Two AIRC Grassroots Jump Training qualifiers took place last weekend, with riders gathering at Mullingar Equestrian Centre and Duffy’s Equestrian for a day of competition, learning and development.
The Mullingar qualifier was run by the Midlands Region, with Tom Walsh acting as assessor, while the qualifier at Duffy’s Equestrian was run by Corrib Riding Club, with Cormac Rafferty as assessor.
AIRC would like to thank the Midlands Region and Corrib Riding Club for running these qualifiers, as well as both assessors for sharing their expertise and supporting riders throughout the day. Events like these provide valuable opportunities for members to develop their jumping skills, improve their confidence and gain experience in a supportive environment.
Mullingar Equestrian Centre Results
RC80 Jump Training
1st: Joy Murray – Bee Smooth (Meath Riding Club)
2nd: Eileen Newman – Beau Balance (Mullingar Riding Club)
3rd: Olive Walker – Taberios Girl (Enniskerry Riding Club)
4th: Gemma Dalton – Ballyfruit Christy (Mosstown Riding Club)
5th: Linda Whelan Paust – Patoche D’Ange (Mullingar Riding Club)
6th: Michael Lynch – Killua Steed (Headfort Riding Club)
RC90 Jump Training
1st: Heather Dean Wright – Ard Indianna (Tara Hill Riding Club)
2nd: Laura Whyte – Primrose Pumkins Pondi (Mosstown Riding Club)
3rd: Guoda Rasisyte – Lisatara Hope (Kilrainy Riding Club)
4th: Nollaig Healy – Flyhigh Ivy (Kilrainy Riding Club)
RC100 / RC110 Jump Training
1st: Edel Whyte – Sleehaun Showtime (Mosstown Riding Club)
2nd: Paul Whelan – Fortside Definitely (Thomastown and District Riding Club)
3rd: Rachel Gilheany – Apollo 13 (Drumcoura Riding Club)
4th: Emma McCauley – Tempo Jackson (Killcarrick Riding Club)
Congratulations to all the riders who took part in Mullingar.
Duffy’s Equestrian Results
RC80 Jump Training
1st: Alana O’Malley – Mochulla Dan (Galway West Riding Club)
2nd: Ruth Feehan – Tullagh Hill Blackie (Westport Riding Club)
3rd: Ronan Rooney – Ballycoolan Rosheen (Corrib Riding Club)
4th: Jennifer McManamon – Bilberry Nikky (Westport Riding Club)
5th: Monica Hegarty – Lucky’s Girl (Castle Carraig Riding Club)
6th: Lelia East – Van Oskar (Burren Riding Club)
RC90 Jump Training
1st: Aimee Carroll – Just Another Star (Corrib Riding Club)
2nd: Gillian Carey – Ravenswood Alvin (Burren Riding Club)
3rd: Marjorie Hardiman – Creganna Dandini (Tonabrockey Riding Club)
RC100 / RC110 Jump Training
1st: Marie Claire Rogers – Eris M2S (Corrib Riding Club)
2nd: Aisling McGrath – Coober Pedy (Corrib Riding Club)
3rd: Jane Field – Creganna Girl Next D’Or (Tonabrockey Riding Club)
4th: Cara Conway – Gallagher (Benbulben Riding Club)
Looking Ahead to the Final
There is still one qualifier remaining, taking place this Saturday at Boswell, with Pam Walsh acting as assessor. Best of luck to all riders competing!
AIRC would also like to thank Premier Performance for their continued support of the Grassroots Jump Training competition and for sponsoring prizes for the qualifiers.
The Grassroots Jump Training Final will take place at Emerald Equestrian on Saturday, 7 November, with Gerald Bloomer acting as assessor.
Congratulations to all riders who competed at both qualifiers, and best of luck to everyone who has qualified for the final. We look forward to seeing you all at Emerald Equestrian!
The updated list of qualified horses and riders is available here: https://airc.ie/grassrootsseries/
