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Results of Horse and Pony jumping held on Monday 24th February. 70cm 1st Pumpkin, Sarah Curry. 80cm 1st Tad, Dan McComb won the Jess Cup; 2nd Pumpkin, Sarah Curry. 90cm 1st Pippa, Victoria Boville won the Turnpike Metal Cup; 2nd Bouncer, Yvonne Whiteside; 3rd Tad, Dan McComb. Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 28th [...]
The first week of Knockagh View Equestrian Centre’s jump cross league took place on Sunday with more new showjumps coming out to create a stir amongst competitors with a new joker sunflower fence. Competitors all took it in their stride with lots of points being notched up for clear rounds and clearing the joker fence. [...]
Week ending 2nd March 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre In this tough economic environment, where sponsors are difficult to come by, it is a sure sign that you are doing something right when sponsors contact you to say that they are on board for another year. First it was Linda Mackin of [...]
As we reach the half way mark of this SJI League at Connell Hill, competitors arrived in their droves filling the car parks to capacity. Full show attire adorned the riders with horses plaited and groomed to jump a course of fences designed by Mr Will Crean. This course demanded the riders undivided attention and [...]
As March brings the start of Spring, it’s also time to clear out those tack rooms in the annual ‘Spring Clean’. If your in a quandary what to do with those spare odds and ends, those bridles that haven’t been used in a while or perhaps those saddlecloths that are no longer used, why not [...]
The Horse Training Show on Thursday, the last date of this session, was a most relaxed day enjoyed by riders and horses with the added bonus of sun shine. Riders took advantage of this opportunity to get their horses out and train as many are finding it difficult owing to the bleak weather conditions. Training [...]
Note from Horse Sport Ireland: IRELAND’S show jumping team finished equal fourth with Brazil at Wellington in Florida in their first Nations’ Cup of 2014 last night (Friday), after a marathon competition that saw 12 teams taking part. A clear round from Cian O’Connor and Quidam’s Cherie helped the Irish make the cut for the [...]
Eventing Ireland is delighted to welcome on board a new sponsor for the 2014 season. Wilkie and Flanagan Solicitors will be sponsoring a new series for the CNCJ1* class which will focus on awarding points for those who jump clear in the show jumping and cross country phases. Therefore, the winner of the class may [...]
Results of pony jumping held on Friday 7th February Cross Poles Dolly, James Agnew. 40cm 1st= Juno, Aaron Dugan drew the trophy; Teddy, Chloe McMullan; Boss Man, Kieva Milligan; Nano, Olivia Lutton. 50cm 1st Toffee, Shannon Boville won the trophy. 60cm 1st Humbug, Hannah Orr won the trophy. Results of the fifth round of the [...]
IRISH Show Jumping Manager Robert Splaine today (Thursday) announced the Irish team who will compete in the US Nations’ Cup competition at Wellington in Florida on Friday night. Drawn tenth to jump of 12 teams competing, Ireland will line out as follows: Shane Sweetnam/Eregast Van’T Kiezelhof Richie Moloney/Carrabis Z Paul O’Shea/Lilli Cian O’Connor/Quidam’s Cherie The [...]
CORK-born Shane Sweetnam, who won his fourth opening competition at Florida’s Winter Equestrian Festival last night (Wednesday) with the Irish Sport Horse Solerina, revealed that he uses a television set in the stable to acclimatise the mare to the competition arena’s giant video screen. “She is very funny about the jumbotron (the giant video display), [...]
The Dressage For All Spring League finished on Saturday 15th February, at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. Next events at Mill Yard are the Working Hunter For All Spring League on Saturdays 8th, 15th and 22nd March. Classes from 55cm to 95cm and are open to everyone even if not taking part in the league. For more [...]
The Dressage For All Spring League continued on Saturday 15th February, at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. Next events at Mill Yard are the Working Hunter For All Spring League on Saturdays 8th, 15th and 22nd March. Classes from 55cm to 95cm and are open to everyone even if not taking part in the league. For more [...]
Sunday 16th March – Laurel View Indoor Derby League (4 of 5) – 12.30pm start with 60cm, followed by 70cm, 85cm and a metre. For more info ring 028 9083 0649. Wednesday 26th March – Laurel View Show Jumping League (1 of 6), starting with 45cm at 6pm, with classes up to at least 90cm. [...]
Here are a few photographs from the Route Equestrian Charity Ball, which took place at the Lodge hotel Coleraine on Saturday 22nd February 2014. On Saturday 22nd February 2014 over 200 Route hunt members and friends gathered at the Lodge Hotel Coleraine for the annual hunt charity ball this year supporting Diabetes UK. On arrival [...]
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, [...]
