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Horse Week: Dressage final held at Ardnacashel Equestrian Centre

WHAT a fantastic finish to another successful Ardnacashel Dressage League!

It was wonderful to see so many combinations return throughout the league, with some excellent tests, plenty of personal bests and a great atmosphere to round off the final leg.

A huge thank you to the judge, Coreen Abernethy, for giving up her time and providing helpful, encouraging comments to all competitors. Organisers also extend their thanks to everyone who supported the league over the past four weeks – riders, owners, supporters and helpers. Congratulations to all of the class winners and to the overall league champions!

Intro Junior

1st Grace Armstrong, Emma's Surprise 74.13%

2nd Bella Carvill, Haywards Looking Impressive 72.13%

3rd Darcy McAvery, Elsa 71.08%

Intro Senior

1st Grace Armstrong, Emma's Surprise 72.60%

2nd Debbie Smith, Breath of Heaven 68.47%

3rd Patrick McCready, Freda 68.04%

Also competed:

Alice Anderson, Burleigh Brad 67.17%

Ruth Cousins, Minnie 66.73%

Newcomers

1st Karen Jeffers, Cody Yeatz 72.11%

2nd Taylor Ferguson, Izzy 71.73%

3rd Alison Stewart, Drumnin Guy Mulligan 68.07%

Preliminary

1st Terry Harper, Merlin 73.07%

2nd Erin Savage, Anis Bob 70.76%

3rd Debbie Smith, Breath of Heaven 70.57%

Also competed:

Molly Anderson, Hanson McKnapps 70.38%

Emily Morris, Buddy 70.19%

Evie McStay, Rosevear Ard Ri 70.00%

Preliminary Senior

1st Karina McVeigh, Cococabana 70.19%

2nd Alli McCartney, Don't Matter Now 65.76%

Novice

1st Victoria McCandless, Kool Styles 67.39%

2nd Louise Williamson, Charm 65.86%

Elementary

1st Shannon McGee, Wannabe 68.33%

2nd Victoria McCandless, Kool Styles 63.66%

Dressage League Final Standings

Intro Junior

Bella Carvill – 14 points

Grace Armstrong – 11 points

Intro Senior

Debbie Smith – 15 points

Grace Armstrong – 12 points

Ruth Cousins – 9 points

Newcomers

Taylor Ferguson – 13 points

Alison Stewart – 11 points

Preliminary

Cable Tie – 13 points

Debbie Smith – 9 points

Molly Anderson – 8 points

Preliminary Senior

Alli McCartney – 18 points

Novice

Louise Williamson – 16 points

Victoria McCandless – 14 points

Elementary

Victoria McCandless – 18 points

Ardnacashel’s Summer Showjumping League kicks off August 2.

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