As well as top level senior show jumping, this year’s revamped schedule boasts a full complement of Pony Show Jumping classes including the Future Stars 50cm Final, Under 8, Over 8 and Under 10 National Discovery League, National Pony League, Springboard Pony Championships and Ulster Region Points Cup, Amateur Dingo and Leddy League, Pony Club Jumps Ahead, Riding Club Championship, Children on Horses and much more.

The headline Grand Prix classes over the championship days at Balmoral are the Bluegrass Summer Tour 1.35m on Monday 14th July, the Horseware/TRM National Grand Prix on Tuesday 15th July and the Horseware/TRM 1.50m Premier Series Grand Prix on Wednesday 16th July. The electrifying sport and intense competition on offer are sure to be a true spectacle for show jumping fans.

“2014 so far has been an extraordinary year for show jumping in Ulster Region and National Balmoral Championships will be no exception”, says Ray Buchanan Show Director. “In 2013 we moved to the stunning Balmoral Park and staged our championships at our new home for the very first time in 27 years of competition. Months of planning and fine tuning have been invested into ensuring the 2014 National Balmoral Championships are the biggest equestrian event in Northern Ireland, with a revamped competition schedule, increased prize fund, top arena conditions, extended shopping village and the introduction of a new hospitality area, which will appeal to a more varied audience of equestrian enthusiasts and show jumping fans. We are all looking forward to the start of the Championships, and to seeing the very best horses/ponies and riders compete in the heart of Northern Ireland.”

For a fantastic family fun day out watching the very best show jumping right on your doorstep with plenty of other attractions outside the competition arenas, the 28th National Balmoral Championship 13th – 16th July has everything on offer with fantastic shopping in the Balmoral Equestrian Shopping Village, entertainment and dining. Don’t Miss It! Admission Free.

Competition Entries Close on Wednesday 9th July 2014. Entry forms available to download from www.sjai-ur.com

The 28th Annual National Balmoral Championships
Balmoral Park, Maze, Lisburn
Sunday 13th July 2014 – Wednesday 16th July 2014

Sunday 13th July
Arena 1 Start time 9.30am
1 Amateur (Leddy League Qualifier) 10 to qualify for Event 44
2 1.10m Bluegrass Ulster Region Summer Tour
3 1.20m Young Rider 10 to qualify for Event 47

Arena 2 Start time 9am
4 90cm
5 1m
6 1.20m Senior 10 to qualify for Event 42

Monday 14th July
Arena 1 Start time 9am
7 Riding Club Championships
8 6/7 Year old Handicap 10 to qualify for Event 46
9 5 Year old 10 to qualify for Event 45
10 1m Bluegrass Ulster Region Summer Tour
11 Amateur Dingos Qualifier 10 to qualify for Event 44

Main Arena Start time 9.30am
12 1.20m Bluegrass Ulster Region Summer Tour Senior 10 to qualify for Event 42
13 1.20m Bluegrass Ulster Region Summer Tour YR 10 to qualify for Event 47
14 4 Year old Championship
15 1.35m Bluegrass Ulster Region Summer Tour

Tuesday 15th July
Arena 1 Start time 9am
16 Under 8 National Discovery League
17 Over 8 and Under 10 National Discovery League
18 128cm 50cm Semi Final Top 40 to qualify for Championship Event 36
19 128cm 80cm
20 128cm 85cm Under 10′s Over 69 points 12 to qualify for Event 37
21 128cm 90cm
22 128cm 1m 12 to qualify for Event 38

Arena 2 Start Time 9am
23 Pony Club Jumps Ahead Final
24 138cm 90cm
25 138cm 1m
26 138cm 1.10m 12 to qualify for Event 39
27 148cm 90cm
28 148cm 1m
29 148cm 1.10m
30 148cm 1.20m 12 to qualify for Event 40
31 1m Children on Horses

Main Arena Start time 9am
32 5 Year old 10 to qualify for Event 45
33 6/7 Year old Handicap 10 to qualify for Event 46
34 1.30m Speed and Power
35 Horseware/TRM National Grand Prix League (Declarations see below)

Wednesday 16th July 2014
Arena 1 9.30am
36 50cm Championship Qualified from Event 18
37 128cm 85cm Under 10′s Over 69 Points Championships Qualified from Event 20

38 128cm 1m Championship Qualified from Event 22
39 138cm 1.10m Championship Qualified from Event 26
40 148cm 1.20m Championship Qualified from Event 30

Arena 2 9am
41 1.10m Ballymaloe Pasta Sauces His and Hers League
42 1.20m Senior Championship Qualified Combinations from Events 6& 12
43 1.30m Table C

Main Arena Start time 9.30am
44 Amateur Championship Qualified Combinations from Event 1 and 11 only
45 5 Year Old Championship Qualified Combinations from Event 9 and 32 only
46 6/7 Year old Championship Handicap Qualified Combinations from Event 8 and 33 only
47 1.20m Young Rider Laura Robinson Memorial Championship Qualified Combinations from Event 3 and 13 only
48 Horseware/TRM 1.50m Premier Series Grand Prix Qualified from Event 35.

Entries Close Wednesday 9th July 2014. Entry forms available to download from www.sjai-ur.com

Declarations for Horseware TRM National Grand Prix Event 35 and Premier Grand Prix Series Event 48 to be made to SJAI office by 4pm Thursday 10th July

New members to the SJI or seasoned campaigners can benefit from the newly formatted SJI training in the Ulster Region replacing the previous ‘bursary style’ training.
The new format is aimed at supporting and developing your efforts by delivering a positive comprehensive training structure targeted at all levels up to Olympic hopefuls,training is something all top sporting personalities still need,
TO GET BETTER AND BE THE BEST !

These weekend ‘boot camps’ will use top level trainers for flatwork and jumping. Course walks and other important areas will be covered which will improve riders awareness and knowledge .
The trainers for all 3 weekends are Ian Fearon and Heather Coyle
2nd and 3rd February Training weekend will be tailored specifically for pony riders and children on horses.
9th and 10thFebruary Training Weekend will be specifically for riders jumping at 90cm up to 110 level on horses.
23rd and 24th February Training weekend will target riders competing at 1.20m to 1.30m and also grand prix level.
There will be follow up training regularly (once in every quarter of the year).
Stabling will be available onsite and restaurant will be open Tel 07971657111 to book
Weekends training costs £ 55 PER DAY or £95.00 for two days.
ULSTER REGION YOUNG RIDER ASSESSMENT WEEKEND, CONFIRMATION
Young rider assessment weekend will be held on 16th and 17th of February at Mackenzie’s Equestrian Centre, Randalstown.
This weekend is open to SJI Ulster riders over the age of 16 years on 1st January 2013 and who have not attained their 23rd birthday by 1st January 2013
Saturday will be a coaching day and Sunday an assessment day. Both days are compulsory.
Trainers will be Harry Marshall / Gary Marshall
Should there be insufficient numbers to make both days viable to cover costs of coaching and assessment, training and assessment will be consolidated into one day
Riders book with Paul 07971657111
The top five will qualify for five days of SJI funded training ( i.e. free training) with six of our top show jumping coaches and three flatwork coaches.
An opportunity not to be missed!
Cost for the weekend is £ 80
Children on Horses, Juniors and Young Riders Team Hopefuls.
Training for Children on Horses, Junior and Young Riders hoping to compete at Team Level in 2013 is available with Team Manager and Trainer John Ledingham at Mackenzie’s Equestrian Centre on 27th February 2013 cost for the evening £25 STARTS 6.30PM