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Knotts Bakery Sponsor Young Event Horse Championship

News Desk — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 11:13:37 +0000

Andrew Getty, Knotts Bakery along with Jenny McNeill, RUAS getting ready for the Knotts Young Event Horse Championship at the 2017 Balmoral Show.

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 Young Event Horse Championship has been received very well at Balmoral Show and provides a recognised platform for breeders and producers to display their quality young stock and compete for the coveted winning titles.

Knotts Bakery is a local family owned craft bakery and coffee shop established in 1979. They have three shops operating in Newtownards, Holywood and Lisburn Road, Belfast.

Andrew Getty, Knotts Bakery commented “We are delighted to be involved with the 2017 Young Event Horse Championship. It is a class which continues gaining creditability in showcasing potential top class eventers. We are excited to continue our sponsorship and are looking forward to seeing quality entrants at the Show in May.”

The Knotts Bakery sponsored Championship will be held on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th May with qualifiers being held on the following dates:

· 4th April – Meadows Equestrian Centre

· 11th April – Gransha Equestrian Centre

· 18th April – Ravensdale Equestrian Centre

· 25th April – Lusk Equestrian Centre

For full details consult the Balmoral Show Prize Schedule which is available online at www.balmoralshow.co.uk.

To keep up to date with 2017 Balmoral Show news check out our website www.balmoralshow.co.uk, Facebook: Balmoral Show and Twitter: @balmoralshow.

Dublin Horse Show Officially Launched

News Desk — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:56:53 +0000

Jennifer Larkin with her horse Tullybawn rides along with Hannah Mackey 9yrs on her pony Brynoffa Jonquil pictured at the RDS during the launch of this years Dublin Horse Show, which takes place on Wednesday, July 20th to Sunday, July 24th. Now in its 143rd year, is one of the most prestigious and enduring events in the Irish equestrian calendar attracting crowds of over 100,000 across the 5 day event. For more information Visit www.dublinhorseshow.com. Photo: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland.

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, the same great combinations will be on offer: International show jumping and the stylish Dundrum Town Centre Ladies’ Day, family entertainment and the best in Irish craft, as well as good food, great shopping and a social occasion like no other.

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD officially launched the Show:

“After 143 years the Dublin Horse Show continues to be Ireland’s leading equestrian event drawing up to 100,000 horse enthusiasts and visitors from home and overseas. The show provides a full event programme which is being extended every year, ensuring there is something new for everyone and 2016 is no exception. This year is an Olympic year and carries with it the added excitement of witnessing up close Irish and international riders who will be bidding for gold in Rio. I wish everyone taking part in the event every success and hope that those attending, whether from near or from far, enjoy the five days of sport, entertainment and Irish hospitality.”

From July 20 -24 the RDS showgrounds will host Olympic hopefuls who participate in the 14 international competitions. Last year Ireland won the coveted Aga Khan Trophy as part of the Furusiyya FEI Nations’ Cup™ series; Antrim-based Egyptian rider Sameh el Dahan cleared 2.20m to win the Land Rover Puissance; while American Kent Farrington went one better to win the valuable Longines Grand Prix. As always, the international riders will be warming up around the showgrounds next to competitors, young and old, who compete in the many national competitions for whom the Dublin Horse Show is the annual pinnacle.

Michael Duffy, RDS Chief Executive commented: “The last time we moved to July for the Show was in 1992 for the Barcelona Olympics. That year Ireland won the Aga Khan trophy so we hope that it’s a good omen. The Horse Show was originally founded to encourage and promote the Irish sport horse industry, as one part of the RDS philanthropic aims, and this continues to be the primary purpose, providing Irish breeders and producers with an international platform to showcase the very best of Irish sport horses. Equestrianism is just one of the areas that we specialise in, and we work in science, the arts, industry and agriculture throughout the year.”

One of the premier style events of the summer, the Dundrum Town Centre Ladies’ Day takes place on Thursday July 21 and this year has a brilliant prize of a €10,000 shopping voucher for the Centre. Thursday has been known as Ladies’ Day for well over 100 years at the RDS and this is the second year of sponsorship by Dundrum Town Centre. Gents won’t be left out with ‘Best Dressed Man’ competition sponsored by Louis Copeland.Other prize categories include the ‘Great Lengths Most Creative Hat’ and ‘Longines: Elegance is an Attitude’.

Speaking about the Horse Show, Head of Dublin for Fáilte Ireland, Keelin Fagan explained:

“The Dublin Horse Show is an important feature in the Dublin festival calendar demonstrating Ireland’s capacity for hosting international events. Sporting events and our ability to stage such spectacles, are a very important part of what Ireland has to offer as a destination. The Dublin Horse Show also adds to the strong event calendar which Fáilte Ireland has built up for Dublin – a calendar which allows us to pitch Dublin as a place where there is always something compelling and different to see and do.”

FEI signs landmark agreement with Olympic Channel

News Desk — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:17:59 +0000

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the global governing body for equestrian sport, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Olympic Channel. The FEI is one of 27 International Federations to have signed an agreement with the IOC to work together to bring sport to a massively increased television audience worldwide.

“Sport touches many cultures and people of all ages and, in our efforts to maintain a long-lasting positive impact worldwide, we are delighted to be part of this ground-breaking initiative value and to provide content to the Olympic Channel”, FEI President Ingmar de Vos said. “This is a unique opportunity to open a global window on our sport, encouraging fans around the world to pursue their potential through sports contribution.

“By sharing our sport and our athletes’ stories on the Olympic Channel, we will be part of a new global network, together with our International Federation counterparts within the Olympic Movement, inspiring generations through the power of sport at its very best.”

IOC President Thomas Bach, who recently chaired a joint Olympic Channel Board of Directors meeting at the newly inaugurated OCS facilities in Madrid, said: “The Olympic Channel will mark a major shift in how the Olympic Movement connects with young people all year round. The International Federations have embraced the Olympic Channel and we look forward to working with them on the exciting programming and promotional opportunities. The newly formed Olympic Channel team is making steady progress, with the emphasis on ensuring the product is right and the quality of the programming matches our ambition. We look forward to announcing the 2016 launch date in the coming weeks.”

Mark Parkman, General Manager of Olympic Channel Services, said: “Preparations for the launch of the Olympic Channel are on course and the announcement of these cooperation agreements with our IF partners is another important step forward. We expect to make further announcements regarding collaborations with other IFs and stakeholders in the near future. Content production has begun, the technology and platforms are being tested, and there is a growing sense of energy and excitement here among the Olympic Channel team as we prepare for launch this year.”

The creation of an Olympic Channel was one of the key recommendations of Olympic Agenda 2020, aiming to provide a new way to engage young people and core fans in the Olympic Movement, while also promoting the Olympic values on a consistent basis.

The Channel will broadcast live sports events, news and athlete stories, as well as historical Olympic footage and official films from the IOC’s archives. There will also be a focus on educational and youth-oriented programming, sustainability, sports science and nutrition, and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Olympic Channel collaborations aim to complement the International Federations’ current broadcast and distribution arrangements. The Olympic Channel team is currently working with the IFs to create innovative partnerships, including live event coverage, highlights, magazine shows, news coverage and original programming.

In addition to the FEI, OCS has concluded agreements with Badminton World Federation (BWF); International Basketball Federation (FIBA); International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF); International Boxing Association (AIBA); International Canoe Federation (ICF); International Fencing Federation (FIE); International Golf Federation (IGF); International Gymnastic Federation (FIG); International Hockey Federation (FIH); International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF); International Judo Federation (IJF); International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM); International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF); International Ski Federation (FIS); International Swimming Federation (FINA); International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF); International Tennis Federation (ITF); International Triathlon Union (ITU);International Weightlifting Federation (IWF); United World Wrestling (UWW); World Archery Federation (WA); World Curling Federation (WCF); World Rowing Federation (FISA); World Rugby (WR); World Sailing (WS) and World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)

As well as its ongoing discussions with other IFs, the Olympic Channel Services team is working to build and strengthen collaborations with athletes, National Olympic Committees, Rights-Holding Broadcasters, Worldwide TOP Partners, Organising Committees for the Olympic Games, candidate cities, recognised sports organisations, as well as with major digital and social media platforms.

Andreas Dibowski wins Luhmühlen for the second time

News Desk — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:06:27 +0000

German rider Andreas Dibowski jumped a faultless clear round in the final Jumping phase to hold on to his overnight lead with It’s Me XX and win Luhmühlen CCI4* (GER), presented by DHL, penultimate leg of the FEI Classics™ 2015/2016.

Written by Catherine Austen

There was no margin for error for the 50-year-old as second-placed Maxime Livio and Qalao Des Mers (FRA) jumped clear with less than two penalties between the top two.

But Dibowski, veteran of many medal-winning German Eventing teams, held his nerve in front of his enthusiastic home crowd on Susanne Heigel’s 12-year-old ex-racehorse, a son of the Epsom Derby winner Kahyasi.

Diboswki said: “I still cannot believe it. It is quite incredible. My horse performed exceptionally on all three days. He is not a born Dressage horse, but on the Cross Country he is outstanding.”

He explained: “I got It’s Me after his racing career when he was four years old. When he was five and six he was ill and needed intensive care, and only came back to Eventing three years ago aged nine. He felt very well this morning before the Jumping. He loves the atmosphere in a big arena.”

Dibowski was winning Germany’s premier event for the second time after triumphing in 2011 with FRH Butts Leon.

It’s Me XX finished the Dressage phase in fourth place but moved up to pole position after Cross Country, adding just 0.4pen for being one second over the optimum time.

The experienced French combination of Maxime Livio and the Selle Français 12-year-old Qalao Des Mers, winners of the CCI3* at Saumur (FRA) in 2014, finished on their Dressage score of 44.9 to take second.

Livio said: “My horse is a good jumper, and today he was perfect: careful, powerful and concentrated. He gave his best.”

Germany’s Julia Krajewski and Samourai du Thot had led the Dressage but dropped to fifth after Cross Country with 10 time-faults. However, a clear Jumping round elevated them once again to third place.

Andreas Dibowski GER riding It`s Me xx in the CCI4* Luhmühlen 2016. Photo credits: Eventing Photo

The 27-year-old was delighted with her CCI4* debut, and said: “I hoped to be among the first five. Now I am on the podium – that is fantastic! Samourai du Thot jumped like a rubber ball today. I could ride fast and it is really fun to jump him when he is like this. I am very proud.”

New Zealand’s Tim Price, who won Luhmühlen CCI4* in 2014, dropped a place from third to fourth this time with a rail down on Ringwood Sky Boy.

Another former winner, Andrew Nicholson (NZL), who took the 2013 event, finished fifth and seventh on Qwanza and Perfect Stranger. Nicholson suffered a neck injury in August 2015 at Gatcombe Park (GBR), but returned seamlessly to the top of the sport and won Bramham CCI3* (GBR) a week ago.

There were just seven clear rounds over Heiko Wahlers’ Jumping track from the 26 competitors who reached the final phase of the CCI4*.

Oliver Townend (GBR), fourth after Cross Country on Black Tie II, withdrew the horse before the final horse inspection this morning, as did Australia’s Emma McDougall, seventh after Cross Country with Belcam Bear.

This was the final time that Captain Mark Phillips will design the Luhmühlen Cross Country course, as Mike Etherington-Smith takes over from 2017. There were no falls and 26 of the 28 Cross Country starters completed with 18 clear rounds, four of which were inside the optimum time.

Halloween fun For Ravensdale Lodge

News Desk — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:03:24 +0000

Stephen Martin & Butterscotch Major in
action over the 1m track at Ravensdale Lodge’s indoor arena eventing league on Saturday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Week ending 18th October 2015, results & report Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre.

Ravensdale Lodge will host their last but one “Bumper” bank holiday shows of 2015 on Sunday 25th October when the hold their annual Halloween show which has a start time of 11am. This “Grand Prix” show for leisure riders will have seven timed classes from X poles to 1.10m with some amazing prizes up for grabs on the day. Always a very competitive show with riders who produce breath taking. high octane performances that would have the professional riders taking notes! There will be spot prizes for the most ghoulish fancy dress on the day and this show is open to both horses & ponies so all are welcome to compete in what is sure to be another great day of fun at Ravensdale Lodge.

Indoor leagues continue at Ravensdale Lodge this week with SJI registered indoor jumping for horses on Thursday with six modified classes from 80cm to 1.10m and this show has a start time of 11am. Indoor horse & pony training is on Friday evening from 5.30pm with the usual classes from X poles to 1.10m while indoor arena eventing takes centre stage on Saturday from 2pm for the 70cm class followed by the 85cm class (not before 3pm) and the 1m class (not before 4pm). Results from all of last week’s competitions at Ravensdale Lodge can be viewed below and full details of all forthcoming shows & events can be found on the centres website or facebook page.

SJI registered horse league Thursday 15th October.

Tara Dunne &
Freddie C in action over the 1.10m track at Ravensdale Lodge’s SJI
registered horse league on Thursday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

80cm class: Christina Mullen’s Knowles’ Thornfield Roe (C. Mullen Knowles).

90cm class, divided between: Samantha Heaney’s Lady Mumba (S. Heaney), C. Conway’s Dstud High Light (J. Mulligan), Louise Hollywood’s Paddy’s Cruising (L. Hollywood), Evan Hobson’s Promise Me (E. Hobson) & Lynn Patterson’s Stainsby Free Spirit (L. Patterson).

1m class, divided between: Marie Quigley’s Castleroche La Roche (B. Murphy), Louise Hollywood’s Ellen’s Diva (L. Hollywood), Conrad Mc Guinness’ Creevagh Ferros Diamond (A. Mc Parland), Caroline Mc Guirk’s Lisbane Callitera (C. Mc Guirk) & Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (J. Floody).

1.10m class, divided between: S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce), Louise Carroll’s Darrara Achilles (L. Carroll), Kieran King’s Mrs King (J. Floody), Frank Mc Leigh’s Dunnanew Sunset (M. Mc Leigh), T. Carragher’s Watchful Eye (H. Joyce), Brian Clinghan’s Rockingham (J. Mulligan), Eileen Duggan’s Libero Flight (J. Floody) & Marie Quigley’s Castleroche La Roche (B. Murphy).

Harry Haire & Gunner put in a
lovely jump over the “joker” fence in the 85cm class at Ravensdale Lodge’s
indoor arena eventing league on Saturday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

1.20m class, divided between: Anita Doherty’s Fitz (A. Doherty), Joanne Attley’s Toscana (A. O’ Rourke) & Louise Carroll’s Darrara Achilles (L. Carroll).

1.30m class: # 1 Kieran King’s Kings Best (J. Floody), # 2 Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody), # 3 Michael Beattie’s MB Mullentine Magic (M. Beattie), # 4 Owen Mc Camley’s Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley) & # 5 Anita Doherty’s Fitz (A. Doherty).

SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 22nd October to 10th December. Modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am.

Indoor horse & pony training league Friday 16th October.

X poles, divided between: Amy Robinson’s Basil (A. Robinson), Louise Murphy’s Silver |(L. Murphy), Patricia Creegan’s Gypsy (C. J Creegan) & Eoin Mc Enaney’s Harriett (E. Mc Enanaey).

60cm class, divided between: Rosalyn Connolly’s Dyno (R. Connolly) & Eve Connolly’s Browno (E. Connolly).

70cm class, divided between: Roisin Kane’s Serene (R. Kane), Eve Connolly’s Browno (E. Connolly), Patricia Creegan’s Molly (K. Creegan), Jordan Mc Garrell’s Santiago (J. Mc Garrell) & Lois O’ Hare’s Star (L. O’ Hare).

80cm class, divided between: Claire Smyth’s Tilly (C. Smyth), Roisin Kane’s Serene (R. Kane), Lois O’ Hare’s Star (L. O’ Hare), Megan De Souza’s Ben (M. De Souza), Tori Graham’s Johnny (T. Graham), Rachel Moriarity’s Frankie (R. Moriarity) & Lyndsey Skillen’s Bubbles (L. Skillen).

90cm class, divided between: Katelyn King’s Heather (K. King), Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning), Caroline Black’s Dan (C. Black) & Conor Mc Enaney’s Biddy (C. Mc Enaney).

1m class: Caroline Black’s Tim (C. Black).

Indoor horse &pony training league continues Friday 23rd October to 11th December. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Indoor arena eventing league Saturday 17th October.

70cm, class: # 1 divided between, Vivienne Seymour’s Fiddlewood Dove (V. Seymour) & James Hynds’ Gingernut (J. Hynds) & # 2 Orla Sheehan’s Cruz (O. Sheehan).

85cm class: # 1 Carly Greene’s Buddy Blue (C. Greene), # 2 divided between, Marnie Crerar’s Luan (M. Crerar), Harry Haire’s Gunner (H. Haire), Orla Sheehan’s Cruz (O. Sheehan), Victoria Craig’s Rocky (V. Craig) & Rachel Moriarity’s Flame (R. Moriarity), # 3 divided between, Emma Douglas’ Ed (E. Douglas) & Allie Haire’s Baby King (A. Haire).

1m class: # 1 divided between: Marnie Crerar’s Cava (M. Crerar), Michael Boyd’s Fabulous William (M. Boyd), Stephen Martin’s Butterscotch Major (S. Martin) & Victoria Craig’s Rocky 9V. Craig).

Indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 24th October to 12th December. Start time of 2pm for 70cm class followed by the 85cm class (not before 3pm) & the 1m class (not before 4pm).

Ravensdale Lodge offers world-class facilities at unbeatable value for money. For further information on these or any forthcoming shows / events, tuition, treks / hacks, facility hire, advertising or sponsorship opportunities please contact Ravensdale Lodge on + 353 (0) 42 9371034, + 353 (0) 87 2306603, email info@ravensdalelodge.com, log on to www.ravensdalelodge.com, follows on facebook or twitter.

Autumn / winter indoor season in full swing at Ravensdale Lodge

News Desk — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 06:44:51 +0000

“Super Six”,
producer & rider Johnny Mulligan seen here going clear in the 1m class on
board Cool Allie had a successful & busy afternoon at Ravensdale Lodge’s
indoor arena eventing league on Saturday afternoon. Johnny went clear with
the joker fence with all of his six horses on the afternoon gaining an
unprecedented 16 points with one in both the 70cm & 85cm class and four in
the 1m class…well done Johnny.

Week ending 11th October 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Trekking Centre.

It was another busy week of indoor action at Ravensdale Lodge as the weather remained unseasonal with bright sunshine and much higher than average temperatures throughout the week. While the forecast for the week ahead is pretty good the temperatures & rainfall are set to drop to more autumnal averages In keeping with the previous two indoor seasons Ravensdale Lodge will be helping to keep their clients warm, dry & “smart” over the winter months with the latest hi tech gadgets being given out as prizes over the course of the winter schedule of shows & events. “Smart” watches are the latest must have devices and they have now been added to the haul of prizes to be given away by switched on show organisers at Ravensdale Lodge. All autumn / winter indoor leagues as well as the two remaining “Bumper” shows of 2015 (25th October for Halloween show & Christmas show date to be announced) will have these fabulous devices on offer as prizes. Competitors can now look forward to innovative “smart” prizes in addition to the superb facilities, surfaces, courses & value for money already on offer, another great reason to stay “smart” at Ravensdale Lodge.

“Over the Joker”, Anna Finley & Wise Guy Duke put in
a lovely jump over the joker fence on their way to a clear round in the 70cm
class at the indoor arena eventing league at Ravensdale Lodge on Saturday
afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Indoor competitions continue at Ravensdale Lodge this week with SJI registered indoor jumping for horses on Thursday with six modified classes from 80cm to 1.10m and this show has a start time of 11am. Indoor horse & pony training is on Friday evening from 5.30pm with the usual classes from X poles to 1.10m while indoor arena eventing takes centre stage on Saturday from 2pm for the 70cm class followed by the 85cm class (not before 3pm) and the 1m class (not before 4pm). Show organisers are gearing up for their last but one “Bumper” bank holiday show of the season with the Halloween show set for Sunday 25th October. This “Grand Prix Show” for leisure riders will have seven timed classes starting with X poles and moving up the grades to 1.10m. Always hugely popular and competitive it is sure to be another great day of equestrian action at Ravensdale Lodge. This show is open to horses and ponies so all are welcome to come and compete for the treasure trove of prizes on offer on the day so mark it in your diaries! Results from all of last week’s competitions at Ravensdale Lodge can be viewed below and full details of all forthcoming shows & events can be found on the centres website or facebook page.

SJI registered indoor horse league Thursday 8th October.

80cm class: Siobhan Dunne’s Cardino (T. Dunne).

90cm class, divided between: Samantha Heaney’s Lady Mumbai (S. Heaney), Louise Hollywood’s Paddy’s Cruising (L. Hollywood), Lynn Patterson’s Stainsby Free Spirit (L. Patterson) & Tara Dunne’s Courtisan C (T. Dunne).

Amy Robinson & Basil put in a lovely clear round of
jumping in the X poles class at Ravensdale Lodge’s horse & pony training
league on Friday evening.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

1.m class, divided between: ,Conrad Mc Guinness’ Creevagh Ferros Diamond (A. Mc Parland), Jenny Mc Leigh’s Seaforde Vale (J. Mc Leigh), Frank Mc Leigh’s Melia Barcelo (M. Mc Leigh), Rachel Healey’s Patchwork Prince (R. Healy) & Michael Beattie’s DSH Good Feeling (M. Beattie).

1.10m class, divided between: Michael Beattie’s MB Mountpleasant Boy (M. Beattie), S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce), Frank Mc Leigh’s Dunnanew Sunset (M. Mc Leigh) & Marie Quigley’s Castleroche Rebel (B. Murphy).

1.20m class, divided between: Kieran King’s Kings Best (J. Floody) & Elizabeth Irvine’s Turbolier (E. Irvine).

1.30m class: # 1 Kieran King’s Kings Best (J. Floody), # 2 Brian Kieran’s HTS Blackrock (J. Floody) & # 2 Owen Mc Camley’s Belle De Reve Z (O. Mc Camley).

SJI registered indoor horse league continues Thursday 15th October to 10th December. Modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m, start time 11am.

Elizabeth Irvine & Rossnaree
in action over the 1.10m track at Ravensdale Lodge’s SJI registered horse
league on Thursday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Indoor horse & pony training league Friday 9th October.

X poles, divided between: Louise Murphy’s Silver (L. Murphy) & Amy Robinson’s Basil (A. Robinson).

60cm class, divided between: Laura Mc Kevitt’s My Magical Minion (L. Mc Kevitt) & Rosalyn Connolly’s Dyno (R. Connolly).

70cm class, divided between: Claire Smyth’s Tilly (C. Smyth), Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (E. Mc Sherry), Klara Ewing’s Major Ben (K. Ewing), Katie Creegan’s Molly (K. Creegan), Eoin Powell’s Judy (E. Powell) & Orla Mc Parland’s Mayday (O. Mc Parland).

80cm class: Will Glendenning’s Out Of The Blue (W. Glendenning).

90cm class, divided between: Sinead Young’s Jacobi (S. Young), Kate Kenwright’s Storm (K. Kenwright), Alex Finney’s Dolly (A. Finney), Caroline Buchanan’s Silverline Flame (E. J Buchanan) & Shannon Weir’s Garnfrach Katlyn (S. Weir).

1m class: Johnny Duffy’s Cinderella (J. Duffy).

Indoor horse &pony training league continues Friday 16th October to 11th December. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Indoor arena eventing league Saturday 10th October.

70cm class: # 1 divided between, Anna Finlay’s Wise Guy Duke (A. Finley) & Johnny Mulligan’s Jack (J. Mulligan).

85cm class: # 1Johnny Mulligan’s Poppy (J. Mulligan) & Victoria Craig’s Rocky (V. Craig), # 2 divided between, Anna Finlay’s Wise Guy Duke (A. Finlay) & Chris Fagan’s Don (C. Fagan), # 3 divided between, Conor Mc Enaney’s Katie (C. Mc Enaney), Noah Brown’s Rico (N. Brown) & Conor Mc Enaney’s Sue (C. Mc Enaney).

1m class: # 1 Johnny Mulligan’s Coco (J. Mulligan), Victoria Craig’s Rocky (V. Craig), Johnny Mulligan’s Cool Allie (J. Mulligan), Johnny Mulligan’s Flexible (J. Mulligan) 7 Johnny Mulligan’s Al (J. Mulligan), # 2 Chloe Listerlinsy’s Rocky (C. Listerlinsy) & # 3 Noah Brown’s Jimmy (N. Brown).

Indoor arena eventing league continues Saturday 17th October to 12th December. Start time of 2pm for 70cm class followed by the 85cm class (not before 3pm) & the 1m class (not before 4pm).

Equestrian News NI Out of Office

News Desk — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:13:39 +0000

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RDS “Bumper” Show set for Ravensdale Lodge

News Desk — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 06:00:35 +0000

Winning owner,
John Downey, is presented with his prize by judge Eilish Mulholland after
his horse “Away Again” won the hotly contested 1.10m class under regular
rider John Floody at Ravensdale Lodge’s SJI registered horse league finals
on Wednesday afternoon.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

Week ending 26th July 2015, results & report Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre

Ravensdale Lodge is set to play host to its annual RDS ticket show as part of its “Bumper” show series this coming Sunday, 2^nd August. With the summer rapidly slipping by and only two of these show’s remaining this is an ideal opportunity to experience the excitement of jumping against the clock in one of the seven timed classes from X poles to 1.10m which commence at 11am. It is also a great chance to compete for the array of prizes on offer throughout the day including tickets to the RDS Dublin Horse Show that same week. The show is open to both horses & ponies so all are welcome to come and compete in what is sure to be another exciting fun filled of equestrian competition at Ravensdale Lodge. Meanwhile it is set to be a busy week of finals at the centre as the long spring / summer season of shows & events draws to a close. These start on Wednesday 29^th July with the finals of both SJI registered horse & pony leagues. The six modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m have a start time of 11am and these will be followed by the usual 128cm, 138cm, 148cm pony classes at 5.30pm. Friday evening see the concluding show of the horse & pony training league with this final having a start time of 5.30pm for the seven classes from X poles to 1.10m.

“Sister act & family affair”:
Sisters Cara Mc Donald, winner of the 80cm league and final & Gina Mc
Donald, second in both the 80cm league and final are joined by proud parents
Des & Giovanna at Ravensdale Lodge’s horse & pony training league final on
Friday evening.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

The last final of the week takes place on Saturday 1^st August with the conclusion of the arena eventing league which has a start time of 2pm for the 70cm class which will be followed by the 85cm class at 3pm and the 1m class at 4pm. Riders are reminded that anyone can compete in these finals however only qualified combinations will be eligible for prizes in the final. All in all it is set to be a busy and exciting week at Ravensdale Lodge with the focus being on rewarding those dedicated riders who have competed in these league shows since the end of April. It certainly promises to be a day of giving on Sunday 2^nd August at the centres annual “RDS Bumper” Bank Holiday ticket show and as the old adage goes, if you are not in then you certainly wont win!

SJI registered horse & pony leagues Thursday 23rd July.

Horse classes: 90cm class, divided between: Tara Dunne Courtesan C (T. Dunne) & T. Woods’ Miss Behave (Z. Woods).

1m class, divided between: Emma Leigh Mc Allister’s Pallasgreen Lilly (E. L Mc Allister), Irene Lawler’s Creevagh In Touch (J. Floody), I. Chapman’s Fourgreen Gem (R. Chapman), J. Mc Gowan’s Manus Boy (O. Mc Gowan), Clare Murtagh’s Aldatos Mist (C. Murtagh) & Noleen Kieran’s Hermes Camiro (R. Kieran).

“Lucky winner”!: Jack Cowden from the Mourneview
Riding Club is presented with his tickets for the RDS Dublin Horse Show by
Jason Connolly of Ravensdale Lodge after his name was drawn from the hat at
the centres “Bumper” RDS ticket show on Sunday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

1.10m cli, divided between: Linda Buchanan’s Loughshore Light Of Touch (L. Buchanan), John Downey’s Away Again (J. Floody), Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Locket (O. Mc Camley), Carroll Produce Ltd’s Darragh Achilles (L. Carroll), S. Duffy’s Van Clover (H. Joyce), Noleen Kieran’s Hermes Camiro (R. Kieran), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell), I. Chapman’s Mullentine Sure Diamond (R. Chapman), E. Whiteside’s Tokyo Drifter (K. Kerr) & Irene Lawler’s Creevagh In Touch (J. Floody).

1.20m class, divided between: Owen Mc Camley’s Belle De Reve Z ()O. Mc Camley), Noleen Kieran’s Echo Ireland (R. Kieran), T. Woods’ Without Permission (Z. Woods), Cathal Tuite’s Hi Dude (J. Floody), Linda Buchanan’s Loughshore Light Of Touch (L. Buchanan), Owen Mc Camley’s Vechtas Locket (O. Mc Camley) & T. Woods’ Kilronan Chin (Z. Woods).

1.30m class: # 1Eileen Duggan’s Bronson De Reve (J. Floody), # 2 T. Woods’ Without Permission (Z. Woods), # 3 Noleen Kieran’s Echo Ireland (R. Kieran) & # 4 Cathal Tuite’s Hi Dude (J. Floody).

Pony classes: 128 70cm class: No result.

128 80cm class: No result.

128 90cm class: Jean Finney’s Some Journey (A. Finney).

138 80cm class: Rachel Mc Kee’s Buster (R. Mc Kee).

“Last of the tickets”: Michael Boyd (on
behalf of Katie Slater) is presented with tickets to the RDS Dublin Horse
Show by Jason Connolly of Ravensdale Lodge at the centre’s “Bumper” RDS
ticket show on Sunday.
Photo: Niall Connolly.

138 1m class: Jean Finney’s Coltstown Du Cruise (A. Finney).

138 1.10m class: No result.

148 90cm class divided between: C. Mc Alpine’s Slieve Bloom Holly (H. Mc Alpine) & T. Howell’s Wivollet Something Special (C. Howell).

148 1m class, divided between: T. Howell’s Essence Livzza (C. Howell), A. Mc Sorley’s Keltic Flight (H. Mc Alpine), A. Mc Sorley’s Kilcumman Phantom (A. Mc Sorley) & Robert Mc Kee’s Sahara Storm (M. Mc Kee).

148 1.10m class, divided between: A. Mc Sorley’s Keltic Flight (H. Mc Alpine) & A. Mc Sorley’s Kilcumman Phantom (A. Mc Sorley).

SJI registered horse & pony leagues conclude Wednesday 29th July. Modified horse classes from 80cm to 1.30m start time 11am followed by6 the usual 128cm, 138cm &148cm pony classes from 5.30pm.

Summer / autumn SJI horse & pony leagues commence Wednesday 12th August to 16th September. Horse classes from 11am followed by pony classes at 5.30pm.

Horse & pony training league Friday 24th July.

X poles, divided between: Hanna Mc Verry’s Twilight (H. Mc Verry), Laura Mc Kevitt’s Mr Magical Minion (L. Mc Kevitt) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Lyric (A. Lowther).

60cm class, divided between: Grace Kieran’s Bonny (G. Kieran), Jason Connolly’s Fedora (J. Connolly), Gemma Murphy’s Silverline Lilly (G. Murphy), E&R Connolly’s Dyno (R. Connolly), Katie Creegan’s Jessie (K. Creegan), Ravensdale Lodge’s Rocco (A. Cosgrove), E&R Connolly’s Browno (E. Connolly) & Blathnaid Byrne’s Bonnie (B. Byrne).

70cm class, divided between: Harry Haire’s Dusty (H. Haire), Ravensdale Lodge’s Mo (A. Murphy), Jason Connolly’s Fedora (J. Connolly), Sean O’ Brien’s Sally (S. O’ Brien), Hanna Mc Verry’s Twilight (H. Mc Verry), Katie Creegan’s Jessie (K. Creegan) & Ravensdale Lodge’s Ebony (E. Molloy).

80cm class, divided between: Laura Webster’s Cody (L. Webster), Cara Mc Donald’s Daisy (C. Mc Donald), Karen Mc Kee’s Cookie (K. Mc Kee) & Gina Mc Donald’s Stella (G. Mc Donald).

90cm class: No result.

1m class, divided between: Ciara Culleton’s Charlie (C. Culleton) & Nina Mulligan’s Susie (N. Mulligan).

1,10m class, divided between: Katelyn King’s Heather (K. King), Stephen Mc Manus’ O’ Connor (S. Mc Manus) & Nina Mulligan’s Susie (N. Mulligan).

Horse & pony training league concludes Friday 31st July. Classes from X poles to 1.10m, start time 5.30pm.

Summer / autumn horse & pony training league commences Friday 14th August to 18th September, start time 5.30pm.

Arena eventing league Saturday 25th July.

70cm class: # 1 Aoife Cronin’s Danny Boy (A. Cronin) & # 2 Aimee Jenkins’ Gusty (A. Jenkins).

85cm class: # 1 Michelle Ferris’ Jed (M. Ferris) & # 2 divided between, Aimee Jenkins’ Gusty (A. Jenkins), Janet Cooke’s Louis Two Tone (J. Cooke) & Grace Fitzpatrick’s’ Princess (G. Fitzpatrick).

1m class: # 1 Barbara Johns’ Woody (B. Johns).

Arena eventing league concludes Saturday 1st August, start time of 2pm for 70cm class, 3pm for 85cm class and 4pm for 1m class.

Jump cross / derby league commences Saturday 15th August to 19th September, start time 2pm.

Daniels takes second in Camphire Three-star, O’Connor Third

News Desk — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:40:45 +0000

EIGHTEEN year-old Cathal Daniels scored a notable second place in the main feature class at Camphire International Horse Trials in Co. Waterford this afternoon (Sunday).

Daniels, who has already been selected for the GAIN Horse Feeds Young Rider Eventing Squad that will compete for Ireland in the 2015 European Championships in Strzegom, Poland next month, finished on his dressage score of 49.00 after going clear through the show jumping and cross country phases.

Riding Margaret Kinsella’s Irish Sport Horse mare Rioghan Rua, Daniels finished less than two penalty points off the winning score of Australia’s Christopher Burton and Nobilis 18, and moved up three places from his overnight fifth position.

Irish combinations accounted for seven of the top ten places in the 42-strong international field at Camphire’s three-star competition, with Austin O’Connor and Kilpatrick Knight (ISH)(TIH) finishing in third and Sarah Ennis with the Irish Sport Horse BLM Diamond Delux in fourth.

Fifth place went to Sam Watson and Horseware Lukeswell (ISH)(TIH), while Austin O’Connor took seventh on the Irish Sport Horse Morning Venture and also eighth with another Irish Sport Horse, Balham Houdini.

Tenth place was claimed by Patricia Ryan and the Irish Sport Horse Tullineaskey Hi Ho.

Austin O’Connor featured again as best of the Irish in the CCI2* at Camphire, finishing sixth on 51.3 with Day by Day (ISH) with Christopher Burton again taking the winner’s trophy, riding Santano II.

The CIC2* class was won by Ireland’s Clare Abbott and Glenkeeran River (ISH)(TIH).

Michael Jung Returns to Eventing World Number One Spot

News Desk — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 06:50:22 +0000

Michael Jung (GER), pictured here with La Biosthetique Sam at last month’s CCI4* Luhmühlen, fourth leg of the FEI Classics™, has jumped back to the top of the FEI World Eventing Rankings. (EventingPhoto/FEI).

Michael Jung (GER) is back as world Eventing number one after his brilliant third-place finish with La Biosthetique Sam FBW at last month’s Luhmühlen CCI4* (GER) presented by DHL, fifth leg of the FEI Classics™.

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Jung (32) jumped to the top of the FEI World Eventing Rankings in May for the first time in his career, breaking the one-year reign of William Fox-Pitt (GBR). Fox-Pitt then toppled Jung in June to take back his lead.

Now Jung, the first Eventing athlete to hold the European, world and Olympic titles simultaneously in 2012 after scoring individual and team gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and Fox-Pitt, the multiple Olympic, World and European medallist, have switched places yet again!

Jung now has a 17-point lead over Fox-Pitt (591 points), with New Zealand’s Jonelle Price up into third (520 points). Germany’s Ingrid Klimke – winner at Luhmühlen and current leader of the FEI Classics™ series – has also moved up and is now in fourth (504 points). Australia’s Stuart Tinney has leapt into the top 10 and is now in ninth from 17^thin the FEI World Eventing Rankings.

Speirs Rides Two Winners in ISH Eventing Series at Ballinamona

News Desk — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:36:01 +0000

CAMILLA Speirs took the 6 Year-Old trophy in the ISH Eventing series with Loughnavatta Cedar (ISH) at Ballinamona last weekend.

Written by Colin McClelland

The winner is a bay gelding by Luidam (KWPN) out of the Dam Ballydoolagh Aimee Sunrise (ISH) and was bred by owner Rory Costigan.

Second was Kilroe Free And Easy (ISH) ridden by Angela Dennehy, owned by Maurice Coleman and bred by Harry Lalor, with third going to Cushlas Skyimp (ISH) ridden by Emma Jackson, owned by the rider and and bred by William Donegan.

Twenty-seven horses took part in the event.

The 5 Year-Old class was won by LEB Lias Jewel (ISH) a bay mare also ridden by Camilla Speirs, and owned and bred by Jo Breheny. The winner is by Limmerick (Holst) out of the LEB Liath (ISH). Twenty horses competed.

In the 4 Year-Old class, David Maher rode Barnadarrig Boy (ISH) to victory. Owned and bred by William Kirwan, the winner is a bay gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Mark Clover (ISH). Ten horses took part in the class

Arena Eventing causes excitement at Knockagh

News Desk — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:22:09 +0000

The second week of Arena eventing was well supported at Knockagh View, as competitors walked the course excitement built with the new novelty tractor jump at fence 15. The course jumped brilliantly all day and the optimum time caught a few out. The next Arena Eventing day takes place on Sunday 19th July at 11am with classes from 45cms to 1M. For more details visit our website www.knockaghviewec.com or contact Scott on 07788203076 or Ruth on 07732809188.
Results
45cms
1st Katelyn Irvine, Pedro
2nd Kristie Wilson, Harry
3rd Emma Bamford, Troy
4th Ella Lindsay, Bart
5th Grace Morton, Rocky
6th Skye Dawson, Duffy

60cms
1st Shelley Boyle, Ricky
2nd Toby Davison, Jake
3rd Samantha Billings, Thor
4th Victoria White, Temple Bui
5th Jayne Robinson, Mylo
6th Leah Kirk, French Connection

70cms
1st Ellie Nesbitt, Suzie
2nd Tyler Houston, Smokey
3rd Leah Kirk, French Connection
4th Sasha Wilson, Prepare for glory
5th Walter Irvine, Glittering Captain
6th Samantha Billings, Sammy

80cms
1st Samantha Billings, Harry
2nd Ross McCullough, Holly
3rd Katie Lee Houston, Minto
4th Cathy Delargy, Skylark Express
5th Julie Lee Radcliffe, A Dream come true

90cms
1st Patrica Feeney, Pippy
2nd Steven Wilson, Smurf
3rd Philip Cole, Friday
4th Ross McCullough, Holly
5th Katie Lee Houston, Minto
6th Ruth O’Brien, Kilcurry Liberos Flight

1M
1st Alison McClean, Shi
2nd Steven Wilson, Smurf
3rd Mimi Joffroy, Soffie Robin