SHOW JUMPING

Joanne Fox

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Edward Butler and Rincoola Rua (ISH) won the first leg of the ISH studbook series for seven-year-old horses at Louth County Show last Sunday. The winner is by Diamant De Semilly (SF) out of the Dam Rincoola Abu (ISH) and is bred and owned by Harold McGahern. Second was Shenick (ISH), ridden by John Floody, owned by Joanne Attley and bred by Lynsey Smith, with third going to Shantonagh (ISH) ridden by Nicola FitzGibbon, and owned and bred by Dermot Forde.

Ten horses shared the six-year-old competition spoils with seven sharing in the five-year-olds. These classes are not decided by a jump-off to avoid young horses being pushed against the clock. The prizes are shared between the horses that jump a second clear within the time. The series, which is run over two days, saw some 80 horses line up for the five-year-old, 65 for the six-year-old and 29 for the seven-year-old competitions. The next leg of the series takes place in Barnadown from 9 to 11 May.

SIX YEAR-OLD FINAL

Damian Griffin/Lissyegen Liu Royale – mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of Lissyegen Clover Royale (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder/owner Margaret Griffin.

Declan Egan/CHS Inception – gelding by Clover Flush (ISH) out of Bohemia (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder Ard Ri Properties Ltd. Owner Deirdre Bourns

Danielle O’Toole/Good Lux Lucy – mare by Lux Z (HANN) out of Donogue Cavalier Girl (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder George Hill. Owner Peter O’Toole.

Gabriel Tunney/Lux Scope – gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Night Scope (ISH) by Big Sink Hope (TB). Breeder Ann Leamy. Owner Gabriel Tunney.

Clem McMahon/TKS Timeline – gelding by Hermes de Reve (SF) out of Badgerhill Cruise (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder Thomas Killian. Owner Olivia Byrne.

Damian Griffin/Killuppaun Magic – mare by Hermes de Reve (SF) out Cavalier Arch (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder Peter Rice. Owner Jane Griffin.

Mervyn Clarke Jr/Boleybawn Silver – gelding by Lux Z (HANN) out of Springs Pride (WNPR) by Spring Elegance VII (WNPR). Breeder Andrew Kirwan. Owner Mervyn Clarke Jr.

Neal Fearon/Burnt Again – gelding by Ringwood Harley Carol (ISH) out of Whitehall Mason (ISH) by Ballysimon (ISH). Breeder Ronnie Kelly. Owner Ronnie Kelly and Michael O’Callaghan.

Kenneth Graham/Lenamore Lucy Lou – mare by Lux Z (HANN) out of Going Dutch (ISH) by Dutch Courage (ISH). Breeder Barbara Fitzpatrick. Owner Geraldine Graham.

Alexander Butler/Talks Cheap – mare by Tinaranas Inspector (WESTF) out of Dreaming (ISH) by Colin Diamond (ISH). Breeder Ronnie Kelly. Owner Hannah Joyce.

FIVE-YEAR-OLD FINAL

Linda Courtney/LCC Troy – gelding by Clinton (HOLST) out of Ark of Diamonds (ISH) by VDL Arkansas (KWPN). Breeder/Owner Linda Courtney.

Derek McConnell/Longfield Dee Lite – mare by OBOS Quality 004 (OLD) out of Glen Ard (ISH) by Ard Grandpa (ID). Breeder Sharon Brady. Owner Sharon McConnell.

Conan Wright/Ard Golden Crisp – stallion by Luidam (KWPN) out of Ard Caramel (ISH) by Ard Ohio (KWPN). Breeder Heather Dean-Wright. Owner Irelandhorse.com.

Edward Little/Drumiller Houdini – mare by Clinton (HOLST) out of Never (ISH) by Ballinvella (TB). Breeder Paul Dillon. Owner Edward Little.

Ger O’Neill/Ard Ginger Pop – mare by Luidam (KWPN) out of Derrylea Greylady (ISH) by Cruising (ISH). Breeder Heather Dean-Wright. Owner Sharon Fitzpatrick.

Catherine Thornton/Gras Balouprint – mare by Balou du Rouet (OLD) out of Graf Landlady (ISH) by Limmerick (HOLST). Breeder Brian Livinsgstone. Owner Brian Livingstone/Catherine Thornton.

Mervyn Clarke Jr

/Thomascourt Limitless – gelding by Future Trend (OLD) out of Ringwood Carel (ISH) by Harlequin du Carel (SF). Breeder John McGuire. Owner Mervyn Clarke Jr.