2010-2011
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Each year Desmond College enters the Interschools Show Jumping Competition at Clonshire Equestrian Centre.
Horse riding is a serious hobby for some of our students, many who own their own horses and train diligently a couple of times a week.
Under the watchful eye of our experienced trainer, Mr. Terrance Leonard, the Desmond College Equestrian Team were guided along the right path when it came to training for Clonshire’s Interschools Competition 2010.
Our Teams for 2010-2011 were:
Senior Team
- Killian Hough with Hardingville Mud
- Jamie Byrnes with Ballingowan Rhythm and Blue
- Rachel O’Sullivan with Inis Shannon Mayday
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Junior Team
- Patrick O’Sullivan with Ballynoe Castle Bond
- Michael O’Flynn with Woody
- Emmet Kelly with Diamond
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ON THE DAY:
TEAM PERFORMANCE IN OUTSIDE ARENA
On the day Killian completed a double clear while Jamie’s Rhythm and Blue unluckily clipped the last pole. Rachael did well on a very fresh young horse.
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INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES
Killian completed a clear with one time fault against the clock. Jamie had four faults and Rachel was eliminated for refusals. Patrick O’Sullivan went clear and Emmett was unseated!!
We hope to ‘up’ our game next season!
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If interested in getting involved in our equestrian team, please talk to Ms. Shirley Supple-Looney or Mr. Colum Lowe.