Ulster Schools' Derby - Glenlola Collegiate

The 6th Ulster Schools’ Derby, organised by Glenlola Collegiate School, was held on Thursday 21 June 2018 at Gransha Equestrian Centre. One hundred and nine riders from schools across Northern Ireland attended the event.

Calum Pearson, representing Campbell College Junior School won the Primary School class (sponsored by Autokleen) riding his pony Lackaghmore Frishow. Andrew Sharvin, representing Downpatrick Primary School was the worthy winner of the Tack and Turnout prize with his pony Archill Lass.

The Newcomer class, sponsored this year by Noble Restaurant (Holywood), was won by Louise Brown from Strathearn School riding Murphy. The tack and turnout prize was won by Holly McCoubrey representing Strangford College on Spirit.

The Novice class, sponsored by Brewin Dolphin (Belfast) was the largest of the day with 50 riders. Vicky Fox riding Lislaird Joni (representing Victoria College), won this class with a clear round and a time of 22.90 seconds. Abby Cummisky, Katie Robinson, Tara Emmett and Zara Sharvin, representing Down High School, won the Novice Team competition and Tara Emmett was also the worthy winner of the Tack and Turnout Prize.

The final class of the day was the Open competition sponsored by U-Hire NI (ltd.). Year 11 pupil Cerys Howell, representing Glenlola Collegiate School, won the individual Open competition whilst Rocco Quinn, Olivia Quinn and Jessica Davidson, representing Belfast Royal Academy, finished the day as Open Team Champions. Tack and Turnout for the Open class was won by Glenlola Collegiate’s Year 9 pupil Zara Wood.

Champions, in each class, were presented with trophies, donated by Glenlola Collegiate, embroidered rugs and sashes. These prizes were only possible due to the generosity of the class sponsors and of Jim Devenport Butchers (Donaghadee) who sponsored the rosettes. Botanica sponsored the Tack and Turnout prizes. We are indebted to all of our sponsors.

As the event was a fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support, the Ulster Schools’ Derby kindly donated Amazon vouchers to the top fundraiser. This was awarded to Nicole McStay from St. Joseph’s primary school who raised £136. In total £800 was raised and will be presented to Macmillan Cancer Support later this week.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank a number of people whom without their support, the event would not have been possible. Thanks to Adrienne Stuart from Gransha Equestrian Centre who designed, built and maintained the fantastic derby course. Thanks must also go to our judge, Noeleen Mayberry, who gave of her time so freely. To Ciaran Sinnerton, the ‘gate keeper’, for allowing the event to run smoothly. Thanks also go to past pupil Ciara Gilroy who judged the Tack and Turnout. Thanks must also go to the staff from Glenlola Collegiate who helped at the event (Brian Montgomery, Brian McMillan and Rosie Carlin) and to the trusty team of pupil volunteers. Finally, we must thank all those competitors, parents, teachers and helpers from the many different schools who were in attendance. Without their support the event would not run.

Results:

Class 1 – Primary Individual:

Placing	Pupil name	Pony/Horse	School
1^st	Calum Pearson	Lackaghmore Frishow	Campbell College Junior School
2^nd	Andrew Sharvin	Archill Lass	Downpatrick Primary School
3^rd	Adam Booth	Kilcurry Gen	Campbell College Junior School

Class 2 – Newcomer Individual:

Placing	Pupil name	Pony/Horse	School
1^st	Louise Brown	Murphy	Strathearn School
2^nd	Erin McCrea	Woodrow Rosewood	Belfast Royal Academy
3^rd	Ellie-Mae Johnston	Darragh’s Oliver	Omagh High School
4^th	Ellie-Mae Johnston	Cadlenvalley Charlie Boy	Omagh High School
5^th	Nikki Sloan	Lucky Black Star	Hunterhouse College
6^th	Sarah Carse	Edenmore Star	Down High School

Class 3 – Novice Individual

Placing	Pupil name	Pony/Horse	School
1^st	Vicky Fox	Lislaird Joni	Victoria College
2^nd	Zara Sharvin	Polly	Down High School
3^rd	Samantha Edgar	Ballinderry K.J.	Methodist College Belfast
4^th	Megan Carson	Tynan Tobias	High School Ballynahinch
5^th	Hannah Patterson	Ladybug	Saintfield High School
6^th	Jessica Johnston	Marchezzi	Newry High School

Novice Team:

Placing	School
1^st	Down High School
2^nd	Newry High School
3^rd	Hunterhouse College
4^th	Victoria College
5^th	Saintfield High School
6^th	Campbell College

Open Individual:

Placing	Pupil name	Pony/Horse	School
1^st	Cerys Howell	Essenar Luizza	Glenlola Collegiate School
2^nd	Rocco Quinn	Princess	Belfast Royal Academy
3^rd	Harrison Blair	Sam	Campbell College
4^th	Hannah Wilding	Rocco	Methodist College Belfast
5^th	Rocco Quinn	Pixie	Belfast Royal Academy
6^th	Jessica Nelson	Duke	Down High School

Open Team:

Placing	School
1^st	Belfast Royal Academy
2^nd	Methodist College Belfast
3^rd	Campbell College
4^th	Glenlola Collegiate Swans
5^th	Hunterhouse College (Blue)
6^th	Glenlola Collegiate Flyers

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