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Jumping Poetry in Motion at Connell Hill

Jumping Poetry in Motion at Connell Hill

| January 26, 2015

Connell Hill welcomed competitors to the first of their four Unregistered Horse Shows on Sunday, and what better way to kick off these shows than celebrating the birth of the great Robert Burns, as some of our competitors demonstrated true poetry in motion.  These shows prepare horses for the forthcoming season as riders train, raise [...]

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Grace and Millie Soaring High at Connell Hill

Grace and Millie Soaring High at Connell Hill

| January 26, 2015

Drifting towards the end of January Connell Hill welcomed competitors eager to enhance riding skills and train/school horses for the upcoming season at the Training Show on Friday night.  Training plays such an important role in any sport and none more so than the equine world hence these shows are a huge benefit with the [...]

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Jack Frost deterred Derby Drivers

Jack Frost deterred Derby Drivers

| January 26, 2015

The forecasters had issued weather warnings for Sunday 18th January, putting off many competitors, leaving only the hardy or handy competitors for the fourth leg of the Laurel View Indoor Derby League.   Disappointingly there were no competitors to take up the 60cm challenge, but the 70cm got the competition off to a worthy start. [...]

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Twomey Triumphant at Five-Star Zurich

Twomey Triumphant at Five-Star Zurich

| January 26, 2015

ARCOLUM Duke gave Irish rider Billy Twomey his second five-star win this month when a notable show of speed nailed the Top 40 competition for the Corkman at Zurich in Switzerland on Friday. Twomey was drawn 14th to jump on Joe Flynn’s grey Irish sport horse at Zurich, and then had an agonising wait as [...]

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FEI World Cup™ Driving: Koos de Ronde flies to victory in Leipzig

FEI World Cup™ Driving: Koos de Ronde flies to victory in Leipzig

| January 23, 2015

Koos de Ronde (NED) flew to victory in the super exciting winning round of the last FEI World Cup™ Driving qualifier of the 2014/15 season held in Leipzig (GER) over the weekend. His compatriot IJsbrand Chardon was the last in the arena and was well on his way to victory when his carriage tipped over [...]

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FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 Update

FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 Update

| January 23, 2015

Russian riders dominate in Central Europe while Canada’s Pavicic heads North American League and Australia’s Ryan leads Pacific series, written by Louise Parkes Russian riders were absolutely dominant when taking the top three, as well as five of the top six placings in the FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 Central European League which drew to a [...]

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Swail Racks Up Second Win at Wellington

Swail Racks Up Second Win at Wellington

| January 23, 2015

IRELAND’S Conor Swail began the third week of competition at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Florida just as he left off in week two, with another trip to the winner’s circle. After topping Sunday’s $34,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic riding Susan and Ariel Grange’s Martha Louise, Co. Down-born Swail won Wednesday’s $34,000 [...]

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Iveagh Dengie Excel Week One Dressage

Iveagh Dengie Excel Week One Dressage

| January 22, 2015

The Meadows, Lurgan was the setting once again for the first leg of the Iveagh Dengie Dressage League. This is open to all comers, not just Pony Club. Despite the Christmas like conditions, the McCusker team had the arenas in immaculate condition and many riders were delighted to get their horses/ponies properly exercised, a few [...]

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Spruce Working Hunter Show at Connell Hill

Spruce Working Hunter Show at Connell Hill

| January 22, 2015

Connell Hill welcomed competitors on Sunday 18th January as they made their way, oblivious to the cold weather conditions, to the ‘Working Hunter Show’, which was a track of natural/authentic working hunter and minimal obstacle fences.  The superbly maintained indoor surface encouraged ponies and horses forward with the added benefit of this venue being a [...]

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Competition Hots Up At Gransha Dressage League

Competition Hots Up At Gransha Dressage League

| January 21, 2015

Sunny weather ensured a great turnout for the fifth round of Gransha Equestrian Centre’s Dressage League sponsored by photographer Chris Semple. Taking place on Sunday 18th January, the event was held across two arenas, the outdoor Derby and the indoor Antwerp Arena. The day began in the Antwerp arena with the Pick Your Own class. [...]

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Tatts 2015 Welcome Joanne Quirke and Sallie Ryle to the Team

Tatts 2015 Welcome Joanne Quirke and Sallie Ryle to the Team

| January 21, 2015

Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair in association with Horse Sport Ireland are delighted to welcome Joanne Quirke and Sallie Ryle to the team in preparation for Ireland’s leading three day event taking place from May 27th to 31st2015.   Joanne Quirke is well known in eventing and hunting circles having competed here herself on numerous [...]

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Poetry in Motion at Connell Hill Dressage Competitions

Poetry in Motion at Connell Hill Dressage Competitions

| January 21, 2015

Riders taking dressage tests at Connell Hill on Sunday 11th January demonstrated control, steady even transitions, balance and suppleness of their horses.  After all Dressage is ‘Flat Work’; developing horse and rider communication skills resulting in a flexible balanced harmonious team therefore an enormous aid for other disciplines.  As the show commenced with the first [...]

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Knockagh View Qualifiers and Events

Knockagh View Qualifiers and Events

| January 21, 2015

Working hunter with qualifiers at Knockagh Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland is holding working hunter on Sunday 25th January starting at 10am with horses and 1pm for ponies.  This show hosts qualifiers for the Northern Ireland festival and Equifestival.  For full schedule visit our website www.knockaghviewec.com or contact Ruth on 07732809188. Equestrian car boot sale Knockagh View [...]

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Ardnacashel January Jump Cross Success

Ardnacashel January Jump Cross Success

| January 20, 2015

Saturday 17 January saw the first competition for Ardnacashel Equestrian in 2015! The day got off to a frosty start but after a bit of persuasion the sun showed her face and got the day underway.  The Jump Cross Course was made up of mixture of cross country, show jumps and working hunter fences The competition [...]

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Spectacular victory for Germany’s Dreher and Embassy ll at Leipzig

Spectacular victory for Germany’s Dreher and Embassy ll at Leipzig

| January 20, 2015

Hans-Dieter Dreher and the fabulous stallion, Embassy ll, produced an exhibition of spectacular jumping to win the ninth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ 2014/2015 Western European League series on home ground at Leipzig, Germany today. Written by Louise Parkes The handsome 14-year-old horse was on top form when clinching victory from last-to-go spot in [...]

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