THE second leg of the Dalways Bawn Summer Dressage League on Sunday, June 26 did not disappoint, as the winter-like weather in the morning cleared to give a beautiful day that was enjoyed by all the dressage riders. Dalways Bawn (Carrickfergus) would like to extend a huge thank you to the sponsors – their generous support has meant that this league has super prizes. Organisers would also like to thank all the volunteers who helped run the day and finally a big thank you to the judge, Coreen Abernethy for providing constructive feedback to all competitors.
Class 1, the Introductory class, was first to go, kindly sponsored by The Village Store, Ballycarry. First place was won by Emma Lewis and her mare ‘Razzle’; second place went to Anne Harrison and ‘Marella’; third place was taken by Phyllis Stanley and ‘Silver’; Pamela Chambers riding Rachel Topping’s ‘Ollie’ took fourth place; while fifth went to Amy Forte on ‘Mack’ and sixth place was taken by Steph Kilpatrick on ‘Boston’. Well done to the rest of the riders who competed in this class.
Organisers were thrilled to announce that, at this leg of the league, there were two very keen assisted riders, so they created Class 1A Assisted Introductory. This was won by Isla Robinson on ‘Nanny McFee’, with second place being taken by Matthew Chambers and Rachel Topping’s ‘Ollie’.
Class 2, the Preliminary was next, kindly sponsored by Millar’s Bar, Ballycarry. This class was won by Karina McVeigh and the lovely ‘Coco’; second place went to Grace Hedgley on ‘Summer Storm’; third place went to Helen Faulkner and Mandy McLean’s ‘Rolo’; fourth place went to Shannon McComb and Anne Harrison’s ‘Marella’; Cara Pearson and ‘Cassie’ took the fifth place rosette and sixth place went to Georgia Hall and Chris Haggan’s ‘Crossgar Harbour Lights’. Well done to the other preliminary riders.
Class 3, the Novice was next to go, kindly sponsored by Worthington Chiropractic. Leanne Montgomery and ‘Aughabeg Misty Patch’ won this class.
Class 5, the Medium class, kindly sponsored by Cleaver and Steel butchers, Ballycarry was won by Julie Dauncey and ‘Summer’.
The last class of the day, the Freestyle Music, kindly sponsored by Rodney Ross Farrier Services, was won by Victoria McCandless and ‘Koolstyle’; second place went to Robyn McMurray and ‘Rocco Bananaman’; third was Leanne Montgomery on ‘Aughabeg Misty Patch’ and fourth place went to Cara Pearson and ‘Cassie’.
Once again, well done to all the competitors who took part. Entries are now open for the July leg of this league, which takes place on July 30. Entries can be ridden on the day at Dalways Bawn or recorded and sent in via WhatsApp before the deadline for entries. For more details, please see the Dalways Bawn facebook site or contact Jenny on 07788 704894.
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