SATURDAY, July 9 saw the final of the Hagans Croft Show jumping League and, with rosettes for those competing on the day and rosettes and prizes for those who were qualified for the league, competitors turned out to see whether they could win some of the beautiful prizes on offer!
Everyone was a winner in the cross-poles class, with all those competitors who turned out three of the five weeks receiving a prize. These are the stars of the future and it was great to see how each and every one of them improved over the past five weeks. Lily Henderson, Rachel Stranney, Sophie McCullough and Farrah Davidson all cheered and jumped as they got their photo taken in the main arena, along with their ribbons and prizes.
The competition was definitely underway within the 50cm class, as this was when the second part of the course – fences nine to 12 – was against the clock. Competitors seemed to be feeling the pressure of the final, with only two competitors jumping double clear. One of those double clears was Anna Poots and ‘Jack’, who placed first on the day in a time of 39.29 seconds, while Rachel Stranney and ‘Snowy’s’ time of 49.90 seconds achieved second place on the day.
Competitors’ best three scores went towards the final score for the league placings. Rose Henderson and ‘Tubster’ showed up each week of the league, therefore they gave themselves the best chance to gain their best scores. The pair finished on 18 points and took first place. This win was a great encouragement for the pair. Emily McCullough and ‘Ralphie’ had great encouragement around the main arena each week and this certainly paid off, with the pair receiving second place within the 50cm league. This was the McCullough sisters first time competing in one of Hagans Croft’s Leagues and, with their success, organisers look forward to seeing them again very soon.
With only one competitor entered for the 60cm class and one competitor qualified for the 60cm league, Katie Rutherford and ‘Dixie’ had a winning red day all round. The pair certainly earned these wins and the bag of horse feed, which they won for first place in the league, will definitely keep ‘Dixie’s’ energy up for Hagans Croft’s next league!
The 70cm class was the largest of the day, however, once again clear rounds were few and far between with only three competitors going clear over the course of 12 fences. Those competitors were Abbey Stevenson, Lexie McClements and Melanie Talbot, therefore it was down to who completed fences nine to 12 in the fastest time. With 25.18 seconds on the clock, Melanie Talbot and ‘Calypso’, hot-hoofed it around the speed section of the course and took home the red ribbon on the day. This pair have been so consistent throughout the five weeks, bringing home the red ribbon each week, so there was no doubt that they would win the 70cm league. This was very well deserved, as they were routinely clear and fastest each week – certainly ones to watch when it comes to those coloured fences! Very well done!
It was blue ribbons all the way for Abbey Stevenson and ‘Belle’ in the 70cm class and league. With a double clear on the day and in a time of 30.97 seconds, they were delighted with their efforts… Even more delighted when they went on to win the 80cm league!
The 80cm class on the day was won by Lexie McClements on ‘Buster’. This was Lexie’s first time competing at Hagans Croft and she certainly made her mark on the venue. The pair received third place in the 70cm class and first place in the 80cm class on the day. They were a lovely partnership to watch and they certainly had fun on the day, hopefully organisers will see them again soon.
There were no takers for the 90cm class, so the jumps were adjusted for the 1m class, which was the last class of the day. Ending the day and the league on a high, Kaiti McCann and ‘Cookie’ jumped their socks off once again to finish double clear in a time of 29.03 seconds, taking first place on the day and first in the league. ‘Cookie’ was most delighted with her prize and couldn’t wait to get tucked into the bag of feed, which she won! Something tells organisers she may not want to share this prize with her stable mate ‘Ronaldo’ when she gets home…
Thanks go to all the competitors, who supported this event throughout the five weeks and to the stewards who keep all the events 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 five-week Dressage League on Saturday, July 16. This event is pre-entry only, with entries closing each Thursday at 8pm. To enter, please visit Hagans Croft’s website: www.haganscrofteqestrian.co.uk or download the Hagans Croft App onto your smart phone.
RESULTS
Saturday, July 9
Show jumping League final
Class 1 – Cross-Poles: =1) Lily Henderson, Emily; Rachel Stranney, Snowy; Ruby Dodds, Twilight; Sophie McCullough, Ralphie; Farrah Davidson, New Oak all the Jazz.
Class 2 – 50cm: 1) Anna Poots, Jack; 2) Rachel Stranney, Snowy; 3) Rose Henderson, Tubster; 4) Emilie McCullough, Ralphie; 5) Rose Henderson, Emily.
Class 3 – 60cm: 1) Katie Rutherford, Dixie.
Class 4 – 70cm: 1) Melanie Talbot, Calypso; 2) Abbey Stevenson, Belle; 3) Lexie McClements, Buster; 4) Susan Glover, Holly; 5) Jaz Hogg, Jack; 6) Katie Rutherford, Dixie; 7) Lauren Draffin Sherlock.
Class 5 – 80cm: 1) Lexie McClements, Buster; 2) Abbey Stevenson, Belle.
Class 7 – 1m: 1) Kaiti McCann, Cookie.
Show jumping League placings
Class 1 – Cross-Poles: =1) Rachel Stranney, Snowy; Sophie McCullough, Ralphie; Farrah Davidson, New oak all that Jazz; Lily Henderson, Emily.
Class 2 – 50cm: 1) Rose Henderson, Tubster; 2) Emilie McCullough, Ralphie; 3) Rachel Stranney, Snowy; 4) Rose Henderson, Emily.
Class 3 – 60cm: 1) Katie Rutherford, Dixie.
Class 4 – 70cm: 1) Melanie Talbot, Calypso ; 2) Abbey Stevenson, Belle.
Class 5 – 80cm: 1) Abbey Stevenson, Belle.
Class 7 – 1m: 1) Kaiti McCann, Cookie.
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