The event was really well supported with over 100 riders pitting themselves against the show jumping and indoor cross country courses. Both courses were expertly designed by the staff at Laurelview and the club is indebted to them for this and for providing such an excellent venue. With both phases indoors the riders only had to brave the cold wintry conditions in the warm-up arena.
The showjumping phase did not cause too many problems with a nice flowing course, but the cross country phase caught quite a few riders out with some of the narrow log fences, the cottage and barrels being the main problem areas. With a lot of outdoor cross country courses currently out of action due to the wet weather it gave everyone who took part an excellent opportunity to ride over cross country type fences ahead of the eventing season.
Redhall Riding Club would like to thank all our sponsors – Country Style Burgers, Rodney Ross Farrier Services, Eden Car Sales, David Cross and NFU Ballyclare for all their support which allowed us to provide great prizes for each class. The Club would also like to thank our Secretary, Jenny Caldwell for organising the event and all our members who acted as judges, scribes, scorers, time keepers, and who did all the other essential jobs which made the day such a success.
Results
Senior 3ft 3in Class:
1st, Rachelle Harding, Imperial; 2nd, Rachelle Harding, Autumn Ash; 3rd, Britt Megahey, Alto; 4th, Shelley Boyle, Jeremy Beadle; 5th, Nikita Cochrane, Truly Unruly; 6th, Barbara Dixon, Molly.
Turnout Prize – Rachelle Harding, Autumn Ash
Junior 3ft 3in Class:
1st, Kym McAleese, Loughview Diamond Clover Leaf; 2nd, Nina Mulligan, Flicker 3rd, Erin Coulson, Killegar Silver Lad; 4th, Emma Brown, Hector; 5th, Laura Fekkes, Admiral; 6th, Tori Dixon, Belle.
Turnout Prize – Tori Dixon, Belle.
Senior 2ft 9in Class:
1st, Laura Marrs, Riquoshay; 2nd, Nicky Nesbitt, Brave Endeavour; 3rd, Rachelle Harding, Leela; 4th, Rebecca McNally, Darcy; 5th, N Cullen, Tango Lad; 6th, Nicky Nesbitt, Corby Finn.
Turnout Prize – Jackie Hanna, Abbie's Hope.
Junior 2ft 9in Class:
1st, Francessca McLenaghan, Harvey; 2nd, N Mulligan, Brook Boy; 3rd, Alison Crothers, Sunset Carnival; 4th, Nicole Heaney, Snoopy; 5th, Lucy Mulligan, Cosmo Supreme; 6th, Molly Kane, Puzzle.
Turnout Prize – Alison Crothers, Sunset Carnival.
Senior 2ft 3in Class:
1st, Christine Cuthbertson, Fitzpatrick; 2nd, Louise Beggs, Picture Perfect; 3rd, Rachael Ferguson, Spring; 4th, Nicky Nesbitt, Bright Outlook; 5th, Mary Hamill, Sam; 6th, Bree Rutledge, Clovermount Zebedee.
Turnout Prize – Karina McVeigh, Cheyenne
Junior 2ft 3in Class:
1st, Charlotte Dixon, Pippi; 2nd, Rebecca McConnell, Scout; 3rd, Hollie Riddell, Little Boy Blue; 4th, Hannah McRandle, Bob; 5th, Christine McVeigh, Crimson Rose; 6th, Emily Cloake, Willie Mac.
Turnout Prize – Rhys Wilkin, Star Status