Young Event Horses impress at Tullylish

THE second leg of the Young Event Horse Series Dublin Horse Show qualifiers was hosted by Jim and Bronagh Stevenson at Tullylish on Wednesday, July 6. This Series is designed to prepare and select four and five-year-old event horses to be showcased at Dublin Horse Show in August. There is also a qualifier for Junior/ Young Riders run in this series to give young and upcoming riders a chance to compete at this level and is proving to be increasing in popularity.

The event was well supported, with 86 horses competing over the three categories and the quality and standard of horses produced was extremely high, with the four-year-old section being the largest this year.

The competitors had the opportunity to run over a beautifully presented and flowing track, designed and built by Adam Stevenson, where all the horses had the opportunity to gain confidence with a run through the water earlier on their course before attempting a small drop in later before finishing.

All tracks in the series are designed to incorporate elements, which the event horse will encounter later in their careers, hopefully at four and five-star level in the future.

As ever, the Stevenson family would like to thank all those attending and, in particular, the volunteers and judges, without whom these events would not be possible.

RESULTS

Wednesday, July 6

Young Event Horse Series – Tullylish

Four-Year-Olds (Sect. A): 1) Rhiannon Burton, Kilmanahan Ulysses *RDS* 293.1; 2) Emma Jackson, RRS Joe RDS Q 284.4; 3) Ciaran Moran, Danny De Muze RDS Q 283.2; 4) Lucy McIlroy, Imperial Wonder 282.8; 5) Nicola Ennis, MBF Corbeagh 282.6; 6) Emma Jackson, Tattygare It’s All About Me 275.7; 7) Gwen Scott, TMS Freedom 273.6; 8) Emily Corbett, Zambia Touch 273.1.

Five-Year-Olds (Sect. A): 1) Jonathan Steele, Mon Ami Beauvallet RDS Q 329.0; 2) Patrick Byrne, Belline Newmarket delight RDS Q 325.0; 3) Steven Smith, CJO Kann Surprise *RDS* 323.9; 4) Gwen Scott, Ratheoin Quality Imp *RDS* 319.1; 5) Lesley Jones, Quality Choice RDS Q 318.5; 6) Niamh Tottenham, Slieve Callan Gael 306.5; 7) Emma Jackson, Ardglen Star Happiness 305.6; 8) Aubrey Chapman, Sleehaun Dancer 293.4.

Four-Year-Olds (Sect. B): 1) Linda Murphy, Shirsheen Rocketman RDS Q 276.6; 2) Alyssa O’Neill, DS Candescent RDS Q 275.6; 3) Patrick Byrne, Belline Castle orn Candy RDS Q 269.9; 4) Luke Drea, Quality By Quantum 268.6; 5) Gwen Scott, First Glance 267.0; 6) Rhiannon Burton, Newmarket Amy 266.4; 7) Debbie Flavin, Bid Point 262.5; 8) Leila Barker, Boleybawn Oliva 261.7.

Five-Year-Olds (Sect. B): 1) Steven Smith, Strangford RDS Q 317.8; 2) Noel Dunne, ModelCounty Bojack RDS Q 308.8; 3) Steven Smith, Tullaher Paudie *RDS* 306.3; 4) Sean Looney, Balinagore Maximus 301.3; =5) Nicola Ennis, MBF Silver Bridge *RDS* 296.1; =5) Jonathan Mulligan, Kilmanahan Cool Star 296.1; 7) Godfrey Gibbons, Tullibards Get Ready Freddy 295.8; 8) Kathryn Graham, So Dignified 285.2.

Junior Young Rider: =1) Caitie Slater, Kief Amazing Marco RDS Q 301.5; =1) Godfrey Gibbons, Milchem Miami RDS Q 301.5; 3) Chloe Fagan, Tyrella Enzo RDS Q 296.0; 4) Caitie Slater, Belline Rock Trend RDS Q 295.0; 5) Blathnaid Boyd, Mr Obos Hullabaloo 294.0; 6) Harriet Dinnis, Ardeo Bumble Bounce *RDS* 292.5; 7) Kiara Malcolmson, Ballievey Beachball 291.5; 8) Hollie Smith, Urneypark Big Cat 283.5.