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Colt Forty Five Shoots To First Place at The Meadows

Colt Forty Five Shoots To First Place at The Meadows

| July 27, 2015

Four seasons in one day greeted riders to the Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan for the continuation of their summer programme of jumping, with the weekly SJI league now reaching the half way stages. The SJI 1.30 on the day was won by David Taylor riding his own ‘Cruising for Pleasure’ stopping the clock in 42.02secs [...]

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League Final Looms at Ardnacashel Equestrian

League Final Looms at Ardnacashel Equestrian

| July 27, 2015

On 23rd July, Ardnacashel Equestrian saw week 7 of the show jumping league take place. It was a busy evening full of anticipation and excitement of competitors as the final is quickly approaching on 30th July! In the x-pole to 50 cm class which is kindly sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts the double clears were [...]

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Patterson takes the honours in the 1.30m at the Meadows Equestrian Centre

Patterson takes the honours in the 1.30m at the Meadows Equestrian Centre

| July 26, 2015

Rebecca Patterson took the limelight on Saturday at the Meadows Equestrian Centre, when the meadows weekly SJI, CJI and unaffiliated show jumping continued. Patterson on board her mother’s ‘Crucio SR’ took the win after setting the unbeatable time of 42.29, followed close behind by Lynne Clibburn with Richard Smyth’s Marie Douglas just half a second [...]

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It’s The Real Deal at Connell Hill’s Training Show

It’s The Real Deal at Connell Hill’s Training Show

| July 24, 2015

Connell Hill gave competitors ‘the real deal’ on Friday night as they arrived to jump, train and school over professionally designed courses in the grand outdoor arena.  This arena which has a carefully maintained surface offering smooth take off and landing encouraged horses forward and gave riders the confidence to aim higher.  One young rider [...]

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Elliott’s Treasure Comes to Connell Hill’s SJI Summer Horse League

Elliott’s Treasure Comes to Connell Hill’s SJI Summer Horse League

| July 23, 2015

Connell Hill once again welcomed competitors, all turned out in full show attire, many of whom were fully colour coordinated, to jump at the seventh leg of the SJI Summer Horse League where the final will be held on Thursday 30th July.  To qualify for this final competitors to have jumped at four league dates [...]

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Wins for Tipp’s O’Meara & Broderick in Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster GP

Wins for Tipp’s O’Meara & Broderick in Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster GP

| July 23, 2015

TIPPERARY riders dominated the weekend’s action in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League with Liam O’Meara and Greg Broderick scoring wins for the premier county, at shows in Co Clare and Limerick. Written by Brian Hennessy Liam O’Meara kicked off the weekend with a comprehensive victory in the Munster Grand Prix at Banner [...]

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Sky Double J Does The Double at The Meadows Equestrian Centre

Sky Double J Does The Double at The Meadows Equestrian Centre

| July 23, 2015

The schedule of show jumping events continued at the Meadows Equestrian Centre on Saturday with 100 entries once again taking to the popular arenas.  In keeping with the schedule of events at the centre, riders had a variety of classes to choose from i.e. Show Jumping Ireland (SJI), Cash Jumping Ireland (CJI) or the unaffiliated [...]

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Final Approaches at Strule Valley Riding Club

Final Approaches at Strule Valley Riding Club

| July 23, 2015

STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB, Omagh, Co Tyrone held the 3rd & penultimate night of their Annual Showjumping League at Ecclesville, Fintona.  Excitement builds as we look forward to the 4th & final week on Wednesday 22nd July.  Thanks again to all those who supported.  Thanks to Andrew Bogle for building a challenging course which got the riders really thinking, & didn’t [...]

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Arena Eventing League Final Draws Close at Knockagh

Arena Eventing League Final Draws Close at Knockagh

| July 23, 2015

The 3rd week of Arena Eventing took place at Knockagh View last Sunday.  The next and final week will take place on Sunday 16th August.  For full details visit our websitewww.knockaghviewec.com or contact Scott on 07788203076 or Ruth on 07732809188. Results 45cms 1st Jenna Reid, Beau 2nd Kristie Wilson, Harry 60cms 1st Victoria White, Temple Bui [...]

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Jump Cross Fun at Ardnacashel

Jump Cross Fun at Ardnacashel

| July 22, 2015

Ardnacashel held the first of a series of Jump Crosses very kindly sponsored by Botanica on 12th July. With the sun shining, course waiting and ground in fabulous condition both competitors and organisers were looking forward to the day ahead. The first class of the day was the 70 cm. Riders had to jump a [...]

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Mackey Cruises To Victory at Connell Hills SJI Horse Show

Mackey Cruises To Victory at Connell Hills SJI Horse Show

| July 22, 2015

From early Thursday, 9th July, morning Connell Hill became a hive of activity as horse boxes and lorries arrived filling the parking spaces with competitors ensuring they are qualified as the final of this league is only a few weeks away, Thursday 30th July. With the added bonus of sunshine competitors ‘jumped’ at the chance [...]

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Splaine Confirms Squad For Aga Khan at RDS Dublin Horse Show

Splaine Confirms Squad For Aga Khan at RDS Dublin Horse Show

| July 22, 2015

Horse Sport Ireland confirms Investec Irish Show Jumping squad for the 2015 Aga Khan Cup at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show THE Investec Irish show jumping squad to represent Ireland at the 2015 Aga Khan trophy competition which will take place at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show on August 7th has been named. [...]

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Wednesday Running Orders For National Balmoral Championships

Wednesday Running Orders For National Balmoral Championships

| July 21, 2015

Comp. No.41 Supported by:    LISBURN  &  CASTLEREAGH CITY  COUNCIL MAIN  ARENA Wednesday, 22nd July, 2015 Start Time:   9.00 A.M. Event Name  – 5 year old N.B.C.Championship . Drawn  Order PRIZE FUND £700 Sponsored by: Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Running Order Horse No. Horse Name Rider 1st Name Rider Surname Owner 1 639 Mr Flash David [...]

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National Balmoral Championship Results

National Balmoral Championship Results

| July 21, 2015

Ev 18 Sponsored by: BAILEY’S HORSE FEEDS Horse No. Amateur Status Horse Name Rider 1st Name Rider Surname Owner Results Time Place 352 AA Carrigeen Mos Victoria McKee Victoria McKee 0/0 35.63 1st 241 A Flagmount Heir Graeme Carlisle Graeme Carlisle 0/0 39.96 2nd 221 AA Redwood Humphreys Philip White Julie Smyth 0/0 42.17 3rd [...]

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Summer Dressage Proves Popular at Knockagh

Summer Dressage Proves Popular at Knockagh

| July 21, 2015

Last Sunday saw the 3rd week of Knockagh View’s Summer dressage league, the weather was lovely and competitors enjoyed the relaxed friendly atmosphere.  Ciara White took a strong win in the intro class to Claire McVeigh on HRH high society who also got 2nd in a very competitive newcomers class.  Emma Martin riding Farrah topped [...]

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