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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
