Smashing turnout for Christmas Show jumping at Ardnacashel

Hot, yet healthy competition at Comber venue made for an enjoyable day

What a great day it was at Ardnacashel Equestrian’s Annual Christmas Show jumping Show, sponsored by Holmestead Saddlery, on Sunday, December 29. There was a smashing turnout and each and every competitor gave it their best shot. The competition was hot, yet healthy - organisers hope that everyone had as enjoyable a day as the Ardnacashel Team did!

Wesley Cole on ‘Rhydian’ and Abi Gardner on ‘Murphy’ jumped clear rounds in both the 40cm and 50cm classes at Ardacashel’s Annual Christmas Show jumping Show. PICTURES: courtesy of Black Horse Photography NI

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Thanks are extended to the photographer on the day, Black Horse Photography NI.

Don't forget to get your entries in for Sunday, January 5 - Arena Jump Mix, which includes Pony Club Spring Barrier Qualifiers, AND pure show jumping classes. Enter online at: https://ardnacashelequestrian.co.uk/enter-online

The top three in the 1m class: Freya Bevan on ‘Buddy’ (first), Zara Reid (third with ‘Lola’) and Erin Doherty on ‘Butter’ (second) at Ardacashel’s Annual Christmas Show jumping Show.

RESULTS

Sunday, December 29

Annual Christmas Show jumping Show

Cross-poles - Clear Rounds:

Autumn Titterington, Llamni Mia Sanba; Emma Berry, Murphy; Meadow Titterington, Diesel; Zara Galbraith, Abbie; Casey Lennon, Hunter; Wynter Titterington, Llamni Mia Sanba.

40cm - Clear Rounds:

Abi Gardner, Murphy; Wesley Cole, Rhydian; Daniel Moore, Charlie; Elizabeth Jennings, Ruby.

50cm - Clear Rounds:

Abi Gardner, Murphy; Wesley Cole, Rhydian; Elizabeth Jennings, Ruby; Abi Gardner, Skyfall; Penelope Robinson, Dat'll Do; Emily McClelland, Evie.

60cm - Clear Rounds:

Abi Gardner, Skyfall; Farrah Davidson, Rummy; Abi Gardner, Spitfire; Roseanna Porter, Puzzle Piece; Caelan Greeves, Sam; Abi Gardner, Harvey; Harlow Robinson, Holly; Jess McCoy, Frank.

Molly Reid and ‘Bella’ won the 70cm class at Ardacashel’s Annual Christmas Show jumping Show.

70cm:

1) Molly Reid, Bella; 2) Patrick McCready, Buzz; 3) Karina McVeigh, Cococabana; 4) Abi Gardner, Spitfire; 5) Abi Gardner, Harvey; 6) Bree Rutledge, Jewel.

80cm:

1) Zac Hanna, Brooke; 2) Abi Gardner, Henry; 3) Karina McVeigh, Cococabana; 4) Rose Henderson, Colta; 5) Connie Gray, Joker; 6) Jane Bruce, Minnie The Minx.

Connie Gray and ‘Joker’ were fifth in the 80cm class at Ardacashel’s Annual Christmas Show jumping Show.

90cm:

1) Erin Doherty, Consider It Dun; 2) Aoife Davis, Hunter; 3) Zac Hanna, Cameron; 4) Katie Creegan, Holiday Izzy; 5) Sharon Lappin, Amigo; 6) Emma Lappin, Casper.

Aoife Davis and ‘Hunter’ were runners-up in the 90cm class at Ardacashel’s Annual Christmas Show jumping Show.

1m:

1) Freya Bevan, Buddy; 2) Erin Doherty, Butter; 3) Zara Reid, Lola; 4) Ellie McDowell, Roscrib Lady Bird; 5) Katie Creegan, Holiday Izzy; 6) June Burgess, Max.

1.10m:

1) Jenny McCurry, Mac D; 2) Lesley Jones, Leo; 3) Zac Hanna, Mabel; 4) Ellie McDowell, Vanderbitt; 5) Abi Gardner, Ollie; 6) Lesley Jones, Christy.

Zac Hanna and ‘Mabel’ placed third in the 1.10m class at Ardacashel’s Annual Christmas Show jumping Show. Zac won the 80cm class with ‘Brooke’ and third in the 90cm class with ‘Cameron’.