The first day of the new SJI Horse League at Connell Hill saw a large number of competitors attend but as the day got warmer the horses felt the heat of warming up outdoors and welcomed the cooler climate of the indoor arena where a comprehensive course of fences awaited. With all horses and riders [...]
The Training Show on Friday night was a busy night which saw new combinations of riders and horses and also the novice horse being introduced to the world of show jumping. This show is the ideal opportunity to school the novice horse and also to jump your new horse over a course of well designed [...]
These popular training shows are proving so beneficial to all equine enthusiasts as they not only bring on the young or beginner rider but also the young horse introducing both to the wonderful world of show jumping. The 50 cm class saw Kerri Thompson on ‘Cracker’ gaining confidence jumping a clear round and Justin Corscadden [...]
The atrocious rain on Saturday stopped the motorbikes but it certainly did not stop the show jumpers as they turned out to jump at the SJI league at Connell Hill. Spectators packed into the viewing gallery keeping dry and enjoying a snack as they watched these magnificent equines gracefully jump a super course of fences. [...]
At the first day of this new SJI Horse league competitors and horses turned out to jump a course of fences designed to bring on the younger horse and encourage the more mature horse to build on their potential. To qualify for the final on Thursday 30th May competitors must attend two league dates. The [...]
The training shows at Connell Hill are ideal for bringing on the young athletes of tomorrow and also the more mature athletes who enjoy this most divine sport. Two up and coming young stars are Oliver Doherty on ‘Bella’ and Chloe Connon on ‘Tony’ as they jumped clear rounds in the 50 cm class with [...]
As the sun came out on Saturday and Sunday a huge number of competitors travelled to Connell Hill from all arts and parts keen to jump at the final legs of the SJI Spring Horse and Pony Leagues. Competition was high and intense as a challenging course of fences, designed by Mr Will Crean, was [...]
As the weather is still not in everyone’s favour it still did not put the competitors off jumping at Connell Hills training show, these shows are ideal for introducing and bringing on a young horse, the novice rider and indeed a new combination of horse and rider. Taking advantage of this opportunity some new faces and horses did turn out to jump [...]
Connell Hill saw a large number of competitors turn out to jump in the penultimate leg of the SJI Spring Horse and Pony leagues. It was good to see the various combinations progress through the league and enjoy jumping courses where stride and balance are of the utmost importance. The use of times in the [...]
The Working Hunter show for horses at Connell Hill was a huge success as this was the second opportunity to qualify for the Northern Ireland Festival to be held at Cavan Equestrian Centre on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April 2013. Riders and horses were all groomed and impeccably well turned out each putting their [...]
As the snow has finally cleared, competitors that were house-bound were once again able to travel to Connell Hills’ Friday night training show. It was a friendly, relaxed family night, where competitors had the opportunity of jumping young horses and also horses new to their riders. To start the night off Lauren Fleming on ‘Lola’ [...]
As the end of this league approaches with the final on Saturday 27th April, Connell Hill enjoyed a fantastic turnout of competitors, many of which had multiple rides. Mr Will Crean designed a course of fences set once again to encourage the younger horses and introduce them to their future as show jumpers. Then as [...]
The young riders and ponies turned out once again superbly well groomed to jump at the SJI Spring Pony League at Connell Hill over a course designed by Mr Will Crean to encourage and improve the unlimited skills of these budding young super stars. In a haze of smoke Erin Talbot on ‘Smokegun’ shot into [...]
The brighter weather, which was long overdue, put a spring in everyone’s step at Connell Hill. The horses were in top form as they jumped at the ninth week of the SJI Spring Horse League at Connell Hill. Competitors all welcomed the opportunity to shed their water-proofs and warm up in the sunshine before [...]
The topic of conversation is ‘the weather’ at present but despite this there was a fantastic turn out of competitors at this the eighth week of the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill’s excellent facilities. Due to this riders appreciated the opportunity of jumping a very creative course designed and built by Mr Will Crean. [...]
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, [...]
