Ulster Region show jumpers enjoy awards night
Horse and rider talent recognised during annual dinner at Corick House
The Ulster Region of Show Jumping Ireland recently held their annual dinner and awards night at Corick House Hotel, Clogher.
Ulster Region committee member, Andrew Thompson, was compere for the evening and he welcomed those present and congratulated all the region’s athletes and their support teams, at home and abroad, on representing the region so successfully over the past year.
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Aldyth Roulston and the members of the Events Committee did a sterling job organising all the cups, trophies and figurines - 154 presentations in all - as well as gathering a large number of auction lots and raffle prizes, in order to raise funds for the Ulster Region in the coming year.
During the evening, Derek Reid and Aldyth Roulston presented Ray Buchanan with a Special Recognition Award for his many years of devoted service to show jumping.
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Sincerely thanks are extended to all those who supported and helped the Ulster Region in any way during 2023 and best wishes to all for a successful, enjoyable and safe 2024!
AWARDS
Saturday, February 17
REGIONAL AWARDS
WILSON AUCTIONS SUMMER TOUR (Derek Reid)
90cm - Portmore Equestrian Perpetual Cup:
1) Lesley Coey, Alfie II; 2) Ellie Ward, Ardnaglass Lizzy; 3) Carmel Conroy, Killarn PG.
90cm Sports Member - The Sports Members League Perpetual Shield: (Paddy Ward)
1) Lesley Coey, Alfie II; 2) Ellie Ward, Ardnaglass Lizzy; 3) Carmel Conroy, Killarn PG.
1m - The MEC Perpetual Cup:
1) Fiona Thompson [AA]; 2) Danielle Logan, Demero; 3) Egle Zakaraite, Talbot Siss.
1m ‘A’ Amateur: (Paddy Ward)
1) Danielle Logan, Demero; 2) Egle Zakaraite, Talbot Siss; 3) Naoimh Laverty, Ballyknock Izzy.
1.10m - The Smyth Sport Horses Perpetual Cup:
1) Fiona Thompson, O’Harabrook; 2) Caroline Gaston, Miss Roman Kora; 3) Niamh McFall, Bay of Biscay.
1.10m AA Amateur: (Paddy Ward)
1) Fiona Thompson, O’Harabrook; 2) Caroline Gaston, Miss Roman Kora; 3) Niamh McFall, Bay of Biscay.
1.10m YR - John Curran & Family Perpetual Cup:
1) Katie McEntee, JFH Rockadoon.
1.20m - The Lenamore Sport Horses Perpetual Cup:
1) Nicole Kershaw, Novallent; 2) Tyrone Flanagan; 3) Lynne Russell.
1.20m YR - Eamon McEvoy & Co Solicitors Perpetual Cup:
1) Katie McEntee, Greenvale Dream Star.
1.35m Grand Prix - The Mulvin Stables Perpetual Cup:
1) Nicole Kershaw, Clovalent; 2) Aoife Owens, Omard Connery; 3) Paul Caves, CAFRE Clover.
1.35m Young Rider - The Causeway Coast Perpetual Cup:
Katie McEntee.
Sports Member Points Cup: (Paddy Ward)
1) Ellie Ward, Ardnaglass Lizzy; 2) Hannah McCrory, Killediamond Silver; 3) Ellie Ward, Beau.
Most Improved Sports Member:
Miceal King.
Amateur Points Cup (Paddy Ward)
‘A’ Section - The Amateur ‘A’ Cup:
1) Danielle Logan, Demero; 2) Patrick Mulholland, El Diego; 3) Egle Zakaraite, Talbot Siss.
‘AA’ Section - The Amateur ‘AA’ Cup:
1) Sarah Kinnear, Elf Queen; 2) Dean Cotton, Imperial Darco Diamond; 3) Niamh McFall, Bay of Biscay.
NATIONAL BALMORAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (RAY BUCHANNAN)
90cm Championship:
1) Ellie Ward, Ardnaglass Lizzy; 2) Conrad McGuiness, Coolrock Dark Angel; 3) Emma Jackson, Western Warrior.
1m Championship – The McGinn Family Perpetual Cup:
1) Ava Stubbs, Tullyhill Lucy Diamond; 2) Abby Morton, Blueoak Yogi; 3) Fiona Thompson, O’Harabrook.
1.10m Championship - The Eglinton Equestrian Perpetual Cup:
1) Sarah Kinnear, Elf Queen; 2) Abby Morton, Blueoak Yogi; 3) Emma Jackson, Vanderbitt.
1.10m Children on Horses - The Tux and Tails Perpetual Cup:
1) Alfie Adair.
1.20m Championship - The Lakeland Leisure & Sports Perpetual Cup:
1) Olivia Roulston, Ibiza; 2) Jonathan Smyth, Larkhill Cruisette; 3) Tyrone Flanagan, Coloo Colin.
1.30m Championship - The Agon Ltd Perpetual Cup:
1) Olivia Roulston, Sydney PMD; 2) Clem McMahon, Grand Prix DK; 3) Daniel McAlinden, AHG Whiterock Doctor Cruise.
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Amateur Championship - The Annaghmore Perpetual Cup:
1) Danielle Logan, Demero; 2) Egle Zakarite, Talbot Siss; 3) Jessica Johnston, Eden.
1.20m Young Riders Championship - WR Adrain & Sons Perpetual Cup:
1) Alfie Adair, Curraghgraigue Prophess Two; 2) Harrison Blair, Non Stop; 3) Harrison Blair, Killadeas.
Four-Year-Old Championship - The Colin Thompson & Family Perpetual Cup:
1) Michael Roche, BP Othello; 2) Edward Little, AKD Carnlea Blue; 3) Jodie Creighton, CSF Tia.
Five-Year-Old Championship - Eamonn Rice Bloodstock Perpetual Cup:
1) Katie McEntee, Castlefield Duchess; 2) Annie Courtney Cadam, LCC Dunard Lady Dominator; 3) Racheal Thompson, Frankly Freda.
Six-Year-Old Championship - The Capital Reinforcing Perpetual Cup:
1) Shane O’Reilly, BWE Vain Hero; 2) Shane O’Reilly, BWE Special Rose; 3) Darren Irwin, Boleybawn Genio.
Seven-Year-Old Championship - The Electro – Tech Machinery Ltd Perpetual Cup:
1) Jonathan Smyth, Mr Kannan Ball; 2) Clare Abbott, Caltra Classic; 3) Jonathan Smyth, MB Sandro Star.
BALMORAL CSI2* (Gerry McCloskey)
Five-Year-Old Championship - The John Black & Family Perpetual Cup:
Megan McGettigan, Belmundo.
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Six-Year-Old Championship - Tailored Equestrian Perpetual Cup:
Savannah Marshall, Lemonade ISH.
Seven-Year-Old Championship - The Neal Doherty & Family Perpetual Cup:
Clare Abbott, Caltra Classic.
1.35m Championship - The Brown Family Perpetual Cup:
Savannah Marshall, Flambeau.
Amateur ‘A’ - Corick House Hotel & Spa Perpetual Cup:
Jessica Johnston, Eden.
Amateur ‘AA’ - Quinns Corner Bar & Restaurant Perpetual Cup:
Sarah Kinnear, Elf Queen.
CAVAN CLASSIC (Gerry McCloskey)
Five-Year-Old Cavan Classic - The Maddybenny Perpetual Cup:
Kerry Taggart, Symphonie AEG (bwp).
Hankook Six-/ Seven-Year-Old Cavan Classic - The Gerry McCloskey Perpetual Cup:
Olivia Roulston, Sydney PMD.
NATIONAL AWARDS
IRISH SPORT HORSE STUBOOK CLASSES (Dessie McFadden)
AWARDS TO HIGHEST PLACED ULSTER REGION ATHLETES
Five-Year-Old - Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel Perpetual Cup:
Annie Courtney- Cadam, LCC Dunard Lady Domminator.
Six-Year-Old - Linda Courtney Show jumping Perpetual Cup:
Shane O’ Reilly, BWE Special Rose.
Seven-Year-Old - Carson Coldstores Perpetual Cup:
Jonathan Smyth, Mr Kannan Ball.
SJI GRAND PRIX SERIES (Dessie McFadden)
AWARDS TO HIGHEST PLACED ULSTER REGION ATHLETES
The Show jumpers Club Spring Tour
The S & S Sporthorses Perpetual Cup:
Nicole Kershaw.
Coolmore/ Show Jumping Ireland Premier Grand Prix Series
The Mountcastle Farms Perpetual Cup:
Jonathan Smyth.
The Gain Alltech National Grand Prix Series
The Crindle Stables Perpetual Cup:
Jonathan Smyth.
Show Jumping Ireland Autumn Grand Prix
The Eglinton Equestrian Club Perpetual Cup:
Clem McMahon
Highest Placed UR Rider in Final leg
NATIONAL YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS (Sharon Conlon)
HOLLY PARK QUESTRIAN CENTRE
1m Young Rider Championship - The Watt Family Perpetual Cup:
Katie McLaughlin, The Story.
1.10m Young Rider Championship - The Curran Family Perpetual Cup:
Katie McLaughlin, Star La Tuliere.
1.20m Young Rider Championship - The Contract Services Perpetual Cup:
Katie McLaughlin, Alamshar Hero Z.
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1.30m Young Rider Championship - The McIntyre Family Perpetual Cup:
Jenny Dunlop, Gidion B.
1.40m Young Rider Championship - The Alland Perpetual Cup:
Annie Courtney Cadam.
SUMMER HORSE & YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS
CAVAN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE (Sharon Conlon)
1m Young Rider:
Alexandra Kerr, Espirite Libre.
1.10m Young Rider:
Charlotte Harding, Crossmaglen Bandit.
1.20m Young Rider:
Charlotte Harding, RJC Second Bet.
1.30m Young Rider:
Charlotte Harding, C and G Pie.
ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY (RDS) DUBLIN HORSE SHOW AWARDS (Dessie McFadden)
QUALIFIED COMBINATIONS
Alex Finney - 1.35m Young Riders
Caitriona Cody - Amateurs
Camryn Clarke - 1.35m Young Riders
Carl Webb - Four-Year-Old
Charlotte Harding - 1.10m Young Riders, 1.25m Young Riders
Clare Abbott - Four-Year-Old, Five-Year-Old
Clem McMahon - Six-Year-Old
Dermott Lennon - Six-Year-Old
Edward Little - Six-Year-Old
Ellen Thompson - 1.10m Young Riders
Fergus Reid - Five-Year-Old
Jenny Rankin - Six-Year-Old
Joanna Curran - Amateurs
Katie McEntee - Five-Year-Old
Kerry Taggart - Five-Year-Old
Lisa Patterson - Amateurs
Lucy Morton - Five-Year-Old, 1.10m Young Riders
Mackenzie Healy - 1.35m Young Riders
Matthew Conlon - 1.10m Young Riders
Megan McGettigan - Five-Year-Old
Megan Nelson - Amateurs
Michael Roche - Four-Year-Old
Niamh Mallon - Amateurs
Niamh McEvoy - Four-Year-Old, Five-Year-Old, Six-Year-Old, Seven- & Eight-Year-Old International.
Nicole Kershaw - Seven- & Eight-Year-Old International
Rachael Thompson - Five-Year-Old
Roisin Donnelly - Amateurs
Shane O'Reilly - Six-Year-Old
Tom Hearne - Four-Year-Old, Five-Year-Old
Zoe Connelly - Five-Year-Old
RDS CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS (Dessie McFadden)
AWARDED TO HIGHEST PLACED ULSTER REGION ATHLETES
Four-Year-Old Championship - The Meadows Equestrian Centre Perpetual Cup:
Niamh McEvoy, BP Lady Masterpiece.
Five-Year-Old Championship - Derek Reid & Family Perpetual Cup:
Niamh McEvoy, Boleybawn Alvaro.
Six-Year-Old - Tullyraine Veterinary Clinic Perpetual Cup:
Niamh McEvoy, BP Tiny Dancer.
Seven-Year-Old - Shirley Kernan Memorial Perpetual Cup:
No Winner.
Eight-Year-Old - The Sparkling Stud Perpetual Cup:
Niamh McEvoy, BP Limitless.
1.10-1.15m Young Rider - The Cassidy Family Perpetual Cup:
Lucy Morton, Cassclo Beach.
1.25-1.30m Young Rider - The Ballyalton House Perpetual Cup:
Charlotte Harding, King Diamond.
1.35-1.40m Young Rider - The Heffron Family Perpetual Cup:
Alex Finney, MHS Style.
Amateurs - Harris & McCrum Perpetual Cup:
Caitriona Cody, Shanroe Socialite.
YOUNG HORSE AWARD
Best Young Horse - The CHS Krooze Perpetual Cup:
Niamh McEvoy, BP Lady Masterpiece.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
Outstanding Contribution to Show jumping Award - For devoted services to Show Jumping, presented by the SJI Ulster Region Committee (Aldyth Roulston & Derek Reid):
Ray Buchanan.
Ulster Region Breeders Cup - SVS Sport Horses Perpetual Cup:
Kinmar Agalux (Qualified for Olympics), Breeder: Gerry Marron (Derek Reid)
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Rookie of the Year - Dermott Lennon Perpetual Cup: (James Kernan)
Alex Finney.
Junior Rookie of the Year - Ronan McLaughlin Equestrian Perpetual Cup (James Kernan)
Camryn Clarke.
FEI World Breeding Young Horse Jumping Championships, Lanaken (James Kernan)
Five-Year-Old Horses:
Boleybawn Alvaro - Silver Medal - Owner: Jenny McBride - Rider: Niamh McEvoy
Nadal - Owner: Ronan Rothwell - Rider: Jenny McBride
Stakkato Girl - Owner: GBBS Int. Ltd - Rider: Niamh McEvoy
Six-Year-Old Horses:
BP Tiny Dancer - fifth place - Owner: Sarah Tredennick - Rider: Niamh McEvoy
Seven-Year-Old Horses:
Thor Ter Wilgen Z - Owner: GBBS Int. Ltd - Rider: Niamh McEvoy
FEI Young Rider European Championships
Team Gold Medal, Gorla Minore, Italy: (James Kernan)
Niamh McEvoy, Templepatrick Welcome Limmerick; Owned by: Robin Bingham.
Outstanding Achievement Awards (James Kernan)
In recognition of exceptional results during 2023
Jonathan Smyth; Niamh McEvoy.
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Junior/ Young Rider FEI Participation (Abroad) (James Kernan)
Camryn Clarke
Cara McFadden
Robert Russell
Arielle Allen
UR Owner Recognition Award (Derek Reid)
For a Winning Grand Prix horse at 4* & above
Castle Irvine Perpetual Cup:
Donald Loughran, Cornet - Rider: Emily Turkington.
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Groom of the Year (Derek Reid)
Chloe O’Neill - Groom for Emily Turkingrton.
Ulster Region Horse Show of the Year: (Derek Reid)
National Balmoral Championships.
Ulster Region Venue of the Year: (Derek Reid)
Cavan Equestrian Centre.