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The O’Meara brothers from Nenagh Co Tipperary dominated the feature classes at West Clare Show on Saturday, with Liam O’Meara winning the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix, while his younger brother Martin O’Meara claimed the FBD Speed Series. With Francis Connors starting to open a big gap at the top of the grand prix [...]
CAMILLA Speirs took the 6 Year-Old trophy in the ISH Eventing series with Loughnavatta Cedar (ISH) at Ballinamona last weekend. Written by Colin McClelland The winner is a bay gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of the Dam Ballydoolagh Aimee Sunrise (ISH) and was bred by owner Rory Costigan. Second was Kilroe Free And Easy (ISH) [...]
YOUNG Rider Tom Foley scored an impressive win at the three-star show in Tryon, USA last Wednesday, while Olympic medallist Cian O’Connor was victorious the following day at Arnhem’s three-star in the Netherlands. Written by Colin McClelland Nineteen year-old Foley, riding Spy Coast Farm’s mare Beluga, was the only one of 39 starters to break [...]
Competitors enjoyed jumping tracks at Connell Hills SJI Summer Horse League on Thursday designed by Nigel Jess, demonstrating rhythm and control in the outdoor arena which was breath-taking as the sun sparkled off the colourful fences which utilised this vast expanse. Judge, Katy Saunders got cracking as the first competitors warmed up in preparation for [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB held the 1st night of their Annual Summer Showjumping League at Ecclesville, Fintona. The Club would like to thank all who supported. Thanks to Raymond Caldwell for building a lovely flowing course, Lucinda Blakiston-Houston & Sandra Magee judging, Pearl Donnell entries, Emma & Trevor King for the delicious BBQ, proceeds which [...]
CORK’S Shane Sweetnam came very close to delivering a fourth major win for Ireland this weekend when he placed second in the four-star Grand Prix in Spruce Meadows, Canada on Sunday. The 34 year-old, piloting Spy Coast Farm’s stallion Chaqui Z, registered one of just five double clears in the contest, but was just over [...]
Connolly’s RED MILLS Brand Ambassadors Dermott Lennon, Trevor Breen, Bertram Allen and Billy Twomey all produced stunning performances with their super-star horses this weekend, in Ireland the UK and mainland Europe. Co Down’s Dermott Lennon began the Team RED MILLS March when he added yet another major win to his list of achievements, triumphing in [...]
Co Longford’s Robert Harrison produced the only double clear round of the competition, to win the latest round of the Pegus Leinster Summer Tour at Mullingar Equestrian Centre. Harrison piloted the David Harrison owned eight-year-old mare Holly Castleforbes to victory, stopping the clock clear in 44.94 seconds, while Jennifer Kuehnle from Co Laois finished as [...]
The longest day of the year whizzed by at the Laurel View Dressage competition, the second competition in the Summer league. Not that the weather felt particularly “summery!” Walk/trot competitors benefited from Lucy Webbs appraising judgement for their BD Intro A tests. Gerri Harron Andrews took the first place spot on Rock Steady Teddy. [...]
The 4th annual Ulster Schools Derby took place on Thursday 18 June at Gransha Equestrian Centre. The event, organised by Glenlola Collegiate School, has become firmly established, and was once again supported by competitors from all over Northern Ireland. The day began with the Primary School class, sponsored by Autokleen. The class was won by [...]
Sunday 5th July – Laurel View Summer Dressage League (3 of 5) full schedule available on www.laurelview.co.uk Entries by noon on Thursday 2nd July by email to laurelview01@btinternet.com or ring 028 9083 0649. Sunday 12th July – Laurel View Just Jumping, cashback for clear, winner goes free! Terms and conditions apply. More details available on [...]
Week ending 28th June, results & report Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Ravensdale Lodge held the last of their five qualifiers for the RDS Dublin Horse Show 2015 on Saturday 27th June when the centre played host to the RDS amateur qualifier. A large entry of 145 amateur riders ensured there would be a [...]
The Mini League Showjumping at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough, continues on Friday evenings, starting at 6pm sharp with cross poles followed by the 50cm, 60, 70 and 80cm League classes (allow half hour per class for start times), then 90cm+ for anyone wishing to jump higher. (Please note there is NO jumping on [...]
The Derby Arena at Gransha Equestrian Centre played host to the fourth and final Derby competition held on Sunday 28th June before action resumes in the Antwerp Arena and grass cross country field on Wednesday 1st July. Madison Diamond returned to her winning ways by taking the honours in the senior 70cm class with Paulene [...]
IN a notable double for Ireland, Sunday saw two major international wins when 19 year-old Bertram Allen and Molly Malone V won the Geesteren Grand Prix in the Netherlands, and Trevor Breen claimed the famous Hickstead Derby for the second year in a row. Written by Colin McClelland Tipperary native Breen, who last year won [...]
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, [...]
