Sun and Success for excellent Warrenpoint Jumpcross

Warrenpoint & District Riding Club were delighted with the turnout on Sunday 23rd May for the launch of Jumpcross Events at their showgrounds at Moygannon.

The new purpose built course with 24 fences provided a range of new and upgraded rustic and coloured fences with special feature fences such as a wall, summerseat / chair and brush designs as just some of the exciting new layout.  Four classes starting from 70cm max to 1 M provided something for everyone with major prizes sponsored by Horse First.

The first class kicked off at 70cm to test the novice riders who excelled and enjoyed the experience with first place being awarded to Aoibheann Morgan on Flash, 2nd to Nadine Fegan on Dawn and 3rd to Grace Ferris riding Mel.  All riders did extremely well and many entered the 80cm class which was well represented.  Hotly contested though, first place was snapped up by John Downey with the only clear round, followed closely by Nadine Fegan on Dawn with her second award and only just ahead of Adam Haugh on Blaze in a very credible third place.

With the heights increasing, the 90cm class, the most popular class of the day included some great talent and the exciting final line – up decided after a thrilling timed jump off with top place going to Gary McKay on Cleo, 2nd to Samantha Kelly on Actually Common who relegated her sister Denise Kelly on Sweet Cully Road Runner into third.

The excitement continued into the biggest and final 1 M Class with an excellent display of jumping resulting in the girls taking top positions with Annamarie Burns on Jimmy claiming first prize, closely followed by Edel Goodman on Nell in second and Joe Haffey on Hillhead Lad in third.

Special thanks to all who participated and who made the day possible.  Jumpcross events will take place every Friday evening at Moygannon until the end of June, starting at 7pm.  Classes will include max height of 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1M.   Open to Members and Non members.  All enquiries to Feithlinn @ 07802 570664 or Pat on 07545 929185.