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Following the popularity and the huge success of the 2023 TRI Equestrian Spring Pony Tour league, the final of which was held on Sunday, July 23, more photos have been provided to highlight and celebrate the achievements of these young local athletes!
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The Spring Pony Tour, organised by the Ulster Region of Show Jumping Ireland Pony Committee, catered for all levels of show jumping ability, from 128 50cm right up to 148 1.20m and Children on Horses/ Junior 1.10m/ 1.20m.
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New SJI pony member, Kayla O’Donnell, who is 13 years old, and her pony ‘My Mucker Man’ led the way to finish in top spot in the 148 80cm class and fourth in the 148 90cm class. Kayla also finished fourth in the 138 80cm class on Ballymagan Equine’s ‘Pretty One’ in the TRI Equestrian Spring Pony Tour league.
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Tim Morton, who has just recently turned six years old, was the winner of the 128 70cm TRI Equestrian Spring Pony Tour Final and League with his pony ‘Aghaderg Stepping Delight’. Tim also finished in seventh place in the TRI Equestrian Spring Tour Under 10 League. Well done Tim, you are a little star!
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Sophia Bingham was a force to be reckoned with at the TRI Equestrian Spring Tour Finals. Sophia meant business from the start, taking both first place in the 148 1.10m class on her lovely seven-year-old ‘Dowdstown Vic’ and second place on the very consistent ‘Morepark Alamo’. This pair were again on fire, taking the 148 1.20m class by storm to take the win, securing Sophia first place in the 148 Six/ Seven-year-old TRI Equestrian Spring Tour League and the 148 1.20m League also.
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To see the full report, results and more photos, please click below: