Monday, October 28, 2013

Leagues so far!

Western Region A.I.R.C. October 2013
With the summer over and the Summer national competitions over the winter nights drawing in the autumn shows kicked off with the West clubs league where the smaller clubs from around the region got together to have a number of shows in Duffys Equestrian Centre, Claregalway, Rockmount Equestrian Centre, Claregalway and Hanleys Equestrian Centre in Claremorris.  The first two shows have had an excellent turn out with AP and Intermediate classes of over 20 in each.  And even an extra class for the ever keen AP/primary riders with a pairs competition added at the last minute.
Current leaders of the primary show jumping competition are Monica Neilson from Corrib with 15 points and South Roscommon’s Carol Gaffney with 12 points running up.  Leaders of the Advanced Primary show jumping competition joint leaders are Liam Stapleton and John Miland both on 12 points, Melinda Morgan, Karen Coffey, and Rose Burke each on 9 points.   Anna Burke is way ahead in the Intermediate show jumping class on 16 points, followed by Colm Kelly on 12 points, Norman Teirney and Monica Kenny on 9 points.  The Advanced Intermediate show jumping class is closely contended by Thomas Daniels with 13 points, Orla O Brian on 12 points, and Therese Dixon on 11 points.  Riona Finn is currently winning the Open and Advanced Open competition.
The dressage leagues, the primary dressage class is hotly contended by Evelyn Coyne with 15 points, followed by Sarah Slattery with 13 points, Kathleen Duggan with 12 points.  The Advanced Primary dressage league is currently being led by joint leaders Christine McWilliams and Fiona Fenton each with 14 points, with Finola Murphy with 12 points.  The intermediate dressage leaders are Fiona Moone with 12 points, Carmel Crowley and John Hawkshaw with 11 and Jayne Dutson with 10 points.  The advanced intermediate class is currently being led by Grainne Kelly with 15 points and Marjorie Hardiman with 8 points.  Mary Mitchell is currently leading the open/advanced open class.
The next show is on the 3 November 2013 in Rockmount Equestrian Centre.  The final is being held on 17 November in Hanleys, Claremorris.  Benbulben Riding Club are having a show on 10 November 2013.  Donegal clubs are also having a league starting on 3 November, with dates 17 and 24 November2013. Please note clubs should have their AGMs before the regional AGM on the 22 November in Sligo.  Welcome to a new club in Galway Cleggan Bay Riding Club! We look forward to meet you and your horses around the shows!

Remember folks to forward your regional photos and news to me at melindamorgan2000@hotmail.com

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