GGH WINTER DRESSAGE
22/11/10

With the colder weather now, entries for the mid week Dressage at GGH Equitation Centre on Monday 22 nd were slightly down, but the quality of many of the tests ridden continues to improve, especially those of the more novice riders and young horses.

Angela Kennedy and Ann Quigley and their writers braved the cold wind with the help of hot water bottles! The last event before these informal days start again in the Spring will be on Thursday 9 th December.

A novice rider who successfully rode at a higher level was Robert Thomson, who won Test 10 on his eye catching black horse, Beckhouse Black Bailey – he only started competing earlier this Autumn. Jane Upsdell took her young horse to a higher level, while Natalie Pell on ‘Q' Blue Cascade rode two very polished tests after giving the horse an autumn break.

In the evening session the group of regular young riders demonstrated how valuable it is to keep competing, as they all achieved very satisfactory marks. Young Tinesha Kinley set herself the challenge of going up a level to ride a competently produced Test 10.

Results, Test Intro ‘A' Group ‘A', 1, Robert Thomson (Beckhouse Black Bailey).

Group ‘B',
1, Nicole Andrews (Bailey Spirit);
2, Immy Millward (Allanagh Eriska);
3, Hannah Geoghegan (Glyncock Dean).

Group ‘C',
1, Jordanne Kennaugh (Derrymore Diamond).

Test 10, Group ‘A'
1, Robert Thomson (Beckhouse Black Bailey);
2, Rebecca Sowerby (Galatea);
3, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Pendragon).

Group ‘B'
1, Tinesha Kinley (Monster Munch).

Group ‘C',
1, Charlotte Cannell (Shady Lady);
2, Charlotte Cannell (Bailey Spirit).

Test 14,
1, Natalie Pell (‘Q' Blue Cascade);
2, Jane Upsdell (Captain Bountiful);
3, Rebecca Sowerby (Galatea).

Test 24,
1, Natalie Pell (‘Q' Blue Cascade);
2, Jo Cubbon (Fidget).

Test 27,
1, Jane Upsdell (Captain Bountiful);
2, Jo Cubbon (Fidget).

GGH AUTUMN DRESSAGE
10/11/10

With the varying weather at the moment, it is difficult to remember which season it is, but another of the Informal Autumn Dressage days was held at GGH Equitation Centre on Wednesday 10 th November on a cold but sunny day. Many of the Competitors welcomed the informal atmosphere, and the organisers enjoyed watching the progress of the young horses.

The battle between Jane Upsdell and Tricia Kissack on their youngsters continues, with Ballakissack Finula having a more unsettled day, Captain Bountiful won both Preliminary Classes, but a third young horse, Galatea, ridden by Rebecca Sowerby is fast becoming a challenge to them both, as she is rapidly becoming more settled and developing some balanced paces.

The evening group of little riders almost have their own league, with only eight marks separating the top four riders. These young riders are rapidly improving the quality of their movements: learning by watching each other over the weeks.

Test Intro ‘A'
Group ‘A',
1, Carrol Harding (Tomillito).

Group ‘B',
1, Jordanne Kennaugh (Derrymore Diamond).

Group ‘C',
1, Tinesha Kinley (Monster Munch);
2, Hannah Geoghegan (Glyncock Dean);
3, Hannah Geoghegan (Brad).

Test 4,
Group ‘A'
1, Jane Upsdell (Captain Bountiful);
2, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finula);
3, Rebecca Sowerby (Galatea).

Group ‘B'
1, Charlotte Cannell (Shady Lady).

Test 13,
1, Jane Upsdell (Captain Bountiful);
2, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finula);
3, Fiona Russell (Glenfaba Milly).

Test 24,
1, Zandra Preston (Mighty Atom);
2, Paula Harwood (Claudia Ormonde).

Test 27,
1, Amy Senogles (Bimbo).

GGH WINTER SHOWJUMPING
07/11/10

There was a happy, jolly atmosphere at GGH Equitation Centre on Sunday 7th November with a huge entry in the two Tadpole Classes: it was so encouraging to see nearly all of them off the lead rein and riding so well that the future of showjumping on the Island looks very healthy.

David Mylchreest, whose Company Mylchreests Misubishi sponsor this Winter Series jointly with Malcolm Jones Ltd, arrived with his daughter to jump, but the older riders had to delay their start while the little riders completed their classes. It looks like Abby Jackson's run of success is likely to be challenged by Tinesha Kinley on Monster Munch, who won the Tadpoles ‘A' Class.

The arena had a really Halloween feel about it, with many of the jumps decorated in that theme by Tracey and Anna Harding and Breeshey Bond – thank you. The next festive occasion will be the January round which comes within the Christmas season, and there will be some small prizes for those who come decorated for the festive season.

Tina Quayle in the Novice Rider Class held off a strong challenge from Nathan Mealin to take first place: Nathan took second and third place.

There were a number of new faces in the adult classes in the afternoon, with good entries making for some very competitive rounds. Many combinations took home rosettes, and it was good to see the only man, Kevin Drewry, win the Cubhunter Class with a very fast, well ridden round.

GGH AUTUMN DRESSAGE
26/10/10

Tuesday 26th October was a good day for the younger competitors at the GGH Indoor Dressage as it was half term, and they were all able to perform their tests in the daytime: the joint winners in the ‘Intro' test were Molly Fraser and Hannah Geoghegan with a high score, and the other young riders very close behind.

It was a day for shared prizes; in the next test Christine Robinson and Judy O'Neill shared third place with improved percentages on their last competition, while once again Jane Upsdell presented a strong challenge to Tricia Kissack, but had to settle for second place.

At the higher level it was Zandra Preston's day, taking two second placings on Mighty Atom. She is a rider who has gradually progressed up the levels and is now reaping the results.

The next winter event will be held on Wednesday 10 th November when, once again, there will be an evening session to cater for those who are school and those working in the day time.

Intro ‘B'
Group ‘A',
=1, Molly Fraser (Barney);
=1, Hannah Geoghegan (Glyncock Dean);
3, Immy Millward (Allanagh Eriska).

Group ‘B',
1, Katy Robinson (Throwing a Paddy).

Test ‘4'
Group ‘A',
1, Katy Robinson (Throwing a Paddy).

Group ‘B',
1, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finula);
2, Jane Upsdell (Captain Bountiful);
=3, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Pendragon)'
=3, Judy O'Neill (Ria).

Test 10,
Group ‘A',
1, Anna Harding (Irish Mist).

Group ‘B',
1, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finula);
2, Zandra Preston (Mighty Atom);
3, Jane Upsdell (Captain Bountiful).

Test 20,
1, Suzie Clague (Al Courage);
2, Zandra Preston (Mighty Atom).

Test 24,
1, Amy Senogles (Bimbo);
2, Suzie Clague (Al Courage).

GGH WINTER SHOWJUMPING
17/10/10

There has been a busy few days at GGH Equitation Centre with Dressage on the 14th October and a Dressage clinic on Monday 18 th and Tuesday 19 th , and sandwiched in between on Sunday 17th was the first of the Indoor Showjumping Series. This runs each month, with the opportunity for competitors to gain points for placings on the Championship Day in April when the two sponsors, Malcolm Jones Ltd and Mylchreests Mitsubishi will award the prize money for points gained during the season.

At all levels in the first competition of the season there were new faces, with some very competitive rounds. There was an especially large entry in the two Tadpole Classes, and it was lovely to see the new young riders starting their careers: the main prize winners came from among last year's Competitors, Percy Hampton, Abby Jackson and Jessica Loader, but it could be that as the season progresses they will be seriously challenged.

Another of last year's juniors, Lauren Bellamy on her two ponies Picture Perfect and Oh Mi had a good morning, while Peter McGinn on Emerald Lady Bay and younger sister Lucy on Garth Little Siouxsie swept the board by winning the higher level junior classes.

A delighted Emma Senogles made a good start to the season on her horse, Ben Hur, who has been off work for nearly two years, in the two novice adult classes. Juliet Tranter beat off most of the new faces on Nitron X in the Intermediate Classes, with two beautifully ridden rounds, while Kirree Staley on her eyecatching horse, Pretty Boy, took the open class.

The next qualifying round in the series will be held on the 7th November; then the excitement begins to build up as points are accumulated.

` Tadpoles ‘A',
1, Percy Hampton (Shuggy);
2, Abby Jackson (Poppy);
3, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando).

Tadpoles ‘B',
1, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy);
2, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando);
3, Eva Jones (Mosswood Holly Berry).

Novice Rider,
1, Nathan Mealin (Connie);
2, Nathan Mealin (Conrhenny Firefly);
3, Molly Fraser (Barney).

Novice Pony,
1, Lauren Bellamy (Picture Perfect);
2, Katie Blackburn (Owers Golden Arrow);
3, Molly Fraser (Barney).

Intermediate,
1, Rio Hall (Tigger);
2, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi);
3, Lauren Bellamy (Picture Perfect).

Cubhunter,
1, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxsie);
2, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi);
3, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay ).

Advanced Intermediate,
1, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay );
2, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxsie);
3, Anabell Ackers ( Garfield ).

Open,
1, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay );
2, Anabell Ackers ( Garfield ).

Adults Novice Rider,
1, Emma Senogles (Ben Hur);
2, Bryony Scott (Grianagh Saretta);
3, Chloe Duchars (The Weatherman).

Novice Horse,
1, Bryony Scott (Grianagh Saretta);
2, Emma Senogles (Ben Hur);
3, Hollie Armstrong (Hedley).

Intermediate,
1, Paula Harwood (Claudia Ormonde);
2, Rachel Kelly (Conrhenny Rhonda);
3, Clare Williams (Charlie and The Chocolate Factory).

Forage Stakes,
1, Juliet Tranter (Nitron X);
2, Jenny Holt (Zara);
3, Juliet Tranter ( Orlando ).

Clubhunter
1, Juliet Tranter (Nitron X);
2, Kirree Staley (Pretty Boy );
=3, 3 Riders.

Open,
1, Kirree Staley (Pretty Boy);
2, Carly Park (Croft Dance for Me).

GGH AUTUMN DRESSAGE
14/10/10

It was annual awards day at GGH Equitation Centre on Thursday 14th October. These are awarded to Junior and Adult Riders who have shown either consistent achievement, or improvement especially to a higher level at GGH Dressage Competitions throughout the last twelve months. It is lovely to be able to award those who put in the hard work and at the moment there are some lovely young horses being produced on the Island .

Entries were good again and the judges Vicky Henthorn and Ann Quigley were kept busy, along with their writers. It was especially encouraging to have a large entry of young riders – very healthy for the future of the sport. Four of the youngest riders, Jordanne Kennaugh, Molly Fraser, Katy Robinson and Tinesha Kinley were only a few marks apart, so it looks like being a competitive season.

Annual Awards

Shimmin Trophy for achievement, Jo Cubbon; reserve Tricia Kissack;

Albion Trophy for improvement, Aggie Crapper; reserve Gill Prestwich.

Viking Hotel Trophy for achievement, Breeshey Bond.

Mann Crane Hire Trophy for improvement, Hebe Williamson.

Results

Test Intro ‘A'
Section ‘A',
1, Molly Fraser (Barney);
2, Tinesha Kinley (Gladiator);
3, Hannah Geoghegan (Glyncock Dean).

Section ‘B',
1, Jordanne Kennaugh (Derrymore Diamond);
2, Katy Robinson (Throwing a Paddy).

Test 1,
Section ‘A'
1, Jane Upsdell (Captain Bountiful);
2, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finula);
3, Carol Stott (Fairwood Nickle).

Section ‘B'
1, Katy Robinson (Throwing a Paddy).

Section ‘C',
1, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Pendragon);
2, Karol Renton (Tiger Lily);
3, Charlotte Cannell (Odins Warrior).

Test 10,
Section ‘A',
1, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finula);
2, Jane Upsdell (Captain Bountiful);
3, Rebecca Sowerby (Galatea).

Section ‘B',
1, Ashleigh Owen (Frankie);
2, Jeanette Weatherall (Poppy);
3, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Pendragon).

Test 20,
Section ‘A',
1, Suzie Clague (Al Courage);
2, Janthia Taylor (Cherokee Gemini),

Section ‘B',
1, Ashleigh Owen (Frankie);
2, Amy Senogles (Bimbo).

Test 24
1, Suzie Clague (Al Courage).

GGH LATE SUMMER DRESSAGE
29/09/10

After a wet start to the day, Wednesday 29 th turned into a beautiful autumn day for the last of the Informal Summer Series of Dressage at GGH Equitation Centre. There was a large entry which kept the two judges, Cheryl Bond and Sue Kirkpatrick, and their writers really busy.

There was the usual mix of young horses, and less experienced riders, with some challenging themselves to yet higher levels. Leanne McKee rode a GGH four year old home produced youngster Allanagh Salamander, to second place in her first test, as did young Hannah Geoghegan on her lovely four year old pony – a good start for both combinations.

Clare Williams had a good day in Test 12, taking first and second placings: second placed Romeo's Passion is her new young horse. The lovely young horse Nourejev, recently acquired by Ashleigh Owen, performed two lovely preliminary tests in the evening session to take two first placings with a massive lead.

Once again it was encouraging for this discipline that so many competitors are producing their horses correctly at the lower level, which is so important.

GGH will be starting their Winter Dressage Sessions on Thursday 14 th October: also on this day the special annual trophies for the last year will be presented.

Intro ‘A'
Section ‘A',
1, Immy Millward (Allanagh Eriska);
2, Hannah Geoghegan (Glyncoch Dean).

Section ‘B',
1, Bethany Pilley (Lalus).

Section ‘C'
1, Leigh-Ann Moffat (Hob Nob).

Section ‘D'
1, Carrol Harding (Tomillito);
2, Leanne McKee (Allanagh Salamander);
3, Robert Thomson (Beckhouse Black Bailey).

Test 12,
Section ‘A',
1, Natalie Wood (Harley).

Section ‘B',
1, Breeshey Bond (The Artful Dodger).

Section ‘C'
1, Ashleigh Owen (Nourejev);
2, Jane Watney (Tommi);
=3, Jeanette Weatherall (Poppy);
=3 Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington).

Section ‘D'
1, Clare Williams (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory);
2, Clare Williams (Romeo's Passion);
3, Helen Woods (Star).

Test 13,
Section ‘A',
1, Ashleigh Owen (Nourejev);
2, Jane Watney (Tommi);
3, Amy Senogles (Constellation Connor).

Section ‘B',
1, Helen Woods (Star);
2, Zandra Preston (Marz);
3, Rowan Caley (Grianagh Bernard).

Test 24,
1, Gill Prestwich (Dalesman);
2, Jo Cubbon (Fidget);
3, Zandra Preston (Marz).

Test 34,
1, Jo Cubbon (Fidget);
2, Gill Prestwich (Dalesman).

Test 45,
1, Julie Joyce (Skywalker).

GGH LATE SUMMER DRESSAGE
08/09/10

The beautiful warm early Autumn day experienced at GGH Equitation Centre on Wednesday 8 th September resulted in most of the riders asking if they could ride without their coats for their dressage tests. A sunny day for the organiser, judges – Suzanne Corlett, Rhona Bond and Pat Purvis – and the writers is always a bonus.

It was a busy day from late morning to evening with the usual mix of first time competitors, and more experienced combinations taking advantage of the higher level tests being run in the long outdoor arena till the end of September. It was also very encouraging to see not only some young horses well produced, but many of last seasons younger horses moving up a level.

Jane Upsdell on her young horse, Captain Bountiful, provided a strong challenge to Tricia Kissack on Ballakissak Finula in the two preliminary classes: both had really good percentages and a first and second place each.

Jo Cubbon has taken her young horse, Fidget, up to novice level and achieved the highest percentage of the day, while Gill Prestwich challenged herself on Dalesman to achieve a first and second placing with well ridden tests.

Intro ‘A'
Section ‘A',
1, Robert Thompson (Beckhouse Black Bailey).

Section ‘B',
1, Breeshey Bond (The Artful Dodger).

Section ‘C'
1, Immy Millward (Allanagh Eriska).

Test ‘10'
Section ‘A',
1, Jane Upsdell (Captain Bountiful);
2, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finula);
3, Gill Shacklock (Dance Forever).

Section ‘B',
1, Jane Watney (Tommi);
2, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellilngton).

Test 12,
Section ‘A',
1, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finula);
2, Jane Upsdell (Captain Bountiful);
3, Rowan Caley (Grianagh Bernard).

Section ‘B',
1, Jane Watney (Tommi).

Test 20,
1, Jo Cubbon (Fidget);
2, Gill Prestwich (Dalesman);
3, Aggie Crapper (Champagne Charley).

Test 35,
Section ‘A',
1, Gill Prestwich (Dalesman);
2, Sam Leahy (Downland Demerara);
3, Natalie Pell (‘Q' Blue Cascade).

Section ‘B',
1, Rebecca Venn (Valkyree).

Test 45,
1, Julie Joyce (Skywalker);
2, Kate Priest (Undercover Assigment).

Test 61,
1, Sam Leahy (Practically Dallas ).

Test 64,
1, Sam Leahy (Practically Dallas).

GGH HARVEST DRESSAGE

Results 2010

The Annual Harvest Dressage was moved to a later date this year, but there was a large entry at GGH Equitation Centre on Saturday 21 st August. For the second year running it was sponsored by Giuliotti Fine Jewels, and Loretta Thompson had crafted an exquisite stock pin which was presented to the rider over 40 years gaining the highest percentage of the day in a test.

There were a large number of riders eligible for this lovely stock pin award and it was won by Gill Shacklock on Belle, who rode two lovely flowing tests to win the Senior Preliminary Class. Aggie Crapper on her talented young home produced horse, ENRICO, won the Novice Open, and it looked for a while like she might have won the beautiful pin.

Hebe Williamson on her pony Lacklyle Maverick, recently returned from a successful trip to the UK ; won the Junior Class with two good marks, and it was very encouraging to see many more riders contesting the Elementary Classes. Bianca Kinrade on Amadeus VIII won the Affiliated Class, and she also rode a well presented Medium Test. The larger unaffiliated class was won by Carly Letch on Rihanna, also recently returned from a successful trip away.

Visiting Judge Annette Scott found the main training fault in some well presented tests was the need for more preparation and thought of the transitions to make for a more fluent and well balanced performance. Along with Barbara Harrison-Bland and Jude Klaus, Annette, their writers and several stewards and time keepers worked their way through 10 hours of competition to complete a smoothly run day, with excellent team work.

With the GGH Showjumping Championship on Sunday 29 th , 10am start, winding up the midweek summer series, it is only a couple of months before the Indoor Showjumping Series starts on 17 th October, and there is a continuing programme of informal Dressage events planned for mid-week through the Autumn and Winter months.

Affiliated Preliminary,
1, Rebecca Venn (Valkyrree);
2, Sam Leahy (Downland Demerara).

Affiliated Novice,
1, Dawn Stanton (Motovado);
2, Rebecca Venn (Valkyrree);
3, Sam Leahy (Downland Demarara).

Affiliated Elementary,
1, Bianca Kinrade (Amadeus VIII);
2, Sam Leahy (Practically Dallas ).

Affiliated Medium,
1, Bianca Kinrade (Amadeus VIII).

Intro ‘B'
1, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando);
2, Daisy Loader (Wortley Orlando).

Juniors,
Trophy & 1, Hebe Wiliamson (Lacklyle Maverick);
2, Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street ).

Senior Preliminary,
Trophy & 1, Gill Shacklock (Belle);
2, Joanne Cubbon (First Edition);
3, Fiona Lace (Millicent II).

Novice Open,
Trophy & 1, Aggie Crapper (Enrico);
2, Clare Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory);
3, Angela Kennedy (Grianagh Bernard).

Elementary Open,
Trophy & 1, Carly Letch (Rihanna);
2, Julie Joyce (Skywalker);
3, Juliet Tranter (Ollie IV).

Medium Open,
1, Sam Leahy (Practically Dallas ).

Para Test
1, Rowan Caley (Applejack II);
2, Rowan Caley (Grianagh Bernard).

GGH LATE SUMMER DRESSAGE
11/08/10

GGH Equitation Centre had a good lesson on 11th /12th August on how to take the highs with the lows. Wednesday 11th saw a large entry in one of their informal dressage events, while the outdoor showjumping on Thursday 12th had to be cancelled due to lack of entries: in past years the reverse would have been true.

The relaxed dressage competitions are proving very popular for the more apprehensive competitor, and the perfect setting for young horses, which were out in force, and it was good to see so many correctly ridden tests. Angela Kennedy had a long stint judging with the support of three writers.

Once again Aggie Crapper on another young horse had the highest percentage of the day and led two classes on Champagne Charlie, while Ashleigh Owen on her new young horse, Frankie, won a large class in the long outside arena. Not many rode in the higher level tests, taking an opportunity to practice for the Harvest Dressage Competition on Saturday 21 st August.

With school holidays and many children away. the Junior entries were low, but the standard was good and Jessica Loader won two classes on Wortley Orlando.

Intro ‘B',
1, Aggie Crapper (Champagne Charlie)
2, Jane Upsdell (Bounty)
3, Jane Watney (Tommie)

Juniors
1, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando)
2, Daisy Loader (Wortley Orlando)
3, Nicole Andrews (Bailey Spirit)

Test ‘10'
1, Aggie Crapper (Champagne Charlie)
2, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finula)
3, Jane Watney (Tommie)
4, Helen Woods (Star)

Juniors
1, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando)
2, Nicole Andrews (Spice as Nice)

Test ‘15'
1, Ashleigh Owen (Frankie)
2, Natalie Pell (‘Q' Blue Cascade)
3, Jo Cubbon (Fidget)

Test ‘22'
1, Julie Joyce (Briarland Apricot)
2, Jo Cubbon (Fidget)
3, Natalie Pell (Q' Blue Cascade)

Test ‘37'
1, Ashley Owen (Harley)
2, Gill Prestwich (Dalesman)

Test ‘43',
1, Julie Joyce (Skywalker)

GGH MIDSUMMER COMBINED TRAINING AND DRESSAGE
12/06/10

The success of an event can only be as good as the many many stewards make it: they keep the day running smoothly, sorting out competitor's queries and worries. It is often a boring and thankless task, or in the case of the results team, stressful; but without them all chaos would ensue.

This was the first of the two big summer events at GGH Equitation Centre, sponsored by Milan Veterinary Practice and Horse & Rider. There were classes catering for every level from Affiliated Classes, giving Dressage riders the opportunity to qualify for the Regional Finals on the mainland, to lead-rein competitors, and all those in between.

One of the judges, Jane Holderness-Roddam, was making her fourth visit, and was very impressed by the general improvements, which was reflected by some very good percentages. This was especially so in the results of Emma Quine and Diamond's Delight III and Aggie Crapper and Enrico; these are both home produced young horses, brought on sensibly throughout recent months. The other judge, Denise Aylmer-Aylmore, was kept very busy too, and was making her first visit to the Island .

Two riders qualified for the summer regions: Rebecca Venn on Valkyrree and Dawn Stanton on Motovador. Some of the horses gave their riders some moments of anxiety as, although it was a fine day, it was quite windy. The Novice 37 was a strong class with some very good percentages.

George Osborn ran the Show Jumping Section of the Combined Training and had built a very forgiving course, as the going was firm, but with a nice covering of grass. The Bunnyhop Class was very close, with the two leaders, Jessica Loader and Tinesha Kinely on identical dressage marks, but the result was a win for first time competitor Tinesha, with a clear round.

Another close finish was the Adult Novice: with only one dressage mark between the leaders, Joanne Copley and Claire Williams, their order was reversed in the jump off with Jo clocking up some time faults.

The date of the next big event at GGH has been moved to August 21st . The Harvest Dressage also has Affiliated Classes, and the results of the majority of the classes ridden by the competitors having the totals of two classes added together, and once again there will be visiting judges.

Affiliated Classes

Class 1
1 Rebeca Venn (Valkyrree)
2, Sam Leahy (Downland Demerara)

Class 2
1, Carly Letch (Rihanna); 2, Dawn Stanton (Motovador)
3, Sam Leahy (Practically Dallas )

Class 3
1, Carley Letch (Rihanna)
2, Sally Muirhead (Grianagh Buzz)
3, Sam Leahy (Practically Dallas )

Non Affiliated

Prelim 15
1, Alex Phillips (Classic Madison)
2, Tamara Corlett (Sir Stanford)
3, Paula Dowson (Fortune Teller)

Novice 22
1, Emma Quine (Diamond's Delight III)
2, Aggie Crapper (Enrico)
3, Jo Copley (Bourneville Lad)

Novice 37
1, Aggie Crapper (Enrico)
2, Emma Quine (Diamond's Delight III)
3, Cheryl Bond (Irish Charmer)

Elem 45
1, Sally Muirhead (Grianagh Buzz)
2, Julie Joyce (Skywalker)

Ad Med 98
1, Vicky Henthorn (Royal Welcome)

Combined Training

Intro ‘B'
1, Tinesha Kinley (Breeshey)
2, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando)
3, William Henthorn (Tyler)

138cm
Test 4
1, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny)
2, Annabel Ackers ( Garfield )
3, Isla Curphey (Fergus)

Novice
1, Claire Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
2, Joanne Copley (Bourneville Lad)
3, Tamara Corlett (Sir Stanford)

148 cm
Test 4
1, Isla Curphey (Fergus)
2, Aailish Creer (Oisin Earl of Dreams)

Intermediate
Test 20
1, Jess Collister (Flying Phoenix )
2, Cheryl Bond (Homa Tanga)
3, Sam Corlett (Southern Star)

Open Test 24
1, Kirree Staley (Pretty Boy)
2, Jess Collister (Sir Bravehart)

Para Test
1, Rowan Caley (Grianagh Buzz)
2, Rowan Caley (Applejack)

GGH Spring Dressage
24/05/10

The final event of the spring series of dressage competitions held from March to May was held on Monday 24th May. It has been used by new competitors to the sport, an opportunity to bring out young horses in a slightly quieter atmosphere than at the bigger events, and for others the opportunity to compete midweek.

There were several tests in the long outdoor arena, which not many riders get the opportunity to practice in: a good warm up for some of the bigger competitions. It is also a good way for local judges to keep their eye in, and gain experience with not so many people around. Angela Kennedy and Vicky Fleming were kept busy on Monday.

It has been good for the organisers at GGH Equitation Centre to watch the steady improvement, especially some of the young riders and young horses. It is hoped to run a couple of events during the summer in between the many other equestrian activities planned on the Island , so watch the website!

Intro ‘A'

Group ‘A'
1, Freya Cullen (Grianagh Breeshey)
2, Nicole Andrews (Bailey Spirit)

Group ‘B'
1, Kristy Ashe (Fanny Anne)
2 , Claire Rodden (Marching Princess)
3, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Sheaynus)

Test 15

Group ‘A'
1, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska).

Group ‘B'
1, Jo Copley (Bourneville Lad)
2, Natalie Pell (Grianagh Pendragon)
3, Kristy Ashe (Fanny Anne)

Test 19

Group ‘A'
1, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska).

Group ‘B'
1, Emma Senogles (Constellation Connor)

Group ‘C'
1, Jo Copley (Bourneville Lad)
2, Judie O'Neill (Ria)
3, Carrol Harding (Tomillito)

Test 22

Group ‘A'
1, Amy Senogles (Bimbo)

Group ‘B'
1, Julie Joyce (Apricot)
2, Paula Harwood (Claudia Ormonde)

Test 37
1, Paula Harwood (Claudia Ormonde)

GGH Summer Show Jumping
29/04/10

The first show kicked off to a great start on the 29th April. Classes all sponsored with prize money from local businesses. There are two new sponsor this season, namely Carters Business Solutions who have kindly supported the new class for the summer season schedule the Tadopole Stakes. The other new sponsor is Lawn Hopper who have kindly sponsored the Small Open for seniors

The return of Clare Williams riding her pony Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the duo came back on track winning the 60cm Lexus Sandcastle Stakes Junior Section. Seven junior competitors started in the Sefton Group 70 cm first round with the majority going into the heated jump off .The class was won by Lucy McGinn on Garth Little Siouxsie. The Lawn Hopper small open and WDS large open saw entries from mainly those senior members of the Pony Club and was a good warm up for them for the coming weekends one day event. Tara Adams on Fernhill Footsie took first place in both and Anna Higgins on Silver Saphire took second. Both rides accomplished a final round 1m16cm, The second of the summer qualifiers will take place on Thursday 20th May.

Carters Business Solutions Tadpole Stakes
1, I. Millward (Millie);
2, B. Bond ( Allanagh Eriska);
=3, A. Jackson (Poppy);
=3, N. Andrews (Bailey Spirit).

Lexus Isle of Man Sandcastle Stakes
1 C. Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory);
2, N. Wood (Solo);
3, Tina Quayle (On a Mission).

Caledonian Toyota Sandcastle Stakes
1, S. Young (War & Wisdom);
2, C. Venables (Diamond Lady);
3, C. Wilde (African Diamond).

Sefton Group Sunrise Intermediate Stakes
1, L McGinn (Garth Little Siouxsie);
2, S Cattle (Mystic Meg);
3, C. Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory);

Audrey Brown Fashions Sunrise Intermediate Stakes
1, J Kennaugh (Derrymore Diamond);
2 C. Venables (Diamond Lady);
3 S. Young (War & Wisdom).

Faulkners Harvest Stakes
1, L McGinn (Garth Little Siouxsie);
2, A. Harding (Irish Mist).

Sadler Agricultural Supplies Harvest Stakes
1, H. Minards (The Welsh Wizzard);
2, J. Kennaugh (Derrymore Diamond);
3 C. Cannell (Shady Lady).

Andrew Dooley Summer Solstice Stakes
1, H. Minards (The Welsh Wizzard);
2, G. Allegro (Macero);
3, K. Staley (Pretty Boy).

Lawn Hopper Small Open
1, T. Adams (Fernhill Footsie);
2, A. Higgins (Silver Saphire);
3, K. Staley (Pretty Boy).

WDS Ltd Sunset Large Open
1, T. Adams (Fernhill Footsie);
2, A. Higgins (Silver Saphire).

GGH Spring Dressage
21/04/10

At GGH Equitation Centre on Wednesday 21st April there was the very encouraging sight of many riders competing to a high standard. Catering more for those beginning a competitive career, or young horses, there are also tests to challenge the more ambitious riders.

It is really a great boost to riders, owners and organisers to see these informal competitions well supported and observe the steady improvement in individual performances. Thanks are once again in order for the judges, Vicky Henthorn and Michelle Hargreaves, for giving up their time – with more people competing it is important to encourage as many as possible to try their hand at judging.

Aggie Crapper on Enrico and Tricia Kissack on Ballakissack Finuala showed once again that their previous wins were no fluke, with beautiful flowing tests on their young horses. Many of the combinations, senior and junior are showing a much better understanding of what is required in a dressage test. As the longer evenings stretch out the challenge of tests in the long outside arena have started. During the summer it is planned to hold some tests up to medium for riders who do not normally try the higher level, to ‘have a go' in an informal atmosphere.

Test Intro ‘A'
Section ‘A'
1, Naomi Betteridge (Measham so Fair)
2, Nicole Andrews (Bailey Spirit)

Section ‘B'
1, Jeanette Weatherall (Poppy)

Test 14
Section ‘A'
1, Anna Harding (Irish Mist)

Section ‘B'
1, Hebe Williamson (Lacklyle Maverick)
2, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska)
3, Charlotte Cannell (Shady Lady)

Section ‘C'
1, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington)

Section ‘D'
1, Maj Bedey (Merlin)
2, Judy O'Neill (Ria)

Test 18
Section ‘A'
1, Paula Harwood (Claudia Ormonde)
2, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finuala)
3, Maj Bedey (Merlin)

Section ‘B'
1, Natalie Pell (‘Q' Blue Cascade)
2, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington)

Test 15
Section ‘A'
1, Hebe Williamson (Lacklyle Maverick)
2, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska)

Section ‘B'
1, Aggie Crapper (Enrico)
2, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finuala)
3, Jane Upsdell (Peter Perfect Too)

Section ‘C'
1, Natalie Pell (‘Q' Blue Cascade)

Test 22
1, Aggie Crapper (Enrico)
2, Amy Senogles (Bimbo)
3, Paula Harwood (Claudia Ormonde)

GGH Spring Dressage
07/04/10

It has been a really busy Easter period in the horse community on the Island , packed full of training and competitions. The wet Easter Weekend caused the cancellation of outside events, but the Indoor School at GGH Equitation Centre has held two dressage and one showjumping event over the last ten days. The dressage event on Wednesday 7 th April was a quiet event, on a sunny day.

An ideal setting for young horses and less experienced riders, and a trainee judge: all the back bone of the growing sport of dressage. Once again Aggie Crapper on her young horse Enrico, had some lovely moments in her tests, although her horse was slightly more on its toes than last time.

Newcomer, Chrissy Dobson on Querido Espana rode a very well prepared test on her lovely horse, full of character, while Natalie Pell on ‘Q' Blue Cascade showed a steady improvement on previous events.

Intro ‘B'
Group ‘A',
1, Annie Barrow (Breeshey).

Group ‘B'
1, Chrissy Dobson (Querido Espana)

Test 13
Group ‘A'
1, Hebe Williamson (Lacklyle Maverick)
2, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska)

Group ‘B'
1, Aggie Crapper (Enrico);
2, Fiona Russell (Glenfaba Milly)
3, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington)

Group ‘C'
1, Natalie Pell (‘Q' Blue Cascade)

Test 20
Group ‘A'
1, Hebe Williamson (Lacklyle Maverick)

Group ‘B'
1, Aggie Crapper (Enrico)
2, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington)

Group ‘C'
1, Natalie Pell (‘Q' Blue Cascade)
2, George Osborn (Legacy)

Test 24
1, Julie Joyce (Briarland Apricot)
2, Amy Sengoles (Bimbo)

GGH Show Jumping Championships
04/04/10

A happy day with lots to celebrate for many of the competitors at GGH Equitation Centre on Sunday 4 th April for the Indoor Showjumping Championships. It is sponsored jointly by Malcolm Jones Ltd and Mylchreests Mitsubishi, with the majority of the competitors accumulating points at qualifying rounds since October in order to get a share of the prize money on Sunday.

David Mylchreest came up early in the morning to watch the youngest riders: the ‘Tadpoles', and present them all with their prizes. Percy Hampton on his pony Donkey Boy was the star of this section, winning both classes and points and taking away the Most Improved Lead Rein Trophy. Abby Jackson , off the lead rein this season, put up a great challenge to take two second places on her pony Poppy and the Most Improved Tadpole Rider Trophy.

It was very rewarding to see some of last year's Tadpoles successfully progressing, with Ella Perry doing really well on Grianagh Benjamin Bunny. Lauren Bellamy did well bringing on her youngster, Oh Mi, and in the higher classes there were some very polished rounds completed. The Advanced Intermediate ended up with brother and sister, Peter and Lucy McGinn battling it out with two rounds very close in time, and Lucy winning by a second!

The lovely weather continued into the afternoon for the Seniors and everyone was sustained throughout the day with Paddy's refreshments, with the addition of some lovely home-made cakes! Unfortunately Bryonny Scott wasn't there to pick up her Most Improve Novice Rider Trophy and points awards for a very successful season.

Although not so successful on Sunday, Christine Robinson on Grianagh Sheaynus has had a really good winter, and ended up with two trophies as a result: the Laureston Trophy and the Veteran Trophy. Newcomer to the GGH event, Lori Moreton on Jalaga Jack, took two firsts and second prize in the medium height classes, with some well ridden rounds, but not having completed any qualifying rounds during the season, the trophies went to lower placed riders.

With the jumps on championship day a hole higher than throughout the season, it is always quite a challenging day. The first of the mid-week outdoor showjumping events starts at the end of April, by which time it is hoped that the weather will be a little warmer, as these start at 5pm. Thanks are due to all the judges and writers who give up their time to enable all these days to run so smoothly.

Juniors

Tadpoles ‘A'
1 & Trophy, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy)
2, Abby Jackson (Poppy)
3, Daisy Loader (Dinky)

Points:
1, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy)
2, Daisy Loader (Dinky)
3, Abbey Jackson (Poppy)

Tadpoles ‘B'
1 & Trophy, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy);
2, Abby Jackson (Poppy)
3, Immy Millward (Millie)

Points:
1, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy)
2, Caitlin Cowin (Galaxy)
3, Immy Millward (Millie)

Most Improved Lead Rein Rider : Percy Hampton
Most Improved Tadpole Rider : Abby Jackson

Novice Rider
1 & Trophy, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)
2, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny)
3, Abigale Turner-Drewry (Grianagh Vida)

Points:
1, Abigale Turner-Drewry (Grianagh Vida)
2, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)
3, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny)

Most Improved Novice Rider Abigale Turner-Drewry

Novice Pony
1 & Trophy, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi)
2, Anna Harding (Monster Munch)
3, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny)

Points
1, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny)
2, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi)
3, Anna Harding (Monster Munch)

Intermediate,
1 & Trophy, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)
2, Anna Harding (Irish Mist X)
3, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi)

Points:
1, Jodie Arden (Woodlands Willow of the Wisp)
2, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)
3, Clare Williams (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory)

Cubhunter
1, Anna Harding (Irish Mist X)
2 & Trophy, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi)
3, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxsie)

Points
1, Claire Williams (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory)
2, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay )
3, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxsie)

Advanced Intermediate
1 & Trophy, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxsie);
2, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay ).

Points:
1, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay )
2, Alice Bowen (Greenday Ben)
3, Clare Williams (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory)

Open
1, Trophy & Points: Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay ).

Seniors

Novice Rider
1 & Trophy, Terry Qualtrough (Rock Star);
2, Emma Senogles (Constellation Connor);
3, Cherie Wilde (African Diamond).

Points:
1, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Sheaynus)
2, Bryonny Scott (Grianagh Saretta)
3, Terry Qualtrough (Rock Star)

Most Improved Novice Trophy : Bryonny Scott

Novice Horse,
1, Rachel Kelly (Conrhenny Rhonda)
2, George Osborn (Legacy)
3, Chrissy Dobson (Querido Espana)
4 & Trophy, Emma Senogles (Constellation Connor)

Points:
1, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington);
2, Bryonny Scott (Grianagh Saretta);
3, Emma Senogles (Constellation Connor).

Intermediate
1, Lori Moreton (Jalaga Jack)
2, Rachel Kelly (Conrhenny Rhonda)
3, Hollie Armstrong (Heaven Sent)
Trophy Cherie Wilde (African Diamond)

Points:
1, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Sheaynus)
2, Cherie Wilde (African Diamond)
3, Terry Qualtrough (Rock Star)

Laureston Trophy and Veteran Trophy Christine Robinson (Grianagh Sheaynus)

Forage Stakes
1, Fenella Carter (Rahorn)
2, Lori Moreton (Jalaga Jack)
3, Jordanne Kennaugh (Derrymore Diamond)
Trophy Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street )

Points:
1, Ashleigh Owen (Keltic Connctions)
=2, Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street)
=2, Claire Bagshaw (John Henry)

Cubhunter
1, Lori Moreton (Jalaga Jack)
2, Fenella Carter (Rahorn)
3, Juliet Tranter ( Orlando )
Trophy: Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street )

Points:
1, Ashleigh Owen (Keltic Connections)
2, Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street )
3, Claire Bagshaw (John Henry)

Open
1, Fenella Carter (Rahorn)
2, Juliet Tranter ( Orlando )

Points:
1, Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street ).

GGH Spring Dressage
29/03/10

Monday 29th March saw a vicious return of some appallingly wet weather, and the most suitable gear at GGH Equitation Centre on that day would have been a snorkel and goggles! However, with an indoor school the event went ahead, although there were several withdrawals earlier in the day.

These enabled those who did appear to warm up in the withdrawals time slots, and some very impressive tests with good percentages were ridden. It was also very encouraging to see several new young riders in their first dressage competition riding with a lot of assurance. Martha-Paige Megson, Tinesha Kinley and Nicole Andrews have all made a successful start to their dressage careers!

In the adult section Julie Joyce was delighted with her ‘Hor's concours' ride on Skywalk and Aggie Crapper on her young horse Enrico rode two lovely tests in spite of warming up in the pouring rain!

Results

Test Intro ‘A'
1, Nicole Andrews (Bailey Spirit);
2, Jess Loader (Wortley Orlando);
3, Tinesha Kinley (Grianagh Breeshey).

Group ‘B'
1, Martha-Paige Megson (Jaydee)

Group ‘C'
1, Aggie Crapper (Enrico);
2, Carrol Harding (Tomillito).

Test 10
Group ‘A'
1, Jess Loader (Wortley Orlando).

Group ‘B'
1, Hebe Williamson (Maverick).

Group ‘C'
1, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska).

Group ‘D'
1, Aggie Crapper (Enrico).

Group ‘E'
1, Charlotte Cannell (Shady);
2, George Osborn (Legacy).

Test 18,
Group ‘A'
1, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska).

Group ‘B'
1, Hebe Williamson (Maverick).

Group ‘C'
1, Fiona Russell (Glenfaba Milly).

Group ‘D'
1, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington).

Test 24,
1, Julie Joyce (Briarland Apricot);
2, Amy Senogles (Bimbo).

GGH Spring Dressage
10/03/10

Because of the hard winter weather this year there was quite a long break in the informal dressage competitions at GGH Equitation Centre, which are held midweek. The entry at the first one on 10th March was small, owing to the rather short notice of the date, and the next day will be Monday 29th March.

Julie Joyce on Briarland Apricot won the only Novice Class, while Isobel Brennock on Conrhenny Idea rode a nice test to win the Prelim 12. These competitions are especially put on for training practice and an opportunity to bring on young horses. Much improved from before Christmas, Breeshey Bond rode two balanced tests on the young pony she has produced herself, Allanagh Eriska.

Test 4.

Group ‘A'
1, Callum Staley (Kango).

Group ‘B'
1, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska).

Group ‘C'
1, George Osborn (Legacy).

Group ‘D'
1, Janthia Taylor (Cherokee Gemini).

Test 12

Group ‘A'
1, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska).

Group ‘B'
1, Isobel Brennock (Conrhenny Idea).

Test 20
1, Julie Joyce (Briarland Apricot).

GGH Showjumping
07/03/10

GGH Equitation Centre's luck held on Sunday 7th March, with yet another fine day for the final qualifying round of their Indoor Showjumping Series. The sunshine brought out a lot of late entries and a large number of spectators. It was the final chance for competitors to gain points towards the joint sponsors awards. Malcolm Jones Ltd and Mylchreests Mitsubishi should be really pleased with the successful season: the Championship Day is on Easter Sunday, when all the trophies are awarded – all are welcome.

There have been some very young riders in the two tadpole classes this season, but they have all improved and rode some very competitive rounds, and Abby Jackson on Poppy was especially pleased to win the Tadpoles B Class, as she has worked hard all season to master her very keen pony.

Anna Harding, whose own pony has been out of action most of the season, had a good morning on Monster Munch with two seconds in classes two and three, while Lucy McGinn who has been sidelined a large part of the season, came back to win two of the more advanced classes on Garth Little Siouxsie in fine style!

In the Adult Novice Classes in the afternoon, two of the youngest riders were particularly successful: Jordanne Kennaugh on Derrymore Diamond and Bryanny Scott on Grianagh Saretta with two firsts, a second and a third place between them.

Competition was fierce in the Cubhunter and Open Classes, with some very good rounds being ridden, but Carla Moss on Greenwood Dionysus won both; the open with the fastest senior round of the day.

In April there is the final day of the winter series, and on Thursday 29th April the first of the midweek summer series, again with generous sponsorship and a Championship at the end of August. Paddy will be there each evening, and it is hoped that once again some of those less experienced at riding outside will come along: it is all very informal.

Results:

Juniors

Tadpoles ‘A'
1, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy)
2, Blae Richardson (Penswig Taffy)
3, Caitlin Cowin (Galaxy)

Tadpoles ‘B'
1, Abby Jackson (Poppy)
2, Katie Coleman (Magic Merlin)
3, Caitlin Cowin (Galaxy)

Novice Rider
1, Abigale Turner-Drewry (Grianagh Vida)
2, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny)
3, Harry Corrin (Lacey)

Novice Pony
1, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi)
2, Anna Harding (Monster Munch)
3, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny)

Intermediate
1, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)
2, Anna Harding (Monster Munch)
3, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi)

Cubhunter
1, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxsie)
2, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi)
3, Alice Bowen (Ben)

Advanced Intermediate
1, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxsie)
2, Alice Bowen (Ben)
3, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay )

Open
1, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay )

Adults

Novice Rider
1, Bryonny Scott (Grianagh Saretta)
2, Carol Mitchell (Merlot)
3, Cherie Wilde (African Diamond)

Novice Horse
1, Jordanne Kennaugh (Derrymore Diamond)
2, Rachel Kelly (Conrhenny Rhonda)
3, Bryonny Scott (Grianagh Saretta)

Intermediate
1, Rachel Kelly (Conrhenny Rhonda)
2, Jordanne Kennaugh (Derrymore Diamond)
3, Cherie Wilde (African Diamond)

Forage Stakes
1, Ashleigh Owen (Celtic Connection)
2, Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street )
3, Claire Bagshaw (John Henry)

Cubhunter
1, Carla Moss ( Greenwood Dionysus)
2, Anna Higgins (Silver Saphire)
3, Claire Bagshaw (John Henry)

Open
1, Carla Moss (Greenwood Dionysius)
2, Anna Higgins (Silver Saphire)

GGH Showjumping
07/02/10

With a slightly foggy start to the day on Sunday 7th February, the fifth qualifying round of the GGH Indoor Showjumping Series got underway with the same enthusiasm amongst the younger riders as usual. Even the ‘Tadpoles' are fiercely competitive, eager to gain points for the awards presented on the Championship Day on Easter Sunday – made possible by the generous sponsorship of Malcolm Jones Ltd and Mylchreests Mitsubishi.

In both the juniors and adults, some of the homebred Grianagh Stud Ponies, who used to earn their keep in the riding school, made their presence felt today. Grianagh Benjamin Bunny, ridden by Ella Perry and Grianagh Vida now ridden by Abigale Turner-Drewry being placed second and third in the novice rider class.

In the adult section, one of the youngest riders, Bryonny Scott had a great afternoon, winning both Novice Classes on Grianagh Saretta, while Christine Robinson won the Intermediate on Grianagh Sheaynus. A few years ago the stud prefix was changed to ‘Allanagh' and the first stock are now coming forward, though most have gone to the mainland. However Breeshey Bond on her own Allanagh Eriska is beginning to catch the eye with her forward, happy style.

Juniors

Tadpoles ‘A'
1, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy)
2, Abby Jackson (Poppy)
3, Tina Quayle (Meadow Marcus)

Tadpoles ‘B'
1, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy)
2, Caitlin Cowin (Galaxy)
3, Immy Millward (Millie)

Novice Rider
1, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)
2, Abigale Turner-Drewry (Grianagh Vida)
3, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny)

Intermediate
1, Clare Williams (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory)
2, Jodie Arden (Woodlands Will of the Wisp)
3, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)

Cubhunter
1, Emily Mylchreest ( Dee )
2, Clare Williams (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory)
3, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi)

Advanced Intermediate
1, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay )
2, Alice Bowen (Ben)
3, Clare Williams (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory)

Open
1, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay )

Adults

Novice Rider
1, Bryonny Scott (Grianagh Saretta)
2, Cherie Wilde (African Diamond)
3, Terry Qualtrough (Rocky)

Novice Horse
1, Bryonny Scott (Grianagh Saretta)
2, Carol Mitchell (Meriot)
3, Emma Senogles (Constellation Connor)

Intermediate
1, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Sheaynus)
2, Hollie Armstrong (Heaven Sent)
=3, Cherie Wilde (African Diamond)
=3, Terry Qualtrough (Rocky)

Forage Stakes
1, Ashleigh Owen (Celtic Connection)
2, Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street )

Cubhunter
1, Ashleigh Owen (Keltic Connection)
2, Anna Higgins (Silver Saphire)
3, Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street)

Open
1, Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street)

GGH Showjumping
03/01/10

The blast of wintery weather which hit the Island over the New Year was kind to GGH Equitation centre on Sunday 3 rd January, with a cold a frosty day but no wind and bright sunshine.  The forth round of the Indoor Showjumping series, sponsored by Malcolm Jones Ltd and M Mychreests started before nine in the morning in an almost party atmosphere.

With the ground too hard to use the outdoor arenas, the warming up took place indoors round the showjumping course, in batches between the classes.  In December George Osborn, who runs the showjumping for GGH, said he would sponsor fancy dress prizes in the three sections.  The Tadpoles was won by a pretty old fashioned outfit by Blae Richardson on her pony Taffy; the cold made her cheeks nearly as red as her outfit.

It looked like Abigail Turner-Drewry and her family has spent hours preparing Grianagh Vida and certainly deserved the junior prize.  Just as colourful was Christine Robinson on Grianagh Sheaynus, who won the adult prize, and several runners-up prizes won bags of carrots, to be shared with their horses.

In the Tadpoles, Percy Hampton continued his successful season on Donkey Boy with two wins, as did Charlotte Craine winning the Novice Rider and Intermediate on Little Lucy Locket.  It was lovely to see a much larger entry in the more advanced classes, with Peter McGinn winning the Advanced Intermediate on Emerald Lady Bay , and Sozannah Cox on her lovely new pony Beechpark Molly.

The competitive spirit continued into the afternoon with the adults, it was Fenella carter who provided the most thrilling moment of the day when she was nearly jumped off by Rahorn in the open at high speed, but with Fenella clinging round his neck with no stirrups, he carried on as if nothing was wrong and jumped the next fence, by then he had chucked his jockey back in the saddle, and to applause from the spectators finished the course.  However Juliet Tranter took the first two places on her horses with two balanced rounds.

Juniors
Tadpoles A
1 Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy)
2, Blae Richardson (Penwisg Taffy)
3, Sinead Cox (Conrhenny Bushbaby)

Tadpoles B
1, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy)
2, Tina Quayle (Meadow Marcus)
=3 4 tied

Novice Rider
1, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)
2, Alexander Henthorn (Tyler)
3, Abigail Turner-Drewry (Grianagh Vida)

Novice Pony
1, Anna Harding (Monster Munch)
2, Alexander Henthorn (Tyler)
3, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny)

Intermediate
1, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)
2, Patrick Cox (Boston Bo Peep)
3, Jodie Arden (Woodlands Willow of the Wisp)

Cubhunter
1,Clare Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
2.Hebe Williamson (Lacklyle Maverick)
3, Jodie Arden (Woodlands Willow of the Wisp)

Advanced Intermediate
1, Peter McGinn (Emerald Lady Bay)
2, Yasmin Ingham (Craigmor Tom)
3, Sosanna Cox (Beechpark Molly)

Open
1, Sosanna Cox (Beechpark Molly)
2, Peter McGinn (Emerald Lady Bay)
3, Yasmin Ingham (Craigmore Tom)

Adults
Novice Rider
1, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Sheaynus)
2, Laura Robinson (Jezabel)
3, Chrissy Dobson (Querido)

Novice Horse
1, Laura Robinson (Jezabel)
2, Rebecca Norrey (Peter)
3, Emma Senogles (Constellation Connor)

Intermediate
1, Fenella Carter (Krug)
2, Rebecca Norrey (Peter)
3, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Sheaynus)

Forage Stakes
1, Fenella Carter (Krug)
2, Ruby Agate (Peppermill Street)
3,Faye Pressly (Grianagh Buzz)

Cubhunter
1, Fenella Carter (Rahorn)
2, Juliet Tranter (Nitron X)
3, Ruby Agate (Peppermill Street)

Open
1, Juliet Tranter (Nitron X)
2, Juliet Tranter (Orlando)
3, Ruby Agate (Peppermill Street)

GGH Showjumping
06/12/09

In spite of the appalling weather forecast for Sunday 6 th December, the GGH Indoor Showjumping went ahead and it turned out to be a bright sunny day. As often happens just before Christmas, entries move slightly down, but competition was as fierce as ever for this third round in the Winter Series, sponsored by Mylchreests Mitsubishi and Malcolm Jones Ltd. In the New Year it is likely that competition will be even fiercer as competitors vie with each other to gain the most points towards the Championship Day points in April.

This competitive streak starts with the smallest riders in the Tadpole Classes having very close times in the jump off, with Percy Hampton on Donkey Boy gaining a first and second place this time. Boys continued to shine in the next two classes, with Alexander Henthorn on Tyler winning the two Novice Classes, and Archie Veale and Harry Corrin coming second and third in the Novice Pony Class. In the coming years it looks likely that these three will present quite a challenge to the girls as they all rode extremely well.

In the afternoon in the Adult Classes Christine Robinson showed that her patience in working hard with Grianagh Sheaynus paid off with a first and third placing. In the next classes Fenella Carter had a first and second on both her horses; Krug and Rahorn. But once again in the next advanced classes Juliet Tranter presented a strong challenge on her two horses, Nitron X and Orlando. Ruby Agate on her lovely horse Peppermill Street also presented a strong challenge with two third placings in the Forage Stakes and Clubhunter Classes.

The fourth round in this series will be held on 3 rd January. As this falls within the Christmas Season, the decorations will still be up and it is expected that several competitors will also have their ponies/horses decorated festively. Go-Equi-Fence are planning to present a voucher to juniors and adults with the most eye-catching décor!

Juniors
Tadpoles ‘A'
1, Daisy Loader (Dinky)
2, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy)
3, Chantelle Powlesland (Llanai Poetry)

Tadpoles ‘B'
1, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy)
2, Caitlin Cowin (Galaxy)
=3, Immy Millward (Millie)
=3, Jess Loader (Minnie)

Novice Rider
1, Alexander Henthorn ( Tyler )
2, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)
3, Archie Veale (Conrhenny Firebug)

Novice Pony
1, Alexander Henthorn ( Tyler )
2, Archie Veale (Conrhenny Firebug)
3, Harry Corrin (Lacey)

Intermediate
1, Jodie Ardern (Woodlands Willow of the Wisp)
2, Clare Williams (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory)
3, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket)

Cubhunter
1, Clare Williams (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory)
2, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay )
3, Alice Bowen (Greenday Ben)

Advanced Intermediate
1, Alice Bowen (Greenday Ben)
2, Peter McGinn (Emerald Lady Bay)
3, Breisha Evans (Bobby Dazzler)

Adults
Novice Rider
1, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Sheayhus)
2, Terry Qualtrough (Rocky)

Novice Horse
1, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington)
2, Terry Qualtrough (Rocky)
3, Sophie Armstrong (Heaven Sent)

Intermediate
1, Susan Moore (Red Sonja)
2, Fenella Carter (Krug)
3, Christine Robinson (Grainagh Sheaynus)

Forage Stakes
1, Fenella Carter (Krug)
2, Claire Bagshaw (John Henry)
3, Ruby Agate ( Peppermill Street )

Clubhunter
1, Fenalla Carter (Rahorn)
2, Juliet Tranter ( Orlando )
3, Juliet Tranter (Nitron X)

GGH Autumn Dressage
23/11/09

There was another good turnout for the last of the informal Monday dressage events which have been held in the winter months at GGH Equitation Centre. Designed especially to encourage the more novice riders and young horses, and also to train new dressage judges and writers, these days have become so popular that they now start mid morning, and with a short afternoon break, go on into the evening, thus enabling riders to come after school or work.

Anne Quigley and Tricia Kissack judged on Monday 23rd . Tricia had an especially busy day as she rode her lovely young horse, Ballakissack Finuala, to continue her successful season in this series, with excellent marks. She was only beaten in one class by a beautiful flowing test ridden by Natalie Pell riding Margie Clucas' home bred horse ‘Q' Blue Cascade.

The only other rider to come near these two in percentage marks was a junior in the evening: Hebe Williamson on her lovely new pony, Maverick. Another evening competitor on her home produced young pony, Allanagh Eriska, showed a steady improvement from earlier in the season. Her rider, Breeshey Bond, has broken her in and schooled herself, and she did her credit on Monday.

Results

Intro ‘A'

Group ‘A',
1, Jess Loader (Wortley Orlando).

Group ‘B'
1, Terry Qualtrough (Rocky).

Group ‘C'
1, Emma Senogles (Ben Hur).

Test 10

Group A
=1, Jess Loader (Wortley Orlando);
=1, Callum Staley (Kango);
3, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska).

Group ‘B'
1, Hebe Williamson (Maverick);
2, Sarah Qualtrough (Grianagh Donal).

Group ‘C'
1, Chloe Briggs (Carnsdale Polly Hockey Sticks).

Group ‘D'
1, Katie Robinson (Maximillian).

Group ‘E'
=1, Clare Townsend (Imperial);
=1 Emma Senogles (Constellation Conner);
3, Joanna Ralston (Crabbiesden Keltic Magic).

Group ‘F'
1, Natalie Pell (‘Q' Blue Cascade);
2, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finuala);
3, Maj Bedey (Merlin).

Test 14

Group ‘A'
1, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska).

Group ‘B'
1, Hebe Williamson (Maverick);
2, Sarah Qualtrough (Grianagh Donal).

Group ‘C'
1, Kirree Staley (Pretty Boy).

Group ‘D'
1, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissak Finuala);
2, Julie Joyce (Briarlandi Apricot);
3, Natalie Pell (‘Q' Blue Cascade).

Test 26,
1, Susie Clague (Al Courage);
2, Paula Harwood (Claudia Ormonde).

GGH Autumn Dressage
09/11/09

What a blessing that Sunday's lovely weather carried over to Monday, when there was another full day at GGH with Dressage starting mid morning, and with an afternoon break, on into the evening. The two judges Clare Drewry and Sally Muirhead, were kept warm and alert with a stream of hot water bottles!

It was encouraging to see once again some of the young horses who have taken part in this series continuing to improve. Karen Higgins, on her young horse rode two lovely tests and was rewarded with two first places. Chris McFee, took her young horse Rye into first place in the Novice 26, with Jo Cubbon only one mark behind on her youngster, Fidget.

Some of the younger riders in the evening showed they are establishing a good grasp of dressage. Clare Williams, who also had a successful day on Sunday in the showjumping, rode a beautiful test on her attractive pony Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Results,

Intro ‘B'

Group ‘A',
1, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando);
2, Naomi Bettridge (Measham So Fair).

Group ‘B',
1, Rachel Trimble (Angus);
2, Claire Rodden (Marching Princess);
3, Emma Senogles (Ben Hur).

Test 10,

Group ‘A'
1, Callum Staley (Kango).

Group ‘B'
1, Clare Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory);
2, Sarah Qualtrough (Grianagh Donal);
3, Toni Pott (Majors Law).

Group ‘C'
1, Karen Higgins (Conrhenny Trophy);
2, Natalie Pell (Grianagh Pendragon),
3, Maj Bedey (Merlin).

Group ‘D'
1, Chloe Briggs (Carnsdale Polly Hockey Sticks).

Test 14,

Group ‘A'
=1, Karen Higgins (Conrhenny Trophy);
=1, Isobel Brenneck (Conrhenny Idea),
=3, Jo Cubbon (Fidget);
=3, Chris McFee ( Rye ).

Group ‘B'
1, Kirree Staley (Pretty Boy).

Test 26

Group ‘A'
1, Chris McFee ( Rye );
2, Jo Cubbon (Fidget);
3, Susie Clague (Al Courage).

Group ‘B'
1, Amy Senogles (Bimbo)

GGH Showjumping
08/11/09

What beautiful weather for a busy two days at GGH Equitation Centre. Another long day of showjumping on Sunday 8th November brought out some more new faces, which is always encouraging for the sponsors: Malcolm Jones and Mylchreests Mitsubishi.

George Osborn had built a really challenging course, which required accurate riding on the turns, and some of the younger riders struggled with the jump-off course, which was fairly twisty, but on the other hand as the jumps got bigger for both the juniors and seniors, there were increasingly balanced, but faster rounds, completed.

In the Tadpole section today the two Loader sisters, Jessica and Daisy, sowed the seeds of some very competitive riding within the family – fun for the future! Another family, Lucy and Peter McGinn had a really good day in the juniors, with three firsts and a second between them.

In the adults, one of the less experienced novices, Christine Robinson on Grianagh Sheaynus had a first and third place with consistent rounds. In the more advanced classes three riders in particular showed how to ride well balanced, fast rides, and divided the spoils between them: Juliet Tranter, Ashleigh Owen and Fenella Carter.

Results

Juniors

Tadpoles ‘A',
1, Daisy Loader (Dinky);
2, Jessica Loader (Wartley Orlando);
3, Chantelle Powlesland (Lliani Poetry).

Tadpoles ‘B',
1, Jessica Loader (Wartley Orlando);
=2, Immy Millward (Millie);
=2, Chantelle Powlesland (Lliani Poetry).

Novice Rider,
1, Abigail Turner-Drewery (Grianagh Vida);
2, Rebecca Storrie (Jasper);
3, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny).

Novice Pony,
1, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny);
2, Harry Corrin (Lacey);
3, Anna Harding (Monster Munch).

Intermediate,
1, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxie);
2, Emily Mylchreest ( Dee );
3, Clare Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

Cubhunter,
1, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxie);
2, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay );
3, Jodie Adern (Woodlands Willow of the Wisp).

Advanced Intermediate,
1, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay );
2, Hebe Williamson (Maverick);
3, Clare Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

Adults

Novice Rider,
1, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Sheaynus);
2, Sophie Armstrong (Heaven Sent);
=3 Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington);
=3, Terry Qualtrough (Rocky).

Novice Horse,
1, Sharlie Pearce ( Griffin );
2, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington);
3, Charlotte Barham (The English Rose).

Intermediate,
1, Susan Moore (Red Sonja);
2, Julie McQuillian ( Griffin );
3, Christine Robinson (Grianagh Sheaynus).

Forage Stakes,
1, Juliet Tranter (Nitron X);
2, Ashleigh Owen (Keltic Connection);
3, Juliet Tranter ( Orlando ).

Clubhunter
1, Fenella Carter (Rahorn);
2, Juliet Tranter (Nixon X);
3, Ashleigh Owen (Keltic Connection).

Open,
1, Fenella Carter (Rahorn).

GGH Autumn Dressage
26/10/09

The competitive spirit of the first Showjumping in the Winter series seems to have spilt over into the Monday Dressage Events at GGH Equitation Centre. They are advertised as informal days, but the competitors take it very seriously and were all beautifully turned out. Several of the classes finished with the prize winners barely a mark apart, with one of the Judges, Jane Barham, remarking how the general standard of tests ridden is improving for yet another year.

The other Judge, Rhona Bond, also had a busy day, finishing with some well ridden tests. Jane Seed continues her learning skills by judging a large Intro Class and Breeshey Bond tried her hand at writing – very efficiently. With the increasing popularity of this discipline it is so important to have enough Judges and writers.

Tricia Kissack followed up on her last competition result on her lovely young horse by winning the Intro ‘A' adult section and was equal first with Karen Higgins on her young horse. The highest percentage of the day was achieved by a junior rider, Clare Williams on her attractive pony Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In the most advanced class, Amy Senogles on Bimbo showed her previous wins, where there were smaller entries, were no fluke, by beating some experienced combinations to win the Novice 21.

Results

Intro ‘A'

Section ‘A',
1, Charlotte Craine (Hillin Meridian);
2, Naomi Bettridge (Measham So Fair).

Section ‘B'
1, Hebe Williamson (Lacklyle Maverick),
2, Sophie Armstrong (Heaven Sent),
3, Bethan Pilley (Louis).

Section ‘C'
1, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Funuala),
2, Claire Rodden (Marching Princess),
3, Rachel Trimble (Angus).

Section ‘D'
1, Chloe Briggs (Carnsdale Polly Holly Sticks).

Test 4

Section ‘A'
1, Clare Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory);
2, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay );
3, Katie Robinson (Maximillian).

Section ‘B'
1, Toni Pott (Majors Law);
2, Rachel Trimble (Angus);
3, Lianne McKee (Rocky).

Section ‘C'
=1, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finuala);
=1, Karen Higgins (Conrhenny Trophy);
3, Gill Prestwich (Dalesman).

Section ‘D'
1, Callum Staley (Kango).

Section ‘E'
1, Chloe Briggs (Carnsdale Polly Holly Sticks).

Test 13

Section ‘A'
1, Danni Callin (Get Jiggy With It).

Section ‘B'
1, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxsie).

Section ‘C'
1, Gill Prestwich (Dalesman);
2, Emma Kennaugh (The Weatherman);
3, Lorrie Thompson (Storm Force).

Test 21

Section ‘A'
1, Breisha Subachus (Royalview Rendezvous).

Section ‘B'
1, Amy Senogles (Bimbo);
2, Emma Kennaugh (The Weatherman);
3, Jane Upsdell (Peter Perfect Too).

GGH Showjumping
18/10/09

Sunday 18th October was a busy day at GGH Equitation Centre for the first of the Indoor Showjumping Winter Series, with several new competitors at the Centre at all levels, where some very competitive rounds were ridden against the clock. The whole series of six qualifying events is once again sponsored by Malcolm Jones Ltd and MYLCHREESTS MITSUBISHI (Mylchreests are being appointed the official Mitsubishi Dealers for the Island ). Points gained by placings in these qualifying rounds will go towards the sponsors prize money on the Championship Day in April.

If the very competitive atmosphere in nearly all the classes in this first round, with very close times, is anything to go by, it promises to be a very exciting season. This began in the very first class with two young riders Percy Hampton and Abby Jackson competing hard for first place, and Ella Perry on Grianagh Benjamin Bunny taking first place with a fast time gained by some tight turns in the Novice Pony Class.

Junior Judge, Emma Kennaugh, continued recording faster times as the morning progressed; the first three places in the Intermediate Class had just over a second between them, with Jodie Ahern taking first place with a skilfully ridden round.

The afternoon session for the adults, judged by Jo Brackett , became very exciting in both the Intermediate and Forage Stakes, with very fast times; the top three in each class determined to win, but in the end only Georgina Moore on Fireblaze and Jo Brown on Blind Ambition were successful.

Juniors

Tadpoles ‘A',
1, Abby Jackson (Poppy);
2, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy);
3, Kaitlin McLean (Royal Rufus).

Tadpoles ‘B',
1, Percy Hampton (Donkey Boy);
2, Immy Millward (Millie);
3, Caitlin Cowin (Galaxy).

Novice Pony,
1, Charlotte Craine (Little Lucy Locket);
2, Milly Killeen (Roly);
3, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny).

Novice Pony,
1, Ella Perry (Grianagh Benjamin Bunny);
2, Lauren Bellamy (Oh Mi);
3, Alice Bowen (Greenday).

Intermediate,
1, Jodie Ardern (Woodlands Willow of the Wisp);
2, Clare Williams (Charlie & the Chocolate Factory);
3, Anna Harding (Irishi Mist X).

Cubhunter,
1, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay );
2, Anna Watterson (Shanti II);
3, Katy Robinson (Maximillian).

Advanced Intermediate,
1, Anna Watterson (Shanti II);
2, Peter McGinn ( Emerald Lady Bay ).

Seniors

Novice Rider,
1, Rowena Kelly (Portia);
2, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington);
3, David Gledhill (Archie).

Novice Horse,
1, Lianne McKee (Rock Star);
2, Rachel Kelly (Conrhenny Rhonda);
3, Rowena Kelly (Portia).

Intermediate,
1, Georgina Moore (Fireblaze);
2, Alma Darville (Strenaby Manannan);
3, Paula Harwood (Claudia Ormonde).

Forage Stakes,
1, Jo Brown (Blind Ambition);
2, Ashleigh Owen (Keltic Connection);
3, Clarie Bagshaw (John Henry).

Clubhunter
1, Holly Minards (Beau Baron);
2, Ashleigh Owen (Keltic Connection);
3, Jo Brown (Blind Ambition).

GGH Autumn Dressage
12/10/09

Once again there was a good entry for the second of the Informal Dressage Competitions at GGH Equitation centre on Monday 12th October.  What a difference a fine day makes, not just for the competitors and their horses along with the friends and families who come to support them, but also for the organiser, judges and their writers. The two judges, Suzanne Corlett and Jane Upsdell kept the day and evening flowing smoothly, and found time to put many helpful remarks on the score sheets.

Tricia Kissack brought her lovely young horse along for its first outing at GGH, and it behaved beautifully. Called Ballakissack Finuala it produced one of the highest scores of the day. Another young horse which performed an excellent test was Rye ridden by Chris McFee. Another less experienced rider in this discipline, Fenella Carter, on her young horse achieved a good score in the highest class.

The next of these informal competitions is on Monday 26 th October, which will be half term for many of the younger competitors.

Results

Test Intro ‘B'
Group ‘A',
1, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando);
2, Lilly Drinkwater (Spinney).

Group ‘B',
1, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finuala);
2, Rachel Trimble (Angus);
3, Lianne McKee (Indi).

Test 4,
Group ‘A',
1, Callum Staley (Kanga);
2, Anna Harding (Irish Mist X);
3, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando).

Group ‘B'
1, Sarah Qualtrough (Grianagh Donal).

Group ‘C',
1, Gill Prestwich (Dalesman);
2, Rachel Trimble (Angus);
3, Tricia Kissack (Ballakissack Finuala).

Group ‘D',
1, Vanessa Drinkwater (Drummer);
2, Karen Higgins (Conrhenny Trophy);
3, Zandra Preston (Mighty Atom).

Group ‘E',
1, Chris Venables (Diamond Lady);
2, Chloe Briggs (Carnsdale Polly Holly Sticks);
3, Cherie Wilde (African Dancer).

Test 10, Group ‘A',
1, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska).

Group ‘B',
1, Emma Kennuagh (The Weatherman).

Group ‘C',
1, Chris McFee ( Rye );
2, Jo Cubbon (Fidget);
3, Karen Higgins (Conrhenny Trophy).

Test 21,
Group ‘A',
1, Fenella Carter (Rahorn).

Group ‘B',
1, Gill Shacklock (Belle),
2, Chris McFee (Rye),
3, Jane Upsdell (Peter Perfect Too).

GGH Autumn Dressage
28/09/09

Wow! What a start to GGH Equitation Centre's Autumn Dressage. The first of the season's weekday competitions had a massive entry, with nearly ten hours of continuous classes. The purpose of these informal competitions held in the autumn and spring is to encourage those with less experience and young horses. The juniors and more experienced combinations have their own sections, and this has proved a successful formula for encouraging new riders to ‘have a go'.

They are also an opportunity for anyone local who may be interested in doing some judging, and Juliet Tranter judged her first class on Monday 28th September. Joining her were Sue Kirkpatrick and Sally Muirhead, who have both expressed an interest in becoming British Dressage Judges.

This first day of the season was also the opportunity to present four trophies awarded for performance at GGH over the last 12 months.

The Shimmin Trophy for the most consistent adult was won by Jo Copley, with a special reserve rosette to Jo Cubbon as they were very close. Jo Cubbon proved how useful the last years experience has been for her young horse, Fidget, by winning two classes with excellent marks.

Emma Senogles won the unusual Albion Saddlery Trophy for the most improved rider: she had competed on three separate horses throughout the year, gaining valuable experience. Again there was a reserve, which went to Karen Higgins on her young horse, Conrhenny Trophy, in his first season.

In the junior classes the Viking Hotel Trophy for consistent achievement went to Callum Staley: it is always good to see the boys achieving in dressage. The Mann Crane Hire Trophy for the most improved rider/pony combination went to Breeshey Bond on her lovely young pony, ALLANAGH ERISKA. It is a great achievement, as Eriska, bred at GGH, was only backed early last year by Breeshey, who has been entirely responsible for producing her.

The general standard throughout the day was excellent: very encouraging for the sport! The next day is Monday 12 th October, with the first of the Indoor Showjumping Series the following Sunday, 18th October.

Results

Intro ‘A' Section ‘A',
1, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando);
2, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska);
3, Naomi Bettridge (Criccieth Andrew).

Section ‘A1',
1, Charlotte Craine (Hillin Meridian ).

Section ‘B',
1, Bethan Pilley (Louis);
2, Kate Lambie (Cheeky Chops).

Section ‘C',
1, Rachel Trimble (Angus);
2, Amanda Kermode (Maamhill Surprise);
3, Claire Rodden (Marching Princess).

Section ‘D',
1, Rowena Kelly (Rocky Rockstar);
2, Kristy Ashe (Fanny Anne);
3, Carly Booth (Foxy Lady).

Test 1, Section ‘A',
1, Jessica Loader (Wortley Orlando);
2, Breeshey Bond (Allanagh Eriska);
3, Callum Staley (Kango).

Section ‘B',
1, Claire Williams (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory);
2, Lucy McGinn (Garth Little Siouxie);
3, Hebe Williamson (Royal Rufus).

Section ‘C',
1, June Collister (RA2);
=2, Lianne McKee (Rocky);
=2, Karen Higgins (Conrhenny Trophy);
=2 Zandra Preston (Mighty Atom).

Section ‘D',
1, Natallie Pell (Grianagh Pendragon).

Section ‘E',
1, Emma Senogles (Constellation Connor);
2, Emma Senogles (Beef Wellington);
3, Kristy Ashe (Fanny Anne).

Test 10, Section ‘A',
1, Zandra Preston (Mighty Atom);
2, June Collister (RA2);
3, Karen Higgins (Conrhenny Trophy).

Section ‘B'
1, Jo Cubbon (Fidget);
2, Rebecca Venn (Valkyrree);
3, Jo Copley (Bourneville Lad).

Section ‘C',
1, Claire Bagshaw (John Henry);
2, Rowena Kelly (Rocky Rockstar);
3, Jo Brown (Blind Ambition).

Test 20, Section ‘A',
1, Jo Cubbon (Fidget);
2, Alma Darville (Strenaby Manannan);
3, Jo Copley (Bourneville Lad).

Section ‘B',
1, Amy Senogles (Bimbo);
2, Claire Bagshaw (John Henry);
3, Kelly Matthew (Mr Mouse).

GGH OUTDOOR SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP
30/08/09

The summer season at GGH climaxed on the bank holiday sunday. There was great competition from riders to gain double prize money for those who had qualified. Although it rained for the day it had not dampened the ability of the competitors to perform some speedy jump off's, nor the going which has been good all summer.

Special thanks once again to all the sponsors for the complete summer sponsorship, which has really made a difference to the competitive edge with the Showjumping. Not to forget Paddy's County Cuisine for fueling everyone's appetite!

The start of the indoor 2009 2010 winter season begins on the 18th October and is kindly sponsored by Mylchreests Land Rover and Malcolm Jones Limited. The continuation of the new course designs GGH winter season is a must from novice to experienced rider and horse.

Toymaster Tadpole Stakes,
1; C.Craine (Lucy Lockett)
2; A.Turner-Drewery (Grianagh Vida)
3;H.Geoghegan (Muffin).

Lexus Isle Of Man Sancastle Stakes
1;S.Cattle (Cushg Spindoctor)
2;C.Craine (Lucy Lockett)
3;A.Turner-Drewery (Grianagh Vida)

Caledonian Toyota Sandcastle Stakes
1;J.Kennaugh (Jay Dee)
2;C.Robinson (Grianagh Sheanyus)
3;L.Mckee (Rockstar)

Sefton Group Sunrise Intermediate Stakes
1; A.Harding (Irish MistX)
2; C.Williams (charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
3; S.Cattle (Mystec Meg)

AudreyBrown Fashion Sunrise Internediate Stakes
1; J.Kennaugh ( Jay Dee)
2; L.Mckee (Rockstar)
3; R.Agate (Peppermill Street)

Faulkner Harvest Stakes
1; C.Willaims (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
2; P.Evans (Hayley)
3; T.Wright (Mannog Juliette)

Saddler Agricultural Supplies Harvest Stakes
1; C.Bagshaw (John Henry)
2; R.Agate (Peppermill Street),
G.Allegro (Mak)

Country Warehouse Summer Solstice Stakes
1; T.Wright (Mannog Juliette)

Country Warehouse Summer Solstice Stakes
1; F.Carter (Rahorn)
2; G.Allegro (Mak)
3; C.Bagshaw (John Henry)

Country Warehouse Sunset Small Open
1; F.Carter (Rahorn)

W.D.S Sunset Large Open
1; F.Carter (Rahorn)