Isle of Man Steam Packet and Ballaseyr Stables scholarship recipient, Hannah Goodby, returned to the Island recently after a successful campaign showjumping the length and breadth of England, chasing qualifiers for the two national showjumping championships. After qualifying for two classes at the Festival of Showjumping, at Vineyards, Shropshire and Birchinley Manor, Rochdale, Hannah decided…
No Horsing around for Hannah
When Hannah Goodby was about two years old she was lifted on to a pony for the first time, and so began her love of riding. This has seen the 17-year-old Manx girl reach national show jumping finals at the Horse of the Year Show at Wembley on three occasions and, for the last six…
Ballaseyr Equestrian Centre encourages Manx riding talent
The Ballaseyr Stables Equestrian Centre is discreetly located on the outskirts Andreas, but its influence in top international dressage and show jumping arenas extends far beyond the Irish Sea. In July 2000, Ballaseyr Stables won both the King George V’s Cup and Queen Elizabeth Cup at Hickstead, with Ballaseyr Twilight and Ballaseyr Leonardo, and was…
Monty and Hannah are real stars at Solihull
Hannah Goodby recently had a very successful trip to the National Blue Chip Championships at Solihull in the West Midlands. Hannah a student at St Ninian’s High School, and her Belgian Warmblood gelding Montys Star, qualified over the winter months at Conrhenny equestrian centre. Along with her parents, Hannah travelled to Blackburn first to gain…
IoM Pony Club News Issue 24
Well done to Hannah Goodby on her recent placing at the Pony Club National Championships. Hannah won the Area 4 competition and went on to be placed 9th out of 54 competitors. There were only 10 double clear rounds and Hannah was drawn first to go in the final jump off. She had to “go…
IoM Pony Club News Issue 23
First of all may we say congratulations to two of our senior members Hannah Goodby and Cheryl Bond. Hannah recently competed in the Area 4 Showjumping competition and won and then Cheryl competed in the Area 4 Horse Trials and won. These were really amazing results for these two girls as these competitions are highly…
Sparrow flies high at Wembley
St Ninian’s high school student Hannah Goodby and her pony Ballyorney Dolly Dun (Sparrow for short) have just completed a very successful season of UK competition in what was Hannah’s final year as a junior. Stabling Sparrow at Osbaldeston Riding Centre in Blackburn, Hannah and her parents made this their base from where they were…
Bank’s pony prize goes to Hannah
Horse sense: John Coyle of Lloyds TSB presents Hannah Goodby and her pony, Ballyorney Dolly Dun, with the working hunter pony prize. The award was sponsored by the bank in this year’s Southern Agricultural Show but due to holiday commitments, Hannah was unable to receive her prize until recently.
Second time ‘lucky’ for Strider
The 1997 Examiner Horse of the Year Trophy has been won for the second year running by Lucky Strider, owned by Mrs Goodby and ridden by her daughter Hannah. The trophy is for the horse or pony gaining the most points at affiliated shows held throughout the year and Hannah’s victory was well deserved. Her…
Top Awards for Manx Riders
A junior team of Manx pony riders qualified to take their ponies to the Hoof Print Classic Club Championship, held at South View Equestrian Centre, Wettenhall, Cheshire recently. The team comprised of: Janna Horsthuis, Kristen Clucas, Hannah Goodby, Katy Druggan and Catherine Garrett. The main championship on this occasion were for working hunter ponies, and…