Balmoral Results 2011

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From humble beginnings in 2005, the Connemara element of the famous RUAS annual show at Balmoral is coming on strongly. This year saw some nine classes, at what will probably prove the last time the show will be held at historic King’s Hall. Growing beyond the strictures of its current venue, the site of the former Maze prison is being mooted as a possible venue for next year, the 144th year of the show. Tens of thousands desend upon the site, turning over an estimated £25 million in the Northern economy over its three day run, and it makes little economic sense to restrain the event by keeping it in its current location.

It is worth a pause to consider how far the island has come, when the Queen of England visits Croke Park next week and Martin McGuinness supports the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society hosting its annual show on the site of the old Maze. The revolution will be complete when Harry togs out for Tipp!

Results:

Class 66
Reg. Connemara Pony Mare 3 years-old and upwards, with or without foal.
Entries limited to the first 15 received.

1. Ballydoolagh April Song (M1-14313), Owner: Martin & Joan Hinchcliff, Enniskillen, BT74 4JU.
   Sire: I Love You Melody, Dam: Hanna’s Pride.
2. Newgrange Beauty (M1-15958), Owner: Michael Mc Menamin, Slane, Co. Meath.
   Sire: Fairyhill Tomboy, Dam: Bell Dome.
3. Lishmar Bambi (M1-18431), Owner/Breeder: John Riordan, Donabate, Co. Dublin.
   Sire: Templebready Fear Bui, Dam: Moy Dawn.

Class S45
The Henderson & Graham Perpetual Challenge Trophy
Champion in Class 66. Presented by the Henderson and Graham family.

Grace Murphy on Thiegartenhofs Larissa at Balmoral - Photo courtesy of Ruth Rogers.

• Supreme:

  Ballydoolagh April Song (M1-14313), Owner: Martin & Joan Hinchcliff, Enniskillen, BT74 4JU.
  Sire: I Love You Melody, Dam: Hanna’s Pride.

• Reserve:

  Newgrange Beauty (M1-15958), Owner: Michael Mc Menamin, Slane, Co. Meath.
  Sire: Fairyhill Tomboy, Dam: Bell Dome.

Class 67
Foal at foot (filly) in Class 66. All foals to be led

1. Filly Foal, Owner: Martin & Joan Hinchcliff, Enniskillen, BT74 4JU.
   Dam: Ballydoolagh April Song.

Class 66
Foal at foot (colt) in Class 66. All foals to be led

1. Colt Foal, Owner: Michael Mc Menamin, Slane, Co. Meath.
   Dam: Newgrange Beauty.

Class S46
The Hinchcliff Perpetual Challenge Trophy
Champion foal.

• Supreme:

  Colt Foal, Owner: Michael Mc Menamin, Slane, Co. Meath.
  Dam: Newgrange Beauty.

• Reserve:

  Filly Foal, Owner: Martin & Joan Hinchcliff, Enniskillen, BT74 4JU.
  Dam: Ballydoolagh April Song.

Class 69
Reg. Ridden Connemara Pony – Mare or Gelding – 4 and 5 years-old
Suitable for, and to be ridden by, riders 12 and over. To be judged on ride, good temperament, conformation, soundness, breed type, and suitability for child.

1. Thiergartenhofs Larissa (DE484840121106), Owner: Grace Murphy.
   Sire: Skousboe Morning Rock , Dam: Lilly.
2. Farran Zephyr Blue (S2-2691), Owner: Jane Hancock, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.
   Sire: Templebready Fear Bui , Dam: Sundance.
3. Crossowen Lochlann (S3-3575), Owner: Wray Horses, Ballymoney, BT53 7DW.
   Sire: C.V. Cashel, Dam: Loughandonning Beauty.

Class S48
The Robson Perpetual Challenge Trophy
Champion Ridden Connemara Pony 4- 5 years old.

• Supreme:

  Thiergartenhofs Larissa (DE484840121106), Owner: Grace Murphy.
  Sire: Skousboe Morning Rock , Dam: Lilly.

• Reserve:

  Farran Zephyr Blue (S2-2691), Owner: Jane Hancock, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.
  Sire: Templebready Fear Bui , Dam: Sundance.

Class 70
Reg. Ridden Connemara Pony – Mare or Gelding – 6 years old or over.
Suitable for, and to be ridden by, riders 10 years old and over

1. Ballyalt Star (G1-3339), Owner: Cafre.
   Sire: Rynn Richard, Dam: Snabo Lily.
2. Dunally Grey (), Owner: Julie Corbett, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HS.
3. Abbey Storm Fionn (G1-3559), Owner: C Belford, Helens Bay, BT19 1UB.
   Sire: Abbeyfort, Dam:Storm Bird.

Class S48
The R.J. Montieth Perpetual Challenge Trophy
Champion Ridden Connemara Pony. Presented by Marina and James Wray.

• Supreme:

  Thiergartenhofs Larissa (DE484840121106), Owner: Grace Murphy.
  Sire: Skousboe Morning Rock , Dam: Lilly.

• Reserve:

  Ballyalt Star (G1-3339), Owner: Cafre.
  Sire: Rynn Richard, Dam: Snabo Lily.

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