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Pony riders William Girvin, Stella Black, Ashley Saunderson, Niamh Martin and Cerys Howell are going from strength to strength every week as they navigate their ponies around the 18 fences that make up this indoor eventing course. With only two qualifying weeks remaining the bar has been raised as these junior riders battle their way [...]
As the SJI Horse League goes forward so does the horses as their fitness and ability improves, some of these younger ones have benefited from the Thursday night training shows preparing them for these type of shows. Liam McKee came with an entourage of horses some of which were young and attending their first show [...]
The FEI and the World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) have embarked on a three-year plan in response to growing demand from countries for help in improving cross-border movement of top-level sport horses, as participation in equestrian competitions reaches a record high. Several proposals have been made under the plan, including a full-time secondment of a [...]
The fourth leg of the Laurel View Indoor Derby League took place on the 27th January, with the derby course having the usual variety of twists and turns to test the riders’ navigational skills, as well checking out their balance and saddle stickability! (Photographs by Equi-tog) There was no stopping Louie and Claire Dobbin over [...]
CUE CARD led home a Tattersalls Ireland 1-2 in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase today when passing the post in front of fellow Derby Sale graduate Captain Chris. The winner of the Champion Bumper in 2010, CUE CARD made the running throughout the race to secure victory and is now regarded as favourite for the [...]
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STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB in Omagh, Co Tyrone held something different recently in the form of an ‘Arena Eventing Competition’ at Ecclesville, Fintona on a beautiful sunny, dry day! This consisted of 7 showjumps followed by 7 working hunter/cross country type fences which proved a challenge from the normal showjumping course; but was enjoyed by [...]
Training went ahead during the St. Valentine’s celebrations as horses and riders turned out to the training shows at Connell Hill. Lots of quality time was therefore spent with their horses during the evening taking advantage of this training exercise. The aim of the training league is to lead to a fitter horse providing a [...]
Competitors at The Meadows Equestrian Centre enjoyed another great day of Flexi Eventing on Saturday when activity was continuous from 9am until almost 4pm. The star of the dressage was, undoubtedly, Suzi Berry who had placings in all three classes. She claimed the red rosette in the Pre Novice class on Lola, having been separated [...]
CORK’S Shane Sweetnam placed third in last night’s (Saturday) World Cup Grand Prix in Wellington, Florida, with fellow Irish rider Conor Swail taking eighth. With 125,000 dollars in prize money at stake, competition was understandably intense, and at the finish only four combinations achieved double clear rounds, with the USA’s Beezie Madden and Cortes C [...]
The North Down Hunt Point to point fixture for next Saturday has been cancelled, due to a waterlogged course. The inspection took place on Monday 11th February.
Saturday 9th February saw the popular Dressage For All Spring League continue at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. The league is open to everyone and classes range from Walk/Trot only tests, Preliminary and Novice. The 3 week league finishes with the final on Saturday 16th February. Horse and rider combinations need to compete at 1 qualifier [...]
ROBERT Splaine has been reappointed as the High Performance Manager for the Irish Show Jumping team following a board meeting of Horse Sport Ireland last night (Tuesday). The position of Show Jumping High Performance Manager was advertised in December 2012 and following second round interviews on Monday, Robert Splaine was recommended by the interview panel [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre Winter Horse SJI League Results Sunday 10th February 2013 Horses 80cms- No Result 90cm- 1, L. Kerry’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Kerry); 1,B. Kyle’s Portlough Clover); 1m- 1, J. Murphy’s Tullyoran Magic (Aoife Dooley);); 1.10m- 1,J. Murphy’s Javas Patsy (Aoife Dooley); 1.20- No Result. Ponies 128 90cm- 1,D. McPhillip’s Scarletts Fireball (Paul McPhillips); [...]
The Equine Council for Northern Ireland has issued the following statement in relation to recent press coverage of the equine sector in Northern Ireland:- The Equine Council for Northern Ireland (ECNI) presented a set of recommendations to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in January on issues surrounding the equine industry in Northern 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, [...]
