Team Qualifier Success
 
On Wednesday 14th July, 16 members representing Armagh Riding Club travelled to the Meadows Equestrian Centre to take part in the Team Qualifiers for National Balmoral, run by Downshire Riding Club. 14 teams were entered in total with 4 being from Armagh to try and gain the 6 qualifying places.  Armagh Red was made up of Orla O’Hagan riding Tiernan, Joanne Rickard riding Johnny Be Good, Emma Lavery on Spartacus and Tristan Hutton on Trigger. Armagh Blue was made up of Julie-ann Garvey on Willie, Miriam Burney on Ross, Zara Jomar on Amber and Telisha Hutton riding Guinness. Armagh Green was made up of Joan Kiernan on Jacko, Shannon Hall on Little Horse Man, James McGurgan on Hugo and Lisa McKenna on Sportsman. Armagh Yellow was made up of Shannon Wright on Robe Dream, Cormac McGleenan on Ruby, Matthew Wright on Tynan Dancer and Ciaran McGurgan on Nico. All four teams jumped incredibly well with both Armagh Green and Yellow finishing on a score of 0 faults after the first round and therefore progressed to the jump off, however Armagh Red and Blue were simply very unlucky to miss the jump off as they both finished on just 4 faults. 9 teams took on the jump off where all the tight twists and turns were needed if a qualifying place was to be theirs. Shannon Wright put in a very speedy clear while Lisa McKenna riding Sportsman got the turns getting a time of 30.12secs to take the third quickest time in the round. Both teams gave it there all, which seen Armagh Green receive a qualifying place so massive congratulations to them but also well done to the three other teams who all rode superb and represented the club at a very high standard. Big thanks also to all the vocal squad of spectators who came down to cheer on their club and Good luck to Joan, Shannon, James and Lisa for the final on Monday 19th July after lunch. All members are welcome to go down and cheer on their club at Balmoral if they wish


Success at Armagh Show

Many members from Armagh Riding Club took part in a range of classes at this years’ Armagh Show resulting in many members taking home prizes. Huge congratulations must go to Jessica Gilpin on Tullyroan Tootsi Pop who won the family pony under 12 years old riding class aswel as the overall Championship! Hannah Catterall riding Holly’s Dream Flight also took the honours in the over 12 family pony riding class so congratulations to Hannah aswel. Other success came from Lucy Morton on Tynan Peter Pan who won the family pony lead rein, Katie Crozier on Apache Puzzle who came 2nd in the Coloured Pony riding class, Abbey Morton on Tynan Earl Grey who came 6th in the Novice 143cm Working Hunter Pony and Hannah Donan on Chancer who came 3rd in the Open 153cm Working Hunter Pony Class. Other members who entered the various pony-riding classes were Orla Leer riding Megan, Niall Leer on Megan, Shannon Wright on Robe Dream, Susan Thompson on Stonewall Katie, Jessica Hendren on Starlight, Aimee McKenna on Tricky Vicky and Lucille Gilpin on Ethel. Well done to all competitors.

The Working Hunter Classes also saw a great turnout of Armagh members. Nadine McKenna riding Tricky Vicky, Katie Crozier riding Apache Puzzle, Andrew Wilson riding Starjump, Katherine Morton on Tynan AJ, Jessica Gilpin on Tullyroan Tootsi Pop and Lucille Gilpin on Ethel entered the various pony WH classes and all put in great performances.

In the Show Jumping ring Jacki Conn riding Unlimited Pride and Chloe Scott on Molly took on the course to get their rewarded double clears so well done to them both.

Sharon Wilson on Beechill Boy, Susannah Gilpin on Sunrise Charlie, Alison Parks on Artic Albert and Robyn Catterall on Stonewash Blues took part in many of the Horse Riding Classes but were unlucky to miss the final placing.

The afternoon saw the Horse Working Hunter classes get underway. Both classes had a great turnout from Armagh Riding Club members. Competitors include Robyn Catterall on Stonewash Blues, Ciaran McGurgan on Nico, Hannah Donan on Millie, Susannah Gilpin on Sunshine Charlie, Alison Crozier on Tynan Wonder, Ivan Nesbitt on Lily, Matthew Wright on Maxi, Alison Parks on Omega Zone, James McGurgan on Hugo, Robyn Catterall on Ben and Antony King on T.K and on C.B

Huge congratulations to all members who took part in this years’ Armagh Show!

Team Success at Newry Show

Saturday 26th June saw a seven members representing Armagh Riding Club travel to Bessbrook to compete in the Jump Cross Classes run by Warrenpoint Riding Club. The first class was the 60cms which saw Nadine McKenna riding Tricky Vicky, Katie Crozier riding Apache Puzzle, Aimee McKenna on Super-Splash, Paul Lynch on Bella and Aislyn Lynch on Ginger take on the long and spooky course. Clears were hard to come by but all five rode brilliantly resulting in Aislyn taking third place after the jump off so very well done to her. The next class was the 80cms, which was also taking team entries. It was decided very quickly to have a go at the team event. The team was made up of Lisa McKenna riding Patchmills Sportsman, Aimee McKenna riding Super-Splash and Alison Crozier riding Tynan Wonder. As there were only the three girls willing to take it on, they were already at a disadvantage before they started as the other teams consisted of 4 riders, but this didn’t bother them. All three put in great performances, which saw Lisa take 3rd in the individuals and the team finishing in 3rd place overall so well done to them all.

Show Jumper of the Year Results

On Sunday 16th May, more than 15 members travelled to Balmoral for the second qualifier for the Show Jumper of the Year.

Congratulations to all members who took part providing Armagh Riding Club with another extremely successful weekend and a very strong hand in the finals which can be strengthened even more as there will be another two qualifiers for members who wish to give it a go. One at Mossvale and the other at Tyrella so keep an eye on the website for the dates.
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Sponsorship
During all our leagues and competitions we rely greatly on our sponsorship to ensure the fantastic level of prizes throughout the year, therefore any member that can help with fundraising or wishes to sponsor any class, this would be greatly appreciated.
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