Super sibling successes at Ecclesville
Second show jumping league draws to a close at Fintona venue
The final of the second of Ecclesville’s Show jumping Leagues for 2025 was held on Friday, March 28 and it was again very competitive. The qualified competitors were definitely up for the challenge of Raymond Caldwell’s courses, as they twisted and turned to achieve the fastest times possible!
With this being the second of the Leagues for 2025 and the second opportunity to get points on the Super League Leader Board, the top six in each class also won valuable points. In December 2025, in each class, from 60cm through to 1m, a perpetual trophy will be awarded to the rider and horse combination with the most points accumulated over the Leagues.
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The spectators were treated to the obligatory thrills and spills plus great displays of show jumping, as the competitors had to try to be both careful and speedy to negotiate the courses!
With so many combinations qualified for the final, the Judge’s Box was an intense hive of activity! The first of the Johnston girls to swing into action was Ella Jane, riding the very fast and careful ‘Archie’ to win the 60cm class. In this class, the Devlin girls and the Lee children started to show their competitive streak, as Amelia Devlin riding ‘Lady’ picked up second place. Elsa Lee and ‘Dancer’ secured third place, with young Bob Lee and ‘Teddy’ awarded a special prize in seventh place, as there were only seven double clears in this very impressive class!
The 70cm class was another fast and furious class, with Ella Jane Johnston, this time partnered by the aptly named ‘Speedy’, claiming the coveted red ribbon! Amelia Devlin was back in the line-up with ‘Lady’ in second place and ‘Mia’ in third! Ella Jane Johnston and ‘Archie’ appeared again in the line-up with the fourth placed rosette. A great achievement for these young riders!
Team Johnston remained in charge in the 80cm class, with Sophie on ‘Johnny’ winning the class and Ella Jane on ‘Speedy’ taking second place. The Lee family were right back in the mix, with Mollie riding ‘George’ picking up third place.
The 90cm and 1m classes were dominated by Sarah Louise Devlin riding ‘Lady’, who won both classes with perfect jump-offs. Mollie Lee picked up second place in the 90cm class with ‘Boomerang’ and fourth place with ‘George’. She also posted a lovely double clear with ‘Boomerang’ to take second place in the 1m class.
The Nevin sisters also featured in the top six line-ups, as Ella Nevin and ‘Rose’ were sixth in the 60cm class and fifth in the 70cm class. Katie Nevin riding her young pony, ‘Maverick’, placed fourth in the 80cm class.
Local girls Jessica and Myra McCarroll also had a fabulous evening, winning rosettes and prizes in the 50cm, 60cm and 70cm classes.
It was definitely an evening of show jumping sibling success!
The organisers would like to take this opportunity to thank all the competitors, who supported this league. Also sincere thanks to Raymond Caldwell, Course Builder and assisted by Malvern Moore. Thanks also to MGM Equestrian Shop, who sponsored some of the many prizes awarded on the night.
The next league for 2025 is scheduled to start on Friday, April 18 at 6.15pm. For further details, please contact Ecclesville on 028 8284 0591.
RESULTS
Friday, March 28
Show jumping League - week five (Final)
40cm - Double Clears:
Eoin Henry, Snowy; Aishling McAleer, Rosie; Emily Crawford, Tiny; Charlotte Crawford, Tiny; Maisie Mullan, Oreo; Katie Mae Cartin, Jack; Sadie Donnelly, Bubbles.
50cm - Double Clears:
Elsie Firth, Annie; Mya O’Neill, Elvis; Pippa Dickson, Alvinn; Joey Dickson, Alvinn; Chloe Gallagher, Silver; Myra McCarroll, Sally; Jessica McCarroll, Polly; Katie Mae Cartin, Jack; Bob Lee, Teddy; Leah Donnelly, Bob; Leah Donnelly, Louie.
60cm - Double Clears:
Aoife Dunne, Bleech; Mya O’Neill, Elvis; Chloe Gallagher, Silver; Jessica McCarroll, Polly; Bob Lee, Teddy; Elsa Lee, Dancer; Leila Rose McCabe, Elvis; Amelia Devlin, Lady; Ella Jane Johnston, Archie; Sophie Johnston, Lily; Ella Nevin, Rose.
70cm - Double Clears:
Leila Rose McCabe, Rocky; Jessica McCarroll, Polly; Amelia Devlin, Lady; Amelia Devlin, Mia; Ella Jane Johnston, Speedy; Ella Jane Johnston, Archie; Ella Nevin, Rose; Katie Nevin, Maverick; Cara Garrity, Ash.
80cm - Double Clears:
Mollie Lee, George; Ella Jane Johnston, Speedy; Katie Nevin, Maverick; Sophie Johnston, Johnny; Erin McDaid, Riley.
90cm - Double Clears:
Sarah Louise Devlin, Lady; Karl Kee, GG; Mollie Lee, Boomerang.
1m - Double Clears:
Mollie Lee, Boomerang; Sarah Louise Devlin, Lady; Karl Kee, GG.
LEAGUE RESULTS
40cm:
=1) Eoin Henry, Snowy; Aishling McAleer, Rosie; Maisie Mullan, Oreo; Katie Mae Cartin, Jack.
50cm:
=1) Savannah Wylie, Holly; Elsie Firth, Annie; Myra McCarroll, Sally; Jessica McCarroll, Polly; Katie Mae Cartin, Jack; Bob Lee, Teddy; Leah Donnelly, Bob.
60cm:
1) Ella Jane Johnston, Archie; 2) Amelia Devlin, Lady; 3) Elsa Lee, Dancer; 4) Jessica McCarroll, Polly; 5) Aoife Dunne, Bleech; 6) Ella Nevin, Rose; 7) Bob Lee, Teddy.
70cm:
1) Ella Jane Johnston, Speedy; 2) Amelia Devlin, Lady; 3) Amelia Devlin, Mia; 4) Ella Jane Johnston, Archie; 5) Ella Nevin, Rose; 6) Jessica McCarroll, Polly.
80cm:
1) Sophie Johnston, Johnny; 2) Ella Jane Johnston, Speedy; 3) Mollie Lee, George; 4) Katie Nevin, Maverick; 5) Erin McDaid, Riley; 6) Lily Wilds, Minstrel.
90cm:
1) Sarah Louise Devlin, Lady; 2) Mollie Lee, Boomerang; 3) Erin McDaid, Riley; 4) Mollie Lee, George.
1m:
1) Sarah Louise Devlin, Lady; 2) Mollie Lee, Boomerang.