Former Aintree Grand National winning jockey Robert Power showed he is equally at home in the show jumping ring, by winning the third round of the Leinster Summer Tour at Ballivor Horse Show in Co Meath. Written by Brian Hennessy Thirty-two year old Power, who landed jump racing’s biggest prize in 2007 with Silver Birch, [...]
The Mini League Showjumping at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough, continued with another great night on Friday 6th June. It will continue on Friday evenings throughout the summer, starting at 6pm sharp with cross poles followed by the 50cm, 60, 70 and 80cm League classes, then 90cm and 1m for anyone wishing to jump higher. [...]
The second week of Knockagh View’s dressage league took place on Sunday, with just a few showers the weather was superb. There were some fantastic tests ridden throughout the day in front of judges Janet Hall and Lynsey Craig. The next week of the league takes place on Sunday 6th July with once again classes [...]
For racing aficionados and socialites alike, the most celebrated racing event in the Down Royal Summer calendar will soon be upon us
Connell Hill’s Training Show saw Kim Moore picking up the distinguished award for ‘Best Turned Out Rider and Pony’ at the Show
Catriona Fallon and Nivitas Charge K on their way to victory in the third round of the Connnolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, at Ballinamona Equestrian Centre in Waterford, (photo Sonya Dempsey)
This League promises to be one filled with huge competition, oozing adrenaline, enjoyable and successful where everyone is welcome to join us.
Horse Sport Ireland’s Eventing High Performance Manager Nick Turner said today: “This was another sterling performance from Aoife. She was remarkably consistent through all three phases at Bramham, and this was a great result for her, especially after her victory at Blenheim last year.
The million-dollar Global Champions Tour at Shanghai drew the cream of the world’s show jumping talent, and Ireland’s three riders went through the first round on zero scores – Billy Twomey with Diaghilev, Bertram Allen on Molly Malone V, and Shane Breen with Confident of Victory.
Kingsfield Haylage are continuing their support for the popular Jump Cross Series organised at Lisbane Farm by Eric Pele every Tuesday night. Classes begin with 75cm at 6.30pm, progressing to a 90cm and 1m classes each week. Entries are taken on the field and prizes in kind and cash for the winners. If you would [...]
Waterford’s Ballinamona EC to Host Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league Third Round on Sunday
WINS on the first day (Thursday) of the show at Magna Racino in Austria for Jessica Kurten and Capt. Michael Kelly lifted Irish hopes for the weekend
Irish duo Billy Twomey and Shane Breen, were both “overwhelmed” with the
reaction of the Chinese public, on the opening day of the Longines Global
Champions Tour of Shanghai today (Friday), as the country witnessed five
star show jumping action for the very first time.
Gransha Equestrian Centre are holding a Derby League over the next few weeks featuring a course of 18 fences to include show jumps, rustic obstacles, sunken land and water complex. The first event was held on Sat 24th May, with the following dates planned for 7th June, 28th June and the final scheduled for 5th [...]
Down Royal Double for News Item with Racehorse To Ridinghorse Ireland
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, [...]
