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True North: Life and Times of Master Hamilton

True North: Life and Times of Master Hamilton

| January 31, 2014

Monday 10 February BBC One Northern Ireland, 10.35pm (For viewers outside of NI, living in the rest of the UK, BBC One Northern Ireland can be viewed via Sky Channel 953, Freesat Channel 957 and Virgin Channel 863) True North: Life and Times of Master Hamilton follows the story of Hunt Master Andy Hamilton – a [...]

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Boone Proves Training Pays at Connell Hill

Boone Proves Training Pays at Connell Hill

| January 31, 2014

It was once again another relaxed fun night at Connell Hills’ Training Show which saw riders and horses gaining confidence as they endeavour to go forward in this most elite sport.  Riders of all ages and ability attend with horses of all different jumping abilities, Cobs, Connemaras, Thoroughbreds, X Race Horses, all attend performing in [...]

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Mossvale Pony Jumping Resutls

Mossvale Pony Jumping Resutls

| January 29, 2014

Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 10th January Cross Poles 1st= Gino, Aaron Dugan drew the trophy; Dandy, Caitlyn Patterson; Rocket, Chloe Agnew; Ro Ro, Zara McConnell. 40cm 1st= Gino, Amy Dugan drew the trophy; Rusty, Chloe Agnew; Toby, Robert Russell; Merlin, Emma Burns; Gino, Aaron Dugan. 50cm 1st= Ceaser, Catherine Allen drew the [...]

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January Derby Jumping at Laurel View

January Derby Jumping at Laurel View

| January 29, 2014

What a day? The second leg of the Indoor Derby League was the first Laurel View competition of 2014 and what a start it was! The wind and rain was blowing outside, but in the Laurel View indoor arenas things were buzzing.   Despite a high percentage of eliminations in the 60cm class, competitors seemed [...]

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Sophie Wells joins Toggi as a new Brand Ambassador

Sophie Wells joins Toggi as a new Brand Ambassador

| January 29, 2014

Sophie Wells is an outstanding young athlete who combines a successful Para Dressage career with competing at Grand Prix in able-bodied dressage competitions. At the age of just 23, Sophie is not only the reigning World and European Champion with eleven championship gold medals between her two top horses, she was also part of the [...]

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Downshire Destroyers Win Downshire Round of Mini League

Downshire Destroyers Win Downshire Round of Mini League

| January 29, 2014

Mini League Results 24th January 2014 A great night was had by all at the third leg of the mini league, hosted by Downshire, at Lusks Equestrian Centre on Friday 24th Jan. There are two legs of the league left before the final – so don’t miss out!! Thank you to everyone who came out and [...]

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Ross House Equestrian Holidays EquiFestival Qualifiers

Ross House Equestrian Holidays EquiFestival Qualifiers

| January 28, 2014

ROSS HOUSE EQUESTRIAN HOLIDAYS / EQUIFESTIVAL QUALIFIERS, 26 JAN 2014 Working hunter pony 60cm: Roisin Winters (Penway Pelikin) M+M working hunter pony over 122 under 138 70cm: Roisin Winters (Penway Pelikin) Working hunter pony 70cm: Marie Cormican (Grey Chance) M+M working hunter pony over 138 80cm: Thomas Whyte ( Arda Bobby) Working hunter pony 80cm: [...]

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Downshire Excel at NIRC Championships

Downshire Excel at NIRC Championships

| January 28, 2014

Downshire Riding Club were out in force at the recent NI Riding Club Indoor Show Jumping Championships held on a very blustery Saturday 25th January at Portmore Equestrian Centre. Chef D’Equipe Sarah McLean had a very long and busy day organising the 18 horse and rider combinations who turned out to compete for Downshire-a superb [...]

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Iveagh Spring Derby at Tyrella Sunday 23rd February

Iveagh Spring Derby at Tyrella Sunday 23rd February

| January 28, 2014

Iveagh Pony Club are planning to hold their Tyrella Spring Derby on Sunday 23rd February. Click here to download an entry form Entry Form 2014 Class 1                                     1m                                                   [...]

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Flying start to season at Ravensdale Lodge

Flying start to season at Ravensdale Lodge

| January 28, 2014

Results week ending 26th January 2014, Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Ravensdale Lodge’s winter / spring season go off to a flying start this week with many combinations braving cold, wet & windy weather to compete over the four days at the centre. The first week of any show year can be sleepy with [...]

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Gransha RC Working Hunter League Underway

Gransha RC Working Hunter League Underway

| January 27, 2014

The first round of the working hunter league saw yet another good turnout of junior and senior members. Judge for the evening was Gwen Scott who was very encouraging to all competitors. Thanks to Gwen and her scribe Valerie and to organiser for the night Lisa and her band of helpers. New junior member Robbie McCartney with [...]

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Condon and Duffy Are Ireland’s Sunday Grand Prix Stars

Condon and Duffy Are Ireland’s Sunday Grand Prix Stars

| January 27, 2014

Note from: Horse Sport Ireland, Colin McClelland MAYO’S Alex Duffy and Waterford’s Anthony Condon were Ireland’s Grand Prix stars this weekend, with Duffy taking third place in the four-star competition at Amsterdam and Condon winning the two-star Mediterranean Equestrian Tour final in Oliva, Spain. Condon, who turned 27 earlier this month and is based in [...]

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Flexi Eventing Competitors Brave The Storm

Flexi Eventing Competitors Brave The Storm

| January 27, 2014

There was another huge turn out at The Meadows for week 2 of The Flexi Eventing. Unfortunately the weather was very mixed and some of the riders had to brave heavy rain and winds. However, spirits were good and standards were high across the board in all disciplines. Ardnacashel’s Janice Reddy took the Intro dressage [...]

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St Patrick’s Day Charity Schools Show Jumping at Portmore

St Patrick’s Day Charity Schools Show Jumping at Portmore

| January 24, 2014

It’s that time of the year again, Charity schools jumping will take place on Monday 17th March at Portmore Equestrian Centre supporting the Cause Young Carers Equine Programme. Classes include 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1m classes for teams and individual Money raised is in support of Young Carers Equine Programme supporting those young people and [...]

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Cavan Spring Horse and Pony Sale GAIN Sponsored Bonus

Cavan Spring Horse and Pony Sale GAIN Sponsored Bonus

| January 24, 2014

  Cavan Equestrian Centre ran its first ever Horse & Pony International Performance Sale on Saturday 29th January 1994 and are now in their 20th Anniversary year. The original concept of these sales was to provide a platform in Ireland to sell and buy performance horses and ponies and after 20 years in the business, these sales [...]

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