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Welcome to our new website for 2013! We would like to introduce you firstly to our new look home page featuring our latest news articles in headlines and photographs so you get to read the freshest stories and articles without even having to look for them. You can still select your favourite discipline from our [...]
Over the past week, the subject of horse welfare has been widely reported in the media, most notably due to horse meat found in ‘beef’ burgers and the uncover footage exposing the abuse endured by horses sent for slaughter. Questions have now been raised about the lack of adequate regulations enforced within the horse meat [...]
Harness racing has a rich history in Prince Edward Island – Farmers raced their horses back before Confederation in 1867. It has evolved into an important sport in the Maritimes with one of the country’s most significant races taking place in Charlottetown every summer….the Gold Cup and Saucer Race. It attracts some of the top horses [...]
We will be adding to the list below as we receive information from show organisers and competitors about shows affected by the weather this weekend. We also want to add to a list of shows that will be going ahead – so get in touch and let everyone know where they can compete this weekend [...]
The Equine Council for Northern Ireland has met with Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle O’Neill to discuss the findings of the recently produced report on the Status of the Horse in Northern Ireland. Chairman of ECNI, Tony McCusker was accompanied by ECNI Board Members John Kidd, Dr Ernest Logan, Helen Troughton and Development [...]
A NEW online TV channel dedicated to both Irish Horse Racing and Irish Sport Horse disciplines is ready to air from early February 2013. Irish Horse TV will be the first Irish station of its kind which combines flat and jump racing, excluding live racing, with the Olympic disciplines of show jumping, eventing, dressage as [...]
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre plan to run a series of courses on side saddle. The side saddle course will be for anyone wishing to have a go at side saddle. Sidesaddle riding is a form of equestrianism that uses a type of saddle which allows a rider to sit aside rather than astride an equine. [...]
Few things in life bring me more joy than riding good horses with good friends. This weekend was full to the brim with joy and happiness but as with most wonderful things it didn’t come without tremendous effort. What was supposed to be our sunny south Texas getaway started early Friday morning at the balmy [...]
Two very excited ladies are travelling on a journey from USA through Europe to Rome to raise awareness of the plight of horses worldwide. They have agreed to keep us updated on their journey as they go with images and pony tales so stay tuned and keep reading their wonderful updates… So, two Cowgirls go [...]
Connell Hill bursts into 2013 at the first night of their training shows when new faces arrived to jump at this so advantageous course which is not only aimed to bring on the young horse but also the novice rider. These shows prove again and again just how important it is to kick start off [...]
With 2012 and all the weather problems associated with it behind us everyone is now looking forward to the competition season ahead. This is certainly the case at Ravensdale Lodge where a packed schedule of all the usual events and a few new ones await in the weeks and months to come. Last year may [...]
Equestrian Pilates Starting 17th January providing a great way to start the year and the Season. Pilates Principles: Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath and Flow are directly translatable to horseback riding Thursday 17th January until 21st March for 10 weeks Boswell Studio Class 1 1pm – 2pm Level I (Beginners) Class 2 2pm – 3pm [...]
Saturday 19th January is the date for a wonderful day of Side Saddle Hunting with the Meath Hunt. ALL national and international Side Saddle riders welcome. For more details please call:+353 86 084 2994 or Email: susan_oakes1@hotmail.com You can also join the facebook event by clicking here Or indeed follow the Side Saddle Association’s Facebook [...]
A date has been set for the Annual Roscommon Hunt Ball, to be held at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday 23rd February 2013. Tickets €40 Great night promised! Bookings and enquiries to Anne Tully at 0861517036 or contact anne at anthonytully@eircom.net
The British Horse Society Ireland had their second hack at Castle Leslie Estate. Over twenty riders came together to enjoy the fantastic scenery which is on offer at Castle Leslie. With over 1000 acres to ride around the riders where not bored and all really enjoyed it. Sev A special thank you must go to [...]
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, [...]
