Wet but winning day at Hagans Croft
Competitors battle it out for show jumping league honours
Saturday, June 14 saw the final week of Hagans Croft Equestrian's show jumping league being held at the Bailiesmills venue. After weeks of lovely weather, Saturday saw torrential rain throughout, however, this did not dampen competitors’ spirits, as for those who were competing in the league... Rosettes and prizes were up for grabs, therefore rain or no rain, the stakes were high!
The cross-poles class was the first on the day, with everyone within the class coming home with a rosette, regardless of whether they were clear or not. Those who had competed in the league came home with a small grooming kit for their pony and an extra special rosette for all their efforts.
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Sophie Walsh and 'Cahore Blue Diamond' have been very consistent throughout the 50cm league, so when they were awarded first place in the league it was no surprise. Joint second went to Alexa Reid riding 'Bobby' and Katie Stewart riding 'Clarmore Royal Reflection', both girls have shone through throughout the six weeks and their progression over the weeks has been very clear to see and has been a pleasure to watch. Well done girls, very well deserved!
With the league placings, each competitor’s best four scores were taken towards their final total. Casey Froemling and Annie Lucas have shown great sportsmanship throughout the 60cm league, with each of them placing in the top six placings throughout the six weeks. Finishing in the top spot and taking home a Hagans Croft logo-ed numnah was a delighted Annie Lucas riding 'Sparky', followed by Casey and 'Ralphie' in second place.
Taking the 70cm league win was Mia Jackson and 'Molly', again this pairing have been very consistent throughout the six weeks and were delighted to receive a numnah for all their efforts. Second place went to Annie Lucas and 'Sparky'.
Gracie Hamilton and 'Benaughlin May' finished on a league score of 57, which was more than plenty to take first place in the 80cm league, followed by Emma Morrison and 'Sliabh Ban Rosie' in second place. Emma and her beautiful grey mare then went on to take the win in the 90cm league, followed by Jessica Scott in second place.
The 1m league saw Maisie Anderson and 'Farhill Captain Harry' take the win - this pair make these heights look so easy! Well done.
With thanks all the competitors who supported this event throughout the six weeks and to the stewards, who keep all the events running so smoothly every week! Thank you to CQ Content for covering the event on Saturday and for standing out in the torrential rain, which proved problematic in the conditions presented - all photographs can be purchased from CQ Contents website.
Hagan's Croft is now preparing to start their five-week Dressage League on Saturday, June 28. This summer, Hagans Croft would like to challenge their competitors and are now offering 20x60 long arena tests, as well as their 20x40 arena tests.
For those who would like more help with riding long arena tests, Mark Robinson is holding clinics including - 'Introduction to the long arena evening' and 'Long arena test riding evening'. All information on these up coming events are available on Hagans Croft’s website. The dressage event is pre-entry only with entries closing each Thursday at 9pm. To enter please visit Hagans Croft's website: www.haganscrofteqestrian.co.uk or download the Hagans Croft App onto our smart phone.
RESULTS
Saturday, June 14
Show jumping League - week six
Class 1 - Cross-Poles - Winners:
Phoebe Andrews, Mollie; Maisie Wallace, Bumble; Adalyn Wallace, Lily; Abi Straney, Beauty; Amy Reid, Bonnie; Katie Riddles, Pebbles; Layla Malone, Twilight.
Class 2 - 50cm:
1) Alexa Reid, Bobby; 2) Katie Stewart, Clarmore Royal Reflection; 3) Sophie Walsh, Cahore Blue Diamond; 4) Lucy Keery, Super Mario; 5) Sophie Malone, Twilight; 6) Grace Kerrigan, Jet.
Class 3 - 60cm:
1) Sarah Alexander, Bella; 2) Casey Froemling, Ralphie; 3) Katie Stewart, Clarmore Royal Reflection; 4) Abbey Stevenson, Belle; 5) Annie Lucas, Sparky; 6) Alexa Gawley, Minnie.
Class 4 - 70cm:
1) Annie Lucas, Sparky; 2) Mia Jackson, Molly; 3) Megan Burns, Flash; 4) Abbey Stevenson, Belle; 5) Katie Creegan, Dunreevey Deputy Dan; 6) Annie Lucas, Flossy.
Class 5 - 80cm:
1) Anna Reid, Rosscon Bianca; 2) Gracie Hamilton, Benaughlin May; 3) Emma Morrison, Sliabh Ban Rosie; 4) Ellie Osborne, Bella Bambino; 5) Annie Lucas, Flossy; 6) Harvey Copeland, Heather.
Class 6 - 90cm:
1) Ellie Osborne, Bella Bambino; 2) Jessica Scott, Leim Silver Star; 3) Emma Morrison, Sliabh Ban Rosie; 4) Maisie Anderson, Farhill Captain Harry; 5) Abbey Stevenson, Echo; 6) Alana Eadie, Parkplace Fern.
Class 7 - 1m:
1) Abbey Stevenson, Echo; 2) Alana Eadie, Parkplace Fern.
Show jumping League Results May/June 2025
Class 1 - Cross-Poles - Winners:
Phoebe Andrews, Mollie; Abi Straney, Beauty; Katie Riddles, Pebbles.
Class 2 - 50cm:
1) Sophie Walsh, Cahore Blue Diamond; =2) Katie Stewart, Clarmore Royal Reflection; =2) Alexa Reid, Bobby; 3) Grace Kerrigan, Jet; 4) Lily Henderson, Emily; 5) Alexa Gawley, Minnie; 6) Faith Alexander Beauty.
Class 3 - 60cm:
1) Annie Lucas, Sparky; 2) Casey Froemling, Ralphie; 3) Abbey Stevenson, Belle; 4) Vivienne Andrews, Sarahs Pebbles; 5) Katie Stewart, Clarmore Royal Reflection; 6) Alexa Gawley, Minnie.
Class 4 - 70cm:
1) Mia Jackson, Molly; 2) Annie Lucas, Sparky; 3) Annie Lucas, Flossy; =4) Harvey Copeland, Heather; =4) Connie Watt, Ballyrainey Jack; 5) Abbey Stevenson, Belle.
Class 5 - 80cm:
1) Gracie Hamilton, Benaughlin May; 2) Emma Morrison, Sliabh Bán Rosie; 3) Annie Lucas, Flossy; 4) Mia Jackson, Molly; 5) Rose Henderson, Colta; 6) Jessica Scott, Leim Silver Star.
Class 6 - 90cm:
1) Emma Morrison, Sliabh Ban Rosie; 2) Jessica Scott, Leim Silver Star; 3) Maisie Anderson, Farhill Captain Harry; 4) Abbey Stevenson, Echo.
Class 7 - 1m:
1) Maisie Anderson, Farhill Captain Harry.