Show Jumping
IRELAND now has nine show jumpers in the official World Top 100, with 19 year-old Bertram Allen from Wexford reaching his highest place to date, coming in at No. 17. The Longines World Show Jumping Rankings published on Friday, and covering competitions during the month of November, show Ireland punching well above its weight in [...]
Christmas is most certainly on its way as festivities broke out at Connell Hill on Saturday for the ‘All That Glitters Xmas Show’. Competitors arrived full of enthusiasm eager to jump their chosen challenges having the opportunity of competitive tracks with the added bonus of a friendly welcoming environment over-spilling into ‘enjoyment’. The first line [...]
The Geoff Billington Masterclass and training clinics due to take place at Emerald International Equestrian Centre on Friday December 12th 2014, have been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. It is hoped that the event will now be held during the Emerald International CSI2* show in March 2015. All ticket purchases will receive a full refund [...]
Week ending 7th December 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. This week’s three autumn / winter league finals brings to a close the competition year at Ravensdale Lodge with only one show remaining before the short winter break. The show in question happens to be the centre’s Bumper Christmas Show on Sunday 28th [...]
As the temperatures dropped on Friday night things were hotting up indoors at Connell Hill Training League Show as competitors become increasingly more excited nearing the final of this league which will be held on Friday 19th December, so only one more qualifying date next Friday 12th December. Connell Hill welcomes all competitors to join [...]
YOUNG Irish show jumping sensation Bertram Allen has added yet another victory to his tally with a win in the Lichtenvoorde Grand Prix in the Netherlands last night (Sunday). Piloting the bay mare Wild Thing L, which is jointly owned by Ballywalter Farms and Billy Twomey, the 19 year-old rider added 8,000 euro to his [...]
Sunday 30th Nov saw another great show at Lime Park Equestrian. The sun shone and the competitors were out in force for the 5th week of the league! Courses flowed and jumping was good with plenty of room to warm up in the outdoor arena. Final this Sunday 7th December, starting at 11.00am for Ponies [...]
Thursday 30 October 2014 Ardnacashel Equestrian Comber held its Spooky Jump Cross. A very well dressed course which included pumpkins, scarecrows and even skeletons adorned the jumps. Once again Janice out done herself in building an inviting, but testing course which all competitors thoroughly enjoyed. The day started with the 70 cm class where once again Claire Dobbin [...]
As the Laurel View Pounds for Points Show Jumping League enters its final few weeks, qualifying competitors are hoping they have accrued plenty of points, so that when the final on December 17th arrives they can cash in their points if they are the league winners. Wednesday nights have been very well supported and [...]
It is countdown now with only two weeks remaining before the final, on Friday 19th December, of this most exciting Training League Show at Connell Hill. New faces were welcomed and enjoyed the friendly happy go lucky family atmosphere where everyone is helped and encouraged along their chosen path whether it be competition or pleasure, [...]
November 16th was the date, Laurel View the venue and Derby competition was the reason. As ever the Laurel View course building team had built a course to test and tease the competitors, but nothing too tricky to deter the green and baby horses from having a go too. Sixties riders got things [...]
HORSES 80cm- 1, T. Duffy’s Achn Moto X (Teresa Duffy); 90cms- 1, N. Galligan’s Apollo Blue X (Jamie Landers); 1, J. Griffin’s Cregmore Hughie (Jim Griffin); 1, P. McVerry’s Bellscross Tate Rebel (Amy McVerry); 1m- 1, P. Quinn’s Diamond de Reve (David Conlon); 1, C. Cornyn’s Dutch Sprout (Ciara Cornyn 1,J. Haffey’s John L (Joe [...]
Saturday saw the final of the Autumn/Winter SJI Horse League at Connell Hill with competitors arriving for the big day following weeks of hard preparation. The very favourable weather added to the atmosphere as riders warmed up to jump colourful tracks spaciously displayed in the indoor arena. The opening 80 cm class saw the hard [...]
William Whitaker stepped right into the limelight with a brilliant win with Fandango at the fifth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2014/2015 Western European League series in Stuttgart, Germany today. The 25-year-old nephew of British legends, John and Michael Whitaker, out-classed many of the best in the world in a thrilling 10-horse [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB commence their winter schedule of activities with dressage training with Dale Roberts at the RDA. Members & friends look forward to their Christmas Meal/Night out on Saturday 6th December in The Millstone & Mandi King will return for one final showjumping lesson of the year on the 10th December. The annual Christmas Show is planned for [...]
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, [...]
