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.