ALONG with the international classes, Mullingar Equestrian also welcomed national riders with a host of classes. On Friday, taking the win in the Abbey Upholstery 1.25m was Sean Dooley and Indie Girl with a clear in 31.24. Sven Hadley also made his mark in the national classes, taking the runner-up spot with Londons Diamant with a clear in 33.27. John Mulligan and the seven-year-old Tinkerbell took third with a clear in 33.80, ahead of Leinster young rider, Sadhbh Cuffe and Dunard Chill Out Lui, clear in 34.40. Accounting for fifth was Shane Goggins and Clooncalagy Bobby, clear in 34.64, while in sixth was Paddy O’Donnell, who was riding James Nash’s Quality Command, clear in 35.19.
On Saturday, in the national arenas, the Karlswood Stables Leinster Summer Tour took centre stage. Sven Hadley made his presence known in this arena, as he rode to victory in the 1.35m section. Riding Elka De La Pomme, he was the fastest of 18 double clears in a time of 34.37. Hadley was chased home by Holly Lenahan and Khalinov, following closely behind in a time of 34.76. Hallie Crowe and Bouvier Belle, left nothing to spare, stopping the clock in 35.49 for third, while in fourth was Catriona Fallon and Freddy Bear, in a time of 36.30. Lily P Slattery and Captain Candy Man were only a split second behind, crossing the line in 36.34. Also a winner in the international arena, Camryn Clarke collected in this class, taking sixth with Miranda Van De Muggenhoek, when stopping the clock in a time of 37.58.
In the 1.20m division, it was junior rider Chloe Fenton that led the victory lap aboard Heldin, delivering a clear in 26.80. Hadley picked up another runner-up place, coming home clear in 26.93 with Machnus Lux. Amateur rider Lisa Doyle (AA) recorded another good result for the Ballinguilkey home-breds, taking third with Ballinguilkey Dignified, with a clear in 27.27. Fourth place was shared by Jodie Creighton (Arkle Denvor) and Shane Dalton (ESI Julius), who both came home clear in 27.63. Molly Taylor and Limitless completed the top six, when clear in 27.66.
In the 1.10m, 82 went to post and 43 delivered double clears. A familiar face in the winner’s enclosure in this league over the years, Laura Walsh (AA) took the win with her ever-reliable Ballinaguilkey Heritage when they galloped home in 25.68. A past winner in the overall league in the young rider division, Brona Keane and Krafty Crackers took the runner-up spot, coming home in 27.26. Hannah McNiven (AA) took third with Hey You, when stopping the clock in 27.87, while in fourth was Caroline Ryan (AA) and Killerisk Conor in 28.16. Fifth place was filled by Adam Campbell and HVL Golden Girl, in a time of 28.70, ahead of Gracie Kelly and Hermies VH Bergerhof Z, in a time of 28.87.
1.30m Forever Equestrian
Winner of the 1.30m two-phase was junior rider, Ben Tritschler and Fetiche Vd Begijnakker, when they galloped home with nothing to add in a time of 36.68 seconds. Olive Clarke put in a gallant attempt with One and Only, stopping the clock clear in 36.99 for second. Not content with the runner-up spot, Clarke also claimed fourth with Captain Luis Magic Touch, when they kept all the poles standing in 39.18. Dylan Ward separated Clarke’s placings, delivering a clear in 37.79 with Emerald De La Mer for third. A clear from Niamh O’Connor Barry and Ferro River Breeze in 40.70 secured them fifth, while Beth Burton and HHS Jonix completed the top six, when clear in 41.67.