Rain stops for Santa's arrival at Knockagh View
Dressage League final AND Christmas Show held in horrendous weather at Greenisland centre
Knockagh View, Greenisland, held their Dressage League final and Christmas Show on Sunday, December 10. A huge thank you is extended to everyone who came along and supported the show; it is safe to say that the weather was definitely not on side - it was actually horrendous - but it didn’t dampen the festive spirits and, just in time for Santa’s arrival, the rain stopped!
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Thank you so much to Ann King of Equine Awards NI for sponsoring the stunning Christmas carriage, which was turned out to perfection by L & M Carriage Driving, an absolute treat for all of us to watch and ride! Ann also sponsored and wrapped all the gifts for the children.
Another huge hit among the young and older competitors was the rodeo reindeer, which was very kindly sponsored by John Healy from HealysHaylage; John was also Santa’s head Elf for the day!
The Fancy dress class was an absolute delight, very kindly judged by Lyn Hanvey. The effort that was put into the costumes was unbelievable, picking a winner was a difficult task! The winner received a beautiful sash, kindly sponsored by Awardboard Rosettes & Trophies - Ireland.
Thank you to everyone who made the day possible by helping: dressage judge Emma Hobson; show jumping judge Heather Camlin and scribe Lara Camlin; Arena Party Lesley and Greg Wilson; photographers Ellie and Dean from Ellie Johnston Photography; fantasy face painting, helpers Adele Huddleson, Charlotte Welsh, Kelly Kidd, Lyn Hanvey, John Healy, Lisa Rooney, James Wilson and, of course, Scott, who kept everyone well fed! Organisers hope that everyone had a great day!
RESULTS
Sunday, December 10
Dressage League final
Intro A - Assisted/ Led:
1) Ollie Gordon, Lacy Milan (g); 2) Isaac Gordon, Thistledown Whisper (m).
League Results:
1) Ollie Gordon, Lacy Milan (g); 2) Isaac Gordon, Thistledown Whisper (m).
Intro A Junior:
1) Rebecca Cowan, Dowhills Strolling Minstrel (g); 2) Elissa Cowan, Beltoy Panteal (g); 3) Emily Dobbin, Ellie (m); 4) Erin Gordon, Thistledown Whisper (m).
League Results:
1) Elissa Cowan, Beltoy Panteal (g); 2) Rebecca Cowan, Dowhills Strolling Minstrel (g); 3) Emily Dobbin, Ellie (m); 4) Erin Gordon, Thistledown Whisper (m).
Intro A Senior:
1) Ben Foster, Chanel.
League Results:
1) Ben Foster, Chanel.
Prelim 1 Senior:
1) Debbie Cherry, Pebbles (m); 2) Lauren Ritchie, Wellview Lenny (g).
League Results:
1) Debbie Cherry, Pebbles (m); 2) Lauren Ritchie, Wellview Lenny (g).
Prelim 12:
1) Louise Beggs, Nanky Brooker Spain (m).
Novice 24:
1) Julie-lee Radcliffe, A Dream Come True (g); 2) Jacqui Lewis, Dunore Fast and Furious (g).
League Results:
1) Julie-lee Radcliffe, A Dream Come True (g); 2) Jacqui Lewis, Dunore Fast and Furious (g).
Novice 22:
1) Jacqui Lewis, Dunore Fast and Furious (g).
League Results:
1) Jacqui Lewis, Dunore Fast and Furious (g).
Elementary 40:
1) Victoria McCandless, Koolstyle (g).
League Results:
1) Victoria McCandless, Koolstyle (g).
30cm cross-poles:
=1) Eirin Wardle, Rhydgwillim Arthur Pendragon (g); Sophia Murphy, Lily (m); Maya Gillespie, Stellar (g); Alia Fletcher, Caerserennog Topaz (g); Zoe Gillespie, Stellar (g); Sophie McCann, Reggi (g); Isla Hanna, Brian; Elizabeth McCann, Lord Bollingers Bubbles; Harriet McCann, Master Bumble; Beatrix McCann, Rumpole of the Bailey; Erin Gordon, Thistledown Whisper (m); Oscar McCann, Rumpole of the Bailey.
40cm:
=1) Rebecca Cowan, Dowhills Strolling Minstrel (g); Lizzy Taylor, Chester (g); Eirin Wardle, Caerserennog Topaz (g).
50cm:
=1) Emily Dobbin, Ellie (m); Lizzy Taylor, Chester (g); Poppy Wilson, Billy the Kid (g); Ella Calvert, Volvo (g).
Obstacles:
1) Ollie Gordon, Lacy Milan (g); 2) Isaac Gordon, Thistledown Whisper (m); 3) Charlotte Morton, Robbie (g); 4) Mollie Barrow, Rusty (g); 5) Aria Kirk, Honey (m); 6) Georgia Smyth, Creeve Pie Boy (g).
Fancy Dress:
1) Penelope Robinson, Holly (m); 2) Adalyn Wallace, Lily (m); 3) Alia Fletcher, Caerserennog Topaz (g); 4) Isaac Gordon, Thistledown Whisper (m); 5) Charlotte Morton, Robbie (g); 6) Clara-Rose Huddleson, Sally (m).
80cm - Clear:
Lucy Irvine, Georgie (m).
90cm - Clear:
Grace Reid, Killyglen Grace (m).