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Forpadydeplasterer Wins Down Royal Ridden League

News Desk — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 09:53:52 +0000

On Sunday 20th July the Down Royal Racecourse played host to the final of the Down Royal Ridden League. Qualifiers had been held for several weeks at a number of County Shows, bringing together retrained exracehorses from Dublin to North Antrim to compete for the Title Down Royal Ridden Exracehorse champion 2014.

Ballybaymoon with Etain hall Callaghen winner of the retraining class

The league based on the three highest ridden scores of the series, came to a conclusion with the first five horses going into the final with only a single point between them, so the title was never a foregone conclusion. On the day eight horses came forward, including unplaced point to point horses and Cheltenham champions all now standing as equals in the show ring.

Many thanks to our judges on the day Hilary Gibson (non-riding) Comber, James Jenkins (ridden) Ballyclare and Shelly Boyle (ridden), who did not have an easy task as the horses where so well presented and schooled.

As usual the retraining class started proceedings and this was won by newcomer Etain Hall-Callaghan with Ballybay moon, followed by the Open ridden class won by Joanne Quirke with ForPadydeplasterer who is set for Dublin next month.

The league winner is decided by the two ridden judges scores combined added to the existing top scores, naming the winner Forpadydeplasterer and Joanne Quirke and Reserve champion – Melanie Moorhead with Irish Twang North Antrim

Many thanks to Mike Todd, Vicky Moody and the team at Down Royal Racecourse for their continued support of the Exracehorse it is hugely appreciated by all, and competitors all took great delight in the the racecourse venue for Sunday’s final.

Results:

Retraining class: 1st: Ballybay Moon – Etain Hall-Callaghan 2nd: RamsdenBoy -Joanne Maybin 3rd: Leggy Lad – Alexis Hall 4th: In the loop – Ashely Hall

Open Class: 1st: Forpadydeplasterer – Joanne Quirke 2nd: Libriarian – Paul Hutchinson 3rd:News Item – Louise McMinn 4th: Ramsden Boy – Joanne Maybin 5th: Irish Twang – Melanie Moorhead 6th: Leggy Lad – Alexis Hall

Down Royal Ridden League

Champion – Forpadydeplasterer – Joanne Quirke

Reserve Champion: Irish Twang – Melanie Moorhead

Peninsula and Racehorse to Riding Horse Raise Croskennan Funds

News Desk — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:39:40 +0000

Penninsula Equestrian centre in Greyabbey are hosting a show on sunday 3rd August to raise funds for Crosskennan in a joint venture with Racehorse to riding horse by kind permission of Marie Rogan.

The schedule will be available this week on the peninsula Equestrian Facebook page.

There will be classes for all ridden hunters, racehorses, cobs, working hunter, pony classes ie family pony, coloured, veteran etc

The show promises a good old fashioned day to also include clear round jumping and a dressage arena.

Please check out the Peninsula Equestrian Facebook page for further details.

Forpaddydeplasterer Tops Racehorse to Riding Horse RDS Qualifier

News Desk — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:52:04 +0000

Cheltenham legend Paddy de Plaster wins the Racehorse to Riding Horse
Class at Armagh Show with Joanne Quirke on board,and qualify for the
Racehorse to Riding Horse Invitational Event at the Dublin Horse Show.
Also pictured are Hulie Morrirs (Racehorse to Riding Horse) , and
Angela McDonagh (Judge); Julie Morris
and Louise Halford (judge.) Photo Tanya Fowles

Racehorse to riding horse competitors had a busy weekend in the Northern region with Armagh Show’s packed programme including everything from the popular riding classes for exracers which included a qualifier for the RDS also a sidesaddle class a class for the unraced thoroughbreds and the fun event of Racehorse to Hunt which caught the imagination of the crowd.

During the same weekend, Cork Summer Show held an RDS qualifier in the Open class and they also held a retraining class.

The association is seeing stronger classes throughout the country with both quality and quantity of entrant rising and the famous horses riding against the lesser known on a level playing field

At Armagh we had the former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Commander and Forpaddydeplasterer in the open competition, where 15 horses fought a highly competitive class and in Cork we had Binocular a former Cheltenham winner lining up with several others to take his chance at the qualifier.

In the northern region only 5 points separated the first 6 horses and the competition as equally hot in cork the RDS Qualifiers being Paddydeplasterer with Joanne Quirke at Armagh and Binocular with Tom Busteed at Cork.

In Armagh the introduction of an unraced thoroughbred class proved popular with seven entries. Although only 5 attended it was a great start for what will become an equally polular class. The side saddle class is still in early stages while more riders learn this new skill for many and the racehorse to hunt included a jumping course which contained a hurdle set of 8 jumps, a stirrup cup and a swinging gate to negotiate had a number of entries. Due to the late start only 4 competitors stayed but our judge Louise Halford borrowed two horses and took a spin herself much to the crowds delight.

As well as the RDS qualifiers, the winners received a rug and rosette from the Irish thoroughbred Marketing presented by our representative on their behalf from the Open Classes. There are also qualifiers for the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing racehorse to riding horse 2014 from both venues. This weekend will bring the third RDS qualifier at Gorey Co Wexford on Saturday 21st June, with the final RDS qualifier being held at Adrahan Galway next month.

In the northern region we had the third round of the Down Royal Racecourse Northern Ridden League which is running very closely with the final qualifiers being at Saintfield on Saturday with Newry show and the Equi Festival on the 28th June. The final will be held at the racecourse on the 20th July 2014.

Results

Open class Armagh:

1st: Paddydeplasterer – joanne quirke 2nd:Amstecos – Philippa Baird

3rd: Cacalcanti – Robyn Catterall

Open class Cork Summer show

1st:Binocular – Tom Busteed 2nd: Where now -Lois Chappell

3rd: Eoghans Delight – Cass Foley

Retraining (within the confines of the show ring)Armagh

1st: Mull on the Run – Robyn Catterall 2nd: Leggy Lad – Alexis Hall

3rd: Lord of Aghalee – Mollly Simpson

Retraining (within the confines of the show ring)Cork summer Show

1st: Tubs and Jugs – Valerie Desmond 2nd: Laureldene Chief – Mary McCarthy

3rd: Tarzer – Friona Sheridan

Side saddle – Armagh

1st: Cavalcanti – Robyn Catterall

Unraced thoroughbreds: Armagh

1st: Top Notch – June Ellenberg 2nd: Beechburn Lass – Chloe Thompson

3rd:Sweet Serentity – Tiffany Williams

Racehorse to hunt horse

equal 1st: Robyn Catterall – Charlotte Calvert – Ciara McQuoid – Stephanie Foster – the judges and crowd enjoyed them all so it was divided

Many thanks to judges show societies and competitors who make the competitions so enjoyable

News Item Double Act With Down Royal

News Desk — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 07:50:00 +0000

Previous Down Royal winner “News Item” alongside owner Louise McMinn returned to launch the Down Royal Racehorse to Ridinghorse Ireland Open League 2014.

Not only did News Item claim a Boxing Day race victory a decade ago at Down Royal and was a dual Ulster Grand National winner in 2006 and 2007, but last year relived glory and was awarded the 2013 Down Royal Racehorse to Ridinghorse Ridden Open Champion title with Louise McMinn.

The 2014 Down Royal Racehorse to Ridinghorse Ireland League will kick off on 7th June with duo Ballymoney Agricultural Show and Lurgan Agricultural Show on 7th June encompassing different areas of the Northern region, followed by the Armagh Show, Dundalk Show, Saintfield Show ahead of the final legs on 21st June at Newry Agricultural Show and The Equi Festival Cavan. The League Final will be staged at Down Royal Racecourse on 20th July.

Competitors must attend at least three outings to qualify, and the league is based upon the points awarded by the judge on the ridden section.

While a competitor may win the individual class on the overall score, the league will be based on the ridden score in line with Racehorse to Riding Horse’s objective of rehabilitation and retraining, demonstrating that the horse has settled as a general riding animal.

The Racehorse to Ridinghorse competitions are a great opportunity for riders and racehorses undergoing retraining, and as an added bonus every combination in the class will receive a pair of tickets to the Magners Race Evening on 25th July at Down Royal Racecourse.

For more information on the 2014 Racehorse to Ridinghorse Ireland League 2014 or the Racehorse to Ridinghorse Ireland programme, please contact Julie Morris on 07938569291

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Racehorse to Riding Horse Presentation at Downpatrick

News Desk — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 10:24:51 +0000

pictured from left Saintfield Horse Show Director Joan Cunningham, Amanda Grehen Raceday Hostess Clare Steele and Brian Nicholl Director of Downpatrick Race Course

A Presentation was made on Bank Holiday Monday, Ladies Day at Dowpatrick Races to Clare Steele (third left) who rode The Witness Box Gelding Aghavillar to win The Downpatrick Race Course Race Horse to Riding Horse Class at Saintfield Horse Show on Saturday 17th.August at Tyrella House.

Also pictured are from left –Saintfield Horse Show Director Joan Cunningham, Amanda Grehen Raceday Hostess and Brian Nicholl Director of Downpatrick Race Course.

Racehorse to riding horse Charity Show Planned for 18th Aug

News Desk — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:34:24 +0000

The Race horse to riding horse association are working with Coilog Equestrian Kildare to hold a Charity show with proceeds going to the injured jockeys fund – John Jo Bright from Antrim and JT Mcnamara from Cork.

It will take place on the 18th august and as you can see from the schedule there are a variety of events for all horses and ponies throughout the day.

There is also a two day amateurs show at the centre during the same weekend. Julie commented “Any of the jumping folk are more than welcome to get involved in our ridden classes.”

Also, there is a class for lead rein jumping prior to the mini jumping and even a fun dog show

Pre-entries close 11th august but entries will be taken on the field although a little more expensive. There is also stabling at the centre and nearby in the local area with lots of accomodation nearby and ofcourse a large lorry park at Coilog.

Jockeys show schedule click here

Horse Show Poster click here

Entry Form click here

Racehorse to riding horse and coilog show click here

‘Librarian’ Shows Scholarship to Win Racehorse Re-Training Class

News Desk — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:39:47 +0000

The Racehorse to Riding Horse held a recent show at Limepark for an enthusiastic and delighted crowd of competitors and spectators on Sunday 14th April. A number of new faces joined the group with everyone commenting on their great day. Invited judge for the day was Linda Buchanan, who kindly judged both the retraining and novice with Michelle Kane stepping in as riding judge for the novice and unraced thoroughbred class.
The retraining class was hotly contested and the winner Angela Hutchinson riding Librarian this Saddliers Hall gelding was formerly ridden by husband Paul who is currently recovering from a broken leg, and has now lost the ride of his horse to his wife who went on to take 3rd place in the novice. The ever popular News Item with Louise McMinn took the red ribbon in the novice and newcomer June Ellenbere with her unraced Even top gelding Top Notch took the ribbons in the unraced thoroughbred class and the rescue class, this was their first outing in any competition since June found ‘bradley’ as he is known in a sorry state a year ago.

The local riding class was also well supported with an aray of equines, cobs thoroughbreds and ponies all joining in with Louise Drummond and Danny taking first place, and young Sarah Agnew getting a special prize for her first ever ridden class under instruction
Many thanks to Jenny Agnew for hosting the show, and sponsors Maggie Wilshart Hillview bedding dungannon, AP Photography Newtownards

Results:
Retraining class – sponsor hillview bedding
1st: Angela Hutchinson – Librarian, 2nd: Elaine Thompson – Mr Gucci, 3rd: Zara Brown -Morotai Marauder
Turnout – Kathryn Currie – Guiliani, Special award Mary Hamill-Booth – Raleagh Hall
Novice Ridden: sponsored by AP Photography Newtownards
1st: News Item – Louise McMinn 2nd: Mr Gucci – Elaine Thompson, 3rd: Librarian – Angela Hutchinson
Rescue class and unraced Thoroughbred class both won by June Ellenbere and Top Notch
Local Riders:
1st: Louise Drummond – Danny, 2nd: Kealy Roberts – Flash, 3rd: David Agnew – Borris
special award: Sarah Agnew – Gramps

The Association have joined the Cavan Festival this year to run both the retraining class and Open Class and Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland is very grateful to Down Royal Racecourse who have again showed their commitment to the association by agreeing to support the ever popular Down royal Open Ridden League for ex-racehorses. The first leg of which will be held at the Cavan Festival.
Killyleagh Show held on 4th May will be holding a retraining class under Racehorse to riding horse ireland rules and the association is running another day of competitions for all at Free Spirit equestrian on the 12th May.

Race Horse To Riding Horse – Night at the Races!

News Desk — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:20:04 +0000

The Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland association are holding a ‘Night at the Races’ at the Dundalk stadium on 1st March 2013.

The evening will consist of both horse and greyhound racing and buffet. Accommodation is available at a local hotel if required.

The message from the association is to come along and enjoy the craic, to meet the faces behind the association!

They would also like to remind competitors about the forth coming competitions at Foxhill this Saturday 9th February and in Dromard on 24th February. For further information, please contact Chris 0858022667 Julie 07938569291 Charlotte 07523183009 Zoe 086847567