The persistent stormy weather conditions still did not put off the dedication of these dedicated competitors as they turned out to jump at Connell Hills’ SJI Spring Horse League. Competitors appreciated the opportunity of warming up indoors in a relaxed friendly environment. The viewing gallery was welcoming as spectators socialised and warmed up with a [...]
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 [...]
Connell Hills’ excellent facilities are proving to be so beneficial to not only the young horse but also as fitness aids as more horses and riders are taking advantage of this venue each week. This is the ideal opportunity to introduce your horse to show jumping in a competitive yet friendly and welcoming environment. Thursday [...]
The stormy weather did not faze the young horses that entered the arena to jump at Connell Hill on Thursday night as they gain confidence week after week by jumping in an indoor arena where their schooling is an enjoyable experience. As the weather is pretty much unpredictable this is the ideal opportunity to get [...]
Connell Hill saw some super jumping as horses jumped at the first day of the Horse SJI Spring league. It was nice to see some lovely young horses out Ryan Hunter on RNH Boudicca, Noel McKee on Keeford Carousel, Claire Spillane on Cor De La as they jumped double clear rounds in the 80 cm [...]
Stormy weather conditions on Thursday night did not dampen the spirits of the novice horses when they attended the first of these training shows. Thanks must go to Will Creen who built a great course to give these young horses confidence as they begin their career in show jumping as the SJI Horse League commences [...]
At the second of this years Friday nights training show saw some new and novice horses entering the arena. In the 50 cm class both Catherine Cameron on Gem and Emma McManus on Misty decided to take full advantage of this useful training and jumped their horses twice over this course. Showing great promise and [...]
Connell Hill Events: Our Training Shows are aimed to not only introduce your young horse to the world of show jumping but also the novice rider as help and advice is always on hand. Horses for courses – Thursday night horses start 6.30 pm classes 70 cm – 1 m 20 and Ponies Friday Nights [...]
Connell Hill bursts into 2013 at the first night of their training shows when new faces arrived to jump at this so advantageous course which is not only aimed to bring on the young horse but also the novice rider. These shows prove again and again just how important it is to kick start off [...]
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, [...]
