SATURDAY, August 13, saw the final of Hagan’s Croft’s Summer dressage league. Horses and riders were turned out immaculately and some very accurate tests were ridden in front of judge Coreen Abernethy. The final was open to all competitors, although only those who had qualified were entitled to be placed within the league, therefore two separate prize-givings took place.
The Intro class has had fantastic entries throughout the league, therefore the top six placings were all up for grabs on the day and within the league. On the day, Cathryn McCarroll and her colourful mare ‘Maggi May’ saluted to a score of 70.65% and first place – this score also secured them the top spot within the Intro league. Cathryn was delighted to be going home with a beautifully embroidered Hagans Croft numnah for all their efforts. Well done, organisers can’t wait to see them out and about sporting this new fashion accessory!
Nicole Galbraith and ‘HVL Lucky Strike’ finished in second place on the day with 70.22% and third in the Intro league. Second in the Intro league went to Helen Sawey and ‘Gannon Star’ – it is great to see these two out and about competing again and doing so well!
It was then on to the Newcomers class, where it was very encouraging to see good attendance each week, as this class was primarily added for those wishing to move up a level from a walk trot Intro test to a Prelim test, which introduces canter transitions. However, no one was actually qualified for league placing in this class, so it was just placings on the day. Alana Eadie and Delilah Dillon both finished on scores of 66.07%, therefore it was down to who had the highest collective mark; Alana and ‘Fern’ therefore claimed the red ribbon. Delilah and ‘Don Franco’ claimed the blue rosette.
Next on the schedule was a Dressage Ireland Prelim test. Anna McErlean and ‘Roo’ were consistently high scoring throughout the league and once again Saturday saw them salute to 75% and first place. Karina McVeigh and ‘Coco’ were delighted with second place with their score of 73.65%, well done. After both competitors best three scores were totted together, there was no change in placings on the day and within the league; the red league rosette going to Anna McErlean and ‘Roo’. They were quietly pleased to come home with the beautifully embroidered Hagans Croft numnah. Karina was second overall in the Prelim league and received a large lick-it tub for ‘Coco’ to enjoy.
Laura Fekkes and ‘Finn’ made light work of the British Dressage Novice test; they were awarded first place on the day for their score of 73.75%, which also secured them first place within the Novice League. Hot on their heels was Shenade Duggan and ‘Henry’, who finished on a score of 72.92% on the day and the blue ribbon. League placings remained the same, with Laura claiming the red Novice league ribbon and Shenade claimed the blue league ribbon. There was great sportsmanship between these two competitors.
Three competitors took on the challenge of the Elementary class, where a British dressage test was ridden. Once again, it was a winning day for Laura Fekkes and ‘Finn’, who came home with both the red ribbon on the day and the red league ribbon, very well done. This pair have both worked so hard over the past five weeks and this reward is very well deserved. Michael Boyd and ‘VSH James Bond’ secured both blue ribbons for the Elementary class on the day and for the league. Hagans Croft would like to thank Michael for taking the time out of his own busy schedule to support another venue with his entourage of horses and riders.
Thanks are extended to all the competitors who supported this event throughout the five weeks. Thanks also go to the judge, Coreen Abernethy; scribes and stewards, who keep the event running so smoothly every week! Thank you to Black Horse Photography for covering the event throughout the five weeks – all photographs can be purchased from Black Horse Photography’s website.
Hagan’s Croft is now preparing to start their three-week competition entitled ‘Show Jumping Summer Blow Out!’, which starts on Saturday, August 27. This event has classes suitable for everyone and is pre-entry only, with entries closing each Thursday at 8pm. To enter, please visit Hagans Croft’s website: www.haganscroft equestrian.co.uk or download the Hagans Croft App onto your smart phone.
RESULTS
Saturday, August 13
Dressage final
Class 1: INTRO – British Dressage Intro A, 2008: 1) Cathryn McCarroll, Maggi May 70.65; 2) Nicole Galbraith, HVL Lucky Strike 70.22%; 3) Shannon Magee, Canary Row 70.22%; 4) Claire Forsythe, Kate 70.22%; 5) Helen Sawey, Gannon Star 69.35%; 6) Sonia Walker, Jamaican Ginger 68.04%.
Class 2: NEWCOMERS PRELIM – Dressage Ireland Prelim Test P15, 2012: 1) Alana Eadie, Fern 66.07%; 2) Delilah Dillon, Don Franco 66.07%; 3) Valerie McCracken, Monty 64.82%; 4) Danny McComb, Tilly 64.11%; 5) Eleanor Wheeler, Caspar 60.71%.
Class 3: PRELIM – Dressage Ireland Prelim Test P6, 2021: 1) Anna McErlean, Roo 75%; 2) Karina McVeigh, Coco 73.65%; 3) Anna McErlean, Lexi 71.92%; 4) Lucy McDowell, Esme 67.31%; 5) Kathryn Wilson, Headmore Drizzle Kicks 65.96%; 6) Ruth English, Eagle 65.58%.
Class 4: NOVICE – British Dressage Novice 28, 2008: 1) Laura Fekkes, Finn 73.75%; 2) Shenade Duggan, Henry 72.92%.
Class 5: ELEMENTARY
– British Dressage Elementary 44, 2002: 1) Laura Fekkes, Finn 68.4%; 2) Michael Boyd, VSH James Bond 67.2%; 3) Wayne Hamilton, Rio’s Return 62.2%.
Dressage League
Class 1: INTRO: 1) Cathryn McCarroll, Maggi May; 2) Helen Sawey Gannon, Star; 3) Nicole Galbraith, HVL Lucky Strike; 4) Shannon Magee, Canary Row; 5) Nicole Galbraith, Marilynn TN; 6) Angela Hutchinson, Knockahunna Oscar; 6) Claire Forsythe, Kate; 7) Sonia Walker, Jamaican Ginger.
Class 3: PRELIM: 1) Anna McErlean, Roo; 2) Karina McVeigh, Coco; 3) Sarah Kee, Swallow.
Class 4: NOVICE: 1) Laura Fekkes, Finn; 2) Shenade Duggan, Henry.
Class 5: ELEMENTARY: 1) Laura Fekkes, Finn; 2) Michael Boyd, VSH James Bond.
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