Show Jumping
As we progress into Autumn, and the fourth leg of the SJI Autumn Horse League, competitors are still enjoying the experience of jumping outstanding tracks in Connell Hills fabulous outdoor arena. Here riders not only enjoy the sure-footedness of the highly maintained surface but also the friendly relaxed atmosphere putting both horse and rider at [...]
The roads were abuzz as competitors, from near and far, made their way to Connell Hill for the Ulster Amateur of the Year Show on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September, with many staying over to enjoy the entertainment and hospitality of the ‘Ramble Inn’, a traditional country pub and restaurant, which was also a [...]
Connell Hills Training Show on Friday night saw competitors turn out immaculately to jump great tracks designed in the first class indoor arena. This facility is ideal for schooling your young horse, introducing it to the world of competition, gaining confidence and indeed getting to know your new horse. Rebecca Saunderson and ‘Tabasco’ opened the [...]
GAIN-ALLTECH Results Kernan Equestrian Centre Sunday 4th October 2015 The GAIN-ALLTECH Autumn Series Grand Prix Horse Show was hosted by Kernan Equestrian Centre on Sunday 4th October. Sunday dawned bright and sunny and the day’s sport kicked off with the 1.10m two phase class which was sponsored by Eamonn Rice Bloodstock & Shipping. Top place [...]
The last all silver show for this year took place at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre marking the start of the winter months. There are lots of fun events and leagues planned for the winter at Knockagh View, for full details visit our website www.knockaghviewec@yahoo.com. Lots of competitors took home the beautiful trophies and medals and enjoyed [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB are holding a demo by Carrie Townsend, Equine Sports Therapist on Thursday 15th October at the RDA, Arvalee, Omagh commencing at 7pm. Everyone is very welcome to come along, members & non-members & an admission fee of £5 will be charged for non-members which includes supper. The Annual General Meeting will [...]
Cavan Equestrian Centre Pony League 4th October Event 1 – Newcomers D/C – Sarah Gibson’s Pop (Ted Gibson), Gabriel Tunney’s Clover (Elsie Tunney), Gabriel Tunney’s Sharons Choice (Lily Tunney), Johnnie Fitzpatrick’s Pepper (Robyn Fitzpatrick), Victoria Clarke’s Quantum Persia (Lucy Keaveney), J. Lynch’s Supersonic (Jack Lynch), Julieann Gaffney’s Billy Frazer (Jamie Clarke), Patricia Creegan’s Dunreevey Lady [...]
The Belgian team came out on top in the super-tough first round of the €2.3 million Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final 2015 at Real Club de Polo in Barcelona (ESP) today. With only eight places up for grabs for Saturday’s second and deciding round, there was a ferocious battle between the 19 competing nations, [...]
Cavan Equestrian Centre hosted their Annual National Amateur Championships on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October. This event has grown bigger and better over the past couple of years and this year’s event was a fantastic show. Competitors travelled from all over Ireland to compete in one of the biggest amateurs shows of the year. [...]
All Silver fun at Knockagh View The last all silver show for this year took place at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre marking the start of the winter months. There are lots of fun events and leagues planned for the winter at Knockagh View, for full details visit our website www.knockaghviewec@yahoo.com. Lots of competitors took home [...]
At Laurel View on Sunday the 6th September, Grace was the name that was coming up trumps over the 45cm jumping track. With Grace Morton and Rocky taking 1st place for their clear round which was faster than Grace Hancock and William. Gracie Bright and Charlie picked up 4 faults leaving her in third place. [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre Held BLUEGRASS Ulster Region Autumn Pony League on Saturday 19th September 2015 The Indoor Pony Show held at Kernan Equestrian Centre on Saturday 19th September was part of the SJI Ulster Region BLUEGRASS Autumn Pony Tour. A very busy day ensued with 220 entries in all. The main competitions were the three [...]
Cavan Equestrian Centre Cavan Indoor C’ships 2015 22- 27-Sep-15 RESULTS for Class 1 1.10M QUALIFIER (15 TO QUALIFY) 22-Sep-15 Leo Carey’s Furisto Cruise (Daren Hopkins), Emma Jackson’s [...]
Saturday 24th October sees the first of 6 consecutive months of dressage competitions to be held at Gransha EC. Competitors can enjoy riding on the excellent Martin Collins surface in the bright and airy ‘Antwerp Arena.’ This league runs alongside showjumping and working hunter competitions which culminate in a 3 day Gala weekend in March [...]
Today, the Irish rider Darragh Kenny won the 1.45 m Grand Prix on the first week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour 2015, after a jump-off where he had an outstanding performance with his horse, Picolo. The current national champion, António Matos Almeida, with Nikel de Presle, was the best Portuguese rider, in the eighth position. [...]
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, [...]
