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NICFC Charity Horse and Pony Show
Although the sun may not have been shining, the weather held up for a great day at The Meadows Equestrian Centre on 5th May all in aid of the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. With both arenas running covering horses and ponies there was something for everyone including a bun sale and face painting [...]
Clinton Jack Takes Victory in Third Leg of ISH Series at Cavan
SHANE McFadden and Clinton Jack took victory in the Seven Year-Old Final at Cavan today (Sunday) during the third leg of the Irish Sport Horse (ISH) Studbook Show Jumping Series. A total of 25 horses started in the 5 year old final, 22 in the 6 year old class and 20 in the 7 year [...]
Alanna and ‘Kinard Sally’ at Connell Hill
These popular training shows are proving so beneficial to all equine enthusiasts as they not only bring on the young or beginner rider but also the young horse introducing both to the wonderful world of show jumping. The 50 cm class saw Kerri Thompson on ‘Cracker’ gaining confidence jumping a clear round and Justin Corscadden [...]
No Sunshine Just ‘Moonshine’ at Connell Hill
The atrocious rain on Saturday stopped the motorbikes but it certainly did not stop the show jumpers as they turned out to jump at the SJI league at Connell Hill. Spectators packed into the viewing gallery keeping dry and enjoying a snack as they watched these magnificent equines gracefully jump a super course of fences. [...]
Thousands enjoy their equestrian experience at The London Pet Show
The Pony Club attended the London Pet Show, May 11-12th 2013 at Earls Court, which welcomed thousands of visitors across the weekend and featured everything from duck herding to doggy dancing! The Pony Club staff and volunteers were on hand to introduce visitors to everything that’s fun about horse care and riding across the three [...]
Ireland Fought back to Finish Equal Third in French Nations Cup
TEAM Ireland finished equal third in Friday’s hard-fought French Nations’ Cup at the seaside town of La Baule, gaining vital points from the first round of the 2013 Furusiyya Nations’ Cup Series. Despite two clear rounds from Shane Sweetnam on Amaretto Darco and Shane Breen with Balloon, the Irish quartet lay in equal seventh place [...]
Dutch victorious in opening leg of pilot season for FEI Nations Cup™ Dressage at Vidauban, By Louise Parkes
The Netherlands emerged victorious as the pilot season for the FEI Nations Cup™ Dressage 2013 series got underway at Domain Equestre de Grands Pins in Vidauban, France yesterday. Sweden finished second at this opening event, with the host nation of France in third and Switzerland slotting into fourth place. Great Britain sent just three riders, [...]
Balmoral Results
Class 11 LIGHT TRADE, A single or pair of horses or ponies, show in a traditional two or four wheeled trade vehicle. 1st 35 Brown, Mr Norman ROSEHALL TARA QUEEN 2nd 37 Fawcett, Mr George PAIR OF FRIESIAN HORSES 3rd 34 Bell, Mr Gordon S S LIFFORD WILLIE 4th 40 Weir, Mr John MILLTOWN BOY [...]
Splaine Confirms Team for La Baule Nations’ Cup Clash
IRELAND’S show jumping manager Robert Splaine has this evening (Thursday) confirmed the jumping order of his team for Friday’s initial clash in the 2013 Furusiyya Nations’ Cup Series. Ireland, who last year finished third in the world series, will line out in France tomorrow as third of eight teams, which include The Netherlands, Spain, Great [...]
Competitors Leap into Derby League at Laurel View
Twists, turns and triple bars to tease the talented riders at the first leg of the Laurel View Outdoor Derby League on Sunday 5th May. Plenty of excitement to get the day going in the 60cm class with three sets of jump offs to decide the top six positions. With clear rounds getting them off [...]
Spring Jumping at Laurel View
Folk are said to have a spring in their step at this time of the year, can the same be said for horses and ponies. Certainly seems to be true for those competing in our Spring Show Jumping league. Read on for a round up of results from April and how they added up to [...]
Floody Wins 7 Year old Barnadown Leg of ISH Studbook Series
MEATH’S John Floody took the winner’s laurels in the Seven Year-Old final at the Barnadown leg of the Irish Sport Horse Studbook Series yesterday (Sunday) riding Bronson de Reve (ISH). Close behind the Meath rider came Shane McFadden with Clinton Jack (ISH) while third place was claimed by Greg Broderick with MHS Going Global (ISH) [...]
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