2016 Horse, Pony and Showjumping Results

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2016 was another great year for showjumping and horses and ponies at Athenry Agricultural Show. Read on to find out just who were the champions this July and who was set to go onto qualifiers!

Athenry Agricultural Show

REGISTERED CONNEMARA PONIES SECTION

Gelding 3 year old and over.

  1. Grace Murphy, Gleann Rua Hse, Taylor’s Hill, Galway, “Gleann Rua Digweed”
  2. Gerard Martyn, Clonboo. Badger hill Prince”, Dam “May Day”, Sire “Glencarrig Prince”
  3. Gerard Martyn, Clonboo. “Monivea Independent”, Dam “Monivea Flyer”, Sire “Glencarrig Prince”

Connemara Yearling, Filly

  1. Peter O’Malley, Carraroe, Co. Galway. “Glenside Bell of the ball”, Dam “Glenside Lady”, Sire “Gurteen Cathal”.
  2. Noel Mahon, Rathkeery Connemara Ponies, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. “Rathkeery Morning Mist”Dam “Sally O Eirne”,Sire “Cahanagh’s Golden Boy”
  3. Michael Sullivan, Bealandangan, Co. Galway. “King Bunown Castle Roisin Lady”, Dam “KBC Silvie Fox”, Sire “Cornaronw Hazy Lad”.

Yearling Colt or Gelding

  1. Peter Kane,Rahoon,Galway.”Bens Lightning Star”
  2. Damien Gill,Cloontuskert,Co.Roscommon.”Cahanaghs Cassanova”Dam “Belle Fire”,sire”Western Boy”

The Connemara Two Year old Filly

  1. Roger Brady,Cloonboy,Claremorris.”Lillys Delight”,Dam “ Laheens Lilly”,Sire “Kilmore Diamond”
  2. Padraic Gannon,Carna,Inverin,Co.Galway”Glen Couirt April”,Dam “ Gurtro Lass”,Sire “Carna Fred”
  3. Jeremiah Horgan,Cabra,Macroom,Co.Cork.”Rossconn Hazy Mist”,Dam Rosscon Cover Girl”,Sire”Kingstown Fionn”

Qualifier The two year old filly championship

  1. Gary Duncan,Portlaoise,Co Laois.”Fairyhill Magic”,Dam” Fairyhill Madonna”,Sire Riverboy
  2. Martin Kelly,Furbo,Co.Galway.”Kelly Star”,Dam”Galey Dawn,Sire “Lightning Stra”

 

The Two Year old colt or Gelding

  1. Padraic Gannon,Inverin,Co.Galway.”Bradson Johnny”,Dam “Ard Sherpie”,Sire” Ballybeg JJ”
  2. Noel Mahon,Rathkeery Connemara Ponies, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. “Ballinlough Prince”, Dam “Ballinlough Lady”, Sire “Western Boy”.

Connemara Mare Three Year old

  1. Thomas Grimes, Carrowkeel, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. “Copperbeech Polly”
  2. Ray Halpin, Lydican, Oranmore, Co.Galway. “Saoirse Calin”, Dam “Cloughbrack Lily”, Sire “Benban Cracker Jack”

Connemara Colt or Gelding Three year old Junior pony of the show

1.Raymond Conneely,Errislannan,Clifden.”Darby Moon Shadow”,Dam “Cailin Tiriuile”,Sire “Bay Shadow”

2.Joe Burke,Castlegar,Co.Galway.”Ainiar Cashel”,Dam “Gowlane Star”,Sire”Banks Timber”

3.Damien Gill,Cloontuskert,Co.Roscommon.”Cloontuskert Melvin Pride” ,sire “Lough Melvin Gorteen”

Junior Champion Pony Of Athenry Show

1 Raymond Conneely,Errislannan,Clifden.”Darby Moon Shadow”,Dam “Cailin Tiriuile”,Sire “Bay Shadow”

Connemara mare from 4-7 year old with or without foal at foot

1.Tom Clancy,Moycullen,Co.Galway.”Lough Con Daisey”,Dam”Loughhill Molly”,Sire “I love you melody”

  1. Joseph Daniels,Carrowmore,Clostoken,Co.Galway.”Island Katie”,Dam “ Carra Bay”,Sire “Killea Island”

Connemara mare from 8-12 years old with or without foal at foot

1.Jarlath Grogan,Claremorris,Co.Mayo.”Hillside Rose”,Dam “Mmountain Lady”,Sire “Larkens Cascade Dawn”

2.Nicola Donoghue,”Stanford Maisy”,Dam” Aisling Queen”,Sire”Mountain Cascade”

3.Ray Halpin,Lydican, Oranmore,Co.Galway.”Kilrock Cashel”,Dam”Kilchrist Cashel”,Sire Coolough Cashel”

Registered Connemara Mare 13-15 year old with or without foal at foot

1.Peter O’Malley Carraroe,Co.Galway,”Gallonstown Bibi”,Dam Caiseal Cailin Ard,Sire, Commanding Hero

Connemara Mare 16 year old and over

1.Fiona Grimes,carrowkeel,Balinrobe,Co.Mayo.”Lackragh Beauty”

2.Sinead McGrath,Cregmore, Claregalway,”Lucky Anna”,Dam” Lucky Lia”,Sire “Westside Mirah”

Connemara Bay mare all ages with foal at foot to be judged as a unit

  1. .Fiona Grimes,carrowkeel,Balinrobe,Co.Mayo.”Marchesi Ocean Pearl”
  2. Joe Burke,Castlegar,Co.Galway.”Derrymore Sweet Brownie”,Dam”Kilmauvey Brownie”,Sire”Cregg Aine Cove”

Connemara Mare any age with or without foal at foot to be judged as a unit

  1. Ray Halpin,Lydican, Oranmore,Co.Galway.”Roundstone Maeve & Roundstone Elsa”,Dam “Roundstone Mary & Roundstone Maeve”,Sire “Linsfort Barney & Drumfad Fletcher Moss”

Connemara pony filly foal.

  1. Ray Halpin,Lydican, Oranmore,Co.Galway.” Roundstone Elsa”,Dam “Roundstone Maeve”,Sire “ Drumfad Fletcher Moss”

2.Joe Cuniffe,Barna,Co.Galway.”Gaoth Mhara Maye”,Dam” Hannahs Day”,Sire, “Drumbed Fletcher Moss”

Connemara pony colt foal.

1.John Tierney,Oughterard,Co.Galway.”Clareville Code Breaker”,Dam” Tia”,Sire”Castlistrane Bay”

2.Padraic Folan,Invern,Co.Galway”Teach Mor Knoght II”,Dam”Clover Hill Princess Jade,Sire”Castle Knight”

Registered Connemara stallion 4 years and over

1.Padraig Gannon,Invernin,Co.Galway.”Cor na rone Hazy lad”,Dam”Atlantic.Colette”,Sire”Hazy Match”

2.Stephen Fahy Corrandulla,Co.Galway.”Bon Bon Cracker Jack”,Dam “Bon Bawn Glor”,Sire”True Commotion”

OVERALL CHAMPION CONNEMARA PONY OF ATHENRY SHOW

1 Padraig Gannon,Invernin,Co.Galway

  1. Fiona Grimes,carrowkeel,Balinrobe,Co.Mayo

HORSE SECTION

Yearling Colt or Gelding registered in I. H. R.

1.Liam Lynskey,Derryronan Stud.”Mr Big”.Sire “Mr Big Cat”

2.Mark Folan,Menlo,Galway.Dam “Mollys Diamond Strike”,Sire”Future Trend”

Qualifier The Irish Shows Association & Castlewellen Show society present The Yearling Colt/Gelding All Ireland Championship

  1. Mark Folan,Menlo,Galway.Dam “Mollys Diamond Strike”,Sire”Future Trend”

Yearling Filly Registered in I.H.R

1.Suzanne Kelly,Claremorris,Co.Mayo , “Susies Lady Diamond”,Dam” Susies Imp”,Sire “Colin Diamond”

2.Laura Walsh,Liskeavy,Tuam,Co.Galway.Dam “Miss Patch”,Sire” OBOS Quality 004”

3.Peter Kelly ,Claremorris.Sire”Colin Diamond”

Two year old Colt or Gelding registered in I. H. R.

1.Frank Collevy,Mountbellew,Co.Galway.”Springlawn Rebel R”,Dam”Cooloo Rebel”,Sire”Tolan R”

Two year old filly registered in I. H. R.

 

  • Suzanne Kelly,Claremorris,Co.Mayo , “Susies Diamond Miss”,Dam” Susies Imp”,Sire “Colin Diamond”
  • Tom Newell,”Kilcahill Zana”,Dam”Kilcahill Diamond”,Sire”Finanical Reward”

 

Qualifier  The Irish Shows Association & kildysart Show society present The Two Year old filly all Ireland Championship

  1. Tom Newell,”Kilcahill Zana”,Dam”Kilcahill Diamond”,Sire”Finanical Reward”

Three Year Old Colt or Gelding Registered in IHR

1.Paul Cleary & Carrick O’Brien,Athlone.”Cornus Chill”,Dam”Chill out”,Sire”Porches”

2.Liam Lynskey,Derryroan Stud.D.S Are you with me

3.Michael Egan,Charlestown,Co.Mayo.”Sandy hill Zoro.Sire “Sligo Curry Boy”

Three Year Old Filly Registered in IHR

 

  • Paul Cleary & Carrick O’Brien,Athlone.Dam “Douglas”,Sire” Cross town Dancer”
  • Luke Morley,Maghermore,Knock,Claremorris,Dam “Big sink “,Sire Gharee”

 

 

Qualifier  The Irish Shows Association & Bannow & Rathangan Present the Three year old horse All Ireland championship

 

  • Paul Cleary & Carrick O’Brien,Athlone. Dam”VDL Douglas”,Sire Crosstown Dancer

 

Qualifier  The Irish Shows Association & Bantry Present the Three year old Filly All Ireland championship

 

  • Paul Cleary & Carrick O’Brien,Athlone. Dam”VDL Douglas”,Sire Crosstown Dancer

 

Champion Young Horse of Athenry Show

    1. Paul Cleary & Carrick O’Brien,Athlone.Glen Curran Dancing in the rain Dam”VDL Douglas”,Sire”Crosstown Dancer”

 

  • Susanne Kelly,Claremorris.Dam”Susies Imp”,Sire”Colin Diamond

 

Broodmare likely to produce a high class hunter with foal at foot

1.John Burke,Cummer, Tuam.Dam “Politial Merger”,Sire “OBOS Quality”.

2.Pat O’Connor,Tubber,Co.Clare.Sire “Kings Mortar”

Colt Foal registered in IHR

1.John Burke,Cummer, Tuam.Dam “Politial Merger”,Sire “OBOS Quality”.

2.Pat O’Connor,Tubber,Co.Clare.Sire “Kings Mortar”

Qualifier The Irish Shows Association and Ballinasloe Agricultural show society present:The Ballinasloe  Colt Foal All Ireland Championship

 

  • John Burke,Cummer, Tuam.Dam “Politial Merger”,Sire “OBOS Quality”.
  • Pat O’Connor,Tubber,Co.Clare.Sire “Kings Mortar

 

Qualifier The Irish Shows Association and  Mountbellew Agricultural show society present:The  Traditional Irish Sport Horse Foal All Ireland Championship.

  1. Pat O’Connor,Tubber,Co.Clare.Sire “Kings Mortar

Brood mare likely to produce a high-class hunter without foal at foot Herbert Taylor Perpetual Challange Cup

1.Hannah Furey,Craughwell,Co.Galway.Sire “Brillant Lad”

2.Michael Martin,Kinvara,Dam”Kinvara Brenda”,Sire”Sylvano”,

Cob, mare or gelding to be shown in hand (14. 3h. h. to 15. 1h. h. )

1.Bill Bournes,Craughwell,Co.Galway”Joe Cobbs”

Ridden Small Hunter 148cms – 158cms Rider 16 years and over

1.Suzanne Craven,Headford,Ross Lodge .”Rosslodge Ruby”,Dam “Moy Glen Lady”,Sire “Hunting Field Rebel”

  1. Bill Bournes,Craughwell,Co.Galway.”Bankers Bonus”

3.Niamh O’Brien,Abbeyrow,Athenry.”Cailin Ailinn”

Cob to be shown under saddle.

  1. Bill Bournes,Craughwell,Co.Galway.”Joe Cobbs”
  2. Grace Murphy,Taylors Hill.”Walter Mitty”Sire “Capaco Cheese”
  3. Noel Feeney,Claregalway.

Ridden Hunter Medium weight exceeding 158cms

1.Kate McMahon,Newcastle,Athenry.”Inis Faith”,Dam”Inis Eagla”,Sire”Nautilus “

Registered Irish Draught ridden class 4 year old and over for part bred or pure bred mares or geldings

1.Ella Coffey,Monivea,”Gurraun Rebellion”,Dam”Rebel Delores”,Sire”Hunting  Field”

  1. Grace Murphy,Taylors Hill.”Walter Mitty”Sire “Capaco Cheese”
  2. Suzanne Craven,Headford,Ross Lodge .”Rosslodge Ruby”,Dam “Moy Glen Lady”,Sire “Hunting      Field Rebel”

IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SECTION

RID Yearling Filly

1.Brendan Mulligan,Derranne ,Roscommon

RID Colt Foal from RID Mare open to RID or Class 2 Stallions

1.Paddy Dunning,Moate,Co.Westmeath

Filly Foal from RID or AID Mare.

  1. Marcus Donnelan,Tuam
  1. I. D. or Appendix mare, 3 year old and over with or without foal at foot Johnny Duffy Perpetual Challenge Cup

1.Paddy Dunning,Moate ,Co.Westmeath

2.Martin Skehill,Loughrea

Irish Draught Mare and Foal class 1 or 2 with ID foal at foot by class 1 or 2 ID stallion

 

  • Marcus Donnelan,Tuam
  • .Paddy Dunning,Moate ,Co.Westmeath

 

  1. I. D. or A. I. D. mare without foal at foot-Michael Casey Perpetual Challenge Cup
  2. Martin Skehill,Loughrea

2.Sean O’Brien,Loughrea

Qualifier The Martin Conneely All Ireland Irish Draught Mare & Foal Championship

  1. Paddy Dunning,Moate ,Co.Westmeath

Champion Irish Draught Of The Show

  1. Marcus Donnelan,Tuam,Ballyhaise Cool Diamond by Coolarnun Wood
  2. Brendan Mulligan,by Welcome Flagmount

 

COLOURED STOCK SECTION

 Yearling Piebald and skewbalds

1.Laura Walsh,Tuam,Dam Miss Patch,Sire OBOS Quality 004

Three Year old and upwards Piebald and skewbalds

1.Thomas Cleary,Athlone

2.Grainne Murphy,Headford

Coloured Pony under 148cm

1.Aileen McMahon,Craughwell

2.Frank Flannery,Athenry

3.Olivia Keary,Clara,Offaly

Coloured Cob

1.Bill Bournes,Craughwell

2.Frank Flannery

CHAMPION COLOURED HORSE OF ATHENRY SHOW

  1. Bill Bournes,Craughwell

PONY SCETION

Open Show Hunter Lead Rein. Ponies 123cm and under.

1.Edward Walsh,Bonniconlon

2.Katie Murphy,Craughwell on Rosie

3.Niall  Kelly,Templemartin,Craughwell,Co.Galway on Parkroe Lola

Family Pony Lead Rein. Pony mare or gelding not exceeding 138cms.

  1. James Cleary Athlone on Finley
  2. Sam Byrne,Athlone on Little Dinger

3.Heather Kelly,Craughwell on Parkroe Lola

County Galway Hunt Pony Club Lead Rein. Pony mare or Gelding 4 year old and over not exceeding 148cm to be ridden by a child that is a member of the County Galway Hunt Branch of the Irish Pony Club.

1.Oliver Costello,Glenmore,Athenry

2.Colm Whyte,Sliveroe Athenry

3.Conor Neilan,Dun Ri Athenry on Rebel

SHOW HUNTER PONIES

Open & Novice 133cms, Show Hunter Pony Class for ponies, mares or geldings, 4 year old and over exceeding 123cms and not exceeding 133cms.

  1. Chloe Glynn Ardrahan on Just a Peach
  2. Kiara Dempsey,Kiltulla Athenry on Lisnadrisha Friday
  3. Millie Costello,Glenmore,Athenry

Open and Novice 143cm, Ponies, mares or geldings, 4 year old and over,exceeding 133 cms and not exceeding 143 cms.

1.Chloe Glynn,Ardrahan on Yealand Pilgrim

Open and Novice 153cms, Ponies, mares or geldings, 4 years old and over exceeding 143 cms and not exceeding 153 cms.

1.Evan McGrath, Hazelrock Hse,Claregalway on Little May

Champion Show Hunter Pony

  1. Chloe Glynn Ardrahan on Just a Peach

CPPA Ridden Championship Qualifier for registered Connemara pony 4 years old and over Rider under 16

1.Dean McGrath,Hazelrock Hse,Claregalway on Little May

2.Marjorie Hardiman,Creganna,Oranmore,Jane Field on Creganna Bell

CPPA Ridden Championship Qualifier for registered Connemara pony 4 years old Rider over 16

1.Grace Murphy,Glennrua Hse,Taylors Hill “Glenrua Digweed”

2.Fiona Donohue,Creagh,Ballinasloe.Duntally Storm,Dam Menlough Rose,Sire Cusheen Stormboy

3.Charlotte O Callaghan,Blain,Athenry on Badgerhill Prince,Dam May Day,Sire Glencarrig Prince

Show Hunter 158cms open & Novice Rider under 25

  1. Rachel Byrne on Loughwell Lara

WORKING HUNTER PONIES

Open working hunter lead rein pony not exceeding 123cms.Rider Under 8

  1. Angela Walsh,Bonniconlon

Open Cradle stakes working hunter pony not exceeding 123cms.Rider Under 11

1.Marjorie Hardiman,Creganna,Oranmore,.Creganna Amber

2.Mike McDonagh,Backpark,Esker ,Athenry with Clodagh McDonagh on Cherry Pie

Open starter stakes working hunter pony not exceeding 133cms.Rider under 12

  1. Marjorie Hardiman,Creganna,Oranmore.Grandine Pied Piper
  2. Catherine Costello,Glenmore,Athenry
  3. Aisling Whyte,Craughwell on Storm Breaker

Open & Novice 133cms working hunter pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over.Rider under 14 years on 1st January 2014.

  1. Marjorie Hardiman,Creganna,Oranmore.Dunmaster
  2. Jessica Duffy,Hazelwood Farm ,Craughwell with Aoife Duffy on Azera
  3. Jessica Duffy,Hazelwood Farm ,Craughwell with Orna Duff on CTS Mr Crisp

Open & Novice 143cms working hunter pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding 133cms but not exceeding 143cms.Rider Under 17

1.Ella Clancy,Ballyshannon,Donegal.Kilshanny Snowball

2.Kiara Dempsey,Kiltulla,Athenry.Lisnadrisha Friday

3.Finn Curran on Southeast Starlight

Champion Mini Pony

Lara Field

Open & Novice 153cms working hunter pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over.Rider under 20

1.Caoimhe Curran on Erne Valley Succelos

2.Kieran McGrath,hazelrock Hse,Claregalway on Little May Dam Aran Jessica ,Sire Glencarrig Lexus

3.Mary Hynes,Castlegar.Flint

Pony Club  Working Hunter Mare or Gelding 4 years old and over

75cm

1.John Whyte, Slieveroe,Athenry

2.Catherine Costello,Glenmore ,Athenry

3.Paula Crowe,Sheeaun Pairc,Athenry with Ava Brennan on Mick

90cm

1.Kiara Dempsey,Kiltulla,Athenry on Lisnadrisha Friday

  1. Ella Clancy,Ballyshannon,Donegal.Kilshanny Snowball

3.Marjorie Hardiman,Creganna,Oranmore,Co.Galway on Clonmoylan Red Hugh

CPPA Working Hunter Championship Qualifier for registered Connemara Pony 4 years old rider under 16

  1. Ella Clancy,Ballyshannon,Donegal.Kilshanny Snowball
  2. Marjorie Hardiman,Creganna,Oranmore,Co.Galway on Creganna Bell

3.Aileen McMahon,Templemartin,Craughwell with Aidan Kelly on Caheder Brianna

CPPA Working Hunter Qualifier rider over 16

1.Charlotte O’Callaghan,Blain,Athenry

2.Maire Fitzmaurice,Pearly Silver,Dam  Clydagh Maire,Sire Currach More Cashel

3.William McMahon

Champion Working Hunter

Orna Duffy

Reserve

Lara Field