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After a triumphant and busy summer, following the groups successes at the UK National Championships were the group scooped 5 wins as well as many other placing, and the Ministerial visit from the DCAL minister, it was a super summer for the Arvalee based group. Omagh RDA reopen its doors to riders again from 27th [...]
It was the turn of the tiny tots to show off at Lessans Riding Stables, Saintfield, last Sunday 4 August as the much-anticipated Kids Gymkhana got underway. Show ring classes included Lead Rein, First Ridden and Handy Pony, while in a second arena, clear-round jumping from crosspoles to 90cm, was available for all the intrepid [...]
The date for the very popular Charlene Wilson Memorial Show is Sunday 18 August and the venue will be Ecclesville Centre, Fintona. This Show has been going from strength to strength and now firmly established in the equestrian diary. There will be two arenas with classes to suit all abilities. New for 2013 will be [...]
The following courses have been scheduled by CAFRE. For more information or to book your place email Rachel.mcguigan@dardni.gov.uk or call or text 07748338279 Preparing Mares for Stud Book Inspections Demo 14th August at Portmore Equestrian Centre Managing Equine Health through Nutrition Workshop 28th August at Greenmount Campus Digital Marketing & Social Media for Equine Businesses [...]
The Irish Draught Horse Society Ltd of Northern Ireland along with CAFRE are holding a Demonstration Evening, “Preparing Mares for Inspection”, on Wednesday 14th August 2013 at Portmore Equestrian Centre. The aim of the evening is to encourage people to bring their horses out to the inspections, which are being held in Northern Ireland in [...]
Temperatures reached thirty two degrees last weekend at the RDA National Championships at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire! Thirteen riders, five horses and approximately thirty parents, carers and RDA volunteers made up a very successful squad with the riders having one of their best Championships ever. Members from Omagh, Coleraine and Newtownards came home laden with [...]
With a total haul of over 20 awards, Omagh Riding for Disabled returned triumphant after there recent trip to the UK National RDA Championships, set within the equine grounds at Hartpury College, Gloucester. Temperatures soared to 32 Degrees on the first day of the competition, with the air temperature rising to such a high level, [...]
SUNDAY marked day four of the European Mounted Games Championships, held at Tattersalls in Co. Meath, and the finals were run to determine the best teams in Europe based on speed and pin-point accuracy. The U-17 competition had a nail-biting finish which resulted in a popular win for Ireland. The Irish team were well touted [...]
Do you want a career with Horses? Are you employed in an Equestrian business? Would you like to work towards a recognised industry qualification in Horse Care? Do you want to continue to work while you gain your qualification? If you have answered yes to these questions, the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horse Care could [...]
Eventing Ireland Northern Region Supporters Group are holding a Fund raising Hog Roast and Hooley at Sweetwall Stud, Templepatrick on Saturday, 29th June 2013, 8.00pm til late, in aid of Northern Region Funds and Juniors on Squads … Live music by “THE BIZZ”, well known to EINR ball goers, with full bar and Hog Roast [...]
Press Release, Omagh RDA In a celebration of achievement on Wednesday evening last, Omagh RDA held their annual general meeting as well as their presentation of certificates. In what was to be her last Chairman’s report, Mrs Gwen Garrett congratulated all those riders who attended sessions throughout the year, thanks were also extended to the instructors [...]
Over the next two weeks the parents of the seven Omagh RDA riders will be holding a number of activities to help with the costs involved with travel. Commencing this period of fundraising is a charity working hunter is planned for Saturday 22nd June at Omagh RDA centre, with ponies starting at 10.30 with all [...]
This is your final reminder that the Castlewellan Show entries close today 19th June 2013 ahead of their show date next month. The show is planned for 13th July and includes lots of classes whatever your equine! Special support has been given for a number of classes this year including the Coolmore sponsored “Search for [...]
On Friday 31st of May Barclay Communications raised over seven thousand pounds for the Jonjo Bright Trust at the tenth annual Barclay Communications’ Race Evening. The Jonjo Bright Trust was set up when 19 year old aspiring amateur jockey, Jonjo Bright was left paralysed after a point-to-point fall on the 2nd March 2013. To support [...]
Quick interview with Caroline Donnelly of Camara Designs… How long have you been painting and drawing horses? I first started painting horses when I was a little girl- the chubby carton type but I really starting to focus on them when I was studying for my GCSEs (they were a focal point in GCSE and [...]
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, [...]
