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Fabulous Day For Ardnacashel Working Hunter Final

Fabulous Day For Ardnacashel Working Hunter Final

| April 29, 2015

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 [...]

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Sun shone for Easter at Knockagh

Sun shone for Easter at Knockagh

| April 10, 2015

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 [...]

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Mill Yard Working Hunter League Concludes With A Splash

Mill Yard Working Hunter League Concludes With A Splash

| April 9, 2015

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 [...]

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HSI Announces Prize Money Allocations From Innovation Fund

HSI Announces Prize Money Allocations From Innovation Fund

| April 3, 2015

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 [...]

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RUAS launch 147th Balmoral Show

RUAS launch 147th Balmoral Show

| April 1, 2015

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 [...]

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Strule Valley Enjoyed Successful 18th Annual Show

Strule Valley Enjoyed Successful 18th Annual Show

| April 1, 2015

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 [...]

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Picture Perfect at Gransha Equestrian Centre

Picture Perfect at Gransha Equestrian Centre

| March 30, 2015

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 [...]

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Easter Show For All at Knockagh View

Easter Show For All at Knockagh View

| March 28, 2015

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 [...]

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Mill Yard Enjoy Popular Working Hunter Competition

Mill Yard Enjoy Popular Working Hunter Competition

| March 27, 2015

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. [...]

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Ardnacashel Enjoy Busy St Patrick’s Day Show

Ardnacashel Enjoy Busy St Patrick’s Day Show

| March 26, 2015

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 [...]

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Horseworld NI Delivers The Goods at Gransha

Horseworld NI Delivers The Goods at Gransha

| March 18, 2015

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 [...]

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Working hunter at Knockagh View

Working hunter at Knockagh View

| March 13, 2015

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 [...]

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Side saddle expert Ginny Oakley-Pope to teach local riders

Side saddle expert Ginny Oakley-Pope to teach local riders

| March 11, 2015

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 [...]

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Balmoral Show Close of Entry Approaches

Balmoral Show Close of Entry Approaches

| March 10, 2015

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 [...]

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Balmoral Show Entries Are Open

Balmoral Show Entries Are Open

| March 1, 2015

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 [...]

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