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Strule Valley Hold Successful Working Hunter Show

Strule Valley Hold Successful Working Hunter Show

| May 21, 2015

  STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB, Omagh, Co Tyrone held a working hunter competition recently at Ecclesville, Fintona on a rather wet day; however the rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the competitors!  Well done to all. Thanks to Lynn Boggs & husband Tom for judging both the horse & pony classes, Andrew Bogle for building a [...]

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Lissyegan Lui Royale (ISH) takes Cavan leg of Studbook Series

Lissyegan Lui Royale (ISH) takes Cavan leg of Studbook Series

| May 21, 2015

Damian Griffin aboard his homebred mare, Lissyegan Lui Royale (ISH), was victorious in the 7 Year Old Final of the Irish Sport Horse Studbook Showjumping Series at Cavan onSunday. It was a good day of showjumping for the Galway native, who earlier in the day took joint first place in the 5 Year Old Final, [...]

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National Grand Prix league rolls on to Ravensdale Lodge

National Grand Prix league rolls on to Ravensdale Lodge

| May 20, 2015

Week ending 17th May, results and report Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. The National Grand Prix league bandwagon rolls on to Ravensdale Lodge over the course of next weekend from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May. There are nineteen exciting classes scheduled for the two arenas over the course of the three days with [...]

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Rain Stops for All Silver Show at Knockagh View

Rain Stops for All Silver Show at Knockagh View

| May 20, 2015

The rain stopped just in time for the ridden classes at Knockagh View’s All Silver Show, the jumping took place inside and everyone stayed as dry as possible.  Little Kiera McFarland on her first outting with Little Blue Beau took the trophy in the 30cm class.  Braidie Hogg riding Sam’s secret had a super day [...]

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Competitors Race To SJI Horse League at Connell Hill

Competitors Race To SJI Horse League at Connell Hill

| May 20, 2015

Saturday saw the second leg of this May League at Connell Hill, where competitors must jump at two legs to qualify for the final on Saturday 6th June at 10.00 am.  The sun beamed upon the tracks making a most resplendent array of colour in the huge outdoor arena with a few sporadic showers during [...]

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Ennis Claims Second Place at Chatsworth

Ennis Claims Second Place at Chatsworth

| May 19, 2015

MEATH’S Sarah Ennis missed out on victory at the three-star CIC event at Chatsworth in England on Sunday by just one penalty point. Written by Colin McClellad Chasing two-time Chatsworth winner, Britain’s Pippa Funnell, Ennis and the Irish Sport Horse Horseware Stellor Rebound were faster across country but had ground to make up on the [...]

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Connors Claims Munster GP While Beecher Claims FBD Series

Connors Claims Munster GP While Beecher Claims FBD Series

| May 19, 2015

For the second time this season, Francis Connors and Uskerty Diamond Lady proved unbeatable in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, this time at Aglish Gymkhana in West Waterford where spectators were treated to a thrilling edge-of-the–seat climax to a brilliant jump-off. Eight horses in riders made it through to the second round [...]

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Zara Phillips Interview From Royal Windsor Horse Show

Zara Phillips Interview From Royal Windsor Horse Show

| May 19, 2015

Zara Phillips recently interviewed at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, reflects on an eventful few weeks with her horse High Kingdom and looks ahead to the rest of the eventing season.

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Bertram Allen Takes Second Place in French GP

Bertram Allen Takes Second Place in French GP

| May 18, 2015

IRELAND’S Bertram Allen was just pipped for first place by Swiss rider Steve Guerdat in yesterday afternoon’s lucrative Grand Prix at La Baule, France. Written by Colin McClelland Riding Billy Twomey’s Romanov, the Wexford rider’s blistering jump-off clear in 44.91 seconds looked good enough for victory, being a minute sharper than his nearest challenger after [...]

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Ireland Take Third Place in Tough French Nations Cup

Ireland Take Third Place in Tough French Nations Cup

| May 18, 2015

CLEAR rounds from Bertram Allen, Greg Broderick and Cian O’Connor ensured a third place for Ireland at the French Nations’ Cup in La Baule on Friday. Written by Colin McClelland The Irish foursome, drawn first to jump of eight teams in the top level competition, saw Cian O’Connor and his new mount Good Luck draw [...]

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Bucas Named as Official Rug Supplier For National Championships

Bucas Named as Official Rug Supplier For National Championships

| May 18, 2015

Eventing Ireland is delighted to announce that Bucas will be our official rug supplier for our inaugural National Championships, being held at Ballindenisk, Watergrasshill from 11-12 July.   The top four winners in all 14 classes will each be presented with a Bucas Cooler Rug, total value €3,500.   Bucas is the name which is [...]

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Friday Highlights From Balmoral

Friday Highlights From Balmoral

| May 17, 2015

46     MARE or GELDING, 5 or 6 years old, over 148cms, maximum height of fences to be 1.05m. (age must be specified on entry form). 1st 171  Crozier, Miss Alison  Armagh  DRAGONS DEN 2nd 348  Foxes Equine Laundry  Ballynahinch  BONNY FOXY LADY 3rd 209  Spence, Mrs Lynn  Dungannon  Gortshalgan 4th 349  McSeveney, Miss Joanne  Ballyclare  LCC [...]

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Ecclesville Equestrian Centre Announce New Dates

Ecclesville Equestrian Centre Announce New Dates

| May 15, 2015

Ecclesville Equestrian Centre, Fintona is the venue for two un-registered Shows scheduled for Sunday 17 and 24 May and this is will be followed with the first of the outdoor leagues for the season, starting on Friday 29 May at 6.15pm.   With prizes in kind and prize money of £50 for the Pony 90cm [...]

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Route Hunt Hunter Trials at Maddybenny

Route Hunt Hunter Trials at Maddybenny

| May 15, 2015

Maddybenny Riding Centre Portrush was the venue for Hunter Trials run by The Route Hunt on Sunday 26th April 2015. The temperature on the day was low but the forecasted rain held off  which was a relief for all. In the 75cm class there were 26  competitors, 28  in the 85 cm class  9 in [...]

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Balmoral Highlights From Thursday

Balmoral Highlights From Thursday

| May 15, 2015

36     IRISH DRAUGHT MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms 1st 232  McNamara, Mr Tom  Craughwell  SHANBALLY FIELD OF DREAMS 2nd 216  Corr, Mr Desi & Mrs Mary  Moy  BALLINACAPPA 3rd 227  McClean, Mr Gareth  Donaghadee  ROCKRIMMON ROBROY 4th 239  Stewart, Mrs Helen  Newtownards  KILLEEN DANCER 5th 218  Fitzsimons, Ms Samantha  Naas  BRIGHT [...]

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