Results
The second week of Knockagh View’s dressage league took place on Sunday, with just a few showers the weather was superb. There were some fantastic tests ridden throughout the day in front of judges Janet Hall and Lynsey Craig. The next week of the league takes place on Sunday 6th July with once again classes [...]
Connell Hill’s Training Show saw Kim Moore picking up the distinguished award for ‘Best Turned Out Rider and Pony’ at the Show
Catriona Fallon and Nivitas Charge K on their way to victory in the third round of the Connnolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, at Ballinamona Equestrian Centre in Waterford, (photo Sonya Dempsey)
This League promises to be one filled with huge competition, oozing adrenaline, enjoyable and successful where everyone is welcome to join us.
There was a super crowd at Knockagh View’s All Silver fun show on Sunday with a full range of classes to suit everyone! The day got off to a wet start but brightened up in the afternoon. The first trophy winner of the day was young Riah McFaul who steered her pony little chief helped [...]
Week ending 25th May 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. With the busiest weekend of the show season at Ravensdale Lodge out of the way, there is no time to rest at the north Louth venue. Results from the Longines National Grand Prix weekend show are listed below and full show report will [...]
IRELAND’S Camilla Speirs with Bridget Speirs’s diminutive Irish Sport Horse Portersize Just a Jif climbed 13 places to finish seventh overall at the prestigious three-star event in Saumur, France today on Sunday. The combination, who survived a spectacular fall on cross country at the 2012 London Olympics, showed no hesitation yesterday on Saumur’s track, coming [...]
Competitors arrived at Connell Hill taking, this, the last opportunity to qualify for the final of this Five Week May League scheduled for next Saturday, 31st May, at 10.00 am, competitors to have jumped at two league dates to qualify; those not qualified are more than welcome to attend and compete. Will built some, undeniably, [...]
Writes Brian Hennessy Tipperary’s Seamus Hayes dominated the second leg of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league at Middleton Agricultural Show in Co Cork, by filling three of the top four places, including an all important win with Twister. Hayes managed to guide three horses through to the jump-off giving him an [...]
Connell Hill welcomed new faces to the Training Show on Friday night which saw a large number of competitors take the opportunity of jumping tracks in the outdoor arena. These well designed colourful tracks encouraged the novice horse and were an advantageous boost to riders confidence. If you are bringing on a new horse, introducing [...]
What an end to a glorious week filled with equine shows/classes where competitors, giving it their all, competed or showed to their utmost to attend the Cashjumpingireland show at Connell Hill. This show saw competitors arrive in full show attire to jump courses designed, by Mr William Brown, who took full advantage of this spacious [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB in Omagh, Co Tyrone held a working hunter competition recently at Ecclesville, Fintona. Thanks to those who came along to compete & support the show & very well done to all. Thanks to Raymond Caldwell for course building, Julie McLaron for judging both the pony & horse classes, Nicola Mulligan scribing for both pony [...]
EDWARD Butler and Rincoola Rua (ISH) won the third leg of the 7 year-old ISH studbook series at Cavan show on Sunday, repeating their success in the first leg at Louth County. The winner is by Diamant De Semilly (SF) and out of the Dam Rincoola Abu (ISH) and was bred and owned by Harold [...]
Following the hype of Balmoral Show Connell Hill welcomed a large number of competitors to jump at this the third week of the May SJI League. Spectators had the privilege of viewing some very skilful riding as the tracks, carefully designed by Mr W Crean, were adjusted throughout the day assisted by his very able [...]
The first week of Knockagh View’s Summer dressage league got underway on Sunday and continues on Sunday’s 8th June, 6th July, 10th August with the final on 14th September. The winner in each class will recieve a beautiful embroidered Rambo Grand Prix show rug. Chloe Hope started the league off well with a good win in 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, [...]
