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As March brings the start of Spring, it’s also time to clear out those tack rooms in the annual ‘Spring Clean’. If your in a quandary what to do with those spare odds and ends, those bridles that haven’t been used in a while or perhaps those saddlecloths that are no longer used, why not [...]
Sunday 16th March – Laurel View Indoor Derby League (4 of 5) – 12.30pm start with 60cm, followed by 70cm, 85cm and a metre. For more info ring 028 9083 0649. Wednesday 26th March – Laurel View Show Jumping League (1 of 6), starting with 45cm at 6pm, with classes up to at least 90cm. [...]
Here are a few photographs from the Route Equestrian Charity Ball, which took place at the Lodge hotel Coleraine on Saturday 22nd February 2014. On Saturday 22nd February 2014 over 200 Route hunt members and friends gathered at the Lodge Hotel Coleraine for the annual hunt charity ball this year supporting Diabetes UK. On arrival [...]
Ever wanted to get an accurate weight for your horse? And individual nutrition advice specific to your horse? CAFRE will have Equine Nutritionists and an electronic weigh bridge on hand to give accurate advice on feeding your horse. Bring your horse along to our nutrition and weight management clinic at Down Royal Racecourse on Saturday [...]
Gransha are planning to hold a the new BHS Horse Owners Certificate Level One on Thursday evenings in March. This course is a fantastic insight and introduction to anyone involved or interested in the care of the horse or perhaps you would like to learn something new and you do not need to be an owner. [...]
Less than 24 hours remain to vote for your favourite Social Media Icons. Click Here to vote Nearly 13,000 people have voted in the People’s Choice awards for this year’s Equine Online ESMAs. If you’re still deciding who is worthy of your votes, time is running out. Voting closes today at 4pm (GMT). If you [...]
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is running two interactive seminars for the equine industry in the coming weeks. Equine Nutrition and Weight Management Techniques CAFRE is hosting a training event on Equine Nutrition and Weight Management Techniques for all horse owners. The event runs over two days, 21st and 22nd of [...]
Note from Horse Sport Ireland: IN the official Longines World Show Jumping Rankings published today (Tuesday), covering competitions during the month of January, Ireland has eight riders in the top 100, with Co. Down’s Conor Swail highest at No.26. Tipperary’s Denis Lynch in 29th place, with fellow Tipp rider Shane Breen improving to 35th place. Cork’s [...]
Horse & Pony Training Show Every Wednesday @ 6.30pm Wednesday 5th /12th February 2014. SJI Spring Horse & Pony League 2014 Sunday 9th/16th February: Horses 10am/Ponies 2pm. Continues every Sunday FINAL on 20th April No League Show on Sunday 13th April. Equestrian Interschools Ireland Saturday 1st March. Starts 9.30am. NIF Working Hunter pre Qualifier Clinic. [...]
Successful candidates who passed the Level 1 British Horse Society’s Horse Owners Certificate at Gransha Equestrian Centre are pictured right. Level 2 has now started and a B.H.S. Riding & Road Safety test with commence at the beginning of March. For further details contact Anne Rodgers on 07871186550.
Fun jumping was the topic for Gransha Riding Club’s recent event. The 60/70cms pairs was won by Suzi McClean/Scooby and Clare Sloan/Ronaldo two seconds ahead of Emma Martin/Kate and Sara Brashaw/ Echo, with junior members Josh Getty/Autumn Surprise and Ashleigh Saunderson/Stuart Lyttle in 3rd place. In the 80/90cms pairs Laura Buckley/Mr T and Paula Dougherty/Briggs [...]
Leading equestrian retailer, Old Mill Saddlery has landed a significant order for its signature own brand race exercise saddle. A leading Japanese trainer placed the large order for Old Mills Race Exercise saddle which has been used by leading trainers such as Paul Nicholls, Gordon Elliott, Richard Hannon and many more. The Old Mill race [...]
Monday 10 February BBC One Northern Ireland, 10.35pm (For viewers outside of NI, living in the rest of the UK, BBC One Northern Ireland can be viewed via Sky Channel 953, Freesat Channel 957 and Virgin Channel 863) True North: Life and Times of Master Hamilton follows the story of Hunt Master Andy Hamilton – a [...]
Sophie Wells is an outstanding young athlete who combines a successful Para Dressage career with competing at Grand Prix in able-bodied dressage competitions. At the age of just 23, Sophie is not only the reigning World and European Champion with eleven championship gold medals between her two top horses, she was also part of the [...]
Iveagh Pony Club are planning to hold their Tyrella Spring Derby on Sunday 23rd February. Click here to download an entry form Entry Form 2014 Class 1 1m [...]
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, [...]
