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Knotts Bakery Sponsor Young Event Horse Championship

Knotts Bakery Sponsor Young Event Horse Championship

| April 15, 2017

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 [...]

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Dublin Horse Show Officially Launched

Dublin Horse Show Officially Launched

| June 27, 2016

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, [...]

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FEI signs landmark agreement with Olympic Channel

FEI signs landmark agreement with Olympic Channel

| June 20, 2016

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the global governing body for equestrian sport, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Olympic Channel. The FEI is one of 27 International Federations to have signed an agreement with the IOC to work together to bring sport to a massively increased television audience worldwide. “Sport touches many [...]

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SPAR Arena ensures family fun at Balmoral Show

SPAR Arena ensures family fun at Balmoral Show

| May 3, 2016

The RUAS are delighted that family brand and platinum sponsor SPAR are continuing their sponsorship of the SPAR arena at Balmoral Show 2016.  The SPAR Arena will showcase family entertainment and be a hub of activity as several attractions fill an exciting timetable.   This dedicated family fun area boasts an impressive lineup with a [...]

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Blue Frog beds down at Balmoral Show

Blue Frog beds down at Balmoral Show

| April 18, 2016

Boyd Bedding is set to sponsor at Balmoral Show 2016, providing their Blue Frog wood shavings for all the stables.  In addition they will sponsor the Coloured Horses class and the Bluefrog 6/7 Year Old Championship (SJ1).  Rhonda Geary, RUAS Operations Director commented “We are excited to welcome Boyd Bedding as sponsors at Balmoral Show.  [...]

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National Showjumping Qualifiers for Balmoral Show

National Showjumping Qualifiers for Balmoral Show

| March 16, 2016

With eight weeks until Balmoral Show, national showjumping qualifiers kick of this Saturday 19th March at Cavan Equestrian Centre. Rhonda Geary, RUAS Operations Director commented “We are looking forward to another year of superb national showjumping, and to welcoming the qualifying combinations to Balmoral Show over the 11th-13th May”. National competitions are restricted to those [...]

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The Pony Club, the British Horse Society and British Showjumping announce new initiative!

The Pony Club, the British Horse Society and British Showjumping announce new initiative!

| December 8, 2015

The Pony Club, the British Horse Society and British Showjumping announce new initiative! The Pony Club is delighted to announce that a number of their Tests will now be recognised as suitable for direct entry to British Horse Society (BHS) and British Showjumping (BS) examinations, and those holding specified BHS and BS qualifications will be [...]

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Halloween Party Fun at Lecale Riding Club

Halloween Party Fun at Lecale Riding Club

| November 4, 2015

The 2015 club year is progressing well at Lecale Riding Club. With a series of 3 flatwork lessons under our belts with Mark Robinson we move onto the next batch of lessons which are show jumping starting in November and running into December also with Mark. Last week saw our Halloween Party in full swing. [...]

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Halloween fun at Ravensdale Lodge

Halloween fun at Ravensdale Lodge

| November 3, 2015

Week ending Sunday 1st November 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Ravensdale Lodge held its annual “Bumper” Halloween  show on Sunday 25th October when great fun & excitement was had by spectators and competitors alike. There was fantastic thought and effort put into fancy dress for horse & rider with headless horsemen, pumpkins, [...]

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Knockagh View Working Hunter Results

Knockagh View Working Hunter Results

| November 3, 2015

Knockagh View Equestrian Centre held a working hunter day with qualifiers on Sunday which was very well supported.  We would like to thank judges Ian McCluggage and Violet Jackson and all the helpers and scribes on the day.  Knockagh View is holding a horse working hunter day on Sunday 31st January again with qualifiers.   [...]

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Pony Club Royal Visit Concludes Pony Racing Season in Style

Pony Club Royal Visit Concludes Pony Racing Season in Style

| November 2, 2015

The final fixture of the Champion Headwear Pony Club Pony Racing series, held at Lingfield Park Racecourse on October 26th 2015, saw sunshine and a special visit from The Pony Club’s Patron, HRH The Princess Royal.  As a great turnout of over 400 Pony Club Members, supporters and family poured in through the gates ahead of the [...]

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Autumn / winter indoor season in full swing at Ravensdale Lodge

Autumn / winter indoor season in full swing at Ravensdale Lodge

| October 16, 2015

Week ending 11th October 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Trekking Centre. It was another busy week of indoor action at Ravensdale Lodge as the weather remained  unseasonal with bright sunshine and much higher than average temperatures throughout the week. While the forecast for the week ahead is pretty good the temperatures & rainfall are [...]

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Equine Technology Event CAFRE Enniskillen Campus

Equine Technology Event CAFRE Enniskillen Campus

| September 29, 2015

Equine Technology Event – 9th October – Enniskillen Campus Last remaining tickets available! Staff and students will demonstrate technologies used in student research projects including Heart Rate Monitors, Gait Analysis, Rein Tension, Weigh Bridges and Weight Management techniques. Equine Technology Products and companies who will be showcasing include: Irish Equine Centre – Forage analysis – [...]

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Equestrian Dates Updated

Equestrian Dates Updated

| September 23, 2015

Our diary dates have now been updated.  For equestrian centres with additional dates that aren’t shown, please email info@equestriannewsni.co.uk  

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Equestrian News NI Out of Office

Equestrian News NI Out of Office

| August 24, 2015

The Equestrian News NI office will be closed until the end of September due to staff holidays and essential website maintenance. If you would like to get in touch with us, please email info@equestriannewsni.co.uk and we will reply on our return. Thank you for your continued readership as we promote and report on equestrian activities [...]

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