ON THEIR first competitive outing since winning multiple medals at the London Paralympics, Ireland’s para dressage team took a third place at the Nations’ Cup in Deauville, France at the weekend. Ireland, driven by Helen Kearney and Geraldine Savage in the Grade Ia class, after three days of competition found themselves on the podium alongside [...]
Ecclesville Equestrian Centre, Fintona have scheduled a five week Spring Showjumping League for horses and ponies. The Shows will start on Friday 29 March at 6.15pm with a 40cm Class, which will be followed by 60cm, 70cm, 80cm, 90cm, 1m and 1.10m. The Final of the League is scheduled for Friday 26 April and to [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian centre, Greenisland held a children’s Easter fun day which was a huge success depite the snow storms outside. Everyone stayed warm and cosy indoors and enjoyed showjumping from 30cms and ridden classes judged by Shannon Baird. Results (clears) 30cms Grace Morton, Doodles; Kerry Thompson, Busby; Amy Irwin, Whiskey; Hugo O’Neill, Sugar; Kristie [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 24th March 2013 HORSES 80cm – 1, A. McGuinness’s Laredos Daughter (Ciara Cornyn); 90cm- 1, B. Judges’s Captain Becca (Niamh Barrett); 1m- 1,A. McQuade’s Finod Fear (Susannna McQuade); 1, E. Houston’s Higirl (Easkey Houston); 1,J. Morton’s Patchmills Laura (Joanne Morton); 1, H. Joyce’s Talks Cheap (Hannah [...]
The stormy weather conditions did not put competitors off turning out to the training show at Connell Hill on Thursday night but due to the worsening weather conditions Friday nights show had to be cancelled. Making their debuts were Sarah McConnell on ‘Ronnie’ jumping a double clear in the 70 cm class and Kristan McLean [...]
Omagh Riding for Disabled have a busy schedule of the Easter Break, with several shows and camps in the pipeline. Starting on Easter Saturday (30th March) with the Annual Easter Show commencing at 10am with all usual classes including a few extra novelty classes also. Starting the day is the Starter Stakes class, followed then [...]
Results of Horse and Pony jumping held on Monday 25th 70cm 1st= Darcy, Ruth Currie; Indy, Victoria Pickering; Schofield, William Greene; Hilltop Lola, Yvonne Whiteside. 80cm 1st Tad, Dan McComb won the Jess Cup; 2nd Scottie Beat Me Up, Yvonne Whiteside; also double clear; Spencer, Shannon Clingan; Robbie, Sonia Walker; Rocky, Rebekah Houston; Lilly, Chelsea [...]
JESSICA Kurten notched up Ireland’s fourth show jumping victory this weekend when she won at ‘s-Hertogenbosh this evening (Saturday), romping home with over two seconds in hand over nearest challenger, Britain’s Scott Brash. The Antrim-born rider, piloting VDL Stud’s stallion Arezzo VDL, was back to her top form at the Netherlands show, and never looked [...]
FEI Release, written by Louise Parkes When David Will wakes up on the morning of his 25th birthday next Thursday, he may still be scratching his head about what happened in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands this afternoon. Because although he is well-known on his national circuit in Germany, and contributed to his country’s victories in the [...]
For the first time in its history, Omagh Rda will be hosting an inter-schools and inter clubs competition. The show will take place on Saturday 13th April 2013 at the Arvalee Centre, Omagh. Not one to shy away from hosting competitions, Omagh RDA have already hosted many inter-schools competitions for local schools such as Omagh [...]
The persistent stormy weather conditions still did not put off the dedication of these dedicated competitors as they turned out to jump at Connell Hills’ SJI Spring Horse League. Competitors appreciated the opportunity of warming up indoors in a relaxed friendly environment. The viewing gallery was welcoming as spectators socialised and warmed up with a [...]
Breaking and sales preparation specialist Matthew Dickenson has secured sponsorship from Lexvet Horse Supplements as part of his business expansion into producing show horses and ponies. MD Equestrian, the Wicklow based business owned by Matthew Dickenson has cemented a year’s sponsorship deal with LexveT Horse supplements. The deal which represents a potential value of €20,000 in LexveT product turnover will [...]
Eventing Ireland is delighted to announce that HitAir will once again sponsor the HitAir O/CNC2* League in 2013. Last year the popular HitAir O/CNC2* League saw a total of 52 combinations enter, averaging 15 horse/rider combinations in each leg. Last year’s winner was International rider Katie O’Sullivan. HitAir will be sponsoring a five leg series, [...]
Today see’s the launch of Equus Live 2013. This unique indoor event celebrates all things equine. It will be held in the Event Centre at Punchestown Racecourse on Saturday the 2nd and Sunday 3rd of November 2013 from 10.30am – 6.00pm daily. This two day event will promote and showcase all breeds and disciplines of [...]
What better way to spend the bank holiday Monday than to get dressed up in your show jumping gear, load up your horse and tack and travel to Connell Hill for the second leg of the Inter Venue Tour for Horses. Not only did 101 competitors do exactly that but spectators had the same idea [...]
Balmoral Thursday Showing Results
Yearlings 21 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2016, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details 1st 53 Gibson, Mr Desmond ROLEX 2nd 60 O Gorman, Mr Kieran MURPHY 2 3rd 58 Martin, Mrs Pat CLOVER CHOICE 4th 55 Kirkpatrick, Mrs [...]
Balmoral Results Wednesday 10th May 2017
28 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg]. Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details 1st 137 Tierney Mrs Daphne BLOOMFIELD BADGER 2nd 134 McElligott, Richard F PUSHKIN 3rd 136 Rothwell, Mr. Derry GREENHALL HUNTSMAN 4th 139 Williams, Mr Ian MARLFIELD 5th 138 Wallace, Mr Trevor APPLE JACK 29 MARE or GELDING, 4 [...]
Knotts Bakery Sponsor Young Event Horse Championship
The RUAS are delighted to announce that Knotts Bakery is continuing their sponsorship of the Young Event Horse Championship at Balmoral Show 2017. There will be four year old and five year old classes which aim to identify high calibre horses bred in Ireland with the potential to become top class eventers. The Knotts Bakery [...]
RUAS Launch Four Day Balmoral Show
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today launched the 149th Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. This year’s Show will provide an exciting mix of food, farming excellence and showmanship alongside an exhilarating entertainment schedule from 10th – 13th May 2017. With many new additions to the Show, news of a fourth day is proving the most [...]
Dublin Horse Show Officially Launched
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD officially launched the Dublin Horse Show today June 15th at the RDS, Dublin. The participation of many Rio-bound gold medal hopefuls at this year’s Dublin Horse Show means a change from the traditional August dates to July 20-24 for this summer institution. Despite the earlier date, [...]
