THE threat of adverse weather conditions did not affect pony riders in the Connaught Region, as they battled it out last Saturday at the Connaught Pony Show Jumping Championships, held at Tubberbride Stables in Co Sligo. Despite rainfall in the first few classes, it cleared later in the afternoon for top show jumping action where league winners were crowned.

Taking the Newcomer League was Tara McCormack and Derrymore Lou Lou, while Darragh Maye and Lightning Strikes Twice was the Connaught Newcomer Champion. The 128cm Novice league winner was Saoirse Leonard (Kyneton Snipe), while the 138cm Novice winner was Neasa Quinn (Newtown Joey) and the 148cm Novice league winner was Sheena Cawley (Kerry Buddy). The 128cm Novice Champion was Ben Hawkins (Rocket Pocket).