Following the previous days buzz and excitement of the Grand Prix Horse Show St Patrick seemed to have a calming relaxed effect on riders and ponies attending the third day of the SJI Pony League. These younger aspiring athletes are turning out in greater numbers filled with exuberance to take on the challenge of these [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Winter/Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 10th March 2013 HORSES 80cm – No Result 90cms- 1, M. McShane’s MMS Camilla (Gerard Green); 1, H. Joyce’s Talks Cheep (Hannah Joyce); 1m- 1, M. McEvoy’s CHS Inception (Maeve McEvoy); 1, M. Fullerton’s Big Man Traider (Margaret Fullerton); 1, M. McShane’s Classified One (Mary McShane); 1, [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland held an All Silver Showjumping day on Saturday. Competitors were delighted with their trophies and some of the new jumps caused excitement. There are lots of exciting events coming up this month including a childrens fun day on Saturday 16th March, visit our website for schedules www.knockaghviewec.com. Results 30cms 1st – [...]
The snow capped Antrim hills did not deter the younger riders as they turned out for this the second day of the SJI Pony League at Connell Hill. Mr Will Crean built a challenging course for these competitors as they jumped to qualify for jump offs. The aroma of coffee filled the air as Leigh [...]
As the half way mark was hit for the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill the trailer, horse box and car parks filled nearly to capacity with horses and riders full of enthusiasm to jump at these great facilities. Spectators packed into the viewing gallery to shelter from the biting wind and enjoy a hot [...]
Week ending 10th March 2013, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian, Trekking & Event Centre. Following on from the successful introduction of the fuel voucher draw for the Horseware Ireland horse & pony training league, the Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league and the Cemac Group indoor dressage league some weeks ago the Crowne Plaza [...]
As the good spell of weather continued, numbers competing at the various weekly competitions held at Ravensdale Lodge have been on the increase. The incentive of winning a fuel voucher for their efforts has also been appealing to anyone who may have to travel a distance. This incentive scheme is working very well and the [...]
The Final of the Ecclesville Spring 2013 Training League was held on Friday 1 March and the series of shows definitely finished on a high, being one of the most successful leagues to date! As anticipated, the qualified combinations twisted and flew round Raymond Caldwell’s course! The very deserving winner in the 60cm class was, [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Winter/Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 3rd March 2013 HORSES 80cm – No Result. 90cms- 1,L.Keery’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Keery); 1m-1,T. Carragher’s Lurgan Air (Hannah Jyce); 1, J. Morton’s Patch Mills Laura (Abby Morton ); 1,P.Gibson’s Alsaluck (Pauline Gibson); 1, Y. McGrane’s Glenabbey Beauty (Katie McGrane); 1.10m- , 1. M. McAllister’s & R. [...]
There was a good turnout for Knockagh View Equestrian Centres Jump cross day last Sunday. The Sun was out and everyones spirits were high, the course provided a lot of challenges with a shoot and various skinny fences. Sarah-Jane Alexander went home with 2 wins on Princess Ita, lifting both the 75cm/80cm and 85cm/90cm classes [...]
Let It Snow! – As the horses and riders prepared for what was a fantastic days jumping ahead flurrys of snow fell but the sun shone through and heightened everyones spirits. 2013 has started superbly well for Emma Barkley who jumped double clear rounds in the 80 and 90 cm classes with her two horses [...]
Week 4 of the Ecclesville Spring Showjumping Training League saw the number of competitors just fall short of the 100 mark! It has been encouraging for the organisers to see so many new competitors taking part in this league. Ecclesville Centre will be running a series of Showjumping Leagues throughout 2013 and will be catering [...]
Training continues at Connell Hill as more young horses and indeed novice riders turn out to enjoy the experience of competing. The friendly warm atmosphere saw father and daughter team John and Anna Mulholland jump at Friday nights’ training show when John swapped four wheels and steering wheel, for four legs and a pair of [...]
Winter/Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 24th February 2013 HORSES 80cm – 1, K. O’Hagan’s CHS Fortune (Kathryn O’Hagan); 90cms- 1,L.Keery’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Keery); 1,D. Walker’s In A Pickle 11 (Debbie Walker); 1m-1,J. Dunlop’s Cashbach (Judith Dunlop); 1, J. Morton’s Patch Mills Laura (Abby Morton ); 1,L. Keery’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Keerey); 1.10m- , [...]
Results of Horse and Pony jumping held on Monday 11th February 70cm 1st= Pippa, Victoria Boville; Spencer, Shannon Clingan. 90cm 1st Oskar, Caitlin Stuart. 1m 1st Dan, Caroline Black. Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 15th February Cross Poles 1st= Sox, Chloe Agnew drew the trophy; Mini Me, Jake Mitchell; Daisy, David Gibson; Specials; [...]
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, [...]
