Super competitive day at Ardnacashel

Show jumping and Derby classes make for an enjoyable day at Comber venue

What a fantastic day it was at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber on Sunday, September 1! The centre held both show jumping and a Derby, which turned into a super competitive and enjoyable day for all.

Anna from Black Horse Photography was there to caption all the action. The girls in Ellas Kitchen were also kept busy feeding and watering everyone.

Zahrah Zahoor Ali and ‘Sky’ in action at Ardnacashel’s 70cm Derby class.

There was a mixture of both newcomers to the competitive world and also more seasoned riders with their young and upcoming horses. It was great to see Zahrah Zahoor Ali take on multiple classes with her two rides, ‘DeeDee’ and ‘Sky’, owned by Angela Cartwright. The competition scene is new to Zahrah and those at Ardnacashel are thrilled to be a part of her experience.

Hollie Woods and her young mare Molly put in a solid performance - Hollie is producing this lovely mare to be a future champion.

Ben Plunkett and ‘Lizzie’ jumped the fastest clear in the 1m show jumping class at Ardnacashel.

Ben Plunkett deserves a mention for his performances. Ben bagged the fastest clear show jumping round in the 1m class, with a whopping 29.86 seconds - certainly one to watch for the future!

Abi Gardner, a talented young Junior rider, was certainly one of the busier competitors of the day. Abi competed in both show jumping and the Derby competition with her four rides - Spitfire, Rua, Henry and her mum’s grey gelding ‘Ollie’, who picked up first place in the 90cm Derby. 

One of the youngest competitors of the day was Amira Greeves riding her lovely, grey pony Sam. Amira lifted first prize in the 70cm Derby with a speedy, clear round.

The award for the fastest clear show jumping time goes to Megan Dumigan and Marvel, who stopped the clock on 26.63 to win the 80cm class.

RESULTS

Sunday, September 1

Show jumping and Derby

70cm Show jumping:

1) Jonah Robinson, Charm; 2) Abi Gardner, Spitfire; 3) Abi Gardner, Rua; 4) Libby Conway, Loughside Puzzle; 5) Erin McKee, Beno Bubbalouie; 6) Zahrah Zahoor Ali, DeeDee.

Erin McKee and ‘Beno Bubbalouie’ placed fifth in the 70cm show jumping class at Ardnacashel.

70cm Derby:

1) Amira Greeves, Sam; 2) Abi Gardner, Henry; 3) Nicky Greeves, Charlie; 4) Zahrah Zahoor Ali, Sky.

Amira Greeves and ‘Sam’ won the 70cm Derby class at Ardnacashel.

80cm Show Jumping:

1) Megan Dumigan, Marvel; 2) Sophie Herron, Ziggy; 3) Lola McLachlan, Wizzy Winston; 4) Jonah Robinson, Charm; 5) Hannah Wilding, Blossom; 6) Erin McKee, Beno Bubbalouie.

Megan Dumigan and ‘Marvel’ won the 80cm show jumping class at Ardnacashel.

80cm Derby:

1) Nicola Jellie, Willow; 2) Megan Dumigan, Marvel; 3) Freya Bevan, Buddy; 4) Cora McNulty, Pippa; 5) Freya Beattie, Max.

Nicola Jellie and ‘Willow’ won the 80cm Derby at Ardnacashel.

90cm Show jumping:

1) Lola McLachlan, Wizzy Winston; 2) Antonia Law, Smokie; 3) Gillian Neill, Bobby; 4) Zahrah Zahoor Ali, DeeDee.

90cm Derby:

1) Abi Gardner, Ollie; 2) Leah Jackson, Odina Red; 3) Penny McWhirter, Winnie; 4) Hollie Woods, Molly; 5) Phoebe Beaumont, Ardnehue April Joker.

1m Show jumping:

1) Ben Plunkett, Lizzie; 2) Penny McWhirter, Winnie; 3) Sophie Herron, Ziggy; 4) Gillian Neill, Bobby.