Results
Results Sunday 7th December 2014 Sunday saw the final show of the show Jumping League at Lime Park Equestrian. Although the weather was cold and wet, all those who qualified turned out in force. Sponsors for day were Stonebridge Horse Feeds of Crumlin, who put up bags of feed and a lovely body warmer, also [...]
HORSES 90cms- 1, J. Griffin’s Cregmore Hughie (Jim Griffin); 1m- 1, M. Clarke’s Crosskeys Lady (Abby Morton); 1, C. Cornyn’s Dutch Sprout (Ciara Cornyn); 1,J. Haffey’s John L (Joe Haffey); 1,J. Griffin’s Cregmore Hughie (Jim Griffin); 1.10m- 1,L. Fahey’s Bronan (James Kernan); 1, J. Murphy’s Javas Scarlot (Jamie Landers);); 1.20m- 1, J. Morton’s Patch Mills [...]
The second week of Knockagh View Equestrian Centre’s working hunter league took place last Sunday. We would like to thank our judges Sandra Hamilton, Bianca McIlnea, Jacklin Bingham and Shannon Baird and scribes Edel Quinn, Cheree Mcclelland, Sarah Brittain and Megan Norton. The next week of the working hunter takes place on Sunday 28th December [...]
Christmas is most certainly on its way as festivities broke out at Connell Hill on Saturday for the ‘All That Glitters Xmas Show’. Competitors arrived full of enthusiasm eager to jump their chosen challenges having the opportunity of competitive tracks with the added bonus of a friendly welcoming environment over-spilling into ‘enjoyment’. The first line [...]
Week ending 7th December 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. This week’s three autumn / winter league finals brings to a close the competition year at Ravensdale Lodge with only one show remaining before the short winter break. The show in question happens to be the centre’s Bumper Christmas Show on Sunday 28th [...]
As the temperatures dropped on Friday night things were hotting up indoors at Connell Hill Training League Show as competitors become increasingly more excited nearing the final of this league which will be held on Friday 19th December, so only one more qualifying date next Friday 12th December. Connell Hill welcomes all competitors to join [...]
YOUNG Irish show jumping sensation Bertram Allen has added yet another victory to his tally with a win in the Lichtenvoorde Grand Prix in the Netherlands last night (Sunday). Piloting the bay mare Wild Thing L, which is jointly owned by Ballywalter Farms and Billy Twomey, the 19 year-old rider added 8,000 euro to his [...]
The latest publication from The Pony Club stable is ‘Caring for a Horse or Pony’, a revised title originating from one of The Pony Club’s longest-lasting and most popular publications ‘Keeping a Pony at Grass’ first published over fifty years ago. Updated and rewritten by equestrian author and journalist Carolyn Henderson, with photographs by John Henderson, [...]
Sunday 30th Nov saw another great show at Lime Park Equestrian. The sun shone and the competitors were out in force for the 5th week of the league! Courses flowed and jumping was good with plenty of room to warm up in the outdoor arena. Final this Sunday 7th December, starting at 11.00am for Ponies [...]
Thursday 30 October 2014 Ardnacashel Equestrian Comber held its Spooky Jump Cross. A very well dressed course which included pumpkins, scarecrows and even skeletons adorned the jumps. Once again Janice out done herself in building an inviting, but testing course which all competitors thoroughly enjoyed. The day started with the 70 cm class where once again Claire Dobbin [...]
As the Laurel View Pounds for Points Show Jumping League enters its final few weeks, qualifying competitors are hoping they have accrued plenty of points, so that when the final on December 17th arrives they can cash in their points if they are the league winners. Wednesday nights have been very well supported and [...]
Sunday 2nd November 2014 saw the final of the Autumn Dressage League at Ardnacashel Equestrian Comber. This year our dressage league was very kindly sponsored by “The Nifty Poo Picker” www.niftypoopicker.com. The competition was hotly contested and it was noted the great improvement in both riders and their steeds as the league progressed. Well done to all our competitors! [...]
On Saturday 26th October 18 Route hunt members and 3 visitors met at the kennels for the Knockertotan hunt organised by hunt secretary Julie Smyth. Hunt master Philip White welcomed everyone before the hunt set off at 12.15pm. There was a hack along the Gateside Road and Ballymacrea Road to get everyone warmed up before [...]
It is countdown now with only two weeks remaining before the final, on Friday 19th December, of this most exciting Training League Show at Connell Hill. New faces were welcomed and enjoyed the friendly happy go lucky family atmosphere where everyone is helped and encouraged along their chosen path whether it be competition or pleasure, [...]
November 16th was the date, Laurel View the venue and Derby competition was the reason. As ever the Laurel View course building team had built a course to test and tease the competitors, but nothing too tricky to deter the green and baby horses from having a go too. Sixties riders got things [...]
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, [...]
