Results
Week ending 9th June results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian, Trekking & Event Centre Despite the unusually hot & dry spell the country is experiencing much to the delight of everyone, the arenas at Ravensdale Lodge remain dust free as the irrigation system which was installed last year is used to great effect. All competitions on the [...]
Are you covered to transport horses? Rachel McGuigan, CAFRE. From 5th January 2008, transporters or attendants who transport horses on the roads, on journeys over 40 miles and up to 8 hours, must hold a Certificate of Competence for short journeys. The qualification is required under legislation for anyone transporting horses in connection with economic [...]
Sunday 19th May saw a fantastic turnout for the second round of the Jump Challenge League at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. A combination of showjumping, working hunter and portable cross country fences provided another challenging course which everyone rode very well. We would like to thank everyone who competed at and supported the event [...]
TEAM Ireland finished fourth on the leaderboard of the St. Gallen Nations’ Cup in Switzerland today, but second of the point-scoring teams, with only Switzerland ahead. Torrential rain and deteriorating ground conditions forced the show organisers to abandon a second team round in the Nations’ Cup, but in the subsequent single rider jump-off Shane Breen [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Summer SJI Horse & Pony League, Thursday 30th May 2013 HORSES 80cm – 1, M. Lunny’s Ricardo Lane (Maeve Lunny);; 90cms- 1,M. Lunny’s Ricardo Lane (Maeve Lunny); 1,R. Healy’s Patchwork Prince (Rachel Healy); 1m- 1, D. Finnegan’s Sunday Cruise (Jessica Finnegan); 1.10m- 1,L. Cheny’s Morning de La Bouviere (Lana Cheny); 1.20m- 1,P. McCourt’s Trebor [...]
The Training Show on Friday night was a busy night which saw new combinations of riders and horses and also the novice horse being introduced to the world of show jumping. This show is the ideal opportunity to school the novice horse and also to jump your new horse over a course of well designed [...]
These popular training shows are proving so beneficial to all equine enthusiasts as they not only bring on the young or beginner rider but also the young horse introducing both to the wonderful world of show jumping. The 50 cm class saw Kerri Thompson on ‘Cracker’ gaining confidence jumping a clear round and Justin Corscadden [...]
The atrocious rain on Saturday stopped the motorbikes but it certainly did not stop the show jumpers as they turned out to jump at the SJI league at Connell Hill. Spectators packed into the viewing gallery keeping dry and enjoying a snack as they watched these magnificent equines gracefully jump a super course of fences. [...]
Class 11 LIGHT TRADE, A single or pair of horses or ponies, show in a traditional two or four wheeled trade vehicle. 1st 35 Brown, Mr Norman ROSEHALL TARA QUEEN 2nd 37 Fawcett, Mr George PAIR OF FRIESIAN HORSES 3rd 34 Bell, Mr Gordon S S LIFFORD WILLIE 4th 40 Weir, Mr John MILLTOWN BOY [...]
Twists, turns and triple bars to tease the talented riders at the first leg of the Laurel View Outdoor Derby League on Sunday 5th May. Plenty of excitement to get the day going in the 60cm class with three sets of jump offs to decide the top six positions. With clear rounds getting them off [...]
Folk are said to have a spring in their step at this time of the year, can the same be said for horses and ponies. Certainly seems to be true for those competing in our Spring Show Jumping league. Read on for a round up of results from April and how they added up to [...]
A working hunter competition was organised by STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB in Omagh, Co Tyrone recently & held at The Ecclesville Centre, Fintona. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather to come along & support the show. Thanks to Declan O’Neill from Moy, Dungannon for taking on the job of judge for both ponies & horses, [...]
A fun day was had by one and all when they hopped along to the Laurel View Easter Show on the 7th April. Easter treats were in plentiful supply and so was the fun at this annual event, from little jumps for those with altitude issues, to accumulators and relays, not forgetting the obstacle course. [...]
The final of Knockagh View Equestrian centres dressage league had once again a lovely day and competitors were delighted with the beautiful rosettes and trophies. Knockagh View Equestrian centre is holding another all Silver dressage day with trophies on Sunday 26th May with classes once again from Intro to Elementary. For more details check out [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Mini Grand Prix Horse Show, Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2013 The show jumping action continued at Kernan Equestrian Centre on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May .. They ran one of their popular Mini Grand Prix Horse Shows which was held outdoors in welcome dry weather.. All competitions were run as two phase except [...]
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, [...]
