Each horsebox wearing the McEvoy brand has received a great deal of attention from an entire team of qualified craftsmen, from welders to joiners and electricians. John McEvoy, owner of the company states that their aim is to produce horseboxes that are of a very high build quality that will still look good and do [...]
We speak to Ian Jones, founder of IANS, the well known driving school based in Newtownards. Lots of us have known about this special company for years because we see their branded lorries, horse boxes and cars parade across most of Northern Ireland as they teach people to drive all forms of transport. Find out [...]
At Horsebox Ireland, we have a range of vehicles to suit every budget on sale and horseboxes and lorries to hire as well. We are based in Crossgar, County Down and welcome new customers to show our range of current stock at any time. For new customers who aren’t sure if they need to purchase [...]
Written by Nia O’Malley, Equine Nutritionist Connolly’s Red Mills A vital nutrient Protein serves a multitude of roles in the body. It is used to build and repair body tissues, and is a major component of the body forming muscles, skin, tendons, blood vessels, organs, bone, hair and hoof. It is not only important in [...]
Written by Nia O’Malley, Equine Nutritionist Connolly’s Red Mills Feed balancers are a relatively new concept in feeding horses. A balancer is a low-intake, concentrated source of essential protein, vitamins, and minerals, which is designed for all classes of horses when additional calories are not required. A balancer will not contribute a significant amount of [...]
Established in February 1986 at 34 Castle Street, Comber, Tim Martin and Company was formed to provide a quality personal service to their clients in Comber and much of County Down. Since that time the practice has expanded with an ever-increasing client base and now provides a high quality personal service to clients from Newtownards [...]
Written by Emma Short BSc (Hons) Show horses’ waistlines are often a bone of contention but what is “show ring condition” and how can we best achieve it whilst maintaining the health and fitness of the horse. What is Condition? Horses carry different proportions of muscle and body fat according to their type and level of [...]
Toni Donnelly has been pioneering the way with her showing clinics all over Ireland this year, visiting different riding clubs and groups each week to introduce the world of showing to a new audience. Toni Donnelly and Majestic Gold at the Balmoral Show last year. Through her enthusiastic approach and appearing in the headlines on [...]
Written by Catherine Rudenko Tying-up Exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER), also known as azotoria, tying-up or set fast is a process whereby the striated muscles, which connect to the bone and allow movement, suffer breakdown following exercise. Incidences of tying-up can range from mild muscular stiffness to the muscles becoming locked and the horse unable to move. [...]
The British Horse Society (BHS) is a charity which is dedicated to improving the lot of every single horse and its rider. Our logo strap line is Fulfilling your passion for horses and we aim to do this under many different headings. I would say that education is at the heart of everything that we [...]
Its start of a new season here at Meadowvale and we are full of fresh ideas for the spring and summer of 2012. Our packed schedules will start with an Annual Easter Camp and Thursday night show jumping league, with an optional training sesion prior to the start of competitions. This is a popular service [...]
My passion for horses spans more than 30yrs. For me it’s always been horses. I studied at the University of Ulster for my BA in Business Studies and worked for more than 10yrs in Human Resources and Payroll Management but horses were always there as a hobby. Then about 5yrs ago I decided to change career [...]
As the eventing seasons gets back in full swing and with so much to look forward to on the local and international scene, London 2012 being the highlight, we all need to be sure that we get the maximum fun and enjoyment from our horses. A lot of time and effort goes into preparing horses [...]
Picture this scene; you’ve finished your day’s competition, collected your dressage score sheet from the secretary’s office and casually read the comments on the way back to the lorry –What happens next? 1) Does it make its way into that drawer in the lorry where it will remain until the annual clear out before Tattersalls? [...]
Air vests are proving to be an essential piece of kit for anyone contemplating Eventing these days. Mike Ryan was recently converted to air following a demonstration by Hit-air at Ballindenisk. He was amazed by how unobtrusive the vest was to ride in and how much protection they give once triggered. He was most impressed [...]
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, [...]
