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Nicholl Horsejumps started life by accident. David and Sylvia were involved with Ballycorr riding club. The riding clubs jumps were in bad need of repair and tidying up. As a joiner by trade, David asked me to take a look and carry out the repairs. We also made some new wings and fillers for the [...]
Ardnacashel Equestrian is a family run establishment which is located approximately 6 miles from Comber and 3 miles from Ballygowan. It is within close proximity to Killyleagh, Newtownards and Dundonald. We spoke to Janice Reddy from Ardnacashel who told us what the summer months have in store for the business: We have a range of [...]
A N Irwin & Sons was established in 1847 as an animal feed manufacturer and miller based in Co Tyrone, N. Ireland. The family owned company has been making high quality animal feed for over 150 years. Click play on the video below to hear how horses continue to be at the centre of the [...]
StudShu is an innovative new equestrian product with Patent Pending. The unique design means the cover is held securely in place without the need for fastening devices of any kind. They simply Push On and Peel Off in seconds What is it? StudShu is a protective cover for a studded horseshoe, allowing the hoof to [...]
Ireland’s largest equestrian event returns to International status after 12 years – taking place at the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, Co. Cork from 7th – 12th August 2012. With 92 classes running over five days, Millstreet International Horse Show will attract competitors from around the world; competing for a total prize fund in excess [...]
The Norman Emerson Group has over 60 years experience extracting, processing, and supplying graded classified Equestrian Sands throughout Ireland. Sourced from Lough Neagh the sand is double washed to remove silt and then classified to achieve a clean fine grade and uniform particle size. Emerson Equestrian Sandprovides a firm, compact, yet supportive surface to meet the [...]
The Trailer Test, (B+E test) came in January 1997 which means that anyone from this date who passes their car test and wants to tow a trailer over 750kg must do an additional trailer test. Trailers included are: some caravans car transporters horse boxes cattle trailers Builders trailers – builders going over 750kg will need [...]
Each horsebox wearing the McEvoy brand has received a great deal of attention from an entire team of qualified craftsmen, from welders to joiners and electricians. John McEvoy, owner of the company states that their aim is to produce horseboxes that are of a very high build quality that will still look good and do [...]
We speak to Ian Jones, founder of IANS, the well known driving school based in Newtownards. Lots of us have known about this special company for years because we see their branded lorries, horse boxes and cars parade across most of Northern Ireland as they teach people to drive all forms of transport. Find out [...]
At Horsebox Ireland, we have a range of vehicles to suit every budget on sale and horseboxes and lorries to hire as well. We are based in Crossgar, County Down and welcome new customers to show our range of current stock at any time. For new customers who aren’t sure if they need to purchase [...]
Written by Nia O’Malley, Equine Nutritionist Connolly’s Red Mills A vital nutrient Protein serves a multitude of roles in the body. It is used to build and repair body tissues, and is a major component of the body forming muscles, skin, tendons, blood vessels, organs, bone, hair and hoof. It is not only important in [...]
Written by Nia O’Malley, Equine Nutritionist Connolly’s Red Mills Feed balancers are a relatively new concept in feeding horses. A balancer is a low-intake, concentrated source of essential protein, vitamins, and minerals, which is designed for all classes of horses when additional calories are not required. A balancer will not contribute a significant amount of [...]
Established in February 1986 at 34 Castle Street, Comber, Tim Martin and Company was formed to provide a quality personal service to their clients in Comber and much of County Down. Since that time the practice has expanded with an ever-increasing client base and now provides a high quality personal service to clients from Newtownards [...]
Written by Emma Short BSc (Hons) Show horses’ waistlines are often a bone of contention but what is “show ring condition” and how can we best achieve it whilst maintaining the health and fitness of the horse. What is Condition? Horses carry different proportions of muscle and body fat according to their type and level of [...]
Toni Donnelly has been pioneering the way with her showing clinics all over Ireland this year, visiting different riding clubs and groups each week to introduce the world of showing to a new audience. Toni Donnelly and Majestic Gold at the Balmoral Show last year. Through her enthusiastic approach and appearing in the headlines on [...]
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, [...]
