Showing
Saturday 11 April 2015 saw the final of our Working Hunter League. A welcoming course was in situ for all the competitors and the day started with the Amateur Performance Novice Class and first place went to Karina McVeigh riding Midnight Reflection, Karen Jeffrey riding Junior took second position and Catherine Ross riding Milo took third place. Next [...]
The sun was out and competitors were out in force to compete for the beautiful trophies at Knockagh View’s All Silver Easter show. Knockagh View would like to thank the judge in the ridden ring Suzanne Allen and Steward Anne Allen. The next All Silver show takes place on Sunday 3rd May with classes for [...]
Saturday 21st March saw the Working Hunter For All Spring League finishing at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. A lovely sunny spring day saw that the show was fully enjoyed by competitors and spectators alike. Mill Yard would like to thank all competitors, Judges Audrey and Michael Smyth, supporters and A.P. Photography. The next event [...]
Horse Sport Ireland has announced today the list of successful projects that will benefit from its recently advertised Innovation Fund. The funding for the scheme came from the additional €600,000 allocated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to Horse Sport Ireland, announced by Minister Simon Coveney in the 2015 budget. Following public [...]
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today launched the 147th Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. This year’s Show promises the usual components of food, farming excellence and showmanship alongside an even more exciting entertainment schedule from 13th -15th May 2015. Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, Chief Executive, Colin Mc Donald commented “We were extremely [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB, Omagh, Co Tyrone held their 18th Annual Combined Training Show at the RDA at the weekend. The Club would like to thank Myra Greaves, judge, Alison Donnell scribe, Raymond Caldwell course builder, Pearl Donnell refreshments & Emma King, Jane Huey, Alison Parkes & all others who helped in any way. Thanks [...]
Sunday 22nd March saw the final of the Chris Semple Photography Dressage League at Gransha Equestrian Centre. It was a beautiful spring day and riders and horses were turned out to perfection. The Antwerp Arena was the setting for the first of 9 classes taking place throughout the day. Medium 61 was judged by Joanne [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland is holding an Easter show on Saturday 4th April. There are classes for everyone with showjumping classes getting underway at 11am with 30cms to 1M and ridden classes starting at 12 noon with lead rein, first ridden, family pony, show pony/ show hunter, M&M, riding horse, cob, ridden hunter and [...]
Saturday 14th March saw the second round of the Working Hunter For All Spring League take place at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. With levels of classes to suit every ability the show was once again very well supported. Mill Yard would like to thank all competitors, judge Pamela Furphy, scribes, supporters and JHd Photography. [...]
Saturday 14 March 2015 saw our Annual St Patrick’s Show. The weather was on our side after the very wet run up to the show. All classes were held in the two arenas to ensure a sure footing for all competitors. The day commenced with a strong Lightweight Show Horse Class with Diane McCully riding [...]
Last weekend saw the final round of the Horseworld NI working hunter league hosted in the Antwerp Arena at Gransha Equestrian Centre. The league winner of each class was presented with a beautiful ‘Antwerp Arena’ rug courtesy of Gransha EC and a stunning brown and cream sash and rosette which are the company colours of [...]
The penultimate week of Knockagh View Equestrian centre’s working hunter league didn’t have the weather on its side, despite the horrendous weather conditions competitors still came out to qualify for the Northern Ireland Festival and Equifestival. The final of the working hunter league takes place on Sunday 22nd March, this is open to everyone with [...]
Expert side saddle instructor Ginny Oakley-Pope will be coming to Northern Ireland as a guest of Area 21 of the Side Saddle Association to teach side saddle on Saturday 28th March. Lessons will be held in the Antwerp Arena at Gransha Equestrian Centre. This is a great opportunity to get some pre-Balmoral practice. Ginny is Chairman of [...]
Colin McDonald and Karen Hughes, RUAS, remind exhibitors that entries close for Balmoral Show 2015 on Wednesday 18th March. Entries can be made online at www.balmoralshow.co.uk or for an application pack, phone Karen on 02890 686186. To keep up to date with 2015 Balmoral Show News check out our website www.balmoralshow.co.uk, Facebook: Balmoral Show and [...]
Colin McDonald, Chief Executive RUAS and Karen Hughes, Administrative Executive RUAS announce entries for Balmoral Show open on Wednesday 18th February. Entries can be made online at www.balmoralshow.co.uk or for an application pack, phone Karen on 02890 686186. To keep up to date with 2015 Balmoral Show news check out our website www.balmoralshow.co.uk, Facebook: Balmoral [...]
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, [...]
