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Pounds for Points League gathering pace

Pounds for Points League gathering pace

| November 17, 2014

The pace is not diminishing at the Laurel View Pounds for Points Show Jumping League. Excellent crowds have been competing on Wednesday evenings, with the battle for the rosettes being hotly contested.   Even though the league is now more than half way through there is still plenty of time and opportunity to alter the [...]

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Victoria Reaches Highest Heights at Mill Yard

Victoria Reaches Highest Heights at Mill Yard

| November 14, 2014

Saturday 25th October saw a very good turnout at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough for the Halloween Showjumping Event.   Some very quick speed rounds along with a high jump competition meant the day was thoroughly enjoyed by competitors and spectators alike. The next events coming up at Mill Yard are the Autumn Working Hunter [...]

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Watters Electrical Horse & Pony League Goes from Strength to Strength

Watters Electrical Horse & Pony League Goes from Strength to Strength

| November 14, 2014

Kernan Equestrian Centre Saturday 8th November 2014   Starter Stakes-1, Buzz (Connell Cunningham); 1,Twinkle Toes (Kenny Treanor): Voucher Winner.   60cm-1, Twinkle Toes (Shannon Treanor): 1, Miss Ping Pong (Hannah Sherlock); Voucher Winner   70cm- 1,Slieve Bloom Larry (Loreena O’Neill): 1, Sophie (Caoimhe Maguire); 1,FarranBay (Colleen Carvill); Voucher Winner   80cm-1, Slieve Bloom Larry (Loreena O’Neill);1, [...]

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LimePark Equestrian Winter Horse & Pony League 2014

LimePark Equestrian Winter Horse & Pony League 2014

| November 12, 2014

Results Sunday 9th Nov 2014 Sunday saw another great show at Lime Park Equestrian.  The sun shone and the competitors were out in force for the 2nd week of the league!  Courses flowed and jumping was good with plenty of room to warm up in the outdoor arena. 90cms open Ponies proved great fun with [...]

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Connell Hill’s ‘Grand’ Indoor Derby Show

Connell Hill’s ‘Grand’ Indoor Derby Show

| November 12, 2014

Connell Hill held the final of the £1,000 Indoor Derby Show on Sunday 9th November, this ever popular Indoor Derby Show was sponsored by Judy Maxwell, Baileys Horse Feeds and Trevor McClelland, Doagh Farm Feeds.  Competitors oozing excitement walked the course which was a combination of show jumping, working hunter, portable cross country and special [...]

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A New Era Dawns at Emerald International Equestrian Centre

A New Era Dawns at Emerald International Equestrian Centre

| November 11, 2014

A new era in Irish Equestrian Sport begins this week, as Emerald International Equestrian Centre in Co Kildare plays host to the much anticipated “Irish Masters Show” from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th  of November, at the extensively refurbished facility which has received an incredible reaction from those who have visited the complex in recent [...]

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Irish Teenager Snatches World Cup Grand Prix at Verona

Irish Teenager Snatches World Cup Grand Prix at Verona

| November 11, 2014

IN HIS first-ever appearance at an FEI World Cup show, 19 year-old Irish rider Bertram Allen won the World Cup Grand Prix on Sunday at Verona. Up against 35 of the world’s best combinations, Allen and the ten year-old mare Molly Malone V were one of the ten through to the jump-off at the five-star [...]

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Allen Confirms Return To Top Form With Win at Verona

Allen Confirms Return To Top Form With Win at Verona

| November 11, 2014

WEXFORD’S Bertram Allen confirmed his return to top form when winning Friday’s feature class at the World Cup Show in Verona, Italy. The 19 year-old collected 6,250 euro for his victory against some of show jumping’s most established names when he piloted the bay mare Wild Thing L, jointly owned by Billy Twomey and Ballywalter [...]

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Two Dates Remain for Connell Hill Competitors to Qualify for League Final

Two Dates Remain for Connell Hill Competitors to Qualify for League Final

| November 11, 2014

With two show dates remaining before the final, on Saturday 29th November, of this Autumn/Winter SJI League at Connell Hill truly dedicated sports men and ladies braved the extremities of the weather.  As the rain began to fall competitors tacked up, mounted and entered the spacious outdoor arena to warm up, both horse and rider, [...]

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Spooktacular Show at Laurel View

Spooktacular Show at Laurel View

| November 10, 2014

All sorts of very interesting characters turned out for the Halloween Show at Laurel View on Sunday 26th August. A horse with a pink tutu clearing the high jump, a zombie on call up, witch on the till and Ghostbusters ready for action.  Not quite the normal competition attire, but the Halloween show was the [...]

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The ‘Name of the Game’ is Connell Hill

The ‘Name of the Game’ is Connell Hill

| November 10, 2014

The Training League Show at Connell Hill on Friday night is encouraging young riders and horses to go forward, enter upon, and become part of the world of show jumping, as the first class, the x-poles saw a full house of clear rounds.  The ‘name of the game’ is to bring on future athletes and [...]

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Friday Night Trophy Winners At Mossvale

Friday Night Trophy Winners At Mossvale

| November 7, 2014

Dromore and spa winning team of BAILEYS Inter schools league Elizabeth Irvine winner of Apollo blind cup 2nd Jonathan Reain Friday night cup winners Sarah Craig, Catherine McClelland and Lara mccomb Three tubes and a smartie winning team of BOTANICA Adult league   Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 17th October Cross Poles 1st= [...]

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Bagatelle Rocks Lime Park Winter League

Bagatelle Rocks Lime Park Winter League

| November 6, 2014

Results Sunday 2nd Nov 2014 LimePark Equestrian Centre, Maghaberry saw a great start to their Annual Horse & Pony Show Jumping League on Sunday 2nd November! The League will run over 6 consecutive Sundays with the Final being held on Sunday 7th December 14.  Shows will start at 11.00am for Ponies beginning with Beginners followed [...]

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‘Zoe’ Sets The Buzz For The SJI Horse League at Connell Hill

‘Zoe’ Sets The Buzz For The SJI Horse League at Connell Hill

| November 6, 2014

Saturday the sixth week of the Autumn/Winter SJI League at Connell Hill welcomed competitors as they jumped indoors over first rate tracks where stride coupled with turns to meet each fence gave the primary result of a double clear round.  Riders walked the colourful tracks oblivious to the chill as they made their decisions as [...]

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Tricks and treats at Ravensdale Lodge

Tricks and treats at Ravensdale Lodge

| November 5, 2014

Week ending 2nd November 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. There was great excitement at Ravensdale Lodge on Sunday 26th October as the centre played host to its annual Bumper Halloween show. The mild weather did not deter the yearly emergence of ghouls and ghosts as a frightful mob descended on the centre [...]

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