Training Show proves very popular at Connell Hill
Spring bank holiday weekend competition welcomes horses, ponies and riders
The Spring bank holiday weekend at Connell Hill Equestrian, Randalstown, jumped into action on Saturday, May 24 with a lovely group of cross-pole riders exhibiting great skill and confidence as they navigated their way around a course of coloured fences.
A combination of young riders on their ponies, and competitors partnered with their young horses took full advantage of the first few classes of the day to school around and introduce their youngsters to a range of coloured poles at this popular County Antrim venue.
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Taking full advantage of the highly maintained surface in the outdoor arena, competitors moved on up the classes to showcase their performance and skill at the higher levels over a course of jumps carefully designed by Course Builder Mr William Crean, promoting horse and rider confidence, whilst taking the opportunity to experience a day of exhilarating show jumping with lots of great results!
Well done to all competitors who took part.
Connell Hill is an excellent venue to build confidence and continues to run every Saturday morning, week by week with classes to suit all levels, there are lots of achievement opportunities and plenty of confidence building going on. Connell Hill promotes a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and is a great start to any weekend for riders, owners and spectators to come along and socialise with a cup of coffee and snack.
Details of all events can be found on Gillian Creighton/and Connell Hill Facebook pages, and SJI Registered show dates and results are available on www.sjilive
All photographs for Saturday’s event can be found on Lyndon McKee Photography Facebook page.
Everyone is very welcome. Come along and join us every Saturday morning!
RESULTS
Saturday, May 24
Connell Hill Training Show
Class 1 - Cross-poles:
Sorcha Maher, Angel; Lucy McAteer, Bluebell; Ingrid Scott, Sunshine; Charlotte Jackson, Chase.
Class 2 - 50cm:
Ella Hall, Carrie; Charlotte Jackson, Chase; Violet Semple, Prince; Ingrid Scott, Sunshine; Lucy McAteer, Bluebell; Violet Semple, Prince.
Class 3 - 60cm:
Lizzy Taylor, Chester; Kim Murphy, Teddy; Lucca Stubington, Ace; Charlotte Jackson, Chase.
Class 4 - 70cm:
Lizzy Taylor, Chester; Summer Frizzell, Winter; Katie Surgeoner, Prince; Hannah Bell, Bonnie; Sammy Logan, Ollie; Frankie Keeley, Aishley; Lindsay Gault, Winston; Lucca Stubington, Ace; Judith Beattie, Phoebe; Mel Surgenor, Lady; Carraig McLarnon, Aura; Rose Semple, King.
Class 5 - 80cm:
Judith Beattie, Phoebe; Summer Frizzell, Winter; Katie Surgeoner, Prince; Corraig McLarnon, Auar; John McKirgan, Dolly; Caitlin Foster, Ziggy; Frankie Keeley, Aishling; Rose Semple; King; Hannah Bell, Bonnie; Sammy Logan, Ollie; Frankie Keeley, Aishley; Lindsay Gault; Winston.
Class 6 - 90cm:
Lucca Stubington, Mai; Laura Canavan, Diamond; Caitlin Foster, Ziggy; Irene McGookin, Jasper; Annie Morrow, Benny.
Class 7 - 1m:
Dean Cotton, Fizz; Annie Morrow, Benny.
Class 8 - 1.10m:
Lucca Stubington, Lily.
Dates for your Diary
There are a series of events coming in May and June at Connell Hill Equestrian.
Coming up in May…
Thursday, May 29 - SJI Registered Show jumping
Saturday, May 31 - Unregistered Show jumping Training Show
Coming up in June…
Thursday, June 5 - SJI Registered Show jumping
Saturday, June 7 - Unregistered Show jumping Training Show
Thursday, June 12 - SJI Registered Show jumping
Saturday, June 14 - Unregistered Show jumping Training Show
Thursday, June 19 - SJI Registered Show jumping
Saturday, June 21 - Unregistered Show jumping Training Show
Thursday, June 26 - SJI Registered Show jumping
Saturday, June 28 - Unregistered Show jumping Training Show