Sunshine and high standards at Lurgan Show
Competitors and spectators alike enjoy a great day of competition in Co Armagh
The weather gods certainly answered the prayers of Lurgan Show organisers on Saturday, June 1, when despite a cool start, the sun came out to make it a lovely day.
The wide variety of classes on offer attracted a great turnout of competitors to Lurgan Park, with high standards across the board, while plenty of spectators were also evident, enjoying the proceedings in the sunshine.
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Lurgan Show hosts a number of ISA (Irish Shows Association) qualifiers for All-Ireland brood mare, three-year-old gelding, three-year-old filly and three-year-old Connemara, as well as RDS (Royal Dublin Society) qualifiers for the Breeders’ Championship show jumping and eventing foals. Some familiar names were among the winners of these classes!
The judges had a hard task on the day in deciding who would take home the top placings and it may have been a surprise for the Working Hunter horse competitors that ride judge, Paul Kinane likes to jump each horse that he rides… And that is exactly what he did at Lurgan, as did his wife Amy, who co-judged! This was especially interesting, as the course had already gone up for the next class!
Very well done to all those who competed on the day, particularly those who took home ribbons and the coveted silverware.
Sincere thanks to the sponsors, judges, stewards, photographers and all those who helped on the day - the show would not have been possible without them all!
RESULTS
Saturday, June 1
LURGAN SHOW 2024
EQUESTRIAN SECTION
Class 1 - Lightweight Hunter:
1) Doyle’s Romeo, Shane Doyle; 2) Miss Mourne, Caoimhe O’Hare; 3) Brymar Universal Time, Gillian Gill.
Class 2 - Middleweight Hunter:
1 & Ch) Battle’s Gent, Chloe Thompson; 2) It’s The King’s Speech, Ellie McDowell; 3) Glenveagh Swan Song, Caroline McMillan.
Class 3 - Heavyweight Hunter:
1 & Res) Coonacauneen Holy Star, Shauna McCotter; 2) Highview Earthmover, Ryan Anderson; 3) Pennywell Farm Israel, Brenda Finn.
Class 4 - Small Hunter:
1) Lisroan Top Notch, Nicholas Laverty; 2) Bonmahon Quick Step, Kerry Magill; 3) Taptoo, Sharon Getty.
Class 5 - Newcomers:
1) Ringcreevy Meerkat, Sarah Brashaw; 2) Whitegate Rubin, Rachel Conn; 3) Loch Garman Girl, Rebecca Belshaw.
Class 6 - Cob:
1 & Ch) Morrow’s Dun Deal, Rachel Rooney; 2) Tullynagee Tommie Stout, Hilary Gibson; 3) Hobnob, Julie Donaghy Simpson.
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Class 7 - Maxi Cob:
1 & Res) Highview Watermark, Ryan Anderson; 2) Off The Island, Sophie Anstey; 3) Monktown’s Tillie, Rachel Baird.
Class 8 - Riding Horse:
1) Ringcreevy Meerkat, Sarah Brashaw; 2 & Res) Temple Bui, Victoria McCurdy; 3) Millennium Indi, Victoria Laverty.
Class 9 – Coloured Horse:
1) Hobnob, Julie Donaghy Simpson; 2) Miss Pretty Lady, Lindsey McMullan; 3) Inishargy Illusion, Sarah McCartney.
Class 10 – Ridden Irish Draught:
1 & Ch) Coonacauneen Holy Star, Shauna McCotter; 2) Glenveagh Swan Song, Caroline McMillan; 3) Moylough Legend, Kathryn Curry.
Class 11 – Side Saddle UK Open Class:
1) Mountainview Hideaway, Robyn Catterall; 2) Swatch This Diago, Shirley Anderson; 3) LC Lion King, Suzi McClean.
Class 12 – Best Horse or Pony Ridden Side Saddle:
1) Mountainview Hideaway, Olivia Connolly-White; 2) Sullen Dunally, Andrea McKee; 3) Mylestown Lady, Edie McClelland.
Class 14 – Open RH2RH Class:
1 & Ch) Cursu Mina, Sarah-Louise Spence; 2 & Res) Adsup, Grace-Ann Elliott; 3) Prince du Nil, Laura McKillen.
Class 15 – Welsh Section A In Hand:
1 & Res) Rhydygwilliam Midnight, Sarah Beers; 2) Lacy Milan, Ollie Gordon; 3) Thistledown Whisper, Erin Gordon.
Class 16 – Welsh Section B In Hand:
1) Keenaughts All That, Caroline Erwin; 2) Thistledown Rose of Texas, Megan Halliday.
Class 17 – Welsh Section C or D In Hand:
1 & Ch) Budore Benedict Francis, James Cleland; 2) Fronarth Flash Gordon, Sophie McCormick.
Class 18 – Part-Bred In Hand 1, 2, 3yo:
1 & Ch) Vaya Con Dios, Mary McDonnell; 2) Parkhill Cavani, Elaine Sherrard.
Class 19 – Part-Bred In Hand 4yo & Over:
1 & Res) Parkhill Anastasia, Elaine Sherrard.
Class 20 - M&M Small Breeds 1, 2, 3yo In Hand:
1) Loneash Enchantress, Sarah Beers; 2) Loghshore Helen’s Bella, Emily Robertson; 3) Keenaughts All That, Caroline Erwin.
Class 22 - M&M Large Breeds 1, 2, 3yo In Hand:
1) Nutschullyng April May, Zoe Bell.
Class 23 – M&M Large Breeds 4yo & Over In Hand:
1 & Ch) Budore Benedict Francis, James Cleland; 2 & Res) Nutschullyng Ophelia, Zoe Bell; 3) Fronarth Flash Gordon, Sophie McCormick.
Class 24 - Novice M&M Small Breeds Ridden:
1) Springwater Starlight, Leah Chambers; 2) Briolen Cindy, Elissa Cowan; 3) Thistledown Whisper, Erin Gordon.
Class 25 – Novice M&M Large Breeds Ridden:
1) Budore Darcy, Jenny Reid.
Class 26 - Open M&M Small Breeds Ridden:
1) Rydyfelin Starburst, Jocelyn Hutchinson; 2) Beltoy Panteal, Elissa Cowan; 3) Ronelle Ebony, Sharon Cumberland.
Class 27 - Open M&M Large Breeds Ridden:
1 & Ch) Waterside Last Edititon, Brian Lewis; 2 & Res) Nutschullyng Ophelia, Zoe Bell; 3) Trehewyd Cardi, Heather Steele.
Class 28 - M&M Lead Rein:
1 & Ch) Rhydygrug Peter Pan, Kathryn Barry; 2) Ronelle Ebony, Sharon Cumberland; 3) Llwynneath Ivory, Harry Kinghan.
Class 29 – M&M First Ridden:
1 & Res) Briolen Cindy, Deborah Cowan; 2) Lacy Milan, Ollie Gordon; 3) Tyrllwan Maserati, Lola Gallagher.
Class 30 – Part-Bred Lead Rein:
1 & Ch) Newoak Hot Gossip, Johnny Massey; 2 & Res) Royalview Candyman, Evie Lilburn; 3) Hunter, Harper-Rose Piggott.
Class 32 – Part-Bred Ridden:
1) Dowhills Strolling Minstrel, Rebecca Cowan; 2) Harry, Lucy Hampton.
Class 33 – Show Hunter Pony Youngstock, 1, 2, 3yo:
1) Parkhill Casemiro, Elaine Sherrard.
Class 36 – Show Pony Youngstock, 1, 2, 3yo:
1 & Ch) Vaya Con Dios, Mary McDonnell; 2) Parkhill Cavani, Elaine Sherrard.
Class 37 – Show Pony Broodmare 4yo & Over:
1) Parkhill Anastasia, Elaine Sherrard.
Class 38 –Show Pony Stallion, Mare, Gelding 4yo & Over:
1 & Res) Royalview Candyman, Pamela Lilburn.
Class 39 – Mixed Height Novice SP:
1) Dowhills Strolling Minstrel, Rebecca Cowan.
Class 41 – Intermediate Show Riding Type:
1) Pendley Fleurie Star, Stella Black; 2) Pandora, Annabelle Hendren.
Class 42 – Lead Rein Show Pony:
1 & Ch) Kelkardi China Doll, Amelia McCartan; 2) Royalview Candyman, Evie Lilburn.
Class 43 – First Ridden Show Pony:
1 & Res) Chaseford Camelia, Andrea Latto.
Class 44 – Mixed Height Novice Show Hunter:
1) Cong Grey Star, Jocelyn Hutchinson; 2) Dapple Delight, Kirsten Bailie; 3) DS Ebony Boy, Katie Surgenor.
Class 45 – Mixed Height Open Show Hunter:
1 & Ch) Annandale Prince Charming, Esther Lowry; 2) Clooniereen Silver Knight, Leah Chambers.
Class 46 – Intermediate Show Hunter:
1) Bonmahon Quick Step, Kerry Magill.
Class 47 – Lead Rein Show Hunter Pony:
1 & Res) Newoak Hot Gossip, Johnny Massey; 2) Dandelion, Clara-Rose Huddleson; 3) Kengarth Sally, Holly Wylie.
Class 48 – First Ridden Show Hunter Pony:
1) Chaseford Camelia, Andrea Latto; 2) Silver, Alexis Trainor.
Class 49 – Family Pony Lead Rein:
1 & Ch) Diamonte, Alfie Service; 2) Loneash Goodnight Mochara, Meabh Webb; 3) Llwynneath Ivory, Harry Kinghan.
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Class 50 – Family Pony First Ridden:
1) Burtonport Dazzle, Kacie Wickie; 2) Knockagarron Supermario, Lucy Keery; 3) Kiowia Chief, Ellen Hare.
Class 51 – Coloured Pony Ridden:
1 & Res) Midnight Minty, Amelia Wheeler; 2) Kildenoge Boy, Isabella Graham; 3) Mary Doll, Poppy Thompson.
Class 52 – Coloured Pony In- Hand:
1) Mary Doll, Poppy Thompson.
Class 53 – Cradle Stakes:
1 & Res) Rhydygrug Peter Pan, Kathryn Barry; 2) Chaseford Camelia, Andrea Latto; 3) Parkhills Flash Harry, Pippa Leathem.
Class 54 – Nursery Stakes:
1) First Delilah, Eirin Wardle; 2) DS Ebony Boy, Katie Surgenor: 3) Missy Rose, Megan Burns.
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Class 55 –133cm WHP:
1 & Ch) DS Ebony Boy, Katie Surgenor; 2) Oreo, Taylor-Lee Doyle; 3) Dowhills Strolling Minstrel, Rebecca Cowan.
Class 56 – 143cm WHP:
1) Hollywood Pippin, Isaac McCarthy; 2) Northern Link Lady, Jack Cowan; 3) Knocklishen Willow, Lily Park.
Class 57 – 153cm WHP:
1) Furnish Aisling, Rebecca McAdam; 2) Nicely Dun, Eva Kennedy; 3) Peplow Dancing King, Ellie McDowell.
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Class 58 – M&M WHP Not exceeding 122cm:
1) Rhydyfelin Starburst, Jocelyn Hutchinson; 2) Blackator Burlington, Rosalie Wells; 3) Springwater Starlight, Leah Chambers.
Class 59 – M&M WHP Not exceeding 133cm:
1) Bronheulog Harvey, Ellie Murphy; 2) Telynau Darwin, Taylor-Lee Doyle; 3) Blackertor Burlington, Rosalie Wells.
Class 60 – M&M WHP Not exceeding 143cm:
1 & Res) Derrylackey Playboy, Lesley Jones; 2) Muckrim Eoghan, Rachel Simons; 3) Follis Princess, Joanne Savage.
Class 61 – M&M WHP Not exceeding 153cm:
1 & Ch) Tullaree Fear Bui, Cathy Cooper; 2) Illane Duke, Katie Annett; 3) Doonard Con, Ellie McDowell.
Class 62 – Pre-Novice Horse WH:
1) Miss Mourne, Caoimhe O’Hare; 2) Finians Star, Marina Stewart; 3) Temple Bui, Victoria McCurdy.
Class 63 – Novice Horse WH:
1) Merlin, Lucille Morrison; 2) I Am Wally, Cara Leckie; 3) Tullaher Milo, Lesley Coey.
Class 64 – Open Horse WH:
1 & Ch) I Am Wally, Cara Leckie; 2) Emily May, Nat Wilton.
Class 65 – Brood Mare:
1) Dernahatten Out of Touch, Paula Howard; 2) Kief Queen B, Yvonne Pearson; 3) Assagart Fairytale, John Roche.
Class 66– ISA Qualifier All-Ireland Brood Mare & Foal:
1) Kief Queen B, Yvonne Pearson; 2) Assagart Fairytale, John Roche.
Class 67 – Foal Progeny of Mare in Class 65:
1) Madame B, Yvonne Pearson; 2) Unnamed Colt, Paula Howard; 3) Unnamed, John Roche.
Class 68 – RDS Breeders’ Championship Show Jumping Foal:
1) Greenhall Catwalk, Derry Rothwell; 2) Assagart Fairytale, John Roche.
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Class 69 – RDS Breeders’ Championship Eventing Foal:
=1) Dernahatten Out of Touch, Paula Howard; =1) Kief Queen B, Yvonne Pearson.
Class 70 – Yearling Colt or Gelding:
1) Redwood Phoenix, David Kirkpatrick.
Class 72 – Yearling Filly:
1) Kilnamona Caoimhe II, Lesley-Anne Fowler; 2) Reves d’Alice, Jessica Teggart.
Class 77 – 3yo Gelding:
1 & Res) Unnamed, Desmond Gibson; 2) Shanaghan Benu, Sarah Brashaw.
Class 78 – ISA Qualifier All Ireland 3yo Gelding:
1) Unnamed, Desmond Gibson; 2) Shanaghan Benu, Sarah Brashaw.
Class 79 – 3yo Filly:
1 & Ch) Unnamed, Michael Rice.
Class 80 – ISA Qualifier All-Ireland 3yo Filly:
1) Unnamed, Michael Rice.
Class 82 – Connemara 2yo:
1 & Res) Galloon Ray of Hope, James Naan.
Class 83 – Connemara 3yo:
1 & Ch) Carnakilly Calypso, Jenny Lindsay; 2) Lady Irene, Denver Logan.
Class 84 – ISA Qualifier All-Ireland 3yo Connemara Filly:
1) Carnakilly Calypso, Jenny Lindsay.
Class 85 – Connemara 4yo and over:
1) Parkroe Tadgh, Lindsay Boyce; 2) Oxhill Andreas, Sophia Campbell.
Class 87 – Ridden Connemara, Rider Under 16yo:
1 & Ch) Tullaree Fear Bui, Cathy Cooper; 2) Cuba Prince, Daniel Kennedy.
Class 88 – Novice Ridden Connemara:
1) Carnakilly Golden Girl, Jenny Lindsay; 2) Finny Micilin, Leah Chambers; 3) Hazelwood Prince, Patricia Martin.
Class 89 – Open Ridden Connemara:
1 & Res) Lusmagh Echo, Sophie Donnell.
Class 90 - Shetland Male 4yo & Over:
1) Orlando Teddy, Lucy Hampton; 2) Magheradartin Secretariat, Hannah Armstrong; 3) Zero, Patrick McCready.
Class 91 – Yearling Colt/Filly/Gelding:
1) John Boy, Grace-Ann Elliott; 2) Loghshore Helen’s Bella, Emily Robertson; 3) Ronelle Phineas, Faith Magill.
Class 92 – 2 & 3yo Colt/Filly/Gelding:
1) Puzzle, Marley Dempster; 2) Buxted Emmy-Lou, Sharon Cumberland; 3) Marcus, Hannah Neil.
Class 93 – Mare 4yo & Over:
=1) Hools Sasha, Faith Magill; =1) Ronelle Pollyanna, Sharon Cumberland;
Class 94 – Ridden Shetland Lead Rein:
=1 & Ch) Ronelle Ebony, Sharon Cumberland; =1) Eynhallow Lewis, Amelia McCartan.
Class 95 – Shetland Young Handlers:
1 & Res) Eynhallow Lewis, Amelia McCartan; 2) Westpark Marquis, Emily Robertson; 3) Magheradartin Secretariat, Hannah Armstrong.
Class 96 - Miniature Horse Foal/Yearling:
1) Oops A Daisy, Ava Wickie.
Class 97 - Miniature Horse 2&3yo:
1 & Ch) Summerrose Wardance, Gerard McCann; 2) Silversmith UK Vivacious, Yvonne Rogerson.
Class 98 - Miniature Horse 4 years & over:
1 & Res) Summerrose Rock Star, Gerard McCann; 2) Summerrose Simply Elegance, Ellie McCann.
Class 99 - Miniature Horse Best Junior Handler:
1) Na Cuasaighe Freckles, Jocelyn Kinkade; 2) Summerrose Rock Star, Sarah Hunter.