NORTHERN Ireland rider David Simpson claimed victory in the famous Puissance competition at London’s five star Olympia horse show tonight (Thursday) with the 13 year-old grey mare Richi Rich. The 26 year-old, who is now based in Sussex, was one of two riders to make it through to the fourth and final jump-off in the [...]
The charity school show jumping day to raise funds for Belfast Royal Academy student Mimi Joffroy to travel to Malawi on the Be* the change project was a successful day! We would like to thank everyone who came along and supported the day, volunteered and donated. We would also like to thank the sponsors Old [...]
Week ending 14th December 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. The finals of three autumn / winter leagues were held this week at Ravensdale Lodge and there was great excitement over the three days as combinations battled it out against the clock. First competition up was the final of the SJI registered league [...]
SHANE Breen grabbed Ireland’s biggest prize pot of the weekend so far when finishing first in Friday’s feature class at the five-star show jumping fixture in La Coruna, Spain. The Tipperary rider out-jumped a top 38-strong field to collect 30,000 euro with a double clear round on the nine year-old stallion Farao van’t Vennehof, with [...]
Portmore are now holding their Christmas show on Sunday 14th December with a 10.30am start. The schedule for the day is shown below: Class 1 70cm Speed Round (no doubles all ponies welcome) Class 2 Novice Speed Class 80cm/85cm Class 3 Open Speed Class 90cm/95cm Class 4 King and Queen of the ring 1m [...]
Christmas All Silver Show Knockagh View Equestrian Centre is holding their all Silver Christmas show in Sunday 21st December, jumping starts at 11am with 30cms to 1M. All our competitors in 30cms to 60cms leave with a rosette and prize! There are beautiful trophies for the winner of each class. For full schedule visit our [...]
The Geoff Billington Masterclass and training clinics due to take place at Emerald International Equestrian Centre on Friday December 12th 2014, have been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. It is hoped that the event will now be held during the Emerald International CSI2* show in March 2015. All ticket purchases will receive a full refund [...]
Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 5th Cross Poles 1st= Pip, Sarah Craig drew the trophy; Dusty, Chloe Agnew. 40cm 1st= Dusty, Chloe Agnew drew the trophy; Pip, Sarah Craig; Taz, Laura McClelland. 50cm 1st= Meg, Todd Bryson drew the trophy; Casper, Robert Russell; Toby, Robert Russell. 60cm 1st= Casper, Robert Russell drew the [...]
Week ending 7th December 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. This week’s three autumn / winter league finals brings to a close the competition year at Ravensdale Lodge with only one show remaining before the short winter break. The show in question happens to be the centre’s Bumper Christmas Show on Sunday 28th [...]
As the temperatures dropped on Friday night things were hotting up indoors at Connell Hill Training League Show as competitors become increasingly more excited nearing the final of this league which will be held on Friday 19th December, so only one more qualifying date next Friday 12th December. Connell Hill welcomes all competitors to join [...]
YOUNG Irish show jumping sensation Bertram Allen has added yet another victory to his tally with a win in the Lichtenvoorde Grand Prix in the Netherlands last night (Sunday). Piloting the bay mare Wild Thing L, which is jointly owned by Ballywalter Farms and Billy Twomey, the 19 year-old rider added 8,000 euro to his [...]
Thursday 30 October 2014 Ardnacashel Equestrian Comber held its Spooky Jump Cross. A very well dressed course which included pumpkins, scarecrows and even skeletons adorned the jumps. Once again Janice out done herself in building an inviting, but testing course which all competitors thoroughly enjoyed. The day started with the 70 cm class where once again Claire Dobbin [...]
As the Laurel View Pounds for Points Show Jumping League enters its final few weeks, qualifying competitors are hoping they have accrued plenty of points, so that when the final on December 17th arrives they can cash in their points if they are the league winners. Wednesday nights have been very well supported and [...]
It is countdown now with only two weeks remaining before the final, on Friday 19th December, of this most exciting Training League Show at Connell Hill. New faces were welcomed and enjoyed the friendly happy go lucky family atmosphere where everyone is helped and encouraged along their chosen path whether it be competition or pleasure, [...]
November 16th was the date, Laurel View the venue and Derby competition was the reason. As ever the Laurel View course building team had built a course to test and tease the competitors, but nothing too tricky to deter the green and baby horses from having a go too. Sixties riders got things [...]
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, [...]
