Show Jumping
The Training Show at Connell Hill saw once again the friendly family atmosphere provide real good jumping with the younger athletes filled with enthusiasm as they improve their riding skills. This show is a real confidence booster to not only the rider but also the novice horse as they encounter a course of show jumping [...]
IRELAND’S Olympic Bronze Medallist Cian O’Connor was reunited with his London mount Blue Loyd today (Sunday) for the Magna Racino Grand Prix at the three-star Ebreichsdorf show in Austria, and claimed third place. The 34 year-old Meath-based rider was one of just seven combinations to get through to the jump-off from a starting list of [...]
Gransha riding club have been getting lessons with popular coach Gary Marshall with members finding them very beneficial. One of the riding club members was overheard claiming “He’s a genius!” when Gary explained his exercises carefully and used encouragement to help riders build their confidence. That particular members is not jumping courses of 80cms, a [...]
Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 15th November. Cross Poles 1st= Silver, Charlotte Kennedy drew the trophy; Toby, Robert Russell; Paige, Lara McComb; Ro Ro, Zara McConnell; Sox, Chloe Agnew. 40cm 1st= Toby, Robert Russell drew the trophy; Sox, Chloe Agnew; Merlin, Emma Burns. 50cm 1st= Dandy, Shannon Boville drew the trophy; Taz, Catherine [...]
Sunday 24thNovember 2013 saw the penultimate show in Lime Park Equestrian Horse and Pony Show Jumping League. Courses were designed and built by Mickey McCann and the newly painted fences looked well. Standard of jumping was very high with most getting double clears! The League final is this Sunday 1st December with ponies starting at [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB are commencing their winter schedule of events by continuing with their showjumping training with Mandi King at Ecclesville, Fintona. Then they will hang their boots up for a meal out at Asian Delights in Omagh just before Christmas. Those interested are asked to let Ann Regan know by Wednesday 11th December. [...]
Sponsored by Watters Electrical, Culloville, Saturday 23rd November 2013 Starter Stakes Lead-Rein- 1,H. Treanor’s Twinkle Toes (Kenny Treanor); 1,R. Russell’s Toby (Robert Russell); 2, R. Cunningham’s Buzz (Connell Cunningham); Voucher winner. 60cm- 1, H. Treanor’s Twinkle Toes (Shannon Treanor); Voucher winner. 70cm- 1, P. Moore’s One More (Poppy Moore); 1,C. Carvile’s Farnah Boy (Colleen Carville); 1,S. [...]
The annual winter league organised by Omagh Riding for Disabled continues this Saturday were competitors will have their last chance to pick up those important qualifying points for the final on 14th December. Continuing with the popular starter stakes at 10am, the classes will then follow a height wise system with 50cms, 60cms, 70cms, 80cms, [...]
Saturday 16th November saw the second round of the Interclub League, hosted by Mossvale Riding Club. 17 teams were out in force competing with the 1st and 2nd place being tightly contested. Mossvale would like to thank all the helpers who made the day a success and for everyone who turned up and made it [...]
The frosty night did not put competitors off as they jumped at the opportunity of competing at these first class indoor facilities on Friday night. This Training Show is perfect for schooling or to bring on the young in-experienced horse, here help, guidance and advice is on hand to assist the rider also. It is [...]
Horses 90cms- 1, J. Griffin’s Cregmore Hughie(Jim Griffin); 1, N. Louth Horse Park’s Russian Gold (Lorraine McGuinness) 1m-1, 1, J. Griffin’s Cregmore Hughie (Jim Griffin); 1,P. O’Hare’s War Lady (Amy O’Hare); 1,D. Vallely’s Flagstaff Dream (Deidre Vallely); 1,T. Gilmour’s Warren Bank (Kyra Gilmour); 1.10m – 1, A. Doherty’s Neat Kaleidoscope (Anita Doherty); 1, A. Cornyn’s [...]
With only one date remaining, 23rd November, before the final of this SJI Horse league on Saturday 30th November competitors arrived eager to walk the course which was designed to reward smooth riding whilst asking for precision when jumping their magnificent steads. The sunny morning added to the relaxed friendly atmosphere as the show commenced [...]
Knockaghview Equestrian Centre was a hive of activity on Sunday for the second round of the Ulster Schools’ Show Jumping Championships. Schools from all over the province made the journey to Greenisland. The arena was looking brilliant thanks to course builder Alistair Megahey and the team at Knoackagh View and of course the sun shone [...]
It was a typically ‘soft’ Irish Sunday morning at Gransha but the riders took no notice of the drizzle and enjoyed their jumping. It is a great opportunity to get young or green horses out for a schooling session. No one leaves the arena disappointed as there is help available to lower back poles or [...]
It was a hive of activity at Connell Hill as competitors turned out to jump a super course of fences designed to bring on the young horse and encourage the novice rider to join forces with the more advanced riders who attend. This family venue welcomes everyone as help, guidance and assistance is freely given [...]
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, [...]
