Young riders shine at Connell Hill
Magheramorne riders make their mark at Randalstown venue
Saturday, February 1 saw a very successful day’s jumping at Connell Hill Equestrian in Randalstown. Class 1, kindly sponsored by Doagh Equestrian, saw brother and sister team Beatrix and Oscar McCann ride lovely double clear rounds on ‘Boodles’ in the Pony cross-poles class, and were followed closely by Alice Gregg on ‘Patchy’, Sasha Maher on ‘Angel’ and Monroe Jennison on ‘Rolo’. All junior riders were also presented with medals for their super performances in the opening round.
It was a super day for Alice Gregg, who took another double clear round on ‘Patchy’ to place joint first, with Maghermorne rider Harriet McCann riding ‘Feliciya’ in the 50cm.
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Alice went on to ride another super double clear in her first 60cm challenge and proudly received the red ribbons. Harriet McCann also took honours here, showing off her talent again on ‘Felicya’ in to 60cm class. Sister Elizabeth McCann joined the party with a super double clear on Ruinant.
Katie Surgenor picked up two double clear rounds also, in the 60cm and 70cm classes on her pony ‘Joey’. With another lovely double clear for Molly McFarland riding ‘Nova’.
Outright winner of the 80cm class was Carla Dolan on her pony ‘Carley’, going on to ride another super round in the 90cm class. This class was strongly contested by Sophia George on ‘Lenamore Davinci’, Kyla McLaughlin on ‘Ballyrobin Venson’, Eva Lindsay on ‘Tom’ and Carla Dolan, all tying for joint first place.
Kyla McLaughlin with ‘Ballyrobin Venson’ and Cellie Kennedy on ‘Roller’ took joint first place in the metre class, with Eva McCafferty on ‘Pippa’ taking a very close second!
Well done to everyone who took part.
Connell Hill Training shows will continue this weekend on Saturday, February 8, starting at 10am. Classes to suit all levels from cross-poles (assisted/unassisted) up to 1.20m. Entries on the day - everyone is very welcome.
Please keep an eye out for a host more shows, events and clinics, including details of Connell Hill’s Indoor Winter Show Jumping League. A warm welcome will be extended to everyone who comes along, whether competing, spectating or just socialising, with a hot snack and cup of tea from Debbie Dunlop’s cafe.
Further details can be found on Gillian Creighton and/or Connell Hill FB pages. Indoor and outdoor arena hire seven days a week (subject to availability).
Photographs are available on Lyndon McKee Photography FB page.
Everyone is very welcome.
RESULTS
Saturday, February 1
Pony cross-poles:
Beatrix McCann, Boodles; Alice Gregg, Patchy; Oscar McCann, Boodles; Sasha Maher, Angel; Monroe Jennison, Rolo.
50cm:
Harriet McCann, Feliciya; Alice Gregg, Patchy; Elizabeth McCann, Ruinant; Monroe Jennison, Rolo.
60cm:
Harriet McCann, Feliciya; Hanna Kiraghan, Angel; Elizabeth McCann, Ruinant; Kaite Surgeoner, Joey; Caroline Gaston, Stella; Alice Gregg, Patchy; Summer Frizzell, Lorelai; Summer Frizzell, Pip.
70cm:
Katie Surgenor, Joey; Molly McFarland, Nova.
80cm:
Carla Dolan, Carley; Leah Hanson, Hulk; Eva McCafferty, Sparky; Conan Boyle, Tullyroe Butternutt; Caraig McLarnon, Clover; Summer Frizzell, Winnie; Heather George, Jenson; Molly McFarland, Nova; Krystal Frizze, Gems Princess.
90cm:
Eva Lindsay, Tom; Kyla McLaughlin, Ballyrobin Venson; Sopia George, Lenamore Davinci; Carla Dolan, Carley; Keith McDonald, Sienna; Leah Hanson, Hulk; Molly McFarland Nova; Eva McCafferty, Pippa.
1m:
Kyla McLaughlin, Ballyrobin Venson; Cellie Kennedy, Roller; Eva McCafferty, Pippa.