THE Irish show jumping team came tantalisingly close to obtaining automatic qualification for the Rio Olympics when finishing seventh at the World Equestrian Games in Normandy this afternoon (Thursday). Ireland’s quartet of Darragh Kenny, Bertram Allen, Denis Lynch and Cameron Hanley moved up one place from their overnight position, but because Olympic host nation Brazil [...]
The Netherlands lie top of the team standings while French star, Patrice Delaveau, heads the individual leaderboard after the first round of the team Jumping competition at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Normandy (FRA) today. Written by By Louise Parkes On day two of the Jumping championships Frederic Cottier’s exquisite course design again played [...]
Following a very successful Summer for the Omagh based group of Riding for Disabled, the centre is due to open its doors again at the end of September for the new term, with some new faces (riders and horses) joining the team. One of the highlights of the summer was those members who competed at [...]
DESPITE recording no clear rounds today, the Irish quartet of Darragh Kenny, Bertram Allen, Denis Lynch and Cameron Hanley finished in eighth place of 35 show jumping nations competing at the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, and therefore qualify for the final round on Thursday. Irish opener Kenny with Imothep had one fence down, and [...]
In a sensational start to the Jumping Championships at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy today, Ireland’s teenage star Bertram Allen won the opening speed leg with a brilliant performance from Molly Malone V. The 19-year-old, who hails from County Wexford, but who is based in Munster, Germany and is coached by [...]
The Summer Season continues at Down Royal with the Charles Hurst Premium Summer Race Evening on Friday 12thSeptember 2014. The first race is start the evening off at 4.05pm (approx.). Our gates open from 2pm and entrance is priced at £10. Entrance tickets can be purchased online, from the racecourse office or at the turnstiles [...]
BEATING 152 other competitors, young Wexford rider Bertram Allen set Irish hopes high today (Tuesday) when he claimed first place in the opening speed competition of the World Equestrian Games’s show jumping element at Caen in France. Putting up a mature performance aboard the 10-year-old grey mare Molly Malone V, 19 year-old Allen, who won [...]
A fantastic annual ‘Adult Camp’ was held last weekend at Lessans Riding Stables, Saintfield, with craic, cameraderie and, of course, a bit of hard work too. Comprising three days of instruction and competition, the camp attracted many new faces as well as yard regulars and some very welcome blasts from the past; allowing those who are [...]
The Mini League Showjumping at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough, finished with a great nights jumping on Friday 29th August. The next events coming up at Mill Yard are Autumn Dressage For All League, Saturdays 4th, 11th and 18th October, Halloween Showjumping on Saturday 25th October and Autumn Working Hunter For All League, Saturdays [...]
Coming hot on the heels of the 2014 World Equestrian Games, this year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials looks set to be an international affair, with some of the World’s leading riders descending on the Lincolnshire town of Stamford for what is considered by many to be Eventing’s greatest challenge. 100 horses from 11 nations spanning [...]
The final leg of the Equest Pramox CNC2* series concluded at Annaharvey on 17 August. With two combinations having 10 points after the final leg, it was Brian Morrison on Cloonacauneen Black Beauty whose better cross country results pushed Elizabeth Power on Soladoun into second place. Sixty-one combinations took part in the series, [...]
German riders gave a master class in Jumping at the finale of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ Eventing competition to give Germany the full set of titles: Olympic, European and now World team gold medals, with Sandra Auffarth also taking individual gold. Written by By Kate Green All four riders – Sandra Auffarth, Michael Jung, [...]
Tipperary’s Greg Broderick has been crowned “Irish National Show Jumping Champion” for the very first time, having topped the Premier Series league table following Sunday’s final round at Coilog Equestrian Centre in Co Kildare. Written by Brian Hennessy Victories in the eight round, €80,000 series at Cork and Tattersalls, along with runner-up finishes at Balmoral [...]
IRISH RIDERS DOMINATE AT BRIDGEHAMPTON’S WORLD CUP EVENT Kevin Babington of Ireland guided the young mare Shorapur to the fastest fault-free jump-off time (39.16 seconds) to claim the $250,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix, presented by Land Rover, in an exciting climax to the 39th Annual Hampton Classic. Meanwhile Offaly’s Darragh Kenny and Picolo walked away with [...]
Team silver provided mixed emotions with the loss of Wild Lone ridden by Harry Meade following cross country phase on Saturday. After jumping a clear round with 26.4 time penalties, he was in 24th place crossing the finish line. Click here for an audio interview with Harry “What I can say is that the team [...]
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, [...]
