Elite foal selection has been completed for Cavan’s Elite Foal Sale. This is the first time to run this sale at the Cavan Indoor Championships which is a very exciting prospect as this is should be a fantastic platform to present these select foals. Some exciting and sought after stallion progeny are represented in the selection [...]
The jumping action continued at Kernan Equestrian Centre on Northern Bank Holiday Monday 26th August.. They ran one of their popular Mini Grand Prix Horse Shows in welcome sunshine. All competitions were run as two phase except the Mini Grand Prix jump off event. The first event of the day the 90cm class got off [...]
The August International Performance & Premier 3 Year Old Sale at Cavan Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd August was a huge success. The Premier 3 year old sale on Tuesday 20th generated huge interest and a fantastic crowd attended. These premier 3 year olds were selected at viewing days prior to the sale [...]
The training shows at Connell Hill are becoming more popular as more competitors are attending to jump colourful competitive courses designed to school horses and test the ability of the rider. This is where the ground work begins for both horse and rider as the help, aid and guidance is freely given to encourage this [...]
Connell Hill hosted the Ulster Region Grand Prix Horse Show on Saturday and what a show this was, competitors travelled from all arts and parts with horse boxes and horse lorries packing the spacious yards and lane-way to absolute capacity. This friendly, relaxed, safety conscious Centre saw a huge entry of competitors enjoy a fabulous [...]
Week three of Ecclesville’s Mid-Summer League was another busy evening of showjumping and Raymond Caldwell’s courses continue to draw impressive numbers of competitors. Competitors should note that the Final has had to be re-scheduled from Friday 6 September to Wednesday 4 September. Results from 23 August: 40cm Class (Double Clears) Henry Coote and Sophie; Freya [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre are holding a BBQ and Barndance on Saturday 31st August with all proceeds going to the Jonjo Bright fund. Doors will open at 7.30pm with a fantastic evening for the whole family with a bouncy castle and rodeo bull all night, a live band and fabulous food by Jackson’s Butchers Ballynure! [...]
Competitors were treated to an inviting course in the popular Portmore venue on Saturday for the first show in the new Portmore unregistered league sponsored by Equestrianresults.co.uk. Ella Heron and Princess Judy produced the first clear of the day in the 60cm class setting the bar high for those who followed. The 70cm competitors [...]
Two busy showjumping arenas were in action at Saturday’s Saintfield Charity Horse Show, held once again at Tyrella House. After a wet start to the day, the horse arena hosted some stiff competition, as well as also proving to be a useful learning experience for many novice horses and new combinations. The neighbouring pony arena [...]
ELIZABETH Power has withdrawn from the Irish European Eventing Squad due to a short term injury to her horse September Bliss. First Reserve Michael Ryan declined the opportunity to travel to the championships due to the lateness of the call up. However, Jim Newsam and Magennis have now been called up and Magennis is on [...]
The Training Shows at Connell Hill are becoming more successful for riders and horses as advice, help and guidance is on hand to assist with training, confidence building and improving riding skills. Riders of all ages and abilities can jump in this relaxed, friendly and safety conscious environment. The show commenced with a busy 50 [...]
Upcoming Short Courses for Equine people, Rachel McGuigan, CAFRE The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have launched a programme of short courses, workshops and information seminars for the Equine Industry this Autumn. The courses are aimed at equine businesses, professional horse people and leisure riders with the range of courses including something for [...]
The YITBA, the junior wing of the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association (ITBA) were today, confirmed as sponsors of the Education and Jobs Area at Equus Live 2013. The YITBA have engaged ‘Measurability’ a career and outplacement firm to offer career advice for free at Equus Live. Measurability will have two career experts available throughout the event, [...]
The organisers were delighted with the fantastic numbers of entries for Week 2 of the Mid-Summer League at Ecclesville. A record breaking 100 competitors took on Raymond Caldwell’s challenging courses and the jumping started at 6.15pm and went on until 10.30pm!! The League will now move indoors for the remaining 3 evenings. Competitors should note [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Sunday 18th August 90cms- 1, E. Craig’s Cairnview Countess (Elizabeth Craig); 1, A. Wrynne’s Barryswell Zidane Lad (Cian Wrynne); 1, A. Cornyn’s Dutch Sprout (Ciara Cornyn); 1, S. Kilpatrick’s Curious Comet (Sarah Kilpatrick) Sponsored by O’Neill Tractors, Culloville 1m-(part of Ulster Region 1m League) 1, C. Thornton’s Graf Balouprint (Catherine Thornton); 1, D. [...]
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, [...]
