Results
Connell Hill was a hive of activity from early morning as competitors and spectators arrived for the SJI Grand Prix Horse Show. The Grooms were all up early preparing horses and tack and riders rearing to go as all turned out in an immaculate and professional manner. As competitors qualified for the jump offs they [...]
The very changeable spring?! weather did not deter anyone at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough, on Saturday 16th March. The first round of the Working Hunter For All League got off to a great start with a fantastic turnout. With levels of classes to suit every ability the show was very well supported. Mill Yard [...]
Connell Hills’ Training Shows are becoming the social event of the week as more family and friends are accompanying competitors to support, spectate and enjoy a snack or a cup of coffee. Thursday nights show saw riders again taking advantage of this training session and jump some novice horses over a super course of fences [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 17th March 2013 HORSES 80cm – No Result 90cm- 1, l. Kerry’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Kerry); 1m- 1, Y. McGrane’s Glenabbey Beauty (Katie McGrane); 1, J. Morton’s Patch Mills Laura (Abby Morton); 1, L. McEntaggart’s Explorer Z (Louise McEntaggart); 1, S. McElwaine’s Pandora D (Victoria McElwaine); 1.10m- [...]
Following the previous days buzz and excitement of the Grand Prix Horse Show St Patrick seemed to have a calming relaxed effect on riders and ponies attending the third day of the SJI Pony League. These younger aspiring athletes are turning out in greater numbers filled with exuberance to take on the challenge of these [...]
The annual Two Phase Event at Tyrella went ahead on Saturday despite the heavy rainfall of the preceding two days. Indeed, nowhere else in Ireland could have accommodated an event, given the recent weather conditions, so a huge thank you to David Corbett for the use of this infamous terrain. Although there were withdrawals on [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Winter/Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 10th March 2013 HORSES 80cm – No Result 90cms- 1, M. McShane’s MMS Camilla (Gerard Green); 1, H. Joyce’s Talks Cheep (Hannah Joyce); 1m- 1, M. McEvoy’s CHS Inception (Maeve McEvoy); 1, M. Fullerton’s Big Man Traider (Margaret Fullerton); 1, M. McShane’s Classified One (Mary McShane); 1, [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland held an All Silver Showjumping day on Saturday. Competitors were delighted with their trophies and some of the new jumps caused excitement. There are lots of exciting events coming up this month including a childrens fun day on Saturday 16th March, visit our website for schedules www.knockaghviewec.com. Results 30cms 1st – [...]
The snow capped Antrim hills did not deter the younger riders as they turned out for this the second day of the SJI Pony League at Connell Hill. Mr Will Crean built a challenging course for these competitors as they jumped to qualify for jump offs. The aroma of coffee filled the air as Leigh [...]
It was a night to remember for Cerys Howell and her collection of ponies as she scooped the top placings in two out of the four classes at the Pegus Indoor Eventing final held at Gransha EC on Tuesday 5th March. Runaway Dolly fought off stiff competition in the HorseWorld NI 1m class, while Cerys [...]
The Mid-week showjumping league final took place on Wednesday night at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre. Young Megan Ingram was on a roll winning the 60cm and 70cm leagues with Thizbee, another young competitor winning was Ellie Nesbitt and her pony Echo who won the 50cm class to take home a lovely fleece rug. Scott Logan [...]
As the half way mark was hit for the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill the trailer, horse box and car parks filled nearly to capacity with horses and riders full of enthusiasm to jump at these great facilities. Spectators packed into the viewing gallery to shelter from the biting wind and enjoy a hot [...]
It is good to see the confidence and ability rising in both horse and riders, as competitors turn out each week to the training shows at Connell Hill. These competitors are taking advantage of a course of fences purposely built by Will Crean to train both horse and riders to gain confidence and encourage learning. [...]
Oh the rain came down and down, but competitors and organisers at the Laurel View STAR Charity Dressage Show on Sunday 10th February, kept in remarkably high spirits. An excellent crowd travelled from many different corners of the province to support the show, amazingly, given the weather conditions, without the need for seaworthy transportation! But [...]
After snow stopped play for the January leg of the Laurel View Working Hunter League, it was full steam ahead on 17th February. The first red rosette of the day was awarded to Blue and Connie Jordan in the Novice pony class, just a point or two ahead of Jeronamo and Emma-Louise Gourley. The [...]
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, [...]
