Rising Stars out enjoying their ponies at Knockagh View

Fabulous weather and gorgeous prizes make for a great day out!

Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland held an Equine Awards NI Rising Stars qualifier on Sunday, May 19, in fabulous weather!

Thanks are extended to everyone who supported the show; it was lovely to see so many competitors out enjoying their ponies. Thank you to the team at Equine Awards NI for providing beautiful rosettes, sweets (which were a huge hit) and gorgeous prizes for best turnout in each class!

Emilie McCullough and ‘Ralphie’ took the top spot in the 50cm class at Knockagh View. PICTURES: courtesy of Ellie Johnston Photography

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Well done to everyone who picked up the qualification cards and, for anyone who just missed out, don’t worry Knockagh View will have another qualifier for both dressage and show jumping on Sunday, June 23. Thank you to the dressage judge Martina McKinley; scribe Charlotte Welsh; show jumping judge Lesley Wilson; arena party Greg Wilson; photographers Dean and Ellie from Ellie Johnston Photography and Scott in the cafe.

RESULTS

Sunday, May 19

Equine Awards NI Rising Stars qualifier

Lead Rein SJ - 30cm:

1) Elliot Logan, Wellie (g); 2) Aria Kirk, Chloe (m); 3) Sophia Murphy, Jake (g); 4) Adalyn Wallace, Lucy; 5) Saoirse O’Kane, Lilyrose (m).

Aria Kirk and ‘Chloe’ jumped a lovely round to finish second in the Lead Rein show jumping at Knockagh View.

Assisted SJ - 30cm:

1) Luisa Langsford, Kenilwood Annabelle; 2) Maisie Wallace, Lily; 3) Beth McDowell, Barrera Purple Iris (m); 4) Caoimhin John O’Kane, Alexia (m).

Unassisted SJ - 30cm:

1) Amelia Logan, Bart (g); 2) CJ O’Kane, Lilyrose (m).

40cm SJ:

1) Amelia Logan, Bart (g); 2) Alastair Doyle, Rockfield Sparrow; 3) Sophie  McCullough, Ralphie (g).

50cm SJ:

1) Emilie McCullough, Ralphie (g); 2) Alastair Doyle, Rockfield Sparrow.

60cm SJ Rising Stars Qualifier:

1) Kate McDowell, Pixie Perfect (g).

70cm Newcomer SJ:

1) Maddison O’Kane, Sultana (m); 2) Toryn Neill, Sundown Bailey (g).

70cm SJ Rising Stars qualifier:

1) Laoise Clancy, Dorlyn Contessa (m); 2) Emily Dobbin, Ellie (m).

Emily Dobbin and ‘Ellie’ on their way to second in the 70cm class at Knockagh View to get their qualification for the Rising Stars final.

80cm SJ Rising Star qualifier:

1) Alice Tweeddale, Sky (m); 2) Laoise Clancy, Dorlyn Contessa (m); 3) Ellie-Mae Kerr, Jokin Joe (g); 4) Maddison O’Kane, Sultana (m).

90cm Rising Star qualifier:

1) Annie Connell, Battlebridge Alfie (g); 2) Alice Tweeddale, Sky (m).

Assisted mini dressage:

1) Maisie Wallace, Lily; 2) Elliot Logan, Wellie (g); 3) Aria Kirk, Chloe (m); 4) Caoimhin John O’Kane, Alexia (m).

Unassisted mini dressage:

1) Amelia Logan, Bart (g); 2) Luisa Langsford, Kenilwood Annabelle (m).

Midi Dressage:

1) Annie Connell, Battlebridge Alfie (g); 2) Laoise Clancy, Burnview Royal Elegance (g).

Ellie Mae Kerr and ‘Jokin Joe’ on their way to winning the Junior dressage class at Knockagh View.

Junior dressage:

1) Ellie-Mae Kerr, Jokin Joe (g); 2) Lucy Rooney, Donegreagh Rosanna (m); 3) Caoimhe Scullion, Branraduff Tom (g).

Lucy Rooney and ‘Donegreagh Rosanna’ finished second in Junior dressage at Knockagh View to secure their place at the final.