Show Jumping
The fourth leg of the Laurel View Indoor Derby League took place on the 27th January, with the derby course having the usual variety of twists and turns to test the riders’ navigational skills, as well checking out their balance and saddle stickability! (Photographs by Equi-tog) There was no stopping Louie and Claire Dobbin over [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB in Omagh, Co Tyrone held something different recently in the form of an ‘Arena Eventing Competition’ at Ecclesville, Fintona on a beautiful sunny, dry day! This consisted of 7 showjumps followed by 7 working hunter/cross country type fences which proved a challenge from the normal showjumping course; but was enjoyed by [...]
Training went ahead during the St. Valentine’s celebrations as horses and riders turned out to the training shows at Connell Hill. Lots of quality time was therefore spent with their horses during the evening taking advantage of this training exercise. The aim of the training league is to lead to a fitter horse providing a [...]
CORK’S Shane Sweetnam placed third in last night’s (Saturday) World Cup Grand Prix in Wellington, Florida, with fellow Irish rider Conor Swail taking eighth. With 125,000 dollars in prize money at stake, competition was understandably intense, and at the finish only four combinations achieved double clear rounds, with the USA’s Beezie Madden and Cortes C [...]
ROBERT Splaine has been reappointed as the High Performance Manager for the Irish Show Jumping team following a board meeting of Horse Sport Ireland last night (Tuesday). The position of Show Jumping High Performance Manager was advertised in December 2012 and following second round interviews on Monday, Robert Splaine was recommended by the interview panel [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre Winter Horse SJI League Results Sunday 10th February 2013 Horses 80cms- No Result 90cm- 1, L. Kerry’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Kerry); 1,B. Kyle’s Portlough Clover); 1m- 1, J. Murphy’s Tullyoran Magic (Aoife Dooley);); 1.10m- 1,J. Murphy’s Javas Patsy (Aoife Dooley); 1.20- No Result. Ponies 128 90cm- 1,D. McPhillip’s Scarletts Fireball (Paul McPhillips); [...]
On Saturday 2nd February over 220 riders, parents and teachers attended the USSJ Awards Ball at the Knockagh Lodge Hotel. The awards from the league were presented and it proved to be a great night for all. The generous sponsors of this Championship are Giltspur Scientific; they provided the winning prizes for each competition. See [...]
Ravensdale Lodge host their first major show of 2013 this coming Sunday, February 17th. The O’ Reillys Wholesalers Newry sponsored Spring Tour Grand Prix, part of the HSI / Bluegrass Spring Tour is the centrepiece of the winter / spring schedule at Ravensdale Lodge. This will be the second leg of this Spring Tour Grand [...]
Connell Hills’ excellent facilities are proving to be so beneficial to not only the young horse but also as fitness aids as more horses and riders are taking advantage of this venue each week. This is the ideal opportunity to introduce your horse to show jumping in a competitive yet friendly and welcoming environment. Thursday [...]
There was a good buzz amongst competitors at the last fun showjumping day at Knockagh View with classes from 30cms to 1M. Knockagh View Equestrian Centre is holding a jump cross day on Sunday 24th February with fantastic prizes in all classes to include travel rugs, bandages and other goodies. For more information on events [...]
Horses 80cms- No Result 90cm- 1, L. Kerry’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Kerry); 1,B. Kyle’s Portlough Clover); 1m- 1, J. Murphy’s Tullyoran Magic (Aoife Dooley);); 1.10m- 1,J. Murphy’s Javas Patsy (Aoife Dooley); 1.20- No Result. Ponies 128 90cm- 1,D. McPhillip’s Scarletts Fireball (Paul McPhillips); 128 1m- 1, J. Clarke’s Lenamore Mini Metro (Ruairi Clarke ); 1, [...]
Dublin Horse Show Jumping Qualifiers 2013 Horses (Show jumping) Galway Equestrian Centre, Peakroe, Athenry, Co. Galway Wednesday 8 May Coilog Equestrian Centre, Naas, Co. Kildare Wednesday 29 May Barnadown Showjumping, Gorey, Co. Wexford Wednesday 19 June The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan, Co. Armagh Wednesday 26 June Ponies & Young Riders (Show jumping) Cavan Equestrian Centre, Latt, Co. Cavan Saturday 4 [...]
Week ending 10th February 2013, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre Indoor horse training show Thursday 7th February. 70cm class, divided between: Mary Cosgrove’s Rio (M. Cosgrove), Linda Mc Cabe’s Tikka (L. Mc Cabe) & Mandy King’s Polo (M. King). 80cm class: No clear rounds. 90cm class, divided between: Grace O’ Shaughnessy’s The Biscuit [...]
The second day of this years SJI Spring Horse League saw a large turnout of competitors jump a superb course built by Will Crean. Some of these horses are just starting their career and have benefited from the training shows held on Thursday nights where they are introduced to intercom, music, lights etc. Connell Hill [...]
There was a real buzz of activity at the Ecclesville Centre, Fintona as more than 100 competitors took part in the second week of the Ecclesville Training League! The organisers were delighted to welcome many of the regular competitors and also some new combinations to Ecclesville. Raymond Caldwell’s flowing courses were complimented by the recently [...]
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, [...]
