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Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 11th April Cross Poles 1st= Rocket, Chloe Agnew drew the trophy; Rusty, Chloe Agnew; Special; Molly, Eva Sloan. 40cm 1st= Molly, Eva Sloan drew the trophy; Merlin, Emma Burns; Barney Bubbles, David Gibson; Toby, Robert Russell. 50cm 1st= Lynch, Lewis Orr drew the trophy; Teddy, Chloe McMullan; Toby, [...]
Written By Louise Parkes World No. 1, double-Olympic and European champion and the rider who holds all three world records in the sport, Charlotte Dujardin, became the first-ever Briton to win the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage title at Lyon in France today. To the strains of a newly-created musical score she steered Valegro, [...]
It was a “Good Friday” nights jumping at Connell Hill as competitors turned up to jump in the outdoor arena which was an array of colourful fences enhanced by the sunshine. Whatever the chosen pathway, competing/schooling/training, riders enjoyed the experience under saddle in this spacious outdoor which has a most scenic view of the surrounding [...]
The annual Route equestrian ball took place in February and this year the charity receiving a donation from the event was DIABETES UK Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of those who had supplied items for the raffle and to those who purchased raffle tickets and gave donations event organiser Norma Wilkinson and Joint Hunt [...]
The brightest Pony Club minds in the country assembled at Warwickshire College recently for the annual NFU Mutual National Quiz Finals, with teams from Pony Club *Branches and **Centres throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland attending, after securing their place at the finals by winning their Area competition. The teams were tested on various [...]
128 Under 10’s- 1, E. Trenier’s Trendy Taz (Lewis Trenier); 2, S. Orr’s Badbury Blackthorn (Emma Jane Orr); 3, E. Trenier’s Ballykett Highlander (Lewis Trenier); 4, Marsh Kyle Equestrian’s Tri Again (Yiayan Evans); 5, Marsh KyLe Equestrian’s Princess Judy (Yiayan Evans); 128 90cms- 1, HP Ward’s Ballyknock Master Roan (Dylan Ward); 2, D. Crawford’s Drumcaghey [...]
A Riding and Road Safety course will be held at Gransha Equestrian Centre starting on Tuesday 6th May from 7to 9pm. The course will consist of 2 evenings of theory and 2 practical evenings when you will get a chance to practice the simulated road route. Horses may be hired if necessary On average there are 25 reported [...]
Great Britain, winners of last year’s FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing, scored a close victory over France in the second leg of the 2014 series, which was held for the first time at Ballindenisk (IRL) last weekend. The French, successful on home ground last month at Fontainebleau, made the long trip across the Channel in the [...]
The finalof Knockagh View’s dressage league took place last Sunday, once again competitors were out in force giving our judges Lynsey Craig and Jennifer Howes good competitive classes. Elaine Morrow and her mare Ardenza Gem had a fantastic day winning both the Novice and Elementary league’s. Penny Murphy riding tick-it also had a superb day [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB have a busy time ahead. The annual charity pleasure ride is planned for Easter Monday, 21st April at Baronscourt, by kind permission of the Duke & Duchess of Abercorn. The ride will set off at 11am. This is open to everyone & £5 each is asked & money will go to The Pushkin Trust. Those coming along [...]
The Pony Club Winter League Show Jumping and Dressage Championships 2014, generously sponsored by Dengie Horse Feeds Ltd the UK’s leading manufacturer of fibre-based horse feeds, took place at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell, during April 12-13th. The hotly contested Championships acted as the pinnacle of the Dengie Winter League for Pony Club competitors who have [...]
All Money Showjumping league at Knockagh Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland is holding an Summer All Money showjumping on Sunday’s 18th May, 15th June, 20th July, 17th August & the final on 21st September. Jumping will start each week at 11am with 60cms to 1M, the prize fund is accumulative with £2 per entry each [...]
The 3rd week of Knockagh View Equestrian Centre’s Jump cross league took place last Saturday with the new boat as the joker fence it caused a wave of nervous excitement amogst the competitors with a well deserved cheer from the crowd each time it was cleared. The final of the jump cross league will take [...]
North Down Branch of the Pony Club are hosting a 75th Anniversary One Day Event on Monday 5th May, 2014 At Ballygraffan in Comber by kind permission of Mr & Mrs J Burgess. Classes and Entry Fees Class 1A – 1.10m – For horses with Eventing Ireland points Dressage test – Pony Club Open Eventing Test 2010 Class 1B [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland held an All Silver showjumping day on Sunday. As usual it was well supported with competitors eager to take home one of Knockagh View’s beautiful trophies which gave spectators some great jumping throughout the day. Our little competitors started the day off with 30cms to 60cms without spreads, these classes [...]
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, [...]
