Crecora (1a)
It has been a long time, but at last eventing has returned to Ireland. Yesterday (4th July) 130 competitors headed to Ballycahane Equestrian Centre for Crecora (1a) hosted by the Furnell family. For the return to eventing following the Covid-19 lockdown, number of entries at each event have been restricted to a maximum of 150. In order to allow larger numbers to take part, Eventing Ireland have doubled up the events at each venue. Crecora (1b) was run on 5th July. Lisgarvan also hosted two events this weekend. Next weekend will have two days at Ballindenisk.
Competitors were advised to wear face masks across country (so that they could be attended to after a fall). Although it was advised that masks could be worn under the chin, many riders wore a full face mask going cross country, proving that it is actually possible to breathe in a mask!
Social distancing was really well maintained by all, things may be very different now but everyone was delighted just to be competing again.
Results:
EI110 Open
- Antonia Ward & Christopher Robin
- Sian Coleman & Poynstown Star
- Brian Morrison & Global Mentor
- Fraser Duffy & Hollypark Neptune
- Fraser Duffy & Fernhill Kilbunny
- Dominic Furnell & Horlepiep
- Brian Kuehnle & Tullibards Now or Never
- Paul Burke & Hillview Miss Daisy
EI110 (P)
- Tiggy Hancock & Corries Whiskey
- Tiggy Hancock & Coppenagh Spring Sparrow
- Godfrey Gibbons & Coolnaleen Rebel
EI110 (Amateur)
- Natasha Brotherton & Udo
- Sharon Power & SRS Freelance
- Katie Frazer & Keylogues Red Clover
EI105
- Lorraine Kennedy & Major Furisto
- Karen McGrath & Helluvaguy
- Alice Copithorne & Fairytale
EI100 (Amateur)
- Natsha Brotherton & Padraig Ina Sheasamh
- Danni Murphy & Thornfield Dubh
- Caoimhe Murphy & Captain Midnight
EI100 (P)
- Brian Kuehnle & Annefields Bunny
- Rebecca Coughlan & Black Trigger
- Kate O’Donovan & Carhu Melody
- Godfrey Gibbons & Milchem Free Spirit
- Sarah Fitzpatrick & Egans Watermill Crest
- Finn Curran & Charlie of Blakehill
- Patrica Ryan & The Wingman
- Patrica Ryan & Rock Eclipse
- Fraser Duffy & Donogue Good Lux
- Natasha Mitchell & Wolf Bitz
- Killian Gaffney & Coretto
- Jenny Reid & KEC Diamante
- Petra Hewer & Coolgreen Sally
- Elaine Murphy & An Taniste QT
- Aoife Dunlop & Balloo Hollow
EI90 (P)
- Katie Gibbons & Twilight Thunder
- Brian Kuehnle & Ballylee Roller
- Lucie Glynn & Mulcair Lad
To celebrate eventing kicking off again, Irish Eventing Times have photos of all competitors from the first EI event of 2020 at Crecora. These can be found and downloaded from our Facebook Page
There are two albums from each track. Links to each album below.
If you want to print your photos, please contact us through our Facebook page and we will send you a high res. image.