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The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have launched a programme of Equine short courses for the New Year. The courses are aimed at equine businesses, professional horse people and leisure riders with something for everyone. Online Workshops Three online workshops covering Equine Nutrition, Horse Health and Breeding will be delivered in [...]
Strule Valley Riding Club Est 1997 have planned a number of dressage training dates with Dale Roberts. The sessions are planned for January 2014 on Wednesday 15th, 22nd, 29th at the RDA, Arvalee, Omagh Private, Semi-Private & Group lessons available (3-4 in lesson) If you are interested… Please ring Alison Donnell on 82 246652 About Dale Dale is originally [...]
Ballycastle & rural riding community held a santa’s pony parade on Sunday 15th in aid of raising money for motor neurones disease. 25 horse and riders paraded around Ballycastle in Christmas fancy dress for the cause. The turnout was spectacular despite the poor weather, and the festive spirit was flowing! The day was finished with [...]
Ravensdale Lodge are set to host their annual Bumper Christmas show on Friday 27th December from 11am. This end of year show, the last of 2013 , will have classes for everyone from X poles to 1.10m and there will be the usual great sponsors prizes from Botanica International, Horse First, Mackins Horse Feeds, Moorhill [...]
The annual International Eventing Forum (IEF) at Hartpury College is now an essential date in the diary for Professional and Amateur riders at all levels. The 2014 forum on Monday 3rd February will see the IEF join forces with British Eventing under the banner “Raise your Game”, to offer an even deeper learning experience and [...]
On Saturday 7th December Route Hunt members met at the home of Campbell and Helen Smith at Killeague Road, Coleraine. Campbell, a Route hunt member, directed everyone where to park on arrival and then he and Helen served refreshments. Hunt master Ian Holmes welcomed everyone and asked all to ride with care especially in the [...]
As Christmas comes ever closer, so does the showjumping league final for Omagh RDA. With the final taking place this Saturday 14th December. Organisers have decided to add a little Christmas sparkle to the day. Joining the schedule will be the popular ride and run novelty competition as well as a fancy dress class for [...]
Cavan Horse Sales just finished up a busy sales year with three different sales Performance, Young Stock and Irish Draught being held over three days A busy two days of trading at the International Performance sale saw regular buyers joining new clients to help bring the average price up which can only be a hopeful [...]
The popular annual Christmas Show at Portmore Equestrian Centre, has been scheduled for 14th December, starting at 12 noon. The packed schedule of events includes a number of classes to include pairs competitions, accumulators, king and queen of the ring, six bar, puissance, all beginning with warm up classes to get everyone limbered up for [...]
Mid Antrim Pony Club held their Annual Prize Giving Night at the Adair Arms Hotel Ballmena on Saturday 30th November. After a bumper year of events, certificates and badges achieved it was a bonus to hear our DC, Mr George Graham announce that we are now approaching 100 members and are enjoying record attendance at [...]
Fun and games at Laurel View on Sunday 20th October at the Novelty 3 phase event. Competitors had been promised that no jumping was required and any tests could be learnt on the day. The Le Trec Challenge was set up in the smaller indoor and there were seven different tests to tackle. Obstacle Dressage [...]
It is with deep sadness that the Mid Antrim Harriers have to announce the death of their dearly loved Joint Master Andy Hamilton who passed away on Saturday 30th November aged 52, after a six year battle with cancer. He will be very greatly missed by all the members of the hunt to which he [...]
Gransha riding club have been getting lessons with popular coach Gary Marshall with members finding them very beneficial. One of the riding club members was overheard claiming “He’s a genius!” when Gary explained his exercises carefully and used encouragement to help riders build their confidence. That particular members is not jumping courses of 80cms, a [...]
On Saturday 30th November 21 Route Hunt members travelled to O’Harabrook Estate in Ballymoney for their weekly hunt. The hunt set off along the back lane of The Estate onto the Drumahiskey Road viewing the jumps that lay ahead on the way. There were several jumps around the estate including barrels, large fallen trees, planks, [...]
National Trust at Rowallane Garden Saintfield hosted The Launch of this years Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride on Saturday 7th.December and The Yuletide Market at Rowallane Garden on Saturday 7th.and Sunday 8th.December. The natural beauty of Rowallane on a crisp, sunny late Nov.day was breath taking. The place was buzzing with old world charm when the carriage arrived [...]
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, [...]
