Morton; 4) Alex McDonald’s Barryroe Prince William, Katie McDonald; 5) Hazel Trimble’s Mighty Minion, Sophie Johnston; 6) Ronan McLaughlin’s Maesteg Edward, Kara McLaughlin.
148 1.10m (M) (inc UR Pony Points Cup & Mullingar Equestrian Irish Sport Horse Auctions National Young Pony Series 2023 [6/7 Year]):
1) Ann Galvin’s Ballymote Golden Gem, Peter Morton; 2) Amanda Lynch’s Derryvane Belle, Zoie Dobbins; 3) Gareth Welton’s Cavanagh Rocky, Brooke Rafferty; 4) Ashley Bingham’s Morepark Alamo, Sophia Bingham; 5) Katheryne McCracken’s Charlton Supreme, Charlotte McCracken; 6) Ann Galvin’s Blueoak Shelby, Peter Morton.
128 1m (M) (inc B.Sweeney Equine Ltd Future Champions Series 2023 [95cm]):
1) Karen McFadden’s Goldie Locks II, Khloe McLaughlin; 2) Victoria Steele’s Tynwydd Alun, Alice Steele; 3) Victoria Steele’s Sparkling Miss Leglands, Alice Steele; 4) Janine Mulgrew’s Bluebell (SJI), Tegan Mulgrew; 5) Martin Mellett’s Billibob, James Mellett; 6) Alex McDonald’s Barryroe Prince William, Katie McDonald.
148 1.20m (M) (inc B.Sweeney Equine Ltd Future Champions Series 2023 [1.15m]):
1) Katheryne McCracken’s Cwmello Champagne Charlie, Charlotte McCracken; 2) Martin & Tracy Kelly’s Trendy Blue, Caitlin Kelly; 3) Katheryne McCracken’s Charlton Supreme, Charlotte McCracken; 4) Jillian Nelson’s Tully Jim, Juliana Nelson; 5) Karen McFadden’s Infinity, Connie McFadden; 6) McFadden Equine’s Candy Floss (IHR), Connie McFadden.
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138 80cm (M):
=1) Vivian Hamill’s Aille Misty, Emma Hamill; Deirdre Cronin’s Creggan Belle, Moya Cronin; Tina Rouke’s Crosskeys Beauty, Miley Ella Jo Rouke; Nicole Galbraith’s Cynbrook Heiress, Zac Hanna; Lynda Pike’s Derrymattery Fudge, Lee Pike; Paul Quinn’s EQ Little Lucky, Eabha Quinn; Rosie Arbuckle’s Ondine DHP, Nuala Arbuckle; Kelly Galbraith’s Sam's Secret, Rebecca Coulter; Kendra McElhennon’s Whitehill Bella, Keeva McElhennon.
138 90cm (M) Elite Equine & Duffy Group Ireland Discovery League & Mullingar Equestrian Irish Sport Horse Auctions National Young Pony Series 2023 [4/5 Year Old]):
=1) Deirdre Cronin’s Creggan Belle, Moya Cronin; Tina Rouke’s Crosskeys Beauty, Miley Ella Jo Rouke; Nicole Galbraith’s Cynbrook Heiress, Zac Hanna; Lynda Pike’s Derrymattery Fudge, Lee Pike; Amanda Lynch’s Derryvane Truffles, Winter Lily McGinley; Ashley Bingham’s Drumree Willow, Ellie Bingham; Rosaleen Doherty’s Giselle (CPBS), Beth Bradley; Katheryne McCracken’s Glencroft Andrea, Elizabeth McCracken; Kerry Jennings’s Hurricane CR, Jessica Jennings; Kelly Galbraith’s Jackets Enchantment, Rebecca Coulter; Orlaith O'Hagan’s Micky Blue Eyes, Harriet O’Hagan; Alwena Nelson’s Sparkling Taylor Maid, Charlotte Nelson; Mandy Johnston’s Two Socks ID, Katie McDonald; Niki Taylor’s Tyrrellspass Louis, Medb Kinney; Kendra McElhennon’s Whitehill Bella, Keeva McElhennon.
138 1m (M) (inc UR Pony Points Cup & Mullingar Equestrian Irish Sport Horse Auctions National Young Pony Series 2023 [6/7 Year Old]):
1) Kilian Coyle’s Arabella III, Daragh Coyle; 2) Trilbie Cook’s Lynncot lady Eleanora, Zoe Mellett; 3) Mandy Johnston’s Two Socks ID, Katie McDonald; 4) Niki Taylor’s Tyrrellspass Louis, Medb Kinney; 5) Katheryne McCracken’s Glencroft Andrea, Elizabeth McCracken; 6) Martin Mellett’s JSH Junior, Zoe Mellett.
138 1.10m (M) (inc B.Sweeney Equine Ltd Future Champions Series 2023 [1.05m]):
1) Ashley Bingham’s Little Pretender, Ellie Bingham; 2) Trilbie Cook’s Lynncot Lady Eleanora, Zoe Mellett; 3) Jillian Nelson’s Dynamo D'euro, Juliana Nelson; 4) Martin Mellett’s Fredaine De Blonde, Zoe Mellett; 5) Sharon Margey’s Sparkling Kiowa Moon, Sara Margey; 6) Martin McEvoy’s Etoile Des Chesnaies, Cliodhna McEvoy.
148 80cm (M):
=1) Tina Rouke’s Anita’s Prince, Megan Louise Rouke; Shaun Brennan’s BSH Golden Boy, Éabha Brennan; Heather Funston’s Carstown Golden Splash, Hannah MacCombe-Funston; Seamus McGillion’s Knockgraffon Girl, Emma McGillion; David Leslie Maneely’s Shanvey Doonard Delight, Emily Maneely.