22     FILLY, 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 65  Lyons, Mrs Ann  SARAH’S CLEARANCE
2nd 63  Gibson, Mr Desmond  CALENDAR GIRL
3rd 68  Newell, Tom  KILCAHILL GEIMINI
4th 69  Shearer, Miss Claire & Cash Samuel  GHS CAVALIER CLAIRE
5th 67  McCullough, Mrs Kate  ADAGIO D’ACCORD

23     GELDING, foaled in 2015, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 81  Walsh, Mrs Dorothy  SUPERIOR CHOICE
2nd 74  Gibson, Mr Desmond  HIGHAND MIGHTY
3rd 71  Davis, Mr Robert  CORRAN EMPEROR
4th 78  O Gorman, Mr Kieran  MUNTHERS BASH
5th 70  Daly, Brian  NEWMARKET MARLEY
6th 75  Kirkpatrick, Mr David  REDWOOD SIR OUGHTERARD

24     FILLY, foaled in 2015, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 91  McCallister, Miss Valerie  SUGAR BESS
2nd 82  Ballykelly Sport Horses  BALLYKELLY EVA
3rd 83  Chambers, Mrs Shirley  JOCKEYHALL FIRST CLASS
4th 94  Murphy, Mr G and S
5th 93  Moffett, Miss Victoria  HOMEGROWN BEATRIX
6th 88  Harte, Brian  MOYTURA LADY JANE

25     GELDING, [lightweight], foaled in 2014, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 98  Gibson, Mr Desmond  CAFRE QUATER MASTER
2nd 102  Martin, Mr Timothy  THE MASTERS CHOICE
3rd 101  Kirkpatrick, Mrs Charlotte  CAIRNVIEW REDWOOD GUY
4th 99  Gill, Mr Tiernan
5th 104  Tierney Mrs Daphne  BLOOMFIELD WATERSIDE
6th 105  Walsh, Mr K  SPECIAL CHOICE

26     GELDING, [medium to heavyweight], foaled in 2014, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 111  Gibson, Mr Desmond  GLEN ACE
2nd 112  Gibson, Mr Desmond  ZULU WARRIER
3rd 107  Ballykelly Sport Horses  BALLYKELLY FLASHDANCE
4th 118  Williams, Mrs Maggy  HOMEGROWN REX
5th 114  Glynn, Mr P J  CRANNAGHMORE LAD
6th 117  Martin & Walsh  REBEL CHOICE

27     FILLY, foaled in 2014 thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 120  Curtin, Edel & Dominic  CORGRIGG JOULES
2nd 131  Williams, John  MANTLEHILL DIAMOND GREY
3rd 124  McWeeney, Mr James  LONGSTONE GOLDEN LADY
4th 123  Horner, Mr Paul  BROOKFIELDS EMPRESS
5th 125  O’Connor, Joan  GREENHALL GRANUAILE
6th 129  Troughton Mrs Helen  SILKEN GILLIE

S20     CHAMPION PRIZES, £300 and £150- for the champion and reserve champion young stock animals. Presented by TopSpec.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 98  Gibson, Mr Desmond  CAFRE QUATER MASTER
Res 53  Gibson, Mr Desmond  ROLEX
S21     THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best one, two or three years old. Presented by Miss A D P McCammon, Holywood, in memory of all ranks of the Regiment who fell in the 1939-45 War.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 98  Gibson, Mr Desmond  CAFRE QUATER MASTER
Res 53  Gibson, Mr Desmond  ROLEX

S22     CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE- for the best yearling. Presented by the Society. The Champion and Reserve Champion yearlings will be eligible to compete in the young stock championship and for the Sir Milne Barbour cup [Special 24] if applicable.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 53  Gibson, Mr Desmond  ROLEX
Res 60  O Gorman, Mr Kieran  MURPHY 2

S23     CHAMPIONSHIP ROSETTE- for the best one, two or three years old filly. Presented by TopSpec.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 91  McCallister, Miss Valerie  SUGAR BESS
Res 65  Lyons, Mrs Ann  SARAH’S CLEARANCE

S24     THE SIR MILNE BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best animal, bred by exhibitor, in Classes 21-27. Presented by the Society.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 82  Ballykelly Sport Horses  BALLYKELLY EVA

38     MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, 155cms and over, registered in the Irish Draught section of the Irish Horse Register or harmonized Irish Draught studbooks.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 245  Glass, Miss Valerie  THE POACHER
2nd 274  Whitney, Jessica  EDENAGOR PADDY
3rd 186  Ormedilla, Miss Victoria  Master Flint
4th 242  Devlin Byrne, Alicia  King Flagmount
5th 271  Maxwell Murphy, Miss Grace  CAPPA RANGER
6th 265  Wright, Miss Amanda J  Dungar Quick Silver

Ladies Hunterrs Astride
43     MARE or GELDING, 4 and 5 years old, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding astride.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 345  Whitney, Jessica  EDENAGOR PADDY
2nd 343  Smyth, Ms James  BANNVIEW SNAPDRAGON
3rd 221  Moore, Mrs Gillian  Mullaboden
4th 141  Finegan, Mrs Marie Helene  Liquid gold kingdom
5th 151  Wylie, Mrs Lyndsey  UPTOWN GIRL
6th 342  Kerr, Mr Olaf  CASTLEVIEWS ERINDALE ECPLISE

44     MARE or GELDING, 6 years old and over, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding astride.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 353  McGowan, Miss Emily  EMS RICHEALS PET
2nd 346  Brittain, Miss Sarah  FANTASTIC MR FOX
3rd 195  Hennessy Ruane, Miss Helena  Cloneyhea Clancy
4th 356  O’Gorman, Mrs Janeith  IT’S AFTER EIGHT
5th 348  Corr, Mr Desmond  TICK TOCK T

S31     CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ladies’ Hunter (riding astride). Presented by North Down Marquees.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 353  McGowan, Miss Emily  EMS RICHEALS PET
Res 345  Whitney, Jessica  EDENAGOR PADDY

S32     THE ELIZABETH BARBOUR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the rider of the champion Ladies’ Hunter (riding astride). Presented by Mrs Elizabeth L M Barbour Paton.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 353  McGowan, Miss Emily  EMS RICHEALS PET
Res 345  Whitney, Jessica  EDENAGOR PADDY

45     MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, over 148cms. Riders to have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 372  Smyth, Miss Laura  CARNSDALE PEACEMAKER
2nd 369  Miskelly, Miss Ellie  MASSEREENE DORIAN GRAY
3rd 371  Reddy, Mrs Sylvia  DREAM ON CALYPSO
4th 359  Brien, Ms Suzanne  HARDINGVILLE DARCY
5th 364  Gravey, Ms Ciara  RINGO SADAT
6th 360  Buchanan, Mrs Kathy  BALLYLIN BEN

46     MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, to be ridden by ladies in hunting costume riding side saddle. (riders must have attained their 16th birthday before 1st January in the current year).
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 382  O’Gorman, Mrs Janeith  REDWOOD SILVER SLIPPER
2nd 195  Hennessy Ruane, Miss Helena  Cloneyhea Clancy
3rd 377  De Burgh, Miss Antonia  Gypsy Cobra Cruis
4th 205  Smyth, Rachel  Vantage Point
5th 333  Murray, Miss Beth  Kit N Kaboodle
6th 380  McClenaghan, Mrs Alison  HOMEGROWN MARX

S33     CHAMPION PRIZES, £50 and £25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Ladies’ Hunter (side saddle). Presented by the Society.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 382  O’Gorman, Mrs Janeith  REDWOOD SILVER SLIPPER
Res 195  Hennessy Ruane, Miss Helena  Cloneyhea Clancy

S34     VERONICA TROPHY- for the highest placed SSA Area 21 (Northern Ireland) member riding her usual mount. The said combination to have participated in two SSA events in the current year.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 378  Ireland, Miss Lynne  DOWDSTOWN DANCER

MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND RIDDEN CLASSES
59     LARGE BREEDS – Ridden by a Senior
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 502  Smiley, Miss Kathryn  COPLEYLANE RINGO
2nd 499  Gabbey, Mrs Zelda  GLYNCEIRCH RHYDIAN
3rd 500  Gordon, Miss Diane  INGLEGARTH PERCUSSION
4th 503  Thompson, Casey  FFLUR GARNON

62     SMALL BREEDS – Ridden by a Junior.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 504  Blakely, Ms Emma  LONEASH MELANIE
2nd 507  McDonnell Mrs Mary  LINKSBURY POPSTAR
3rd 505  Blakely, Ms Emma  WELSTERN DISCOVERY
4th 510  Weatherup, Mrs Diane  COXWOOD FABIAN STEADMAN
5th 506  McCormick Sam  SALBROOK YARONA
6th 508  O’Connor Murphy, Melissa  Lucifier

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 years old, capable of carrying 12st 7lb [80kg] and not exceeding 14st [89kg].
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 143  Hurst, Adrian  TATTYGARE SOMETHING SPECIAL
2nd 140  Benson & Chapman  BANNVILLE
3rd 144  West, Mr Jonathan  OSTARA
4th 141  Finegan, Mrs Marie Helene  Liquid gold kingdom

30     MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying up to 12st 7lb [80kg]
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 148  Pearson, Ms Yvonne  QUEEN BEE
2nd 151  Wylie, Mrs Lyndsey  UPTOWN GIRL
3rd 149  Smyth, Ms James  BANNVIEW SNAPDRAGON
4th 147  Kerr, Mr Olaf  CASTLEVIEWS GEE APOLLO

31     MARE or GELDING, 4 or 5 years old, not exceeding 158cms.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 164  Scott, Mr Philip  SCT LE BIJOU DE REVE
2nd 161  P&S Horses  FRENCHFORT LUX GOLD
3rd 158  Louhglin, Mr Patrick J  THE PICKPOCKET
4th 154  Crozier, Miss Alison  Mastermind
5th 153  Corrigan, Mr Willie  THE MASTERS MISTRESS
6th 156  Lambert, Clare  MONATREA ADAM

32     MARE or GELDING, 6 years old and over, not exceeding 158cms.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 172  Lewis, Mr Michael  CARNSDALE IRISH TIMES
2nd 170  Gibson, Miss Hilary  TOBER GILL CLASSIC FELIX
3rd 173  McMahon, K  INIS FAITH
4th 174  O’Rourke, Ms Sarah  ROCKSTAR ROSIE
5th 175  Rawluk, Mr Daniel  MIRROR MAN
6th 169  Finlay, Miss Kerry  Shanbally Ronaldo

33     MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg].
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 186  Ormedilla, Miss Victoria  Master Flint
2nd 183  Hagan, Mr John  MR KINGSLEY
3rd 179  Benson & Chapman  KILCLORAN
4th 181  Chauvin, Christine  MY BILLY OCEAN
5th 185  McNamara, Miss Maria  Shanbally Huntsman
6th 180  Carter, Mr Chris  CLOONAN HECTOR

34     MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over, capable of carrying 12st 7lb [80kg] and not exceeding 14st [89kg]
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 206  Tierney Mrs Daphne  BLOOMFIELD BESPOKE
2nd 203  Ramm, Mrs Vanessa Jane  Testarosso
3rd 202  Producer-Show Horses  ANNAGHMORE HUNTSMAN
4th 195  Hennessy Ruane, Miss Helena  Cloneyhea Clancy
5th 200  McDonnell, Mr Angus  STATESMAN
6th 207  Wallace, Mr Trevor  O BROGAIN

35     MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over, capable of carrying up to 12st 7lb [80kg].
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 227  Producer-Show Horses  MAN OF HONOUR
2nd 231  Wallace, Mr Trevor  GOLD MINE
3rd 223  O’Gorman, Mrs Janeith  REDWOOD SILVER SLIPPER
4th 213  Glenn, Mrs Suzanne  Ballylimp bob
5th 210  Benson & Chapman  DANDY MAN
6th 208  Ballykelly Sport Horses  BALLYKELLY EMPRESS

S25     CHAMPION PRIZES, £300 and £150- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Hunter. Presented by Creightons of Finaghy.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 206  Tierney Mrs Daphne  BLOOMFIELD BESPOKE
Res 227  Producer-Show Horses  MAN OF HONOUR

S26     THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP- for the best Hunter. Presented by Miss A D P McCammon, Holywood, in memory of all ranks of the Regiment who fell in the 1939-45 War.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 143  Hurst, Adrian  TATTYGARE SOMETHING SPECIAL
Res 148  Pearson, Ms Yvonne  QUEEN BEE

S28     THE PEARL CREIGHTON TROPHY – for the highest placed ridden Hunter horse, bred by exhibitor and continuously owned by the exhibitor up to the time of entry.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 203  Ramm, Mrs Vanessa Jane  Testarosso

COB Classes
39     COB, MARE or GELDING, [lightweight], 4 years old or over, not exceeding 155cms, capable of carrying up to 14st [89kg]
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 283  McAteer, Mr Samuel A  RANDALSTOWN RAFFLES
2nd 286  Morrow, Robert  MORROWS POACHER JACK
3rd 287  Producer-Show Horses  MR BEAR
4th 276  Gault, Mrs Sharon  THE HUNKY DONKEY
5th 282  Louhglin, Mr Patrick J  HUNTINGTOWN
6th 292  Smyth, Mrs Audrey  VINCENT VAN COB

40     COB, MARE or GELDING, [heavyweight], 4 years old or over, not exceeding 155cms, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg].
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 307  Morrow, Robert  MORROW’S STREET WISE
2nd 311  Smyth, Mrs Audrey  SOCK ET SET
3rd 310  Sloan, Mr Gerard  CHAMPAGNE AGEN
4th 313  Walker, Miss Claire  BURKES BLACK JACK
5th 303  McAteer, Mr Samuel A  RANDALSTOWN REFLECTION
6th 301  Gillespie, Mrs Mandy  ASH HILL SMOOTHIE
41     MAXI COB, MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, exceeding 155cms, to be judged as Cobs. To be shown with hogged mane.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 319  Farley, Miss Allison  BENEDICTION
2nd 314  Anstey, Mrs Lindy  OFF THE ISLAND
3rd 317  Curran, Miss Ruth  BALLYORGAN MISTER DARCY
4th 318  Delaney, Miss Louise  MIGHTY MARTY
5th 322  Wylie, Mrs Lyndsey  TOMMIE TUCKER
6th 323  Zichova, Dagmar  CODY
S30     CHAMPION PRIZES £50 and £25- for the Champion and Reserve Champion Cob. Presented by the Society.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
SP 283  McAteer, Mr Samuel A  RANDALSTOWN RAFFLES
Res 307  Morrow, Robert  MORROW’S STREET WISE

COLOURED HORSES
42     MARE or GELDING, 4 years old or over, exceeding 148cms, to be ridden by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1st January in the current year.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 335  Robb, Mrs Lynsey  GLENVINE CREG-NY-BAA
2nd 329  Gransha Equestrian Centre  HELEN’S GYPSY
3rd 336  Rodgers, Mrs Meg  TEESHAN’S BLUE
4th 338  Stewart, Miss Nicola  WOODQUARTER WHY NOT
5th 327  Donaldson, Mrs Yvette  ANIMATION
6th 333  Murray, Miss Beth  Kit N Kaboodle

BROODMARES
14     BROOD MARE, [lightweight], thoroughbred and non thoroughbred entered in their respective stud book, certified to foal in 2017 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 37  Howard, Paula  SLATEQUARRY SASHA
2nd 38  Roche, Mr John  ASSAGART TRAVELLING SOLO
3rd 40  Wafer, Mr Patrick  PARKMORE EVITA
4th 39  Stewart, Mrs Susan  CREWHILL MYSTERY GIRL

17     Filly foal. Progeny or mare in class 14 & 15. All foals to be led [no entry fee].
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 8  Hanna Messrs  MACFIN SWEET MELODY

18     REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT MARE, certified to foal in 2017 or with foal at foot. All foals to be led.
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 50  Roche, Mr John  ASAGUARD KINGSTEAD FIONA
2nd 45  Derryronane Stud  STRICTLY COME BOUNCING
3rd 47  Doyle, Mr David  DERRADDA MIST
4th 44  Colhoun, Mr Sean  LADY STARDUST
5th 48  Maguire, Miss Joanne  UIBH FHALIE DUCHESS

19     Pure bred colt or filly in class 18. All foals to be led [no entry fee].
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 50  Roche, Mr John  ASAGUARD KINGSTEAD FIONA
2nd 48  Maguire, Miss Joanne  UIBH FHALIE DUCHESS
3rd 47  Doyle, Mr David  DERRADDA MIST

20     Half bred colt or filly in class 18. All foals to be led [no entry fee].
Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details
1st 45  Derryronane Stud  STRICTLY COME BOUNCING

Andrew Getty, Knotts Bakery along with Jenny McNeill, RUAS getting ready for the Knotts Young Event Horse Championship at the 2017 Balmoral Show.

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 Young Event Horse Championship has been received very well at Balmoral Show and provides a recognised platform for breeders and producers to display their quality young stock and compete for the coveted winning titles.

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today launched the 149^th 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 10^th – 13^th May 2017.

With many new additions to the Show, news of a fourth day is proving the most highly anticipated development. Rhonda Geary, RUAS Operations Director commented “We are very excited to bring our amazing Show offering to a fourth day, on a Saturday, which has been called for, for many years. The four days of the Show will include all that is brilliant about Balmoral, grassroots agriculture alongside a mix of shopping, entertainment and attractions. We are delighted to see a marked increase in many livestock sectors including equine and beef, and are looking forward to a full house in May competing for prestigious Balmoral titles”.

Richard Donnan, Head of Northern Ireland, Ulster Bank, said at the launch “As we mark our 9^th year as principal sponsor of the Balmoral Show, Ulster Bank is proud of its continued partnership with one of the biggest events in Northern Ireland’s calendar. The Balmoral Show gives us the perfect platform to showcase our support for the agri-food industry and we want to let farmers and producers know that our expert teams are here to provide them with real and meaningful help for what matters as they continue to manage risk and seek out new opportunities.

Sponsoring the Show symbolises the key role that Ulster Bank plays in helping the sector develop and succeed – connecting with our customers, engaging with them, and highlighting the significant funding we have available. We look forward to welcoming visitors over the course of the four days and to a very successful Balmoral Show 2017.”

While the Year of Food and Drink has passed, its legacy remains and food is top of the agenda at the Show. The NI Food Pavilion will showcase over 100 local producers with 50 chefs cooking up a storm over the four days. 2017 will see the introduction of a new Health and Fitness Village which will appeal to gym buffs and outdoor adventurers alike.

A superb family day is on offer as food and fitness are served alongside farming, a jam packed entertainment programme and attractions. There will be live robotic milking served up alongside the SPAR Arena which offers a dedicated area for fun family entertainment. The Agri Pavilion provides a platform for businesses, where networking and business will be rife over the four days, complemented by impressive outdoor machinery trade stands.

Audiences around the Main Arena will be captivated by the Kangaroo Kid and his tantalising motorcycle display which will have Show goers watching through their fingers in anticipation. However if you prefer to indulge in retail therapy the Eikon Shopping Village is perfect for spending an afternoon browsing the goodies on offer.

The Downtown Radio Show Stage provides a platform for emerging and established local acts to take to the mike and provide musical entertainment. Animals are also aplenty from prize winning stock and International Show jumpers to the cute and cuddly inhabitants in the Children’s Farm and the Rare Breed Survival Trust stand. The Young Farmer’s Clubs of Ulster make a return as they encapsulate the energy and enthusiasm of the Show in their various activities from Tug of War to Tractor Handling.

The Healthy Horticulture Area at this year’s Balmoral Show will be a crowning glory. A revision of the Garden Village, the area has increased in size and scope. There will be a polytunnel with growing displays of fruit, vegetable and herbs as well as the Horticulture Forum’s ‘Grow Marquee’, housing local growers of apples, strawberries, mushrooms and cut flowers.

The Mighty Spud campaign will be in attendance bringing with them their Couch Potato chill out area as well as sampling freshly cooked produce. Greenmount College students will be planting a number of displays throughout the event and award winning former student Jonathan Gill will be building a feature show garden. Ulster in Bloom will also be creating a floral display giving visitors a sneak peak of some of the colourful exhibits ahead of this year’s competition.

The area will also feature displays of sports turfs, garden design, school gardens, scarecrows, miniature gardens, YFCU floral art and the RSPB, Ulster Wildlife and Ulster Bee Keepers will be in attendance. The Balmoral Park Wildlife Area will also be available to view with its wildflowers and bird boxes providing a tranquil natural area away from the bustle of the Show.

Rhonda concluded saying “We are indebted to our sponsors especially our over arching sponsor Ulster Bank and our five platinum sponsors Lidl, M&S, SPAR, Tesco and ABP.” She also commented that use of public transport was advisable and informed Show goers that details can be found on the Translink website.

Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank takes place at Balmoral Park, Lisburn between Wednesday 10th and Saturday 13th May 2017. Opening times are 9.30am – 6pm (Wed, Fri and Sat) and 9.30am – 8.00pm (Thurs). Admission charges range from £2 to £18 with discounted early bird rates available on our website. Children under 5 years are free when accompanied by an adult.

To keep up to date with the new four day 2017 Balmoral Show, check out our website balmoralshow.co.uk, Facebook: Balmoral Show and Twitter: @balmoralshow.

The hospital is located within the grounds of the old Greenmount Stud and the facility has been reinvigorated to create a centre of excellence for equine care. Offering a wide range of services including neo-natal critical care, lameness/poor performance investigations, reproductive services and with a fully equipped surgical facility we will be able to cater for your horse’s every need.

Greenmount Equine Hospital is headed up by Donncha Houlihan MVB MRCVS and Paul Houlihan MVB MRCVS. Both brothers are originally from Birdhill, Co. Tipperary and look forward to offering their combined experience to owners, trainers and breeders in the surrounding areas.

Donncha Houlihan commented “We are delighted to have the opportunity to return home and set up a dedicated equine veterinary facility in a location such as Greenmount Park which is steeped in equine history and so close to Limerick Racecourse. We are looking forward to welcoming Lady Harrington to officially launch the hospital. We would also like to extend an open invitation to anybody wishing to receive a tour of our new facility on the day and afterwards to join us in a toast to the winner of the Annual Greenmount Equine Hospital Bumper”.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact the office.

Greenmount Equine Hospital, Greenmount Park, Limerick Racecourse, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick
Office: 061 513777 / 087 994 7682 Email: greenmountequinehospital@gmail.com
Website: www.greenmountequinehospital.ie

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Set your 2015 Eventing season off on the best foot possible with a day at the 2015 International Eventing Forum, a day that has become an absolute “must attend” for eventing enthusiasts of all levels of skill and ambition!

Organised by Irish eventing devotees Jean Mitchell and Eric Smiley, the IEF takes place at Hartpury College in Gloucester, which is an easy and inexpensive trip via Birmingham or Bristol airports from Dublin, Cork or Belfast.

With speakers such as Mark Todd, David O’Connor, Ian Woodhead, Mike Etherington-Smith, Isobel Wessels and John Ledingham (to name but a few) having shared their wisdom with attendees over the previous few years, IEF organisers were always going to have a challenge to better what has gone before. But with none other than Andrew Nicholson agreeing to be the “key speaker” for the Afternoon Session, 2015 looks set to be one of the biggest and best International Eventing Forums, so far.

The title for the 2015 Forum mirrors the title of Andrews’s new book – “Focused” – and attendees can look forward to gaining invaluable training insights from the winner of Burghley CCI**** in 2012, 2013 and 2014, to help you to focus on the new season ahead.

However, Andrew is not the only “master of the equestrian sport” that attendees can look forward to learning from.

Session 1 starts with Christoph Hess – FEI International Dressage and Eventing Judge – who will talk about “The Not So Good Dressage Horse”, helping riders to understand what to focus on, from the judges’ perspective. In

Session 2, Christoph will give invaluable insights into the *NEW* generation of FEI Eventing Dressage Tests, with plenty of time for attendees to pose any questions they may have.

Session 3 will see Hugh Suffern MVB, MRCVS – the Irish Team Vet – join up with leading National Hunt Trainer Charlie Longsdon to discuss the vital topic “Fittening the Event Horse – how to give them the very best opportunity”!

The 2015 International Eventing Forum will take place at Hartpury College on Monday 2 February from 10am to 5pm. Make sure you don’t miss out by putting the date in your diary today!

Tickets: £45 each if purchased by end Dec 2014, £50 per ticket in advance, £55 on the door. £45 for Students (in advance), £40 for groups of more than 20.

More information: www.internationaleventingforum.com; Follow IEF on twitter at www.twitter.com/eventingforum and on facebook atwww.facebook.com/IntEventForum or to book tickets call Hartpury on 0044 1452 700283.

Photo: Andrew Nicholson and Avebury head the Burghley prize giving for the third year in a row. Photo courtesy of e-venting.co.uk

A beautiful jumping horse statue created by Mr. Xu Weina and Mr. Lu Jiawei, has been unveiled at the official launch of the landmark Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai event, to be held from the 6-8 June

An incredible and beautiful jumping horse statue has been unveiled at the

official launch of the landmark Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai
event, to be held from the 6-8 June. This imposing artwork, created by Mr.
Xu Weina and Mr. Lu Jiawei, will be displayed in the buzzing Hongkong Plaza
- the most popular shopping street in central Shanghai – before being moved
to the show venue for the duration of this historic event.

“Equestrian sport has been popular in Europe and the United States for over
one hundred years,” said Mr. Li Yuyi, Director of the Shanghai
Administration of Sports. “The five-star Longines Global Champions Tour
series is the highest level show jumping event throughout the FEI events.
It has been hosted successively by London, Cannes, Lausanne, Vienna, Monaco
and other famous cities. This June, Shanghai Longines Global Champions Tour
series is to be held at a landmark of Shanghai – China Art Palace. It will
be the most influential and most appreciable equestrian event of the
highest level ever held in China.”

The Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai Grand Prix is one of the
richest of the year, with a prize pot of USD$1.1million.

Irish owned company, Connolly’s RED MILLS have been announced as the
“Official Horse Feed Supplier” for the Shanghai leg of the Longines Global
Champions Tour and the list of elite riders travelling to Shanghai includes
three from Ireland, Billy Twomey and Shane Breen, who are both part of the
Team RED MILLS Show Jumping squad, will make the trip to China along with
seventeen year old super-star Bertram Allen from Co Wexford.

Edwina Tops-Alexander will be among the favouites to lift the top prize in
Shanghai and the Australian is also part of the “Team RED MILLS Show
Jumping Squad”. All Edwina’s horses are fed exclusively on Connolly’s RED
MILLS horse feeds and follow strict diet plans to suit their individual
needs formulated by Connolly’s RED MILLS nutritionists at their
headquarters in Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny.

You can watch the action from this key round of the LGCT 2014 series live
on GCT TV, Eurosport, Equidia Life and ClassHorseTV.

For more details on the Longines Global Champions Tour visit
www.globalchampionstour.com

For more details on Connolly’s RED MILLS see www.redmills.com

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This most enjoyable show commenced with the 60 cm class and the first presentation of the day was to Jodie Creighton, setting the trend for the day with a super fast time, winning on ‘Monarch’ with Tori Jewess picking up second on ‘Teeshan Lad’ in the pony section and Claire Black receiving first in the horse section on ‘Isabella’.  Claire then took the challenge of the 70 cm class which she, again, won on ‘Isabella’ with Brittany McAfee on ‘Tessie’ taking first in the pony section and Tori Jewess on ‘Teeshan Lad’ second.  Competitors patiently awaited as Nigel set to work on the 80 cm class, which saw some breathtaking rounds of jumping but proudly receiving first place was Johanna Molloy on ‘Seapatrick Diamond’ with Michelle Strange picking up second on ‘Patience’ in the horse section and winning the pony section was Charlie Jewess on his super pony ‘Said ‘N’ Dun’.  The 90 cm class got under way with Hannah Patterson on ‘CS Simply Ginger’ jumping the first double clear round, Lucy Hamilton then entered the arena on ‘Mount Cashel Queen’ jumping double clear to hold the pole position throughout the class but Shirley Smith on ‘Jailhouse Rock’ sped over the course pushing Lucy into second place, but hey there was more to come Hannah Patterson on her second horse ‘CS Emeroo Cross’, and this combination changed the result yet again winning in an exceedingly fast time in the horse section with Brittany McAfee winning the pony section on ‘Jessie J’.  This Easter Tuesday show became more exciting as the day wore on with Dean Cotton throwing caution to the wind as he nimbly cut corners to take the honours of first place in the horse section of the 1.0 m class on ‘Coolda Castaway’, Julie Henderson picking up second on ‘Cloncoose Valefor’ and Lisa Dundee third on ‘Murphys Harlequin.  Julie and Lisa then took the challenge of the 1.10 m class which saw Julie win on ‘Cloncoose Valefor’ and Lisa picking up a well earned second on ‘Murphys Harlequin’.  Elle Johnston had a most successful day winning the pony sections of the 1.0 m and 1.10 m classes on ‘Midnight’.  Lee Johnston took control of the 1.20 m class winning on ‘Democrat’ with Victoria Brown cruising into first place in the 1.30 m class on ‘Zion Cruise’.

A huge thank you to Blue Grass for sponsoring this show, Course Designer Mr Nigel Jess, Judge Mr David Greene, Arena Crew and you the competitors without whom the show would not have been the success it was, and we hope to see you all return for the next ‘Cashjumpingireland’ show.

Training Shows will continue on Friday night, outdoor, commencing at 6.30 pm sharp, X-Poles – 1.10 m classes, where everyone will receive a warm welcome with café facilities for hot and cold drinks/snacks.

New 5 Week SJI Horse League commencing Saturday 3^rd May, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th and final on 31^st May at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.

Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.

RESULTS

PONY

60 cm:  1^st Jodie Creighton – Monarch, 2^nd Tori Jewess – Teeshan Lad

70 cm:  1^st Brittany McAfee – Jessie, 2^nd Tori Jewess – Teeshan Lad

80 cm:  1^st Charlie Jewess – Said ‘N’ Dun

90 cm:  1^st Brittany McAfee – Jessie J

1.0 m:  1^st Elle Johnston – Midnight

1.10 m: 1^st Elle Johnston – Midnight

HORSE

60 cm:  1^st Claire Black – Isabella

70 cm:  1^st Claire Black – Isabella

80 cm:  1^st Johanna Molloy – Seapatrick Diamond, 2^nd Michelle Strange – Patience

90 cm:  1^st Hannah Patterson – CS Emeroo Cross, 2^nd Shirley Smith – Jailhouse Rock, 3^rd Lucy Hamilton – Mount Cashel Queen, 4^th Eamon O’Connor – Drumnagally Diamond

1.0 m:  1^st Dean Cotton – Coolda Castaway, 2^nd Julie Henderson – Cloncoose Valefor, 3^rd Lisa Dundee – Murphys Harlequin

1.10 m:  1^st Julie Henderson – Cloncoose Valefor, 2^nd Lisa Dundee – Murphys Harlequin

1.20 m:  1^st Lee Johnston – Democrat

1.30 m:  1^st Victoria Brown – Zion Cruise

Connell Hill would like to take this opportunity and thank Mr Will Crean, Course Designer and the arena crew, Judges Mrs Janet Currie and Miss Julie McLernon, Mr Gareth Stewart  Events Photography, spectators/owners and riders without whom the show would not have been the success it was.

SJI Horse League continues on Saturday 22^nd March at 10.00 am, classes 80 cm – 1.30 m.  League dates are 22^nd and 29^th March, Sunday 13^th, Saturday 19^th April and final on 26^th April.  Competitors must jump at five league dates to qualify for final.

£1,000 Pony Show on 23^rd March at 9.30 am, classes Newcomers – 148 cm 1.25m.

Cash Jumping Ireland Show on Sunday 30^th March at 10.00 am, classes 60 cm – 1.30 m, this show is designed for all show jumpers whatever level, providing fair competition for all.  For more information on Cash Jumping or to register go to www.cashjumpingireland.com

Connell Hills’ Two Day Horse Show on Saturday 5^th and Sunday 6^th April at 10.00 am, this is a show not to be missed with a total prize fund of £2,500.

Ulster Region Pony League Show Jumping on Saturday 12^th April at 9.30 am.

Training Shows will continue next Friday night at 6.30 pm, X-Poles – 1.10 m classes, where everyone will receive a warm welcome with café facilities for hot and cold drinks/snacks.

Further details contact Gillian on 078 03 178 009 or Grace 077 65 884 254.

RESULTS

80 cm:  = 1^st:  Pauline McKeown – Miss Darcy, Brian Smyth – Iroko Quarry Diamond, Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ, Clare Spillane-Pattison – Cor De La

90 cm:  = 1^st Pauline McKeown – Miss Darcy, Janet Currie – Curolea Bobi, Stephanie Doherty – Beechmount Champ, Liam McKee – LMK Di Caprio, Kevin Mackey – Barnfield Indian Sky

1.0 m: 1^st Lisa Allen – Diamond Dollie, 2^nd Judith Sossick – Loughview Diamond Lux, 3^rd Sean Nangle – Sally, 4^th Julie Steele – Wellview Lenny, 5^th Connor Stewart – Achilles, 6^th Lisa Corry – Meribel Rock, Naomi Wilson – Lucy Oliver, Tanya Smith – Kilmastulla Harly Diamond, Catherine Chambers – Miss Clover Over, Kevin Mackey – CS Indian Moondust, Laura-Jayne Wilson – Saffron Cruise, Brian Smyth – Limmericks Quarry Gold, Shannon MacKenzie – Euroquay, Olivia McCormack – Nightlife, John Higgins – Keep Watch, Amy Wilson – Vagabond

1.10 m:  1^st Catherine Chambers – Elysium Imp, Lisa Allen – Keefor Elamo, Beverley Thompson – Vigo G, Anna Clugston – Wizzard II, Kevin Mackey – Big Mick, John McLaughlin – Lincout Lux, Liam McKee – Indigo Van De Roshoeve, Catherine Chambers – Miss Clover Over, Liam McKee – Daberlina M, John Higgins – Creeover, Lara Reid  – Bobby (THPA), Noel McKee – Keeford Sundance, Shannon McKenzie – Euroquay

1.20 m: 1^st  Suzanne Posnett – Karmijn, 2^nd Edward Little – Galway Bay Hummer, 3^rd Suzanne Posnett – Queen of Clubs, 4^th John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro, 5^th Suzanne Posnett – Carrickview Gin and Tonic, 6^th Kevin Mackey – Big Mick,  Michael Cave – Ballybean, Liam McKee – Daverlina M

1.30 m:  1^st Suzanne Posnett – Cocos Mademoiselle, 2^nd John Higgins – Doonaveeragh Camiro, 3^rd Suzanne Posnett – Maxim Van Ovris Z

Ella Boyle and “Roo” in fine form winning 1st in the 85 and 2nd in the metre.

The rain stopped and the sun came out for the third leg of the Laurel View Indoor Derby League on the second of the second.

Sixties were the first to get things swinging and competitors got excellent value for their money as jump offs were needed to decide the results. A quick clear jump off sealed the deal for Claire Dobbin and Louie taking first place, while The Story Teller and Sasha Wilson picked up faults in the jump off to leave them in the second place slot.

The top six competitors all made it clear over the 70cm course.  Even over the jump off course these riders kept things clean, with not a fault on the score sheet! So in the end it all came down to speed and quickest over the line on the day were Sarah Irwin and Jill. Hatti and Megan Norton were only a fraction slower leaving them with the blue rosette.

Claire Dobbin and “Louie” leap into 1st over the 60cm.

The 85 course was not quite as clear cut, keeping the arena party busier. The adrenaline kept flowing right to the end of the jump offs which saw Ella Boyle and Roo emerging victorious, a second or two ahead off Ellie May and Jennifer McIlwrath.

The metre class brought the day to a very satisfactory conclusion, even though everyone picked up a fault or two. Christina Rossbottom and Misty came out of top of the class, with Ella Boyle and Roo just a hop behind.

The Equi-Tog photographer was on hand to record the competitors for posterity as they tackled the twists and turns of the well-built course.

Misty and Christina Rossbottom make it to the top of the metre.

The next and fourth leg of the Indoor Derby League is on the calendar for 16^th March with the final scheduled for 6^th April. Both will have a 12.30pm start time and will start with the 60cm competitors first, before moving up through 70, 85 and finally the metre courses. The cash prize fund (£2 from each entry paid) is building up very well and at the final will be divided up between the winning league class winners. To qualify for the chance to compete you must have ridden the same horse/pony in the same class at least twice in the current league before the final.

For more details of this league and any of the other Laurel View activities can be viewed and reviewed on www.laurelview.co.uk

Results

Derby (3 of 5)

2.2.14

Claire Dobbin and “Louie” leap into 1st over the 60cm.

60cms – 1^st Louie, Claire Dobbin; 2^nd The Story Teller, Sasha Wilson; 3^rd Jarvis, Nicky McCrandle; 4^th Holiday Candlelight, Christine Murray.

70cms – 1^st Jill, Sarah Irwin; 2^nd Hatti, Megan Norton; 3^rd Foxi, Paula McIlwrath; 4^th The Castletown Lad, Miriam Wright; 5^th Colorado, Susan Sloan; 6^th Paddy, Gareth McClean.

85cms – 1^st Roo, Ella Boyle; 2^nd Ellie May, Jennifer McIlwrath; 3^rd Colours R Us, Mimi Joffroy; 4^th Schuey, Rachel Black; 5^th Ducky, Rachel Lambe; 6^th Jill, Sarah Irwin.

1m – 1^st Misty, Christina Rossbottom; 2^nd Roo, Ella Boyle; 3^rdDucky, Rachel Lambe; 4^th Ellie May, Jennifer McIlwrath.

Winner of Class 3– Karina McVeigh on Midnight Reflection

Saturday 8th February, Dressage For All Spring League saw a great start to the 2014 Events calendar at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough.  The league is open to everyone and classes range from Walk/Trot only tests, Preliminary and Novice.

The 3 week league finishes with the final on Saturday 22^nd February.  Classes open to everyone even if not taking part in the league.  For more information checkout www.mill-yard.co.uk or contact Lucy at lucy@mill-yard.co.uk or 07790625794

 To view photographs from the competition, click here

Dressage For All Spring League

Saturday 8^th February 2014 (Qualifier)

Class 1 – Pony Club D

1^st – Selina Campbell on Flick

Winner of Class 1– Selina Campbell on Flick

2^nd – Norma Ferguson on Chico Time

3^rd – Victoria Wray on Butterscotch
4^th – Zena Martin on Inishcara

=5^th – Elizabeth Breeze on Maggie

=5^th – Mary-Hamill Booth on Sam

Class 2 – Prelim 1

1^st – Sharon Cowan on Calin King

2^nd – Ruth Curran on Mr D’Arcy

3^rd – Claire Liddle on Frenchfort Jackson

Winner of Class 2 – Sharon Cowan on Calin King

4^th – Craig Kileff on Bobstar

5^th – Reese Hogg on Lily

6^th – Kate Russell on Bingo

Class 3 – Novice 20

1^st – Karina McVeigh on Midnight Reflection
2^nd – Reese Hogg on Smythy

3^rd – Elaine Martin on Bonnie Sir Edward

Mourne High Flyers – wining team of the fourth round of the HORSWARE Junior league. L-R Charley Hanna, Tierna Harper, Carolina Edthart.

Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 10th January
Cross Poles
1st= Gino, Aaron Dugan drew the trophy; Dandy, Caitlyn Patterson; Rocket, Chloe Agnew; Ro Ro, Zara McConnell.
40cm 1st= Gino, Amy Dugan drew the trophy; Rusty, Chloe Agnew; Toby, Robert Russell; Merlin, Emma Burns; Gino, Aaron Dugan.
50cm 1st= Ceaser, Catherine Allen drew the trophy; Humbug, Lewis Orr, Toby, Robert Russell.
60cm 1st Humbug, Hannah Orr won the trophy.
70cm 1st= Harvey, Katie Bell drew the trophy; Blue, Sian Berry.
80cm 1st= Blue, Sian Berry drew the trophy; Jasper, Hanna Agnew; Candy Floss, Sophie Price.
Results from the fourth round of the HORSEWARE Junior league.
Team results
1st Mourne High Flyers
Mr A C Drummer, Charley Hanna; Irish Flyer, Tierna Harper; Live Wire, Carolina Edthart; Hazie, Charley Hanna.
2nd Mossvale Lunnies
Blue, Erin Barlow; Rocky, Rebekah Houston; Woody, Rebekah Houston.
Individual results
1st Rebekah Houston
2nd Charley Hanna
3rd Rebekah Houston
4th Carolina Edthart
5th Tierna Harper
6th Charley Hanna

Results of pony jumping held on Friday 17th January

Cross Poles

1st= Juno, Aaron Dugan drew the trophy; Duncan, Ellen McDonald; Dandy, Caitlyn Patterson; Boss Man, Keiva Milligan; Rocket, Chloe Agnew; Special; Dolly, James Agnew.

40cm 1st= Toby, Robert Russell drew the trophy; Juno, Amy Dugan; Rocket, Chloe Agnew; Duncan, Ellen McDonald; Juno, Aaron Dugan.

50cm 1st= Humbug, Lewis Orr drew the trophy; Ceaser, Catherine Allen; Toby, Robert Russell.

60cm No result.

70cm 1st= Sweet William, Sophie Price drew the trophy; Puzzle, Megan Nelson; Tucker, Jessica Nelson.

80cm 1st= Puzzle, Megan Nelson drew the trophy; Tucker, Jessica Nelson.
Results of pony jumping held on Friday 24th January

Cross Poles

1st= Barney Bee, Bailey Parker drew the trophy; Ro Ro, Zara McConnell; Dolly, James Agnew; Dandy, Caitlyn Patterson; Juno, Aaron Dugan; Boss Man, Keiva Milligan; Special; Charlie, Oliver Kinnear.

40cm 1st= Toby, Lewis Orr drew the trophy; Boss Man, Keiva Milligan; Teddy, Chloe McMullan; Juno, Amy Dugan; Toby, Robert Russell; Rusty, Chloe Agnew; Juno, Aaron Dugan.

50cm 1st= Toby, Robert Russell drew the trophy; Teddy, Chloe McMullan.

60cm 1st Humbug, Hannah Orr.

70cm 1st= Tucker, Jessica Nelson drew the trophy; Puzzle, Megan Nelson.

80cm 1st= Puzzle, Megan Nelson drew the trophy; Tucker, Jessica Nelson.
Results from the fourth round of the BAILEYS Inter schools league.

Team results

1st Kilkeel High School; Buster, Melissa McKee; Cherry, Kirsten Patterson; Prince of Hearts, Melissa McKee; Beanie, Kirsten Patterson.

2nd Dromore High Flyers; Jen, Sarah Topley; Harry, Zoe Gilliland; Toffee, Victoria Boville; Edentrillick Buzz, Hannah Agnew.

3rd Down High Eagles; Beauty, Aoife Hamilton Quinn; Peppermint, Anna Hogg; Squiggles, Rachel Kerr; Tucker, Jessica Nelson.

4th Down High Flyers; Sweet William, Sophie Price; Tambo, Jacob Morrow; Duke, Tilly Horder; Whisper Grey Dove, Alex Clelland.

5th= Dromore High Poppets; Taz, Emma Lutton; Daisy, Sara Topley; Beeches Theatre, Hannah Kilief; Tyrone Molly, Ciara Malcomson.

5th= Banbridge Academy Bridles; Mr Buggs, Leah McKee; Minstrel, Haynes Brown; Bella, Tabytha Bonar; Sugar, Thomas McDowell.

Individual results

1st Melissa McKee

2nd Victoria Boville

3rd Melissa McKee

4th Leah McKee

5th James Russell

6th James Russell.
Whats On!!!

Friday 31st Pony jumping at 7pm
Saturday 1st Fifth round of BOTANICA Adult League at 3pm
Monday 3rd Horse and Pony jumping at 7pm
Friday 7th Pony jumping at 7pm
Saturday 8th Fifth round of HORSEWARE Junior League at 3pm
Monday 10th Horse and Pony jumping at 7pm