Charity
On Friday 31st of May Barclay Communications raised over seven thousand pounds for the Jonjo Bright Trust at the tenth annual Barclay Communications’ Race Evening. The Jonjo Bright Trust was set up when 19 year old aspiring amateur jockey, Jonjo Bright was left paralysed after a point-to-point fall on the 2nd March 2013. To support [...]
Victoria Bridge rider Lucy Smyth makes the Magnificent 7 for Omagh Riding for Disabled, as she joins the other 6 riders already qualified for the UK National Championships at Hartpury College. Lucy, a student at Knockavoe School, Strabane, has ridden with the Arvalee Group for over 3 years. This will be her first time competing [...]
Although the sun may not have been shining, the weather held up for a great day at The Meadows Equestrian Centre on 5th May all in aid of the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. With both arenas running covering horses and ponies there was something for everyone including a bun sale and face painting [...]
Since the beginning of our journey I’ve wanted to write Clyde’s story but until now I wasn’t sure how. Finally after three months and countless explanations I’m ready to share with the world the love story of Clyde and Olivia. Choosing the horses for our Journey was an excruciating task. We had coordinated with a [...]
Latest blog from Karen Hardy, our favourite cowgirl on her trip across Europe with her daughter on horseback to raise awareness to the plight of horses worldwide, also known as ’Journey Europe’ I’m writing todays post sitting in a lounge chair under a magnolia tree with my bare feet soaking I the warm rays of the sun [...]
It’s a matter of trust Meet Australian Horse Listener Carlos Tabernaberri and discover why he is known as the ‘gentlest horseman to touch a horse’. Working with a rescue horse provided by Crosskennan Lane, Carlos will share some of the philosophy that has made him a one-man tsunami in the horse world – on behalf [...]
My last blog was about our daily routine so I thought I would follow it up with some of my favorite questions and conversation we have daily. What happened to the guy riding the other horse? We have three horses. Two to ride and one to carry the pack. Sometimes our hosts drive our pack [...]
Sat 4th May 2013, Leaving Crosskennan at 12 noon Light refreshments on return to sanctuary Tiny Tim, the Crosskennan Collie, says, ‘’If you can’t take part in the 4 mile walk but still want to help, why not sponsor me? I’ve been in training to raise funds for my rescued friends.’‘ To sponsor Tim visit his [...]
Come along on Sunday 5th May to The Meadows Equestrian Centre in Lurgan to help raise money for the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. We will have 2 arenas running with something for everyone. (Both arenas will start at 9.30am sharp) The pony arena will start with cross poles and will run up to [...]
Put your best foot (or paw) forward for a good cause. Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, CLAS, in Co. Antrim will be holding it’s Annual Sponsored Dog Walk on Saturday 4th May, leaving the Sanctuary at 12 noon with light refreshments on return. Traditionally this is a chance for everyone to get together to support the [...]
One month ago Olivia and I went through the difficult process of choosing three horses for our journey. We knew many of the horses we were looking at would end up becoming salami or some other product that Europeans would knowingly or unknowingly consume. After much thought we settled on Dalì, Lapo and Clyde. Each [...]
Omagh Riding for Disabled have a busy schedule of the Easter Break, with several shows and camps in the pipeline. Starting on Easter Saturday (30th March) with the Annual Easter Show commencing at 10am with all usual classes including a few extra novelty classes also. Starting the day is the Starter Stakes class, followed then [...]
CROSSKENNAN LANE ANIMAL SANCTUARY ABSEIL CHALLENGE 2013 NEXT DATE 12th May 2013 We are now recruiting volunteers to take part in this year’s Abseil Challenge at the Europa Hotel. Participants are asked to pay a £30 registration fee to book their place & to raise sponsorship amongst family & friends. Our target this year is [...]
We missed our conditioning reports last week because we were in transit. We will try to do them each week but it is easier to see the changes when a little more time passes. Last week was our first full week of riding and the horses covered about 140km in five days in some very [...]
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, [...]
