Super day in the sun at Ardnacashel's Northern Showdown
Working Hunter and Showing classes see great competition at Comber venue
It was a super day at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber, as the centre hosted their Northern Showdown, and it was made even better by the sunshine! A huge well done and thank you is extended to all the competitors for their great sportsmanship and for supporting this show.
A big thank you also goes to the judges: Alex Spencer, Brian Murphy, Shannon Stirling, Hannah Blakely, Lucy Kayes, Claire Shearer and, of course, to the hard-working arena stewards: Adele Huddleson, Megan Horner and Sandra Murray.
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All at Ardnacashel hope to see everyone at their 2025 Summer Show on Saturday, August 2.
RESULTS
Saturday, July 5
WORKING HUNTER
Cross-poles Working Hunter - Assisted Pony:
1) Wynter Titterington, Jolly; 2) Molly Barrow, Manorowen Tommy Lee; 3) Clara-Rose Huddleston, Moonshine Candy Apple; 4) Katie Ross, Peplow Dancing Queen.
Cross-poles Working Hunter - Unassisted Pony:
1) Wynter Titterington, Jolly.
40cm Working Hunter Pony:
1) Wesley Cole, Henry; 2) Ella Dickson, Merribridge Comet.
50cm Working Hunter Pony:
1) Wesley Cole, Rhydian.
60cm Working Hunter Pony:
1) Ella Dickson, Skyfall; 2) Ella Dickson, Millhouse Henry; 3) Jess McCoy, Frank.
Mini Championship
Champion: Wynter Titterington, Jolly; Reserve: Ella Dickson, Skyfall.
70cm Working Hunter Horse:
1) Caroline Stronge, Glencormac Finian; 2) Patrick McCready, Piper; 3) Beverely Nesbitt, Descendant Of The Dark One.
70cm Working Hunter Pony:
1) Bethany Burns, Morlena Rhys Gethin.
70cm Working Hunter Connemara Pony:
1) Patricia Martin, Jackson.
80cm 4yo Working Hunter Horse:
1) Lesley Jones, Claudie The Dandy; 2) Emma Jackson, Cassie; 3) Marie Helene Finegan, Hollyrock Diamond; 4) Katie-Lee Houston, Patsy.
80cm Amateur Working Hunter Horse:
1) Elle Coffey, Let's Get Jiggy; 2) Cara Norman, I Am Wally; 3) Tiffany Welsh, Dstud Edwardo.
80cm Working Hunter Horse:
1) Marie Helene Finegan, Hollyrock Danny Boy; 2) Ryan Stewart, Sally; 3) Seainin Mahon, General.
80cm Irish Draught Working Hunter:
1) Marie Helene Finegan, Hollyrock Danny Boy; 2) Jane Richardson, Red Rua.
80cm Working Hunter Pony:
1) Faith Adair, The Postmistress; 2) Claire Mackay, Crannard King Of Hearts.
80cm Novice M&M Large Breed Pony:
1) Emma Jackson, Ashfield Casanova; 2) Beatrice Browne, Darty Ranger; 3) Claire Mackay, Crannard King Of Hearts.
90cm Small Working Hunter Horse:
1) Grainne Moore, Shannaghmore Lothario; 2) Jane Leigh, Kraken Tale; 3) Megan Hamill, Chill In The Air.
90cm Working Hunter Horse:
1) Abi Gardner, Ollie; 2) Rosie Cochrance, Rathfredagh Flirt; 3) Ryan Stewart, Rodger.
90cm Open M&M Large Breed Working Hunter Pony:
1) Lesley Jones, Derryleckey Playboy; 2) Emma Jackson, Ashfield Casanova; 3) Beatrice Browne, Darty Ranger.
100cm Working Hunter Horse:
1) Abi Gardner, Ollie; 2) Emma Jackson, George; 3) Cara Norman, I Am Wally.
110cm Working Hunter Horse:
1) Lesley Jones, Cairnview Redwood Guy; 2) Emma Jackson, George; 3) Katie-Lee Houston, Muckno Magic.
Horse Working Hunter Champion:
Champion: Lesley Jones, Claudie The Dandy; Reserve: Grainne Moore, Shannaghmore Lothario.
SHOW PONIES
Ridden Connemara:
1) Sophie Morrison, Larkhill Jessie; 2) Lucy Rooney, Donegreagh Rosanna.
M&M Large Breeds:
1) Bethany Burn, Morlena Rhys Gethin; 2) Patricia Martin, Jackson; 3) Patrick McCready, Donegreagh Yuri; 4) Elenor Wheeler, Sunhill Rusty.
Champion:
Sophie Morrison, Larkhill Jessie; Reserve: Bethany Burn, Morlena Rhys Gethin.
Tiny Tots Lead Rein:
1) Mollie Barrow, Manorowen Tommy Lee; 2) Clara Rose Huddleson, Moonshine Candy Apple; 3) Tiffany Hogg, Bella.
Lead Rein Pony:
1) Clara Rose Huddleson, Moonshine Candy Apple.
M&M Lead Rein / Mini Newcomers:
1) Mollie Barrow, Manorowen Tommy Lee; 2) Clara Rose Huddleson, Moonshine Candy Apple; 3) Jorja Dickson, Merribridge Comet.
Family Pony:
1) Lucy Cochrane, Knockash Willis; 2) Jorja Dickson, Skyfall; 3) Wesley Cole, Rhydian.
Champion:
Mollie Barrow, Manorowen Tommy Lee; Reserve: Lucy Cochrane, Knockash Willis.
Newcomers:
1) Abi Martin, Springer; 2) Ella Dickson, Merribridge Comet.
Ridden Pony:
1) Ella Dickson, Skyfall; 2) Aine Dumigan, Moylough Grey Lady; 3) Abi Martin, Springer; 4) Katy Allsopp, Dunny.
Veteran Pony:
1) Lucy Cochrane, Knockash Willis.
Young Handlers:
1) Ella Dickson, Skyfall; 2) Ellie Scott-O'Prey, Rowreagh Wings Of Joy; 3) Thomas Scott-O'Prey, Rowreagh Trouble; 4) Wesley Cole, Merribridge Comet.
Champion:
Ella Dickson, Skyfall; Reserve: Lucy Cochrane, Knockash Willis.
SHOW HORSES
Lightweight Hunter:
1) Caoimhe O'Hare, Miss Mourne; 2) Emily Pearson, Cairnview Redwood Guy; 3) Katie Cochrane, Flirt; 4) Niamh Martin, Diamond's Breeze.
Middle/Heavyweight Hunter:
1) Grainne McParland, Lachain Or.
Small Hunters:
1) Hannah Ogle, Casements Cavalier.
Ladies Hunter:
1) Shawleen Leebody, Stillbrook Alfie; 2) Niamh Martin, Diamond's Breeze.
Champion:
Caoimhe O'Hare, Miss Mourne; Reserve: Grainne McParland, Lachain Or.
Show Cobs:
1) Asli Yavuz, Diego; 2) Caitlin Johnston, Kilmore Black Beauty; 3) Megan Reid, Rose.
Traditional Cobs:
1) Megan McQuat, SD Dream King.
Amateur Show Horse:
1) Elle Coffey, Let's Get Jiggy; 2) Sarah McClelland, Stillbrook Alfie; 3) Hannah Ogle, Casements Cavalier; 4) Jacqueline Verhoeven, Oakley Dollie.
Newcomers:
1) Sarah McClelland, Stillbrook Alfie; 2) Caroline Stronge, Glencormac Finian.
Champion:
Elle Coffey, Let's Get Jiggy; Reserve: Sarah McClelland, Stillbrook Alfie.
Riding Horse:
1) Patrick McCready, Piper; 2) Jacqueline Verhoeven, Oakley Dollie.
Veteran Horse:
1) Asli Yavuz, Diego; 2) Mandy Blakely, Kizzy; 3) Mary Booth, Don Franco; 4) Beverley Nesbitt, Descendant Of The Dark One.
Coloured Horse:
1) Elle Coffey, Let's Get Jiggy; 2) Megan Reid, Rose; 3) Erin Savage, Slim Sadie.
Racehorse To Riding Horse:
1) Seainin Mahon, General Principle; 2) Ashley Osbourne, Stone Picker; 3) Alli MacCartney, Don't Matter Now; 4) Beverley Nesbitt, Descendant Of The Dark One; 5) Katie-Lee Houston, Treasure Vale.
Champion:
Seainin Mahon, General Principle; Reserve: Elle Coffey, Let's Get Jiggy.
IN-HAND
Potential Hunter (1-3yo):
1) Philip Jones, Felix; 2) Victoria Teuton, Aslan; 3) Gemma Scott-Rowreagh, No Rain No Flowers.
Irish Draught (1-3yo):
1) Victoria Teuton, Aslan; 2) Gemma Scott, Rowreagh No Rain No Flowers.
Champion:
Victoria Teuton, Aslan; Reserve: Philip Jones, Felix.
Connemara (4+):
1) Sharon McGimpsey, Derryveeny Nutcracker; 2) Julie Coffey, Tio Pepe.
Irish Draught (4+):
1) Linda Sales, Pennans Oben Of Mournes.
Cobs:
1) Ellie Scott-O'Prey, Rowreagh Wings Of Joy; 2) Megan McQuat, Moorestown Early Dawn; 3) Leanne Herbert, Sassy Tayto.
M&M Pony:
1) Tamar Williams, Stoneyglen Snap Crackle & Pop; 2) Julie Coffey, Tio Pepe; 3) Linsey Moore, Filska Veno Spirit; 4) Eleanor Wheeler, Sunhill Rusty.
Coloured Horse And Pony:
1) Courtney Emerson, Simon; 2) Ellie Scott-O'Prey, Rowreagh Wings Of Joy; 3) Tamar Williams, Stoneyglen Snap Crackle & Pop.
Veteran:
1) Julie Coffey, Tio Pepe; 2) Courtney Emerson, Simon; 3) Leanne Herbert, Sassy Tayto.
Champion:
Megan McQuat, Moorestown Early Dawn; Reserve, Ellie Scott-O'Prey, Rowreagh Wings Of Joy.
SHOW SUPREME
Champion: Lesley Jones, Claudie The Dandy; Reserve: Ella Dickson, Skyfall.