Ryan wins Eventing Superleague Championship class

ELEVEN of Ireland’s best horse and rider combinations competed for the title at the Connolly’s Red Mills Eventing SuperLeague Championship A/CNC2* class held at Tattersalls last Sunday (September 1).

The class was eligible to riders who had competed in the Eventing SuperLeague which started in March this year.

Michael Ryan riding Ballylynch Wizard led from the start despite incurring faults in show jumping and cross country. However, the final result of 61.8 was enough for him to win the class.

Michael was presented a cheque for €1500 plus €100 feed voucher, sweat rug, jacket and Forans vouchers by Connolly’s Red Mills’s Nia O’Malley.

Steven Smith riding Youngstars Cheetah just pipped Fraser Duffy riding Primus into second place by 3.2 penalties.

Nia O’Malley from Connolly’s Red Mills, was there to present the prizes to all the winners as follows:

Connolly’s Red Mills Eventing SuperLeague
• Camilla Speirs and BT Border Bandit – Connolly’s Red Mills SuperLeague Winners.  Camilla can look forward to a years sponsorship from Connolly’s Red Mills
• Bridget Speirs – Leading Owner (BT Border Bandit)
• Ronnie Kelly – Leading Breeder (BT Border Bandit)

Connolly’s Red Mills Eventing SuperLeague Championship
• Michael Ryan and Ballylynch Wizard – Connolly’s Red Mills Eventing SuperLeague Championship Winner.  Michael was presented a cheque for €1500 plus €100 feed voucher, sweat rug, jacket and Forans vouchers.
• Steven Smith and Youngstars Cheetah – Connolly’s Red Mills Eventing SuperLeague Championship Runner Up
• Fraser Duffy and Primus – 3rd Connolly’s Red Mills Eventing SuperLeague Championship

Eventing Ireland would like to thank Connolly’s Red Mills for their continued support in this prestigious league.

For more information, please contact Alison Packman (alison@eventingireland.com) or Nia O’Malley (nia.omalley@redmills.ie)House, Asketon, Co. Limerick.