Positive vibes at Ardnacashel dressage

Strong competition highlights competitors' hard work at Comber venue

Sunday’s (January 26) dressage results from Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber, showed strong competition, highlighting the hard work of the participants and the progress in the dressage community.

Thank you to the judge, Coreen Abernethy, and her scribe, Barbara McMurray. Coreen provided valuable feedback and support using her experience as a Dressage Ireland judge. The leagues at Ardnacashel aim to create a positive experience, while encouraging weekly improvement. Organisers appreciate feedback from the last dressage league and welcome more ideas to keep improving your experience at Ardnacashel.

Ruth Curran and ‘Ballyorgan Mr Darcy’ on their way to winning the Prelim class at Ardnacashel.

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Top Score of the day goes to... Jackie Flynn and ‘Harvey’, who scored a terrific 70.22% in the Senior Intro class.

Jackie Flynn took Top Score of the day riding ‘Harvey’ in the Senior Intro class at Ardnacashel.

RESULTS

Sunday, January 26

Dressage League - week one

Lead Rein Intro:

1) Charlotte Curran, Loneash Daisy.

Charlotte Curran rode ‘Loneash Daisy’ to win the Lead Rein Intro class at Ardnacashel.

Senior Intro:

1) Jackie Flynn, Harvey.

Prelim:

1) Ruth Curran, Ballyorgan Mr Darcy; 2) Natasha Knowles, Morning Dew; 3) Cara Napier, Midget G; 4) Danielle Connolly, Code Red Ruby; 5) Jessica Curran, Loneash Daisy.

Danielle Connolly (‘Code Red Ruby’) and Natasha Knowles (‘Morning Dew’) were both placed in the Prelim class at Ardnacashel.

Novice:

1) Patrick McCready, Jesse.

Patrick McCready rode ‘Jesse’ to win the Novice class at Ardnacashel.

Elementary:

1) Nicky Nesbitt, Carrickview Saratoga; 2) Victoria McCandless, Koolstyle.

Nicky Nesbitt (‘Carrickview Saratoga’) and Victoria McCandless (‘Koolstyle’) were first and second respectively in the Elementary class at Ardnacashel.