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At Castlehill Equestrian Centre by kind permission of Beverley Caves, the Mid Antrim Hunt hosted a very successful Jump Cross on Saturday 11th October. The early mist cleared to leave a beautiful day with the exception of a heavy shower at the start of the Open Class. There were very few entries for the 50cm [...]
Maddybenny Riding Centre Portrush was the venue for Hunter Trials run by The Route Hunt on Sunday 5th October. Although cold and a bit windy the rain stayed off so all were happy enough with the weather conditions. In the 75cm class there were 18 competitors, 22 in the 85 cm class 7 in the [...]
The Iveagh branch of the Pony Club is delighted to announce that TRI Equestrian NI is sponsoring the Halloween Show on Saturday 1st November. Show commences 10.30am. There will be classes for all (including parents and dogs). There will also be a special prize for Parents Halloween Fancy Dress, it would be great to see [...]
Omagh Group RDA, Pix and Mix Competition, 25th October 2014 Omagh Riding for the Disabled Group is hoping to raise vital funds at its first ever Pix and Mix Combined Training. What is hoped will become an annual event, will take place in the groups , costs £10 to enter in phase one (Dressage), whilst [...]
Greg Broderick has had an enviable season this year claiming the National Show Jumping title, numerous International wins, and a place on the nations cup team at Arezzo, Italy last month to name a few highlights. Now, fresh from a Cavan victory in the five year old Cavan Classic on another promising young horse, he [...]
Week ending 28th September 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. It may be a case of sound and picture not matching but combinations were none the less happy to move indoors last week at Ravensdale Lodge. The words winter & indoor seemed out of place as the country enjoyed the continued spell of [...]
€50k prize pot for hurdle previously won by AP McCoy Drinks brand ‘WKD’ will once again sponsor the first day of this year’s Festival of Racing, featuring one of the richest prize pots in racing here which was won last year by one of Northern Ireland’s sporting heroes paving the way for a spectacular Cheltenham [...]
Unfortunately due to the hard ground the Mid Antrim Hunt Point-to-point scheduled for 4th October has had to be postponed and we will let you know the new date as soon as it has been confirmed by the Turf Club.
For perfectly priced gifts, that will keep you looking safe, smart and even include something for those who love art, The Pony Club has all you need this Christmas! The 2014 Pony Club Christmas card reflects the current trend for ‘selfies’ and features an exclusive and humorous illustration from Kate Scurfield. “Selfie” comes in a pack [...]
The conclusion of the Tredstep CNCJ1* Autumn Series was held at Ballindenisk International on Sunday 21 September. Lydia Dawson riding Gloster Boy went into the final in equal first position with Cathal Daniels and Ballyknock Nice Guy. Points were doubled in the CCIJ1* final so the pressure was on! Charlotte Dixon riding Shadow Light were [...]
Saturday 4th October Mid Antrim Hunt Point-to-Point at Higgins Estate, Moneyglass, 1pm. Saturday 11th October Jump Cross at Castlehill Equestrian Centre, Ballymena. Classes suitable for every level. Phone Beverley on 07960699161. Saturday 25th October Hunter Trials at Hamiltons’s farm, Knockan Rd, Broughshane. Novice singles and pairs, Open singles. Phone Judith on 07904342222 These are exciting [...]
On Sunday 5th October 2014 the Route Hunt will once again be running hunter trials at Maddybenny Riding Centre, Portrush starting at 12 noon . There will be 4 classes :- 75 cm , 85 cm, 95 cm and 75 cm pairs with the 75cm and 85cm classes being an optimum time and the 95cm [...]
Killultagh Old Rock & Chichester Harriers Branch of the Pony Club are holding a Go As You Please on Saturday 4 October from 10.00am Beechmount Farm, Plantation Road, Lisburn (just off M1 at Saintfield Road Junction) £15 per Horse / £10 per pony Show Jumping Ring all day – £5 per round Phone Margaret Creighton on 07739 099032 [...]
Following the summer break, the Omagh group of Riding for Disabled are planning to hold a series of Autumn/Winter Car Boot sales and Farmers Market at their Deverney Road premises. Commencing this Sunday 28th September, and running the last Sunday of every month until December 2014. Open for traders to set up from 1pm the [...]
Declan Cullen (Pegus Horse Feeds) gave a very entertaining and informative talk to members and Gransha liveries. Starting with a short slide show of the differences in the products which are in the various feeds and what ones to look out for if your horse is overweight or excitable (cool mixes may not be as [...]
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, [...]
