Summer Gala success at Knockagh View
Two days of horse and pony competitions bring good times to Greenisland
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland held their Summer Gala weekend last Saturday and Sunday. There were some competitive classes across both days, while the atmosphere remained friendly and encouraging,
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Organisers wish to extend their thanks to everyone who supported the show. Thanks also to the judges over the weekend: Megan Houston, Sarah Brashaw, Vicky Macdowell, Conor O'Hare, Fiona Young, Megan Norton and Paul Glass and to everyone who came along to help with call up, scribing and stewarding, Susan Coulson, Catherine Crawford, Charlotte Welsh, Ben Foster, Adele Huddleson, Ella and Amelia, Lesley and Greg Wilson and everyone else who came along to help.
A huge thank you must go to the sponsors: Move Right Therapy, Ellie Johnston Photography and Copa Equestrian. Ellie and Deen were also in attendance on both days taking photos, so make sure you check them out!
Watch this space for the next show date coming soon!
RESULTS
Saturday, June 29
Ponies
Lead Rein 30cm WHP:
1) Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin (g); 2) Alia Fletcher, Caerserennog Topaz (g); 3) Mollie Barrow, Manorowen Tommy Lee (g); 4) Darcy McAvoy, Ups a Daisy (m).
Beginner 30cm WHP:
1) Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin (g); 2) Kjerstin Chissel, Greendown Rene (m); 3) Melah Henry, Toby (g).
Beginner 40cm WHP:
1) Pippa Corkum, Creevalee Hello Kitty (m); =2) Rosie Turkington, Amber (m); =2) Isla Hanna, Brian (g); 4) Ollie Gordon, Lacy Milan (g); 5) Libby Healy, Bella (m); 6) Ruby Healy, Dillon (g).
Beginner Cradle stakes 50cm WHP:
=1) Eden Milligan, Stoneyfalls Obi (g); =1) Lewis McGimpsey, Phil (g); 3) Isla Hanna, Brian (g); 4) Ollie Gordon, Lacy Milan (g); 5) Eva Wilkinson, Finn (g).
Mini WHP Champion:
Pippa Corkum, Creevalee Hello Kitty; Reserve: Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin.
60cm WHP:
1) Poppy Smith, Haywards Lasting Impression (g); 2) Katie Annette, Finny Micilin; 3) Isabella Graham, Kildenoge Boy (g); 4) Megan Reid, MGR Monty Paul (g).
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70cm WHP:
1) Lesley Jones, Carnakilly Monarch (g); 2) Debbie Smith, Breaffy Heaven (g); 3) Katie Annette, Finny Micilin; 4) Ellie Murphy, Bronheulog Harvey (g); 5) Erika Dixon, Woodlands Wonder (m).
80cm WHP:
1) Lily Murphy, Chantilly Pocket Rocket (g); 2) Kelsie Dean, Mackenrany Gwen Stafani (m); 3) Leah Chambers, Cloonierenne Silver Knight; 4) Ellie Annett, Wyndham Who Dun It (g).
90cm WHP:
1) Eva McGimpsey, Rathbane Legend (g); 2) Ellie Annett, Wyndham Who Dun It (g); 3) Katie Annett, Illane Duke (g); 4) Kelsie Dean, Mackenrany Gwen Stafani (m).
WHP Champion:
Lily Murphy, Chantilly Pocket Rocket; Reserve: Lesley Jones, Carnakilly Monarch.
First Ridden Show Pony:
1 & Champion) Philippa Smyth, Gypsy (m).
M&M Lead Rein:
1 & Champion) Mollie Barrow, Manorowen Tommy Lee (g); 2 & Reserve) Darcy McAvoy, Caerserennog Pearly King (g).
SHP Lead Rein:
1) Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin (g); 2) Clara Rose, Huddleson Dandy (g).
SHP First Ridden:
1) Pippa Corkum, Creevalee Hello Kitty (m); 2) Ollie Gordon, Lacy Milan (g).
Mini SHP Champion:
Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin; Reserve: Clara Rose Huddleson Dandy.
M&M ridden small breeds:
1) Ellie McDowell, Dougie (g); 2) Anthea Steele, Pip; 3) Erin Gordon, Thistledown Whisper (m).
M&M ridden large breeds:
1) Sylvia Henry, Mackenrany Gwen Stafani (m); 2) Katy Allsopp, Kingstown Prince; 3) Eva McGimpsey, Phil; 4) Patricia Martin, Hazelwood Prince (g).
Ridden Connemara:
1) Katie Annett, Illane Duke (g); 2) Sammy Workman, Loguestown Irish Cream (g); 3) Sylvia Henry, Mackenrany Gwen Stafani (m); 4) Eva McGimpsey, Rathbane Legend (g); 5) Patricia Martin, Hazelwood Prince (g).
M&M Champion:
Ellie McDowell, Dougie; Reserve: Sammy Workman, Loguestown Irish Cream.
122cm SHP:
1) Kjerstin Chissel, Greendown Rene (m); 2) Pippa Corkum, Creevalee Hello Kitty (m); 3) Ollie Gordon, Lacy Milan (g).
143cm SHP:
1) Erika Dixon, Woodlands Wonder (m).
153cm SHP:
1) Katie Annett, Clooniereene Silver Knight; 2) Annie Davis, Rupert (g).
SHP Champion:
Katie Annett, Clooniereene Silver Knight; Reserve: Kjerstin Chissel, Greendown Rene.
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Combined show pony:
1) Anthea Steele, Rotherwood It's the Business; 2) Kjerstin Chissel, Kempstead Premier (m).
Part-Bred Ridden:
1) Kjerstin Chissel, Kempstead Premier (m); 2) Stella Black, Pendley Fleurie Star (m).
Intermediate SRT:
1) Stella Black, Pendley Fleurie Star (m).
Coloured Ridden Pony:
1) Megan Reid, MGR Monty Paul (g); 2) Isabella Graham, Kildenoge Boy (g).
Veteran Ridden Pony:
1) Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin (g); 2) Ellen McNiece, Cuffstown Shada (g).
Champion:
Kjerstin Chissel, Kempstead Premier; Reserve: Anthea Steele, Rotherwood It's the business.
Family Pony Lead Rein:
1) Mollie Barrow, Manorowen Tommy Lee (g); 2) Clara Rose Huddleson, Dandy.
Family Pony First Ridden:
1) Rosie Turkington, Amber; 2) Charlotte Morton, Robbie (g); 3) Darcy McAvoy, Ups a Daisy (m); 4) Ruby Mercer, Alfie (g).
Family Pony Ridden:
1) Melah Henry, Toby (g); 2) Megan Reid, MGR Monty Paul (g); 3) Eden Milligan, Stoneyfalls Obi (g); 4) Daniel McGimpsey, Phil (g).
Family Pony Champion:
Melah Henry, Toby; Reserve: Rosie Turkington, Amber.
Young Handler under 10 years:
1) Charlotte Morton, Robbie (g); 2) Darcy McAvoy, Ups a Daisy (m); 3) Rosie Turkington, Amber (m).
Young Handler 10-16 years:
1) Ellen McNiece, Cuffstown Shada (g); 2) Megan Reid, MGR Monty Paul (g).
Young Handler Champion:
Ellen McNiece, Cuffstown Shada; Reserve: Charlotte Morton, Robbie.
Tiny Tots Lead Rein:
1) Clara Rose Huddleson, Dandy (g); 2) Mollie Barrow, Manorowen Tommy Lee (g); 3) Ellie Millar, Flash (g).
Tiny Tots First Ridden:
1) Alia Fletcher, Caerserennog Topaz (g); 2) Charlotte Morton, Robbie (g); 3) Darcy McAvoy, Ups a Daisy (m).
Tiny Tots Champion:
Clara Rose Huddleson, Dandy; Reserve: Alia Fletcher, Caerserennog Topaz.
SP/SHP youngstock:
1) Anthea Steele, Brookllan Beaus Delight.
SP/SHP 4 years & over:
1) Sharon Rowe, Boo (g); 2) Lexi Wallace, Dancer (g).
M&M 4 years & over:
1) Ellie McDowell, Dougie (g); 2) Sharon Rowe, Slievenalargy Cowslip (g); 3) Emma Weir, Teddy (g).
In Hand Champion:
Anthea Steele, Brookllan Beaus Delight; Reserve: Ellie McDowell, Dougie.
Mini Supreme Champion:
Sophia Martin, Magical Merlin; Reserve Mini Supreme: Mollie Barrow, Manorowen Tommy Lee.
Supreme Champion:
Kjerstin Chissel, Kempstead Premier; Reserve Champion: Katie Annett, Clooniereene Silver Knight.
Horses
60cm WH:
1) Bree Rutledge, Jewel (m); 2) Sharon Kirkpatrick, Windgap Lady (m).
70cm WH:
1) Shannon Carruthers, Ratheen Sam (g); 2) Tori O'Hara, Bowen (g); 3) Billie Wilson, Ted (g); 4) Laura McKillen, Charlie (g).
Four-year-old WH:
1) Rachel Conn, Murphys Delight (g).
80cm WH:
1) Lisa Dundee, Most Dignified; 2) Louise Cleland, Cheeky (m); 3) Karina McVeigh, Cococabana (m); 4) Rachel Conn, Murphys Delight (g).
Cob WH:
1) Rebecca Millar, Strictly Dancing (g).
Small WH:
1) Sarah Brashaw, Lankill Lord Bu'ed (g); 2) Debbie McNeill, Lily; 3) Karina McVeigh, Cococabana (m).
90cm WH:
1) Alexandra Ryan, Carnally Cobanna (m); 2) Antonia Alexander-Law, Smokie (m); 3) Megan Hamill, Redwood Quality Street (g).
1m WH:
1) Ian McCluggage, Meadowbank; 2) Katie-Lee Houston, Magic (m); 3) Sarah Brashaw, Lankill Lord Buu'ed (g).
1.10m WH:
1) Katie-Lee Houston, Magic (m).
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WH Champion:
Lisa Dundee, Most Dignified; Reserve: Shannon Carruthers, Ratheen Sam.
Four-year-old Ridden:
1) Rachel Moore, Golden Boy (g); 2) Jamie Smyth, Highview Sortcode; 3) Rebecca Reid, Brymar Royal Voyage (s).
Lightweight Hunter:
1) Ryan Anderson, Doyle's Romeo.
Middle/ Heavy Hunter:
1) Jamie Smyth, Highview Automatic; 2) Megan Hamill, Redwood Quality Street (g); 3) Alison Baird, Dark Diamond Jazz (g); 4) Rebecca Millar, BGS Ready Teddy Go (g); 5) Ellen Abbott, Trooperfield Allys Diamond (m).
Small Hunter:
1) Grace Morton, Kinnego Glencorran Archie (g); 2) Shannon Carruthers, Ratheen Sam (g); 3) Sarah Brittain, Braeview Masters Court (g); 4) Jamie Smyth, Highview Fourth River; 5) Tori Farr, Rathlane Hope.
Ladies Hunter:
1) Lauren Smyth, Castlelodge King Louis (g); 2) Ellen Abbott, Trooperfield Allys Diamond (m).
Irish Draught Ridden:
1) Sarah Brittain, Altona Sly Mist Bouncer (m); 2) Alison Baird, Dark Diamond Jazz (g); 3) Lauren Smyth, Castlelodge King Louis (g); 4) Rebecca Millar, BGS Ready Teddy Go (g); 5) Kim Murphy, Clareview Tony (g); 6) Eileen O'Boyle, Windgap Lady (m).
Champion:
Jamie Smyth, Highview Automatic; Reserve: Rachel Moore, Golden Boy.
Cob:
1) Ryan Anderson, Tullynagee Tommie Stout; 2) Rachel Moore, Blue Goose (g); 3) Rebecca Millar, Strictly Dancing (g); 4) Kerry Dickson, Stolen Star (g); 5) Elaine Leinster, Greystone Golden Lady (m).
Maxi Cob:
1) Ryan Anderson, Highview Watermark.
Champion:
Ryan Anderson, Highview Watermark; Reserve: Jamie Smyth, Tullynagee Tommie Stout.
Small Riding Horse:
1) Holly Sommerville, Kinnego Cruise (g); 2) Tori O'Hara, Bowen (g); 3) Billie Wilson, Razza (m); 4) Cathy Longstaff, Monard Rose (m).
Large Riding Horse:
1) Ava Stubbs, Billy (g); 2) Ryan Anderson, Doyle's Romeo; 3) Daryl McKinney, Ballylin Ben (g); 4) Holly Hamill, Jetland Lad (g).
Champion:
Rachel Moore, Billy; Reserve: Ryan Anderson, Doyle's Romeo.
Amateur Show Horse:
1) Megan Hamill, Redwood Quality Street (g); 2) Grace Morton, Kinnego Glencorran Archie (g); 3) Katie Agnew, Mountcharles Boy (g).
Coloured Ridden:
1) Susan Stewart, Tommy (g); 2) Rachael Lennox, Fonz (g).
Racehorse to Riding Horse:
1) Tori O'Hara, Bowen (g); 2) Michelle Waring, Clarke (g).
Ridden Veteran Horse:
1) Tori Farr, Rathlane Hope; 2) Helen Hoffin, Rachel (m); 3) Katie Agnew, Mountcharles Boy (g); 4) Cathie Carson, Glenkeen Ruby (m).
Champion:
Megan Hamill, Redwood Quality Street; Reserve: Grace Morton, Kinnego Glencorran Archie.
Potential Hunter:
1) Allison Matthews, Darcy (m); 2) Rebecca Millar, Patsy (m).
In-Hand coloured:
1) Erin Johnston, Montalto Guinness (g).
In-Hand Irish Draught:
1) Megan Matthews, Darcy (m).
In-Hand Veteran:
1) Lindsey Kirk, We'll Always Have Paris (m).
In-Hand Riding Horse:
1) Cathy Longstaff, Monard Rose (m); 2) Erin Johnston, Montalto Guinness (g).
In-Hand Amateur show horse:
1) Lindsey Kirk, We'll Always Have Paris (m).
In-Hand Cob:
1) Donna Blain, Jack (g).
Champion:
Megan Matthews, Darcy; Reserve: Lindsey Kirk, We'll always Have Paris.
Supreme Champion:
Megan Hamill, Redwood Quality Street; Reserve Supreme: Megan Matthews, Darcy.