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Horse Sport Ireland Release: IRELAND’S Conor Swail and the stallion Lansdowne amassed enough points during the 2013 show jumping season to propel them to eighth place overall in the world rankings, which were issued this week by the world governing body, the FEI. Owned by Susan and Ariel Grange, the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion gave [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland held a jump cross day on Sunday 9th February, it was such a success there will be an exciting jump cross league on Saturdays’s 1st, 15th March, 5th April and the final on 26th April. There will be a point system with 1 point being allocated each week for attendance, [...]
Saturday 8th February, Dressage For All Spring League saw a great start to the 2014 Events calendar 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 22nd February. Classes open to everyone [...]
The Working Hunter competitions hosted by Arvalee Riding Club will continue this Saturday 22nd February at Omagh RDA centre. Ponies will commence at 10.30 with the beginner cross pole class, whilst horses will start at approximately 1.30. A full schedule for all heights and abilities will be held on the day with Northern Ireland Festival [...]
Gransha are planning to hold a the new BHS Horse Owners Certificate Level One on Thursday evenings in March. This course is a fantastic insight and introduction to anyone involved or interested in the care of the horse or perhaps you would like to learn something new and you do not need to be an owner. [...]
Crowne Plaza Dundalk SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 20th February to Thursday 24th April. Modified classes from 80cm (M) to 1.30m (M), start time 11am. Indoor horse & pony training league (part of “Smart Leagues” imitative) Friday 14th February. 80cm class, divided between: Tori Showkum’s Tally Ho (T. Showkum), Orla Moriarity’s Thunder [...]
Saturday was a mixed day in all senses at the Flexi Eventing at The Meadows where early morning competitors had to brave the elements while those competing in the latter part of the day enjoyed glorious sunshine. Double clears in the showjumping were difficult to find but riders were very content with the opportunity of [...]
As each week progresses, Portmore’s competitor numbers continue to grow. Competition started at 10am with many competitors commenting positively throughout the day on the flowing course designed by Ray Buchanan. The first clears of the competition were claimed during the 90cm class as a number of young horses made their debut onto the SJI scene [...]
IN THE early hours of Saturday morning, Meath’s Cian O’Connor added to Ireland’s recent run of successes in the US with a second place in the $84,000 St. Valentine’s Day Grand Prix in Wellington, Florida. Battling against some of the world’s top riders, the 34 year-old Olympic bronze medallist made it through to the eight [...]
Sunday 12th January was the date for the Laurel View Winter Working Hunter Show. Competitors had an extra incentive on the day as the majority of the classes doubled up as EquiFestival 2014 qualifiers. Ponies had the chance to christen the well-dressed workers course under the watchful eye of Georgia Stubington. Conformation and style [...]
HORSE Sport Ireland announced today (Thursday) the appointment of Anne Marie Dunphy as Pony Dressage Team Manager. This is the first High Performance programme to be put in place for Pony Dressage. Anne Marie Dunphy is also a Horse Sport Ireland level 2 Coach with considerable experience as an international competitor.Triona Connors, Horse Sport Ireland Equestrian Sport [...]
IRISH HORSE TRIALS SOCIETY LIMITED TRADING AS EVENTING IRELAND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2013 Notice is hereby given under Section 42 of the Constitution of IHTS that the Board has been reschedued for 13 February 2014 - for the holding of the Annual General Meeting of the Society, at Tattersalls, Ratoath, Co [...]
HSI/Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour 2014 Further information can be found on SJI’s website including start lists and results for each competition. To view, click here 16th February Kildare International 23rd February Cavan 1st March Kill International 2nd March Ravensdale Lodge 8th March Wexford Equestrian 9th March Killossery 15th March Portmore 16th March Claremorris 17th [...]
Eventing Ireland Northern Region were pleased to announce earlier this week that they have made the decision NOT to follow the rule of less than 6 horses in a class the event organiser has the right to amalgamate a class. This will be across all 3 sections, A, Band C at ALL Northern events. The [...]
INTERNATIONAL equestrian stars Cameron Hanley and Aoife Clark returned to Ireland yesterday (Monday) to accept their prizes at the prestigious The Irish Field Awards in The K Club in Straffan, Co Kildare. Hanley, who made a remarkable return from injury in 2013, was presented with the senior show jumper of the year accolade, while Clark was honoured with the eventing counterpart. [...]
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, [...]
