Gransha Equestrian Centre Hosts Autumn Dressage League and Inter-Schools Competition
Gransha Equestrian Centre held the third week of its Autumn Dressage League on Saturday, November 2, alongside an Inter-Schools competition for primary and post-primary students. The league is sponsored by Suzi McClean of Cryotherapy Ireland. In the Junior Intro class, Emily Donaghy riding Huntingfield Cosmo took first place. Melissa Saulters and Willow won the Senior Intro class, with Simone Gronow on Dannie in second. Bella Carville and Haywards Lasting Impression won the Junior Newcomers Prelim, while Julie-Anne Donaghy on Love is a Gamble took the Senior Newcomers Prelim. Isabella Graham and Kildenoge Boy won the Junior Prelim. Megan Hegarty on Luke achieved the highest score of the day in the Senior Prelim. Jacqui Porter won the Senior Novice on an unnamed horse. Annabelle Kraly and Arissa won the Elementary class by a single collective point over Alexandra Ryan and Fletcher. In the Inter-Schools competition, Bella Carville won the Primary Intro Unassisted. Grace Jackson and Mario won the Primary Prelim. Lizzie Taylor and Chester won the Key Stage 3 Prelim. The Primary teams competition was won by The 3 Perfect Paces, consisting of Grace Jackson, Lily Muir, and Bella Carville. The Post Primary teams competition was won by Ballyclare Secondary School, comprising Lizzie Taylor, Isla Hannah, and Emily Dobson. The remaining league dates are Saturday, November 28, and Saturday, December 19 for the Christmas finale.