2011
Balcultry Stables held a team dressage event in aid of St Francis Hospice during its dressage league. 5 teams competed and Milestone Lodge members helped make up 2 of these teams. Liz and Derek helped "Madness" secure second place. The team was Derek Milner (Captain), Sheila Pedgeon, Liz Curran and Ann Andrews. Orlaith and Ciara were part of the winning "Bucks Fizz" team. Bucks Fizz team members were Orlaith Frawley, Ciara Wynne, Edel King (Captain) and Niamh McCarthy. Thanks to Balcultry for a great competition and well done to all teams who competed.
The AIRC National One Day Event Championships took place in Annaharvey on 11th Sept. Competitors had to qualify at the ODEs held around the country over the last few months. One of those to qualify was Milestone Lodge's Orlaith Frawley and Father Dougal. Orlaith and Dougal competed in the Inter championship at the event. After a fabulous Dressage test and clear rounds in both their showjumping and cross country they were placed a well deserved 2nd. Well done to them both for representing Milestone Lodge at the event and for their placing.
Members have been competing well around the country over the last few months. 5 members - Martin, Lisa, Ciara, Orlaith and Saskia competed at this years AIRC festival. Orlaith and Father Dougal came 3rd in the TRI Inter dressage and 10th in the TRI Inter showjumping. The pair also pulled in a 4th in Inter Performance and 5th in the Working hunter. Martin and Portia from Canada won the 4&5 year old working hunter. The highlight of the festival was the Fancy Dress Musical Ride where the Milestone Lodge Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles came 4th. Turtles were Michelangelo - Ciara and Busby, Leonardo - Saskia and Shannon, Donatello - Lisa and Tommy, Raphael - Orlaith and Doughal. Ideas are already floating around for next year.
Another busy day for the club was 8th May, Cheval and Tara Hill both holding shows. Saskia and Shannon came 7th in the working hunter in Cheval. Ciara, Orlaith and Liz headed to Tara Hill. Liz came 2nd in Advanced Intermediate dressage with Bliss. Orlaith and Dougal jumped at super speed in the jump off to earn a well deserved 2nd in the Intermediate Derby. Ciara and Busby came 8th in the small hunter class.
Ashbrook RC held their Derby day on 1st May in Killossery. As usual it was a hugely successful day with a great turnout. Competing on the day for the club were Noel and Petit Daniel, Gerry and The Joker, Lisa and Tommy Casur, Sarah and William, and Martin and Paul's Fancy. Lisa and Tommy were unfortunate with one down in the intermediate derby but Sarah and William took home another derby red rosette in the Intermediate class while Noel and Dan did the same in the AP. Watch out derby competitors at Tara Hill!!!!!!!! Gerry and The Joker came 2nd in the Inter Dressage Class. Martin and Paul's Fancy pulled in an impressive first in the Inter B working hunter.
The Golden Egg league final was held on 17th April. It was a great day filled with clear rounds, prawns pil pil and plenty of chocolate. After a great competition on the day the winners were announced. Coming first was Rebecca and Max. Saskia and Shannon came 2nd and Lisa and Tommy came 3rd. The club also held a raffle in aid of BelongTo and as usual the prizes were second to none. Everybody went home happy and full!!!
The golden egg showjumping league started on 27th March in Milestone Lodge Stud. Liz showed off her course building skills bu putting in a lovely right turn into the last fence for the competitors. Going clear on the day were Derek on Bewley, Rebecca on Bewley and Max, Saskia on Shannon, Liz on Bliss, and Noel on Dan. Noel and Dan headed to Clane on 3rd April for the Hunter Trials. They had 2 clear rounds in the pre-novice and novice.
The winter league finished on 6th March. Competing on the day were Noel with Dan and Saskia and Shannon. The girls were placed 2nd in their class on the day while the boys came 6th in the league overall. League results can be seen below.
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The final of the winter league is close approaching and Saskia and Noel are out in force competing for the club, both doing great. Noel and Dan won their class in Castle Leslie last week. Saskia and Shannon came 2nd in theirs in Killossery the week before, just missing out on the red rosette by .42 of a second. Good luck to everyone competing in the final.
Some good results for the members over the last few weeks. Saskia and Noel both competed in the first leg of the winter league and were both placed in their fun classes. Noel and Dan won the AP and Saskia and Shannon wrapped up a nice 6th place in intermediate. On Feb 6th Ciara and Liz braved the wind and headed to Marlton Stud to compete in the Killegar RC annual prix caprilli. Liz and Bliss won their class (leader board people watch out!!) and Ciara and Busby came 7th in theirs.
Killossery Riding Club held one of the first shows of the year in the NER on 23rd January. Milestone Lodge members were out in force competing in both Dressage and Show Jumping. A big congratulations to Liz and Pure Bliss who came first in their debut Advanced Intermediate Dressage competition. It was a well deserved win. Also competing in the Dressage was Ciara and Lady Busby, Rebecca and Silver Guy, Derek and An Ri Rub, and Noel and Petit Daniel. Noel and Dan also competed in the Show Jumping along with Saskia and Shannon who jumped a well impressive double clear. The Milestone lodge horse of the year also came home with 2 blue rosettes the previous days jumping in Cheval.
2010
You know it's coming to the end of the year when the turkey league finishes up! The league was well supported again this year and there was some stiff competition over some tough courses. Also the club did some great fundraising during the league and raised over €400 for charity at the final along with €300 at the hospice day. The winners of the 3 classes within the league were Pat, Noel and Rebecca. Coming in a close 2nd in each class were Ciara, Karen and Saskia. Most improved rider was Ciara. See pics of final in photos 2010.
At the final of this years turkey league the club held their annual awards. Categories were Horse of the year and Member of the year. The well deserved winners were Horse - Shannon, and Member - Lisa Daly. Well done to both :)
Milestone lodge are very proud to say that the NER horse of the year is one of our own equine members!!! Petit Daniel competes on a regular basis with his owners Noel and Gail at both Advanced Primary and Intermediate level. He competes in all elements across the board and rarely comes home without a rosette. If ever there was a horse that enjoys his job and loves his owners it's Dan. Always willing to perform at his best and always looking after his rider, Dan is a well deserved winner of such an award. See pictures of Dan in action and taking it easy on our home page.
It's that time of the year again and Milestone Lodge are in the middle of their Turkey league. As part of the 2nd leg we held our annual Hospice day raising over €300 for a great cause. Pictures of the day can be found in the photos page compliments of our resident photographer Richard. Keep an eye out for the League results as soon as they are out in a few weeks!!
Orlaith and Noel have been out in force representing their club over the last few months. Orlaith and Fr. Dougal were placed 1st in their combined training and 2nd in their derby jumping at tattersalls this year. They also won their section at the event in Kildare in July along with the Prix Caprilli in cheval. Noel and Dan were thrilled to be placed 6th at the National ODE this year while Orlaith was hot on their heels. Well done to both!
Cheval held their euNetworks dressage league again this year. Competing in the last leg of the league were Saskia, Jude and Pat. Saskia is still on a high after coming 2nd in her intermediate dressage as is Pat who came 2nd in primary dressage. Jude also pulled in a 3rd in her ap class. Well done to the 3 girls along with Shannon and Frodo :) :)
At the Piperstown cross jump Sara Burke and William won the Intermediate section and Joy Slattery was 6th in the Advanced Primary. Then the following Saturday, Noel and Orlaith both travelled to Tinaheely for the One Day Event at Broomefield and Orlaith Frawley on Fr. Dougal won their section in the Advanced Primary while Noel Cullen on Petit Daniel were 5th in their section in Advanced Primary – both clear on the cross country and show jumping finishing on their dressage scores.
Milestone Lodge held there annual Ice cream day on 31st May. Yet again it was very well supported by it's members raising over €400 for Down Syndrome Ireland. The winners of the 3 competitions on the day were Ciara & Busby, Pat & Darby and Noel & Dan. Everyone had a great day and well done to the club for raising money for such a good cause!!
Ann Andrews competed at the horse trials in Stradbally in May on Blue Rider where they came 4th. The same weekend a number of the club members competed in Cheval and Tara Hill. Sarah and William showed us how it was done as they won the Intermediate derby in Tara Hill. This was the first year Tara Hill have held this competition and it was a great class. Noel and Dan did the club proud again by coming 2nd in the Dressage, 3rd in the Showjumping and 4th in the Derby. Also competing across the regions were Saskia and Shannon who came 4th in their jumping in cheval :), Jude and Frodo, Lisa and Tanya, Ciara and Lady Busby, Liz and Pure Bliss, and Gerry and The Joker.
Orlaith Frawley, one of the clubs newer members, was competing in the ODE in Belair on 3rd May. Orlaith and Father Dougal came 2nd in AP. Well done to them both on a great result.
Big congratulations are in order for Milestone Lodge Vice Captain (the one and only Noel Cullen) and his horse Dan who both stormed to victory in the AP Ashbrook Derby on 2nd May. It was a well deserved win for both. Jude and Frodo came 3rd in AP dressage and Pat also with Frodo came 2nd in Primary dressage.
Among the milestone members competing at the Killossery Show on 25th April show were Pat and Frodo, who came 5th in their dressage. This was Pat's first interclub show!!
Among the milestone members competing at the Killossery Show on 25th April show were Pat and Frodo, who came 5th in their dressage. This was Pat's first interclub show!!
Balcultry Stables held a dressage league over the last few weeks in which Milestone Lodge members competed.The final took place 18th April and 3 members were placed in their relevant competitions. Well done to Liz and Pure Bliss who came 1st, Gerry Kenny and Joker who came a close 2nd, and Saskia Ruiter who was placed 6th.
Milestone Lodge RC held it's awards on Sunday 11th April. Horse of the year went to Frodo and Club member of the year went to Saskia Ruiter. Congratulations to the winners :)
Milestone Lodge RC entered 2 teams into the showjumping challenge this year. Yet again the teams did the club proud by coming 1st and 4th. The teams were: 1st- Gail, Orlaith, Joy and Karen and 4th- Saskia, Sara, Noel and Jude. Well done to everyone involved. Pictures of the day are in photos 2010.
Well done to all Milestone Lodge Members who comepted in the winter league over the different legs including Noel Cullen, Gail Munnelly, Lisa Daly, Mark and Rebecca Milner and Jude Bowles and to all competitors in the region who worked hard to be placed in the league. Also to Sakia Ruiter and Shannon who came 2nd in the Cheval Show Jumping league.
2009
Congratulations to the winners of the Turkey league this year and to all who competed. Going home with the turkeys are Ciara Browne, Noel Cullen, Saskia Ruiter and Mark Milner.
Milestone lodge members also competed in Cheval's dressage league this year. Elizabeth Curran held off some stiff competition to win the intermediate league and best turned out. Other members to be placed in the league were Gerry Kenny, Saskia Ruiter and Ciara Browne.
Lisa Daly and Tommy Casur competed in the racehorse to riding horse class at this years RDS. This is the first year the class was held and both horse and rider did the club proud.
