Riders share the riches as Winter Cash Jumping League concludes
Northern Lights NI Riding Club league and Christmas Show prove popular
The Northern Lights NI Riding Club’s Winter Cash Jumping League reached fruition on Sunday, December 10, with their Christmas Show. A staggering total of approximately £1,300 was shared with league winners and organisers were really pleased to be able to ensure each rider that saw the league through to the final went home a bit richer!
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There was a lovely relaxed atmosphere as the competitors already had the hard work done over the previous five weeks to earn their league placings. To the delight of the younger riders, Santa made an appearance and treated them all to selection boxes and goodies.
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The Fancy Dress was judged by Santa (Mo of Mtm Upvc Doctor). The effort that everyone put into their festive costumes was fabulous, though it did make the job of deciding on a winner so difficult that three were selected; Tilly Lowry, Ailsa Purdy and Molly McFarland, who each received prizes and all that took part received a selection box.
As well as receiving their cash prizes, the first placed winners were presented with a sash, a trophy and rosette; second and third place winners got a trophy and all competitors received rosettes.
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Thank you to everyone for playing their part in making the Cash Jumping League such a success and an enjoyable experience for all. A big shout out goes to all the helpers, for setting up the night before or helping on the day; organisers couldn’t do this without you!
The Northern Lights NI Riding Club strives to ensure that everyone who attends their events, either mounted or not, has a good day; the club welcomes all and ensures inclusiveness; new members are always welcome.
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On a different note, the club will be starting 2024 with the new Northern Lights Winter Woolies Showing Training Shows. This will be a series of three shows with an emphasis on competitors taking away some learning in preparation for the up-and-coming showing season.
Each class will have placed winners and sashes presented to all first places. The Winter Woolies Shows will feed into the Easter Showing Extravaganza, as well as being a great opportunity to prep for Balmoral; entries are £13 for non-members and £10 members - pre-entry via Facebook with the exception of late entries or entries on the day incurring a £5 fee.
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Everyone at Northern Lights Riding Club would like to thank everyone for their support over the last year and wish everyone a very festive Christmas and Happy New Year.
Date for Your Diary
January 28, 2024: Northern Lights Winter Woolies Showing Training Show at Riding for Disabled, Coleraine - entries close Thursday, January 25 at 8pm.
Follow the club Facebook page for up-and-coming events.
RESULTS
Sunday, December 10
Winter Cash Jumping League
League Results - Ponies
Cross-Poles:
1) Bronwyn O’Neill, Princess REME £60; 2) Loreena Holmes, Lady £40; 3) Karla O’Neill, Precious Pippa £30.
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30/40cm:
1) Caitlyn Holmes, Lady £40; 2) Karla O’Neill, Precious Pippa £25.
Fancy Dress - judged By Santa (Mo of Mtm Upvc Doctor):
Tilly Lowry, Ailsa Purdy, Molly McFarland.
50cm:
=1) Cara Connelly, Annie £30; =1) Loreena Holmes, Lady £30; 2) Oliver McGlinchey, Rosie £25; 3) Ella Kirkpatrick, Paddy £20.
60cm:
1) Baran Demirkol, Slinky £60; =2) Grace Clarke, John Jo £40; =2) Grace Neely, Polly £40; 3) Erika Dixon, Rosie £35; 4) Oliver McGlinchey, Rosie £30; 5) Ella Kirkpatrick, Paddy £25; 6) Caitlyn Holmes, Lady £10.
70cm:
1) Grace Clarke, John Jo £65; 2) Carla Dolan, Lady £40; 3) Baran Demirkol, Slinky £35; 4) Rebecca Coulter, Portia £30; 5) Faith Lyndsey, Fendi £25; =6) Leah Hanson, Shadow’s Hulk (aka Hulk) £20; =6) Taylor Barkley, Sully £20.
80cm:
1) Rebecca Coulter, Portia £50; 2) Rhianna Wylie, Betsy £30; 3) Carla Dolan, Lady £25; 4) Leah Hanson, Shadow’s Hulk (aka Hulk) £15.
90cm:
1) Leah Wylie, Shadow £35.
1m:
No league placings.
League Results – Horses
60cm:
1) Sinead Diver, Calida £60.
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70cm:
No league placings.
80cm:
1) Kyla McLaughlin, Ballyrobin Benson £55.
90cm:
1) Hollie Williamson, Ferro £60.
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1m:
1) Kyla McLaughlin, Ballyrobin Benson £60.
1.10m:
1) Kyla McLaughlin, Ballyrobin Benson £30; 2) Ross Morgan, Monty £20.