OVER 50 riders braved the downpours for week one of Gransha Equestrian Centre’s Autumn Dressage League sponsored by Suzi McClean of Cryotherapy Ireland.
Jazmin Vollands started the day in style in the Pick Your Own class riding Mo Chara Nua followed by Sharon Getty riding Taptoo. Both riders produced beautiful tests resulting in equal scores, so it came down to the collective element with Jazmin narrowly taking the lead from Sharon by two points.
Next up were the junior riders who rode some super tests. Darcy McAvoy started the class riding her first ever test on new pony Minty. Next up was Claudia Smyth riding Miss Disney who held onto second place followed by Mia Rea riding Daisy who held onto third place.
The senior riders were next up with Lily Scott starting the class riding The Little Rascal and taking the lead. In second place was Lucy Cochrane riding Willis and in third place Natasha Moore riding Silas.
Erin Tennis had her second ride of the day in the junior prelim class riding Popcorn and rode a super test to take the win ahead of Sophia Hughes riding Moreland Willow in second place.
The senior prelim newcomers class was hotly contested with Niamh Allen Collins winning with a super score of 68.79%. In second place was Lily Scott riding The Little Rascal. Emily Farron riding Bailey and Beth Vint riding The Retirement Fund shared the third spot.
The largest class of the day was the senior prelim class with 12 riders battling it out. Georgie Young was first up with Pinecroft Glazier and held the lead for the entire class. Gareth McClean riding Simba equalled Georgie’s score but a slightly lower collective score meant that Georgie was unbeatable. Closely behind was Alex Ryan riding Coco who took third place
The senior novice riders braved the elements outdoors and Jane Allen Collins, riding Atlanta, was unperturbed by the wet weather winning the class with an amazing score of 71.30%. Closely behind in second place was Susie McClean riding Butter with only one point between her and Annabel Kraly riding Arissa who claimed third place.
Jane Allen Collins had her second win of the day in the elementary class riding Atlanta with Sharon McGimpsey and Chilli in second place. Jacqui Porter also rode a super test to take third place.
Gail Barnes rode National Pandemic in the young horse class for four and five year-old horses and scored well despite the rain bouncing off the arena roof!
Finally, Suzi McClean and Simba gave a master class in riding side saddle, scoring an outstanding 70.52%.
Results: 1st-3rd
Class 1 Junior Intro:
- Darcy McAvoy (Minty)
- Claudia Smyth (Miss Disney)
- Mia Rea (Daisy)
Class 2 Senior Intro
- Lily Scott (The Little Rascal)
- Lucy Cochrane (Willis)
- Natasha Moore (Silas)
Class 4 Senior Newcomers Prelim
- Niamh Allen Collins (Alfie)
- Lily Scott (The Little Rascal)
- Beth Vint (The Retirement Fund) and Emily Fearon (Bailey)
Class 6 Junior Prelim
- Erin Tennis (Popcorn)
- Sophia Hughes (Moorland Willow)
Class 7 Senior Prelim
- Georgie Young (Pinecroft Glacier)
- Gareth McClean (Simba)
- Alex Ryan (Carnally Cobanna)
Class 8 Junior Novice
- Grace Jackson (Mario)
Class 9 Senior Novice
- Jane Allen Collins (Atlanta)
- Suzi McClean (Butter)
- Annabelle Kraly (Arissa)
Class 11 Elementary
- Jane Allen Collins (Atlanta)
- Sharon McGimpsey (Chilli)
- Jacqui Porter (Clara)
Pick Your Own
- Jazmin Vollands (Mo Chara Nua)
- Sharon Getty (Taptoo)
Young Horse
- Gail Barnes (National Pandemic)
Side Saddle
- Suzi McClean (Simba)
