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Last week, the Omagh group of Riding for Disabled welcomed British Para Equestrian Coach, Clive Milkins to the centre for two days intensive training. Beginning his work with the RDA in the late 1980s at Moreton Hall Group; Clive joined South Bucks RDA Group as Stable Manager and Chief Instructor in 1993, and remains at [...]
Down Royal Racecourse are preparing for their biggest festival of the year later this month by launching a competition for Equestrian News readers! We have two ‘Taste’ hospitality tickets to give away for the Magners Derby Day on Sat 22nd June! To enter, simply ‘like’ and ‘share’ the image from our Facebook Page Entries close on [...]
Escapism ….. capture it at Down Royal Down Royal Racecourse is launching a new concept in Best Dressed Lady Competition in conjunction with The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast. We want to celebrate the elegance and glamour of all entrants to the competition and celebrate style across all demographics. With that in mind The Fitzwilliam Hotel has [...]
Castle Leslie Estate Honoured as a Top Performing Hotel as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site Castle Leslie Estate today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is [...]
FEI President HRH Princess Haya and Goodwill Ambassador to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) yesterday helped to open the 81st General Session of the World Assembly of OIE Delegates in Paris (FRA), which was attended by government representatives, animal health authority ministers and chief veterinary officers from 178 countries. HRH Princess Haya was [...]
Following critical fodder shortages in Northern Ireland, The Equine Council for Northern Ireland (ECNI) would like to advise the equine sector in Northern Ireland that the DARD Fodder Transport Scheme which has just been launched covers horses as well as cattle, sheep and goats. The scheme is being administered by Countryside Services and further information [...]
Since the beginning of our journey I’ve wanted to write Clyde’s story but until now I wasn’t sure how. Finally after three months and countless explanations I’m ready to share with the world the love story of Clyde and Olivia. Choosing the horses for our Journey was an excruciating task. We had coordinated with a [...]
Latest blog from Karen Hardy, our favourite cowgirl on her trip across Europe with her daughter on horseback to raise awareness to the plight of horses worldwide, also known as ’Journey Europe’ I’m writing todays post sitting in a lounge chair under a magnolia tree with my bare feet soaking I the warm rays of the sun [...]
It’s a matter of trust Meet Australian Horse Listener Carlos Tabernaberri and discover why he is known as the ‘gentlest horseman to touch a horse’. Working with a rescue horse provided by Crosskennan Lane, Carlos will share some of the philosophy that has made him a one-man tsunami in the horse world – on behalf [...]
~ SJI registered horse & pony league, Wednesday 1st May to Wednesday 10th July (No show Wednesday 22nd May due to National Grand Prix weekend). Classes 70cm & 80cm (under own insurance), 80cm to 1.30m registered, start time 11am for horses & 5.30pm for ponies (usual pony classes). ******************** ~ Horse & pony training league, [...]
Cavan Horse Marketing Centre’s April two International Performance Sale on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th saw 63% of the horses and ponies on offer finding new homes over the two days. Vendors were thrilled with the some of the fantastic prices their lots reached, while existing and new clients were kept on their toes during [...]
Omagh Riding for the Disabled are going to host a fundraising table quiz which all monies raised will aid with travel costs to competition events attended by the group. Riding for the Disabled is a volunteer based organisation, which relies on generous public donations and fundraising activities to continue its works with disabled adults and [...]
Put your best foot (or paw) forward for a good cause. Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, CLAS, in Co. Antrim will be holding it’s Annual Sponsored Dog Walk on Saturday 4th May, leaving the Sanctuary at 12 noon with light refreshments on return. Traditionally this is a chance for everyone to get together to support the [...]
Castle Leslie are getting ready for an exciting weekend with Cian O’Connor this Friday and Saturday 12th & 13th April. A private demonstration is planned for the main arena on Friday night, with tickets priced at 20 euro per person ow VIP gallery tickets at 35 euro including a glass of bubbly and canapes. Saturday [...]
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, [...]
