Ballintober Hunter Trials 24th April

The sunny weather did not keep the crowds away from Ballintober Hunter Trials on Easter Sunday, 24th April. A most enjoyable day was had by all competitors and onlookers. Luke and Ian Grace have added some beautiful new jumps to their course including a super water complex which is now rated as one of the finest in the South East. The organisers were delighted with the turnout which was run off with precision, and they wish to thank all the helpers and supporters on the day.

There were many accomplished horse and rider combinations on the day but twenty one year old Gusserane rider, Edward Keating, won the admiration of all in attendance, coming first and third in the open singles sponsored by Mackey Ireland. it was just reward for Keating who had five rides on Sunday and the fact that he uses Ballintober Cross Country Course regularly for schooling gave him a little time advantage over his competitors.   By now, he surely knows every inch and shortcut on the track but he hadn’t much to spare over Liam O’Connor (2nd) and Gabriel O’Neill (4th)

Under 12s Pairs Results:

1. Kim Jolly & Will Jolly

Under 12s Singles Results:

1. Natasha Mackey

2. Clodagh Walsh

3. Michael Sheahy

4. Clodagh Jackman

5. Kirsty Moran

6. Maria Cairns

7. Sean O Keefe

Pony Pairs Results:

1. Sean Cahill & Aoife Cahill

2. Jessi Foley & Darryl Murphy

…Pony Singles Results:

1. Jack Kehoe

2. Daryl Murphy

3. Clodagh Walsh

4. Holly Irish

Novice Pairs Results:

1. Margaret Kinsella & James Turner

2. Patrick Whelan & Linda Stevenson

3. Lauren Cousins & Emma Cousins

…4. Aileen Walsh & Niall Hamilton

Novice Singles Results:

1. Liam Murray

2. Jim Redmond

3. Leah Kent

4. Cian Mc Donald

Open Pairs Results:

1. Pete Maher & James Dermody

2. Laura Norris & Donal Norris

3. Loughlan Hogan & Roderick Hogan

…4. John Leacy & Patrick Doyle

Open Singles Results:

1. Eddie Keating

2. Liam O Connor

3. Eddie Keating

4. Gabriel O Neill