Results
Class 1: Light-Weight Hunters Geldings, six to ten years old, capable of carrying up to 83kg (13st). Rank Cat. No Horse Name Owner Rider 1st 9 Big Bucks Aaron McCusker Aaron McCusker 2nd 3 Woodfield Humour Rosemary Connors Rosemary Connors 3rd 8 The Publisher Val Hyde Robert Hyde 4th 10 Massereene Being Earnest Ruth Wilson [...]
The 21st of July saw the Laurel View Summer Derby league once again on the all-weather surface, not this time because of soggy ground conditions, but because the ground was way too hard after the very unusual but enjoyable hot spell. Thank goodness for options allowing the derby fun to continue in the sun. First [...]
Connell Hill saw a large number of competitors turn out to jump a colourful course of fences at the Friday night training show. These training shows are not only aimed at introducing the young/novice horse to their future career as show jumpers but also new riders improving their riding skills by getting the aid, help [...]
Ecclesville Equestrian Centre, Fintona is the venue for a one day un-registered Show scheduled for Sunday 4 August. ASDA, AJS Promotions, Omagh Equestrian and Countrywear and Omagh Sports Forum have very generously sponsored the prizes and rosettes for this Show. With excellent prize money and equestrian items for the winners of the classes the organisers [...]
The 60cm was a bit of a slow start for the Laurel View Derby competition on the last day of June but plenty of fun for the competitors all the same, Nuala McNally and Diego, showed a clean pair of heels to secure 1st place, while Ewan Hall on Sinetta picked up a few faults [...]
This long overdue Mediterranean weather is hitting us all by surprise but Connell Hill takes care by offering competitors the opportunity of warming up outdoors and jumping in the cool of the indoor arena. Competitors jumping regularly at Connell Hill had huge success attending the National Balmorals Championships, well done to everyone. Paul Humphries on [...]
This is the weather we have long awaited, some of us find it hard going but just remember this spell when we horse enthusiasts are mucking out in the cold hard winds of the winter months. So these training shows are ideal for jumping a course of fences in a relaxed environment in the cool [...]
AGRICULTURAL HORSES Sponsored by NFU Mutual Insurance (Mid Down) Patterson / McMaster Class 1 Yearling Colt or Gelding 1 Gerald McGreevy – Drumconnagher Boy 1 Bertie Hanna Class 1A Yearling Filly 1 David McBlair – Carsonstown Jenny Class 3 Three year old and upwards gelding 1 Eric Hinds – Roes Hall Stuart 2 [...]
Connell Hill opened the gates of the new outdoor arena to the SJI competitors on Thursday, the sixth week of this league. Competitors warmed up outdoors and then jumped a challenging course with a huge variety of colourful fences which looked spectacular in the glorious sun shine. The first class of the day was the [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB held the final of their annual summer showjumping league on a very hot summer’s evening! The Club would like to thank all those competitors for supporting their 2013 league & special thanks to the very generous sponsors of the beautiful perpetual cups Ann Patterson from Omagh Equestrian & Countrywear, Pamela & [...]
1. Frank Curran, New World, Bovean Stables 2. Lt. Geoff Curran, Mullaghbane, M.O.D. 3. Alexander Butler, Vimminka, Ladycastle Syndicate 4. Peter Smyth, Corrib House, Nigel Kenny 5. Nicholas Butler, Castlefield Maximus, Jim O’Neill 6. Linda Courtney, HTWO, Linda Courtney 7. Greg Broderick, Rincarina, Noel Cawley 8. Stephen Moore, Merlins Magic, Highfort Stud 9. Gerard Clarke, [...]
Amateur Championships 1. Martin Wilson, Hermes Diamond, 0/0 32.75 2. Dean Cotton, Colda Castaway, 0/0 34.18 3. Sarah McClean, Diamond Obelix, 0/0 37.52 4. Sharon Junk, Miss Foyle View Promise, 0/0 37.62 5. Lisa Patterson, Quick Smart, 0/0 38.08 6 Victoria McKee, Carigeen Moss, 0/4 32.82 Five Year Old Championship 1. Catherine Thornton, Galway Bay [...]
Event 8 Prescott Horse Transport 6&7 Yold Championship 1. D Coyle ‘Cast A Dream’ T McLaughlin 0/0 45.38 2. C McMahon ‘Hawkswings’ S Stewart 0/0 47.42 3. J Hogg ‘Always On My Mind’ E Hogg 0/0 48.16 4. G Tunney ‘ Lavish’ L Morrison 0/0 48.33 5. Capt G Curran ‘ Shannondale Rahona’ Ministry Of [...]
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, [...]
