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The clock is ticking and the countdown is on for the forthcoming winter / spring season of shows and events at Ravensdale Lodge. The waiting is over as the 2014 season commences this week at the centre with horse training on Thursday from 11am with classes from 70cm to 1.30m. There are two weeks of [...]
The final day of the Unregistered Horse Shows at Connell Hill on Saturday saw huge competition as riders took the challenge of jumping a course of fences designed, by Mr W Crean, to encourage smooth controlled horsemanship. The relaxed safety conscious environment gave riders courage to jump greater heights with young horses enjoying their experience [...]
As the rain came down, competitors streamed in on Saturday morning with the first class starting just after 10am. Thanks must go to Lorraine Leavesley for judging and keeping the competition moving along to get through the high competitor numbers on the day. Equestrian Results were in attendance as they have been each week to [...]
To reach your goal means training, but when it comes to horses, patience with partnership is the all important factor. Competitors arrived at Connell Hill on Friday night to take this invaluable opportunity to create harmony with their horse so to go on to achieve their goal as they jumped a track designed to alleviate [...]
The current series of Flexi Eventing, run by Eventing Ireland (NR), in association with The Meadows Equestrian Centre, got off to a super start on Saturday with large entries in all three disciplines. The weather turned rather nasty by the afternoon but competitors braved the elements to continue with the dressage, showjumping and cross country. [...]
On Saturday 18th January 24 Route hunt members and visitors met at the home of Lesley and Freddie McDowell at Ballyversal, Coleraine.Hot port was on offer and was welcomed by all especially as it was raining. Despite the weather spirits were high and all were looking forward to a good day out. There were several [...]
Note from Eventing Ireland: Following the recent online survey regarding the proposed class restructure of Eventing Ireland Classes, the Board of Eventing Ireland has agreed the following changes, effective from 1 January 2014 and will be included in the new rule book. 1. CHANGES TO CLASS NAMES The following changes will be made to [...]
Renowned for their superb quality, expert finishing and stunning designs that let your horse’s natural beauty shine through, horse hair jewellery from Gemosi is a gift that will be treasured like no other. Two new additions to the Gemosi collection have been created in time for Valentine’s Day – the Amor bracelet and Eternity necklace. [...]
It was cold, the roads were white and a bit too much for some understandably, but those that donned their thermals and headed carefully to Laurel View on 29th December, helped make the last dressage competition of 2013 most enjoyable. The BD Intro A was one of the tests that Ivor Harper had to judge [...]
As the New year gets underway, the competitors at Connell Hill on Friday night had a new years resolution to share. ”Get fit and ready to put best foot forward for the year ahead at Connell Hill” Friday night’s training show was the first step towards completing their resolution with help and guidance readily on [...]
Competitors were out in force once again for the fourth round of the Equestrian Results.co.uk sponsored league at Portmore. The course was built by Lorraine Leavesley and offered a flowing and encouraging track for competitors to enjoy. Lucy Toombs and May jumped easily around the 60cm course, followed by Maria Martin on her grey pony [...]
Connell Hill will host their second Unregistered Horse Show on Saturday 18th January 2014 at 10.30 am, classes 80 cm – 1.20 m. This is the ideal show to introduce or bring on the young horse as riders will have the opportunity to warm up in the new spacious outdoor arena before jumping a course [...]
Classic Dressage has just launched a range of UK made, beautifully designed bridles that are interchangeable and premium quality without the hefty price tag! The new range of elegant double and snaffle bridles are bought as standard with a sparkling brow- bands, plain or patent nosebands and all manner of rein choices which can all [...]
Aidan O’Brien trained St Nicholas Abbey has sadly died from inoperable colic. The seven year old had been receiving specialist medical attention for a number of months following a fracture in July at Ballydoyle just days before he was the favourite for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Owned by Coolmore Stud, [...]
Downshire Riding Club held the first leg of a Winter Jumping League for members only on Thursday 9th January at Danescroft Equestrian Centre. This first leg also incorporated the first selection night for those members wishing to represent Downshire in the Riding Club Team Championships which are being held at Portmore in March. The Winter [...]
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, [...]
