Results
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Sunday 18th August 90cms- 1, E. Craig’s Cairnview Countess (Elizabeth Craig); 1, A. Wrynne’s Barryswell Zidane Lad (Cian Wrynne); 1, A. Cornyn’s Dutch Sprout (Ciara Cornyn); 1, S. Kilpatrick’s Curious Comet (Sarah Kilpatrick) Sponsored by O’Neill Tractors, Culloville 1m-(part of Ulster Region 1m League) 1, C. Thornton’s Graf Balouprint (Catherine Thornton); 1, D. [...]
Great Britain’s Ellen Whitaker rode a superb second round to take the Hyatt Hotels Millstreet International Grand Prix in Co. Cork this afternoon. Having incurred four penalties in the first round, Ellen jumped the only clear in the deciding round with Old Lodge’s KWPN “Zanzibar V” to take the €16,500 winners cheque back to Yorkshire. [...]
The annual Charlene Wilson Memorial Show was again a very successful event. With the showjumping running from just before 11.00am until after 7.00pm, and with competitors coming from all over Co Tyrone, Co Fermanagh and Donegal to support this family show, the organisers were delighted. Arena 2 returned to Omagh District Council’s green at Ecclesville [...]
This most athletic sport is being taken up by more and more riders, some of whom have come back to it after career and family commitments. Therefore the training shows are ideal as they are aimed at all levels and ability of both the rider and the horse. The friendly relaxed nights jumping started with [...]
Sunday 21st July saw another great day for the fourth round of the Jump Challenge League at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. A combination of show jumping, working hunter and cross-country fences, including water, ditches and steps, provided another challenging course, which rode very well. Organisers would like to thank everyone who competed at and [...]
It was the turn of the tiny tots to show off at Lessans Riding Stables, Saintfield, last Sunday 4 August as the much-anticipated Kids Gymkhana got underway. Show ring classes included Lead Rein, First Ridden and Handy Pony, while in a second arena, clear-round jumping from crosspoles to 90cm, was available for all the intrepid [...]
Saturday the 20th July was a brilliant day out for all the family with the weather in everyone’s favour, at Mossvale Riding Clubs Summer Show held at Tyrella. It was a very busy day with classes to suit all abilities and ages. Mossvale Riding Club would like that thank everyone who made it such a [...]
Twenty four people enjoyed all the entertainment on offer at the RDS in Dublin last week courtesy of the two ticket shows held at Ravensdale Lodge on 21st July and August 4th. The power of social media was used to full effect to attract attention for the second show on 4th August which was run [...]
Class 1 133 Performance Hunter Max 70cm 1. Cerys Howell – Runaway Dolly 2. Hannah Minnis – Deronelli Winston 3. Hannah Thompson – Llanarth Promises 4. Georgie Young – Smurf 5. Sophie McCormack – Good Luck Charlie Class 2 133 Working Hunter Max 80cm 1. Cerys Howell – Twyford Capt Morgan 2. Hannah Thompson – [...]
Gransha Equestrian Centre are running a two phase weekend on 24th and 25th August. Entries will be taken on the day and cost £15. Saturday will feature junior and senior two phase starting at 10am with the following classes: Class 1. Max height 50cm Class 2. Max Height 60cm Class 3. Max height 70cm [...]
Ecclesville Centre in Fintona was a hive of activity from mid-morning until early evening on Sunday 4 August as both Pony and Horse riders competed for the terrific prize fund on offer at Ecclesville’s one day Summer Show. ASDA, Enniskillen were the main sponsors of the Show, with support also from AJS Promotions, Omagh Sports [...]
Class 88: Junior Equitation Mares, geldings & stallions, not exceeding 138cms. For riders over ten and under fourteen years of age on 1 January 2013. Rank Cat. No Horse Name Owner Rider 1st 691 Violet Banks Matador Pia Crowe Jack Crowe 2nd 699 Magical Millicent Damien McPhillips Paul McPhillips 3rd 768 Ashfield Trobadour [...]
Class 92: Working Hunter Ponies (Starter Stakes) Mares & geldings, four years old and over, not exceeding 133cm. Suitable for and to be ridden by riders who have not attained their 12th birthday by 1 January 2013. Rank Cat. No Horse Name Owner Rider 1st 761 Dun Master Marjorie Hardiman Jane Field 2nd [...]
Class 52: Young Horses (Yearlings) Geldings & colts Rank Cat. No Horse Name Owner Rider 1st 373 Ballard Wise Guy Seamus Lehane 2nd 371 Master Mind Peggy Gordon 3rd 376 Diamond Choice Pat Martin 4th 374 Best Advantage Sam McCormick 5th 364 Better Lux This Time Mrs Amy Brown Class 10: Heavy-Weight Hunters [...]
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, [...]
