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The 8th Annual Saintfield Christmas Charity Santa Ride now famous throughout Ireland takes place on Saturday 6th.December from Saintfield Livestock Mart. by very kind permission of Mr.Brian and Geoffrey Murphy. Ride organiser Joan Cunningham is absolutely delighted to announce that North Down Marquees have renewed their Sponsorship for the 2014 Ride. Joan said “North Down Marquees [...]
Week ending 2nd November 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. There was great excitement at Ravensdale Lodge on Sunday 26th October as the centre played host to its annual Bumper Halloween show. The mild weather did not deter the yearly emergence of ghouls and ghosts as a frightful mob descended on the centre [...]
Iveagh Branch of the Pony Club held their Halloween Show at Moyallon on Saturday 1st November, generously sponsored by TRI Equestrian. There were show jumping classes for all, from cross poles to a very competitive 1.2M, There was also a top score Show Jumping Class which was won by Lucy Morton who earned herself a [...]
Emerald International Equestrian Centre are delighted to announce that Show Jumping ledged Geoff Billington will be hosting a Masterclass Show and a day of clinics for individual riders, at Emerald in Co Kildare on December 13th 2014. Geoff has been riding since the age of eleven and has been established for several years as one [...]
On Saturday 1st Nov 2014, 22 Route hunt members, 2 Pony club members and 2 visitors gathered at Morelli’s Lane, Maddybenny for the weekly Route hunt which had been prepared by Huntsman Jonny Butler. Hunt master Philip White welcomed everyone to Maddybenny and Billy Roulston presented best turned out male and female prizes to Gerard [...]
On Saturday 25th October there was a hive of activity at the Hamilton’s farm near Broughshane, where the Mid Antrim Hunt held their Hunter Trials. Joe Hamilton and his team, which included his brother Bob, Ricky Waide and Jamie Sloan, had been working very hard indeed in the weeks before and Joe should be very [...]
Week ending 26th October, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre It could only be described as a giveaway three days at Ravensdale Lodge as the centre celebrated a bumper bonus bank holiday weekend. There were eight signature Ravensdale Lodge rugs, eight Ravensdale Lodge saddle pads, fourteen Botanica International bags, fourteen Horse First bags, fourteen [...]
Maeve and Millie lead the way at Omagh RDA ‘Pix and Mix’ Combined Training Event. A highly successful day was had by all who attended the Pix and Mix competition organised by Omagh RDA last weekend. Under the Watchful eye of dressage judge, Myra Grieves competitors rode dressage tests ranging from the RDA Grade 1a to [...]
Attracting 17,131 nominations from 5,109 individuals in 2014 alone, the ESMAs have promoted and celebrated the creativity and talent of equestrian digital marketers worldwide in their use of social media for four years. The finalists have created acceptance speech videos in which they showed off their creative side for an online award ceremony – presented [...]
British Horse Society Horse owners Certificate Level 3 course will be starting at Gransha Equestrian Centre on Thursday evenings from 20th November to 11th December and resuming on 8th to 29th January 2015. Following on then in February a Level 2 course will start for 8 evenings. Courses for Riding and Road Safety and training for B .H.S. Stage [...]
Saturday 25TH Oct was the Route Hunt opening meet of the 2014 – 2015 season. By 12.15pm 27 horses and riders and several followers on foot were ready to set off. Hunt Master Philip White thanked The Scott family for the use of their yard for parking and for allowing the hunt the use of [...]
Saturday 18th October 2014 was the Route Hunt pre season mini hunt at the kennels. A total of 25 riders turned out and this included some hunting for the first time as well as some familiar faces. Before leaving hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to the kennels and thanked Huntsman Jonny Butler and joint [...]
Week ending 19th October 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre There were increased attendances at all shows held at Ravensdale Lodge this week as the weather turned more seasonal and combinations sought the comfort of an indoor arena. Thursday’s SJI registered horse show recorded a big increase as did Saturday afternoon’s Horse First [...]
A group of some of Ireland’s top Show Jumping and Eventing riders visited Emerald International Equestrian Centre in Co Kildare with their horses on Tuesday 14th October to sample the fantastic facilities on offer, as Emerald International prepares for its forthcoming Irish Masters Show which runs from November 14th – 16th. 2014. Those in attendance were incredibly [...]
CAFRE continue to embrace educational technology by delivering online equine courses to people across the country and around the world. The new equine nutrition course will begin on Wednesday 22nd October and participants must enrol by today 16th October. This new course is free and will cover clinical equine nutrition including common nutritional related illnesses, the role [...]
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, [...]
