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1/10/05
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Show Jumping Classic
As the final competition of 2005 the Tipperary Hunt Branch were delighted when two of our older members Joan Widger (recently returned from England) and Jennifer Lalor both qualified for the Show Jumping Classic. The competition was tough with the best competitors from throughout the country taking part.
Jennifer Lalor ended the first two rounds perfectly earning here a place in the jump off. In a very tense affair, with some magnificant displays of horsemanship, Jenny did exceptionally well to finish in third position. A huge congratulations to her for a great achievemnet.
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1/9/05
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SANSAW 2005 - Beating the whole of the U.K.
Early on Sunday morning, two lorries set off with five horses, leaving home at 4 a.m. for the ferry in Dublin. When we were travelling along the motorway near Kildare we were astounded to see on the bridge above us a big poster wishing us all good luck, along with two members of the Kildare Pony Club who had been sitting there waiting for us since 4.30. What a fantastic send-off.
We were well kitted out by Josephine O’Hagan of Tipperary Tack who very swiftly managed to get team jackets and hats embroidered with the Tipp logo generously sponsoring them for the two teams and Bucas gave magnificent rugs for the dressage team winners, so it was with very smart riders and horses we all set off for England
We arrived at Sansaw about 4 p.m. on Sunday evening to find them still building the stables, and no other horses or competitors on site. Stuart, the championship director told us to find stables with a roof and choose our spot for camping, which we did – the best place of course!!
On Monday our third lorry arrived and the field was filling up fast, the horses were all exercised and we were well settled in. Tuesday was dressage day, and our 4 members all rode very nice tests, with which they were well pleased. Valerie was our highest placed member being 7th in her arena. Our team ended up 23rd out of 29, the standard being very high in England so we were happy.
The Show jumping was on Wednesday and our team was 6th into the arena. They went in team order in the morning, Nuala Ryan, Joan Widger, Rachael Blackmore and Natasha Corballis were the team and much to our delight three clear rounds gave us a zero score the first team to achieve this. Having shown it could be achieved the next team also finished on zero and by lunchtime 6 teams had joined us to go into the lead.
After lunch teams jumped one team member at a time. Nuala Ryan was first in with Orions Dela and went clear, the first double clear of the day!! There was much excitement in the camp. Unfortunately for Joan and Kellys Gold Mist a clear eluded them but as there had not been many clears her score still left us amongst the top on the leader board. Rachael and Fiddles were our third member in and another magnificent clear over which was a very testing course left us the only team which could still finish on an overall score of zero, but we needed another clear round. Marc Davern our team trainer was giving marvellous support down in the pocket. Our last member to go was Natasha Corballis on Fernhill Golden Snitch, the youngest member of the team at only 14, a clear would guarantee victory – you could have heard a pin drop, I think every Irish supporter jumped each fence with her and to our absolute delight they were clear. The celebrations began before Natasha left the ring. Tipperary had done it we had won the British Pony Club Championships!!
Nuala at 20 was our oldest member and said she would be leaving the Pony Club on a high and was thrilled with her success. Joan on her return took and passed her H test – Well done Joan! She is qualified for the final in the classic and we wish her the best of luck. Rachael had already been on the winning games team in the RDS, what a versatile rider, Natasha has the honour of representing her club in the event championships in Sansaw in 2004 and the dressage and show jumping in 2005, what a wonderful achievement. Joan was the only member of the team registered wth SJAI so it just shows you don’t have to be regular show jumpers to win this wonderful team event!!
Standing on the podium receiving their red rosettes was a wonderful moment for the four young ladies.
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19/8/05
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Tipperary take the Festival by Storm - Two Teams to travel to England
It is hard to know where to start in the festival there is so much to cover so I will take it one day at a time but in Mullingar by wednesday evening it was stighly embarassing to be from Tipperary but the party atmosphere was just begining.
Day 1
On the first day in Mullingar it was the Pure Dressage Team of Mike O'Hagan, Natasha Corballis, Anna Geraghty and Valerie Dromey who stole the show winning the Champion Hats Dressage Championship by 31 points and qualify to represent Ireland in Sansaw Park next week as well as laying claim to the Bill Fisk Memorial Trophy. A marvolous achievement with Mike, Natasha and Valerie making it into the ride off with Valerie finishing 5th individually and Natasha coming in, in 9th position.
Our Combined Training contingent also did well with Natasha Corballis coming fifth in the Members Combined Training and Mary Kate Byrne coming third in the Junior Combined Training. Once again many thanks to our trainers on the day Christopher Corballis and Faith Ponsonby for all their hard work.
While this was happening there was much excitement in the Mounted Games Arena as both teams made it into the semi final. Unfortunately the team of Joseph O'Brien, Charlotte Blackmore, Sarah Morohan, Sarah O'Brien and David Bergin were to miss out on the final by just one point. Their fellow team members Kate O'Connor, Kate Mulvihill, Aisling Miklis, Phillip Maher and Charles Croome-Carroll went on to finish third overall in what was to be a hard fought competition. Well done to both teams and many thanks to Donal McGrath for the long hours of training that were put in.
Day 2
Day 2 was Show Jumping Day and in the early hours as the courses, built by Tony Ennis to test even the best of riders, were walked all levels begun to appreciate the challenge ahead of them. To the Senior's first as the team of Nuala Ryan, Joan Widger, Rachel Blackmore and Natasha Corballis were to put in a great exhibition of Show Jumping to finish on zero after the first round equalled only by the Iveagh who as international visiters were not in contension for the IPC Trohpy. Through the second round there were much raised legs by parents and supporters as competitors were in general taking poles left, right and centre. Rachel Blackmore was the first clear round in the second round and ment that with one rider on each team left to jump the team was well poised to take first position. Just before Natasha entered it was confiremed that they couldn't be beaten and both cup and ticket to England was safe however the Iveagh looking to finish 6 points could still be beaten. However one pole knocked loose by Natasha ment the team were to finish on 8 points and winning the IPC Trophy for the first time since trainer Mark Davern was himself still riding for the Tipperary Branch. But the Team were to go on to recive further honnours winning the Team Horsemanship Award. Individually Rachel drew the short straw being the first of four to go in the jump off and recording a very fast time with an unfortunate 4 faults put the pressure on the other competitors and ensured her third position indivually. It was not to end there for the team as Nuala Ryan's second round performance was noted by the judges and earned her the Slavin Indiviual Horsemanship Award.
Sucess was not limited to the Seniors though with the Intermediate team of Niamh Tobin, Faith Morris, Anna Geraghty and Kim Ronan were to put in some super jumping to see them finish in third postition against some very strong opposition.
The Junior Team of Ellen Kehoe, Julia Ponsonby, Rebecca Ronan and Jenni Dowley were to put in two super rounds of jumping to ensure the team finished on a overall score of zero and as Julia Ponsonby and Jenni Dowley prepared for the jump off tension was mounting. The pair completed two very fast clear rounds to secure second place for Tipperary in great style. But the jumping skills of the whole team in the second round had been noted and in recognition of their good riding they were awarded the Team Horsemanship award.
A huge congratulations to the Trainers on the day - Mark Davern, Mary Doyle, Faith Ponsonby and Christopher Corballis. Also many thanks to Pat Walsh for putting on the Show Jumping Training Days.
The second day also saw activity in the Mounted games Arena with the Under 10's taking to the field both teams made it to semi-final and were unlucky not to go further. Well done to all who took part and many thanks to trainer Vicki Heaslop for all her hard work.
I finish by congratulating all who represented their Branch at all competitions and championships throughout the summer, Tipperary is a very active club and its sucesses are due to more then can be listed. But to parents, trainers, ponies and most of all every club member a huge thanks and congratulations for the continued level of dedication and effort put in. Lastly to the two teams traveling to England the best of luck and above all have fun.
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12/8/05
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Junior's Win the Tommy Brennan Trophy at the Horse Trial Championships
This year saw the Horse Trials Championship move south to Balindenisk with four teams finishing in the top six in their respective competitions as well as some super individual performances. However it was the Juniors who stole the day with the Team of David Hannigan on Borrovale Lad; Joseph O'Brien on Rincé; Ciara O'Connor on Mystic Meg and Craig O'Connor on Shadow winning the Junior Team Competition and taking home the Tommy Brennan Trophy. However it was a close run affair with the Tipperary white team finishing just 1.3 points behind them in 3rd Place. The Tipperary White team of Susie Morris, Julia Ponsonby, Mary Kate Byrne and Tim O'Hagan did extremely well to finish so high up. In the Individual Arena Competitions the Tipp Branch was also well represented with Joseph O'Brien winning his arena, Craig and Julia both took second in theis respective arena's, Mary Kate came third in the pink arena just beating Ciara who 6th place, and in the green arena Susie took fourth place with Rachel Dowley on Catch up Quick taking 6th postition.
In the Members Competition it was nail biting stuff as teams battled it out for the Rose Bowl and a trip to England. But it was not to be, the Duhallow held onto their lead after cross country and went on to win but Tipperary was not to be left out with both of their teams finishing in the ranking. The team of Mike O'Hagan, Peter Hannigan, Josh Halley and Nuala Ryan finished in third place just five points behind the winners and the team of Gillian Burke, Fiona Ryan, Natasha Corballis and Rachel Blackmore finished fifth. Individually saw Peter Hannigan take first postion in his arena as well as third position in the Red Mills League which was won by Gillian Burke another super performer throughout the qualifiers and championship and deservadly takes a share of the Bursary. Also placed indvidually was Mike O'Hagan and Rachel Blackmore both third in their respective arena's.
In the Intermdiate Competition a number of good performances over what many claimed was the strongest of the three tracks relatively saw Anna Geraghty take fifth place in her arena. Kim Ronan getting a prize for the best dressage in her arena and Claire Lonergan coming sixth in her arena.
A huge thanks to the team trainers - Christopher Corballis, Emma Ponsonby, Faith Ponsonby and Nicky Cassidy who spent many hours on course walks and who put in a huge effort to see that all 27 of our competitors were taken care of. Well done to all who took part and huge credit must be given to parents, riders and horses alike who put in hours of preperation and hard work.
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8/8/05
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Tipperary Win RDS Senior Games Final
The Senior Games team put in a spectacular performance in the RDS Senior Games final, winning 3 of the 4 sessions over the two days which is in itself no small achievement and yet with one game to play the Tipperary Camp were in celebration as those keeping score knew that they could not be beaten. So after two days of hard work the team of Nicholas Delehanty on Stormer; Rachael Blackmore on Smokie; Craig O'Connor on Hammer; Jack Lonergan on Lady and Ethan Ahearne on Willow took home a horde of red rossettes after truely earning their position at the top of Mounted Games.
A huge thanks to team trainer Chris Ahearne for his dedication throughout the year and all parents and supporters who helped towards this great victory.
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2/8/05
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Horse Trials/Eventing Teams 2005
The following teams have been selected to represent the Tipperary Hunt Branch at the Horse Trials Championships in Balindenisk. Well done to everyone who qualified and good luck.
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Team Blue |
Team Yelow |
| Fiona Ryan |
Orions Dela |
Mike O'Hagan |
Panache |
| Gillian Burke |
Midnight Dreamer |
Peter Hannigan |
O.T.T. |
| Natasha Corballis |
Fernhill Golden Snitch |
Josh Halley |
True Harmony |
| Rachael Blackmore |
Fiddles |
Nuala Ryan |
Orions Strider |
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Team Blue |
Team Yellow |
| Anna Geraghty |
Tomard Benjy |
Jean Meagher |
Tara |
| Faith Morris |
Father Dougal |
Peter O'Donnell |
Just Jessica |
| Kim Ronan |
Rocklow Harlequin |
Amelia Hegarty |
Kilgreaney Cobblestone |
| Rosie Lonergan |
Dotty the Dragon |
Claire Lonergan |
Banner Joker |
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Team Blue |
Team Yellow |
| Susie Morris |
Harney |
Ciara O'Connor |
Mystic Meg |
| Julia Ponsonby |
Chestnut Fire |
Joseph O'Brien |
Rince |
| Mary-Kate Byrne |
Party Animal |
David Hannigan |
Borrovale Lad |
| Tim O'Hagan |
Mick the Miller |
Craig O'Connor |
Shadow |
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Catch me Quick |
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| Jennifer Larkin |
Macken |
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Frieda |
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30/7/05
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Tipperary Pony Club Member to Represent Ireland Internationally
Valerie Dromey has been selected to represent Ireland in the Junior European Eventing Championship in France next weekend. Valerie a long standing member of the club who sucessfully passed her B test last year will travel out with the rest of the squad to meet up with her horse Marlfield Duke who left Ireland yesterday. On her return Valerie and Marlfield Duke will be joining us at the Festival as she has also qua;ified on the Pure Dressage Team. On behalf of the Tipperary Branch we would like to wish Valerie and the entire squad the very best of luck.
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29/7/05
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Junior and Under 10 Games
The Junior and Under 10 Games Qualifier saw Tipperary managing to get two Under 10 teams and two Junior games teams qualified for the Mounted Games Finals at this years Festival on the 16th and 17th of August in Fagan's Equestian Centre, Mullingar. Well done to all competitors and in particular Donal McGrath and Vicky Heaslop our two Trainers.
The teams that will be representing the branch at the Festival are:
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| Kate O'Connor |
Silver |
Joss Murray |
Mrs Brennan |
| Kate Mulvihill |
Beauty |
Keith Bergin |
Avoca |
| Aisling Miklis |
Polly |
Sarah O'Brien |
Star |
| Philip Maher |
P.K. |
Richard Morris |
Annabel |
| Charles Croome-Carroll |
Holly |
Mattie Holohan |
Tornado |
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| Joseph O'Brien |
Robin |
Ana O'Brien |
Silver |
| Charlotte Blackmore |
Bubbles |
Josef O'Hagan |
Cobweb |
| Sarah Morohan |
Nico |
Emma Murphy |
Cloud |
| Sarah O'Brien |
Misty |
Ben Murray |
Cindy |
| David Bergin |
Folly |
Donnacha O'Brien |
Steely |
Good Luck to everyone!!
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28/7/05
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Area Qualifier Results
Kill, Co. Waterford saw a Tipperary white wash as the Tipperary Hunt members took 36 of the 45 places available for the Pony Club Fesitival in Mullingar on the 16th and 17th of August. The Festival will have a team of four in the Pure Dressage from Tipperary, three club members partaking in the members combined training and four taking part in both the Intermediate and Junior Combined Training. In the show jumping spectators will be able to follow the progress of two Senior teams, two Intermediate teams and one Robbie Bailey team. This is a spectacular result espically given the tough opposition from the other branch in Area 3. A huge thanks to those who took part, Tipperary members also took 5th place in the Robbie Bailey as well as some members taking some fifth and sixth places in the combined training competitions.
Those representing the branch are:
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| Michael O'Hagan |
Panache |
| Natasha Corballis |
Fernhill Star |
| Emma Ponsonby |
Allegro |
| Valerie Dromey |
Marlfield Duke |
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| Emma Ponsonby |
Allegro |
| Natasha Corballis |
Fernhill Golden Snitch |
| Fiona Ryan |
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| Niamh Tobin |
Collross Butch |
| Jean Meagher |
Tara |
| Claire Lonergan |
Banner Joker |
| Faith Morris |
Father Dougal |
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| Rachel Dowley |
Bellefire |
| Julia Ponsonby |
Chestnut Fire |
| Mary-Kate Byrne |
Party Animal |
| Ellen Keogh |
Romonoff |
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| Team Blue |
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| Joan Widger |
Kelly's Gold Mist |
| Rachael Blackmore |
Fiddles |
| Natasha Corballis |
Fernhill Golden Snitch |
| Nuala Ryan |
Orions Dela |
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| Rosanna Lonergan |
Dotty the Dragon |
| Mike O'Hagan |
Panache |
| Sarah Ponsonby |
Lassban Royal Mystery |
| Fiona Ryan |
Orions Strider |
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Captain Leddingham Intermediate Show Jumping |
| Tipperary Surprise |
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| Niamh Tobin |
Coolross Butch |
| Faith Morris |
Father Dougal |
| Anna Geraghty |
Tomard Benjy |
| Kim Ronan |
Rocklow Harlequin |
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| Mary Kate Byrne |
Party Animal |
| Peter Hannigan |
Wild Orchid |
| Peter O'Donnell |
Just Jessica |
| Josh Halley |
True Harmony |
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| Tipperary Wonders |
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| Ellen Kehoe |
Romanoff |
| Julia Ponsonby |
Chestnut Fire |
| Rebecca Ronan |
Miss Dixie |
| Jenni Dowley |
Ricky Jo |
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The best of luck to all competitors and well done to all who took part in the Qualifier. A huge thanks to all the trainers who gave great support to the competitors throughout the day.
Robbie Bailey Team Senior Show Jumping Team Blue
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25/7/05
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Tipperary Qualify for the Senior Mounted Games Finals in the RDS
Contratulations to the Senior Team members who's hard work and training has paid off and sees them flying the Tipperary colours at the RDS on the 6th and 7th of August. We would like to thank trainers and parents for the hard work that has been put in to get them this far. The team is:
| Nicholas Delehanty |
Stormer |
| Rachael Blackmore |
Smokie |
| Craig O'Connor |
Hammer |
| Jack Lonergan |
Lady |
| Ethan Ahearne |
Willow | Good Luck in the Finals and have fun!
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7/6/05
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Change of Qualifier Date
The Show Jumping and Combined Training Qualifer has been moved one day earlier to Tuesday 26th of July and is still in Kill, Co. Waterford.
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6/6/05
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Minimus Teams
The Minimus Teams are given below. This year the club will be represented by 5 teams and a total of 19 competitors. Good Luck to all taking part.
| Tipperary Torpedoes |
Tipperary Treasures |
Tipperary Toppers |
| Jenni Dowley |
Serena Stack |
Saibh Sweeney |
| Jane Hannigan |
Jane Holohan |
Slaney Ronan |
| Kate O'Connor |
Charlotte Blackmore |
Elizabeth Ronan |
| Karine Ronan |
Kate Mulvihill |
Sorcha Sweeney |
| Tipp Tearaways |
Tipp Terrors |
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| Philip Maher |
Joss Murray |
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| Robert O'Donnell |
Richard Morris |
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Mattie Holohan |
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5/5/05
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Information for 2005
Some information is available for 2005 is now available.
Important dates are on the news page.
Camp Details are on the Camp and Rallies page where the Rally details will follow shortly.
The competition pages will be updated for 2005 shortly.
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5/5/05
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DIARY DATES FOR SUMMER 2005
20 May Mini Cross Country at Grove (u 10s & novices) 6pm
21/22 May Minimus at Warrington Pony Club
6 June Pony Club Games , Emo, Co. Laois
18/19 June Minimus Championships, Tralee, Co. Kerry
22 June Road Test, Daverns E.C. Clonmel
27 June Pony Camp Week 1
4 July Pony Camp Week 2 & Mini Camp
5-7 July Senior Camp at Kildalton
11 July Showjumping selection at Grove
16 July Kilcooley 1 day event
27 July Area Qualifier Show jumping at Kill, Co. Waterford
6-7 Aug Senior Games RDS, Dublin
9/10 Aug Horse Trials Championships at Ballindenisk, Co. Cork
16/17 Aug Pony Club Festival, Mullingar
22 Aug Friends of the Pony Club Camp at Gurteen College
27/28 Aug Tetrathlon Championships, Gurteen College, Roscrea.
Red Mills Pony Club One Day Events 2005 **change of dates
Sat. June 25 Fagans E.C. Mullingar Co. Westmeath M,I,J,U12
Sun 26 Ballindenisk, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork M,I,J,U12 Nov. Int
Sun July 3* Tattersalls, Fairyhouse, Co. Meath M,I,J,U12 Nov. Int
Sat 9 Newtown House, Pallas Green, Co. Tipp. M,I,J,U12 beginners
Sun 10 Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, Co. Laois M,I,J,U12
Sat 16* Glandoran, Gorey, Co. Wexford M,I,J
Sat 16 Kilcooley Abbey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary M,I,J,(U12 Area3 & neighbouring clubs)
Sun 17 Glaslough, Monaghan , Co. Monaghan M,I,J,U12 Nov?
Sun 17 Flower Hill or Dartfield, Galway M,I,J
Wed 20 Sleedagh Farm, Killinick, Co. Wexford M,I,J,U12. Nov.
Sat 23 Askeaton, Limerick M,I,J,U12 Nov Int.
Sun 24 Corbeagh House, Ballinalee, Co. Longford M,I,J,U12
Sun 24 Coolboy, Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow M,I,J.
Sat 30* Newtownbarry House, Bunclody Co Wex. M.I.J.
Sun 31 Nuenna Farm EC, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny M.I.J.U12
(M=members ; I=intermediate ; J=juniors u 15, U12= under 12 )
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28/4/05
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International Sucess
The Tipperary Hunt Pony Club would like to congratulate one of our members - Kate Hannigan who won the Ballindenisk CIC* on Sunday. This was an International event with over 60 riders of all ages from all over the world, including New Zealand and Great Britain. It also included Irelands top international riders. Kate goes down in history as the youngest rider ever to win an International competition. Her horse is called Pagaentry. Well Done Kate - we are very proud of you!
The summer schedule will be in the post to you all in the next few days and will also be on the website.
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6/5/05
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Easter Review
We have had a very busy Easter holidays and we would like to thank everybody for their help in organising each activity. We had great fun in Grove on good Friday, due to the weather we had to postpone the cross country so we had a scavenger hunt in the woods! Each team set off with a list of 16 items to find and after an hour each team had to return with whatever they had found. The winning team was Charlie Carroll, Emer Croke, Niamh Croke and Aisling Barrett, well done to Aisling for wearing her Pony Club badge as this item proved one of the hardest to be found! Everyone enjoyed the Easter eggs.
The cross country training at Kedrah proved very beneficial to all those attending the championships and we would like to thank Pat and Anne Meagher for opening up so much of the course. Katie, Faith and Polly were our instructors and we would like to thank them too.
We had record numbers representing our club at the championships. In the teams of 3 there were Valerie Dromey, Ruth McGarry & Gillian Burke(our reigning champions), Peter O'Donnell, Josh Halley and Mike O'Hagan, and Niamh Tobin, Jean Meagher and Katie Toppin. Well done to Valerie, Ruth & Gillian who came 8th in this championship class.
In the junior pairs we had Jack Kennedy & Mary Kate Byrne, Kim & Heather Ronan, Tim O'Hagan & Robert Barrett, Craig O'Connor & Ethan Ahearne, Ciara O'Connor & Emma Meagher, Jane O'Brien & Maire O'Neill, and Rebecca and Mark Ronan. The highest placed of these pairs won the O'Connor cup and Emma Meagher and Ciara O'Connor were our worthy winners with Tim O'Hagan and Robert Barrett a close second!!
In the afternoon pairs Tipperary came 1st & 2nd - Valerie Dromey & Josh Halley were 1st with the fastest clear of the day and Ruth McGarry & Niamh Tobin were a very close 2nd.
The junior singles were the final class of the day and Tipp had 1st and 2nd again!! Craig O'Connor won this competition and Emma Meagher was 2nd.
We would like to congratulate all the Tipperary competitors on their standard of turnout and riding. We all had a fun day and look forward to next year.
The summer schedule will be out at the end of this month so you can plan your holidays!!!!
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08/03/05
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Dear Member,
Enclosed are the list of dates for Easter activities and some for your diary for the Summer, please keep these somewhere safe for your future reference.
We would all like to congratulate Katie Murphy and Mark Davern on their recent engagement and wish them every happiness in the future.
The Minimus is back in Co. Kerry on the 18th & 19th June. Training for this will begin shortly and this year Fiona OConnor and Aidan Maher are our co-ordinators.
We would like to thank all those who supported and participated in our Sponsored Ride, together with money collected from the Trail Ride in Kilcooley, we have raised about 2,000 to be split between the tSunami Appeal and the Handicapped School in Cashel. Our thanks to Charles Blackmore and Faith Ponsonby for oganising two such fun days.
The Junior Committee have more plans for this year including a Newsletter and so would like any contributions and articles from members. Anyone who is 15 and interested in joining the committee would be very welcome, please let Clare have your names.
Those interested in putting their names forward for the H & A test must do so as soon as possible.
The venue for the Hunter Trial Championships has been changed and will now be in Gurteen College, Nenagh. The age for the Junior Pairs has been raised to under 15yrs on 1.1.05 so would those interested in going please let Clare know asap. If you do not have a preferred partner or team we will try to find someone for you. We would like to see you at the training on 24th March and to see you compete at the Scarteen Pony Club Hunter Trials or if you cannot make this, let me know and we will try to find an alternative venue. This year will be difficult as Easter is early but as our club at present holds the National Team Title I hope we will have a few teams representing us to hold onto the cup.!!! Teams of 3 are under 21yrs and over 12 yrs on 1.1.05. We have decided to award our own OConnor Cup to the highest placed Tipperary Pair at the Championships as we are not holding our own Hunter Trials this year, but the Minis will have their fun cross country day at Grove as usual.
Remember if you do not have a membership card you will not be able to compete, so if you have not paid your subscription please do so immediately as it can take up to 3 weeks to get cards back. If you have lost your form please get another one from Susan, we really do need all this information, when completed please return form and money to Rosemary ODonnell asap.
We have a new Horse Trials Dressage Test this year and the Junior age is now raised to under 15yrs on 1.1.05. Our own Event at Kilcooley is 16th July so keep this date free.
Wishing you all a very happy Easter.
Yours sincerely
Clare Corballis DC & Rebecca Dromey Asst. DC
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08/03/05
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The Easter Schedule is available here:
THE EASTER SCHEDULE AS POSTED -INCLUDES DATES AND DETAILS OF COMPETITIONS.
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