HIGH fives, good vibes and winners on the rise was the theme at Showjumping Ireland’s epic Equijump Spring Tour Final held at Mullingar last weekend. The day started off with a blanket of fog over the two fantastic arenas at Mullingar Equestrian and lifted just in time for the first competitors to go through the start beams to kick off a thrilling day of jumping.
138 podium of Lucia Keane, Ella Rush and Eunan kelly with SJI representative Rhiannon Maher at the Equijump Pony Spring Tour final held in Mullingar EC \ Epic Management
There was a lot at stake going into the finals as many competitors were very close for points to decide the winners of the tour where one pole down or a slow jump-off meant they were on or off the podium. The podium was a focal point for the day with phenomenal rosettes presented by Reece St John from Equijump with goodie bags and the all-important kids’ champagne for the celebration spray.
The final brought many exciting and courageous moments by the competitive riders and ponies all riding to secure their spot in the podium.
138 winner Ella Rush woth sponsor Reece St John at the Equijump Pony Spring Tour final held in Mullingar EC \ Epic Management
Results at Mullingar Final leg were as follows:
COH/JU 1.10/1.20m Handicap
1st: Oliver O’Connor - Ballygriffin Coolridge
2nd: Alice Hartford - Killderrys Joint Venture
3rd: Edward Walsh Jr - Diamante
148 1.10m 1 star
1st: Luke Sweeney - Tullymurry Sunshine
2nd: Ella Cash - Interniki
3rd: Luke Sweeney - Orchids Artilla
148 1.20m 2 star
1st: Emily O’Brien - Sweet Renee’s Girl
2nd: Alex Sheehan - Ballynoe Lurgan Diamond
3rd: Robbie Sheehan - Knockroe Clover Mor
Under 10s 85cm 2 star
1st: Ben Hawkins - Whistletown Blue Belle
2nd: Jack Rush - Dromore Hill Boy
3rd: Mairead Kate Barry - Ryehall Marble Arch
128 90cm 1 star
1st: Lily McBride - Poynstown Little Albert Einstein
2nd: Mairead Kate Barry - Ryehall Marble Arch
3rd: Julia Sheehan - Heartbreaker Charlie
128 1m 2 star
1st: Tim Hawkins - Carraghy Apollo
2nd: Alice Steele - Zulus Dream
3rd: Tim Hawkins- O’B Poppet
138 1m 1 star
1st: Mark Mellet - Knockagaron Fear Bui Falcon
2nd: Alex Maloney - Milchem Ruby
3rd: Perrie Barkley- Future Memories
138 1.10 2 star
1st: Ella Rush- Shadow Dash
2nd: Rachel Sheehan - Cuffesgrange In It to win it
3rd: Chantal Whitehead- Sergant Jack
With the final leg completed, the tally of points was conducted and many of the leads changed leaving the overall tour winners 2025 as follows:
148 2 Star
Champion: Harry Rush - Simple
Reserve: Alex Sheehan - Ballynoe Lurgan Diamond
3rd: Ronan Gilvarry - Glor Tire Cruise
148 1 Star
Champion: Jack Hannigan - RTS Tommy Dunn
Reserve: Luke Sweeney - Tullymurry Sunshine
3rd: Ella Cash - Interniki
138 2 Star
Champion: Ella Rush - Shadow Dash
Reserve: Lucia Keane- Alto de Fourgnard
3rd: Eunan Kelly - Lurganmore Little Rocket
138 1 Star
Champion: Mark Mellett - Knockagaron Fear Bui Falcon
Reserve: Alex Maloney - Milchem Ruby
3rd: Perrie Barkley - Future Memories
128 1 Star
Champion: Lily McBride - Poynstown Little Albert Einstein
Reserve: Mairead Kate Barry - Ryehall Marble Arch
3rd: Mia Maloney - Almar Chubba Chubba
128 2 Star
Champion: Alice Steele - Zulus Dream
Reserve: Chloe Clarke - Brandon Reepicheep
3rd: Tim Hawkins - O’B Poppet
Under 10s
Champion: Jack Rush - Dromore Hill Boy
Reserve: Ben Hawkins - Whistledown Blue Belle
3rd: Mairead Kate Barry - Ryehall Marble Arch
COH/JU
Champion: Calum Duignan - Aboy Duggie
Reserve: Chantal White head - MHS Cuffesgrange
3rd: Alice Hartford - Kilderrys Joint Venture
The pony committee would like to give their sincere thanks to Equijump Ltd and Reece St John for his unwavering support of the pony riders in his 13th year of sponsorship. The 2025 pony committee is Melvyn Kennedy (Chair), Leinster; Killian McCarthy, Connacht; John Sweeney, Ulster; Aldyth Roulston, Ulster and Jerome Foley, Munster.