Results
Wednesday evening jumping continued through December, climaxing with the Winter League Points Final on 18th December. Weather warnings had been issued again, but a very healthy proportion of the league qualifiers made it to the final to contest their position. The winds calmed down considerably to make it a reasonably pleasant return journey for the [...]
Friday night saw the first show of 2014 at Connell Hill as competitors arrived, oblivious to the stormy weather conditions, eager to jump at these first class indoor facilities. Training is such a vital role in any sport and none so much more than show jumping, the horse and the rider, as a team, gain [...]
December 1st was the date for the start of the Laurel View Indoor Derby League. Competitors had a great afternoon navigating their way round the twists and turns of the course. Claire Dobbin and Louie won the 60cm class outright with a lovely clear round to start the competition. Tierna Henderson and Taste of [...]
The first competition of 2014 was well attended at Portmore Equestrian Centre, the blustery conditions outside encouraged competitors to make the most of the superb arenas and indoor spectator viewing gallery available all year around. The course was designed by Mickey McCann who built it with young horses in mind offering an encouraging and flowing [...]
X Poles – 1,R. Russell’s Toby (Robert Russell), 1,C. McEntaggart’s Billy The Kid (Cassie McEntaggart ); O. Nesbitt’s Whiskey (Orla Nesbitt); 1,A. McEntaggart’s Ranger Roddy (Annie McEntaggart); 40cm- 1, R. McGarrill’s Speckles (Rhianna McGarril); 2, A. Larkin’s Sinita (Anna Larkin); 3, R. Russell’s Toby (Robert Russell); 60cm- 1, J. Nesbitt’s Friskey (Jack Nesbitt); 2, [...]
Results week ending 29th December 2013, Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. X poles class: # 1 Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (V. Tcheebor) 64.89 seconds, # 2 Annie Courtney Cadam’s Scrumdiddlyumptious (A. Courtney Cadam) four faults 56.87 seconds & # 3 Ravensdale Lodge’s Sinatra (C. Leonard) eight faults 50.24 seconds. 60cm class: # 1 Annie [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB held their annual Christmas Show recently at the RDA, Arvalee, Omagh. Thanks to everyone who came along to support. Thanks to Raymond Caldwell for building his usual friendly, encouraging course, assisted by Natasha Gilchrist. Thanks to Chris Bogle for judging, Emma King & Pearl Donnell refreshments, Natasha Gilchrist, Kealy Roberts, Yvonne [...]
The cold hard frost arrived on Sunday morning following the previous stormy winds as competitors arrived to jump a challenging course as they took a break from the festivities of partying, turkey and mulled wine. This was a most competitive day enjoyed by all as spectators viewed some super jumping from the viewing gallery as [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre Horse & Pony Training League Show Sponsored by Watters Electrical, Culloville Saturday 14th December 2013 The Watters Electrical Horse & Pony Training League continued on Saturday evening 14th December at Kernan Equestrian Centre, Crossmaglen. This league is nearing it’s end and has proved very popular gaining in numbers every week. An excellent evening’s jumping was enjoyed [...]
HORSES 90cm- 1, J. Griffin’s Cregmore Hughie ( Jim Griffin); 1m- 1,L. McEntaggart’s Explorer Z (Louise McEntaggart);; 1.10m- 1,C. Breen’s Bfalke (Cliodhna Breen); 1,P. Cleary’s Single Payment); 1, A. Cornyn’s Dutch Sprout (Conor McEneaney); 1, J. Griffin’s Cregmore Hughie (Conor McEneaney); L. McEtaggart’s Explorer Z (Louise McEntaggart); 1,P. McVerry’s Captain Tate (Amy McVerry); [...]
Saturday’s wet and blustery conditions did nothing to dampen the competitive spirit at The Meadows Equestrian Centre where teams gathered as the first glimpses of day light were evident for the penultimate leg of the very popular Inter-Schools’ Show Jumping league. The stamina of the riders, parents and chefs d’equipe is worthy of gold medals [...]
Week ending 15th December 2013, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Tonino Lamborghini indoor SJI registered horse league final Thursday 12th December. 90cm class: Barry Murphy’s Lilux (B. Murphy). 1m class: # 1 Conrad Mc Guinness’ Animo Cruise (C. Mc Guinness) 43.44 seconds, # 2 Lynn Patterson’s Cujo (L. Patterson) 57.40 seconds & [...]
Gransha Riding Club would like to say a big thank you to all who made Gransha Riding Clubs Jump Cross on the 11th December in Aid of St Vincent de Paul a great success. Money raised from the entries and ballot totalled £300 which was presented to Joe Wilson(Farrier) a representive for the Charity. The 14 fence [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre Horse & Pony Training League Show Sponsored by Watters Electrical, Culloville Saturday 7th December 2013 The Watters Electrical Horse & Pony Training League continued on Saturday evening 7th December at Kernan Equestrian Centre, Crossmaglen. This league is proving to be very popular and is gaining in numbers every week. An excellent evening’s jumping was [...]
As we enter the festive season ‘Tis the Season To Be Jolly’ at Connell Hill, your No. 1 Venue, competitors arrived to jump at the friendly family orientated Training Show on Friday night. This show commenced with the X Poles which saw young up and coming stars of the future Max McDonnell on ‘Cocky’ and [...]
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, [...]
