Hunting
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East Down Hunt P2P Committee are having a Fundraiser at Downpatrick Race Course on Friday 5th June 2015 with the following itinerary. If you would like to book a table, please contact Donna on 07802 333813. 3.45pm Turnstiles Open. 4.30pm Hospitality Suite Opens. 5.30pm approx Racing Tips from Celebrity Tipster [...]
Maddybenny Riding Centre Portrush was the venue for Hunter Trials run by The Route Hunt on Sunday 26th April 2015. The temperature on the day was low but the forecasted rain held off which was a relief for all. In the 75cm class there were 26 competitors, 28 in the 85 cm class 9 in [...]
On Sunday 26th October 2015 the Route Hunt will once again be running hunter trials at Maddybenny Riding Centre, Portrush starting at 12 noon . There will be 4 classes :- 75 cm , 85 cm, 95 cm and 75 cm pairs with the 75cm and 85cm classes being an optimum time and the 95cm [...]
Saturday 14th March was the last hunt of the 2014/2015 season for The Route hunt .Hunt members and friends gathered at Ballylagan Equestrian Centre and enjoyed refreshments provided by Martin & Frances Mellet of Jazz Horses. Before setting off a cheque for £1000 was presented to Mr Rex Humphries President of RDA Coleraine. Mr Humphries [...]
On Saturday 14th February 2015, 17 Route hunt members and visitors met at Killeague West the home of Campbell And Helen Smith. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to the meet , thanked Campbell and all involved in setting up the hunt and asked all to join in singing Happy Birthday to Florence Campbell nee [...]
On Saturday 7th February 2015, Route hunt members and visitors met at Ballyhacket primary school for their weekly hunt. For many members this was their first visit to Ballyhacket as it has been several years since The Route has hunted at Ballyhacket but for a few it was a return to familiar ground. The hunt [...]
On Saturday 24th January, despite the freezing conditions in the morning, 17 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 before setting of just after 12 noon. There was a short hack along the Ballyversal Road to [...]
On Boxing day the Route hunt met at the home of Alison & Alan Millar Killeague, Coleraine. Despite the wintery conditions there was a turnout of 23 horses and riders and some followers on foot. Before setting off refreshments were served, Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to the meet, thanked the Millars for their [...]
On Saturday 3rd January 2015, 20 Route hunt members and 9 visitors met at Morelli’s Lane, Maddybenny for the first meet of 2015.The weather was perfect and spirits were high amongst horses and riders so all used the field at Morelli’s Lane to give the horses some exercise. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to [...]
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A new equine veterinary hospital is opening in Greenmount Park adjacent to Limerick Racecourse this Saturday. The hospital is located within the grounds of the old Greenmount Stud and the facility has been reinvigorated to create a centre of excellence for equine care.
On Saturday 20th December 2014 Route hunt members gathered at The Coast Inn Myroe for a pre-Christmas drink before setting off on their weekly hunt. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to Myroe and thanked the owners of The Coast for the use of the carpark.There was a short hack along the Seacoast Road before [...]
On Saturday 26th October 18 Route hunt members and 3 visitors met at the kennels for the Knockertotan hunt organised by hunt secretary Julie Smyth. Hunt master Philip White welcomed everyone before the hunt set off at 12.15pm. There was a hack along the Gateside Road and Ballymacrea Road to get everyone warmed up before [...]
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, [...]
