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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the global governing body for equestrian sport, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Olympic Channel. The FEI is one of 27 International Federations to have signed an agreement with the IOC to work together to bring sport to a massively increased television audience worldwide. “Sport touches many [...]
Co Kildare’s Sean Kavanagh came out on top in the third round of the Mervue Equine LST at Ballivor Horse Show in Co Meath. Kananagh partnered the Rachel Stafford-owned Dungar Clover Brigade to victory finishing almost two seconds clear of the chasing pack. Dungar Clover Brigade is just a seven-year-old and by the stallion Boherdeal [...]
Sunday 15th November saw the third week of Lime Park Equestrian Centres Annual Winter Horse & Pony Show Jumping League. Although a wet and windy day the competitors and all arrived bright and early to get started at 11am! Courses were designed as usual by Mickey McCann. There was a good turnout of horses and [...]
Connell Hill has the answer to the blustery cold wet conditions when no-one can get their horses out as tracks are set in the comfort of the indoor arena; so competitors jumped at this chance and loaded up and travelled to the Training Show on Friday night. Amelia Bannon and ‘Basil’ opened the show claiming [...]
Connell Hills Training Show on Friday night saw the tracks set and awaiting the first competitors of the night to take the opportunity of training and brushing up on skill in the comfort of the indoor arena. Here the highly maintained surfaces, in both the outdoor and indoor arenas, offer great ride-ability and encourage the [...]
Walk, trot and canter into the Laurel View Winter Dressage League A beautiful autumnal day welcomed the dressage competitors to Laurel View on the 4th October for the start of the Winter League. As ever healthy competitive spirit was present in abundance and the walk trot class judged by Emma Hobson was no [...]
The 2015 club year is progressing well at Lecale Riding Club. With a series of 3 flatwork lessons under our belts with Mark Robinson we move onto the next batch of lessons which are show jumping starting in November and running into December also with Mark. Last week saw our Halloween Party in full swing. [...]
Friday 23rd October 2015 RESULTS for Class 1 148-90CM 23-Oct-15 1st Iain Howard’s Ownies Choice (Emily Howard), 2nd Michelle Magill’s Cashmir Jumper (Jordyn Magill), 3rd Tracey Howell’s Wivolett Something Special (Cerys Howell), 4th Valerie Charlton’s Woodys Girl (Caragh Charlton), 5th Tracey Howell’s Essenar Luizza (Cerys Howell), 6th David Trenier’s Drumahaire Dodger (Orla Henry), 7th Sandra [...]
Week ending Sunday 1st November 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Ravensdale Lodge held its annual “Bumper” Halloween show on Sunday 25th October when great fun & excitement was had by spectators and competitors alike. There was fantastic thought and effort put into fancy dress for horse & rider with headless horsemen, pumpkins, [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre held a working hunter day with qualifiers on Sunday which was very well supported. We would like to thank judges Ian McCluggage and Violet Jackson and all the helpers and scribes on the day. Knockagh View is holding a horse working hunter day on Sunday 31st January again with qualifiers. [...]
‘JUSTICE’ AT 2ND QUALIFIER OF £1000 INDOOR DERBY LEAGUE AT CONNELL HILL The second qualifier of the £1000 Indoor Derby League at Connell Hill was a most staggering fun filled day coupled with huge enthusiastic competition. Riders turned out in full competition attire with their mounts immaculately groomed and prepared for an exciting day of [...]
The final fixture of the Champion Headwear Pony Club Pony Racing series, held at Lingfield Park Racecourse on October 26th 2015, saw sunshine and a special visit from The Pony Club’s Patron, HRH The Princess Royal. As a great turnout of over 400 Pony Club Members, supporters and family poured in through the gates ahead of the [...]
Saturday 24th October saw the Dressage For All Autumn League finishing at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. Thanks to everyone who supported the events, to Judge Ivor Harper (and scribe), Caroline from Caroline Grimshaw Photography for covering the event and also to RTD Crawford Ltd Haylage for their very generous sponsorship of the Autumn Dressage For [...]
Connell Hills action packed weekend got off to a flying start with the Training Show on Friday night with competitors, not only, take full advantage of this glorious autumn weather but also train/school over tracks built to offer confidence aiming higher. This most enjoyable night, with much encouragement from the side-lines, commenced with a full [...]
Friday 16th October Event 1 – 90cm 1st Lorna Coffey’s Tristinagh Boy (Lorna Coffey), 2nd Patricia Foley’s Millthyme San Francisco (Patricia Foley), 3rd Sara Pothmann Cullen’s Kilcurry Highness (Sara Pothmann Cullen), 4th Francis Flanagan’s De Valentino (Francis Flanagan), 5th Peter Quinn’s Limehill Flight (Patricia Keenan), 6th Maeve Lunny’s Okee Dokee (Maeve Lunny) Event 2 – [...]
Seems no time since spring and the last Laurel View Pounds for Points League, but here we are with the second night of the winter show jumping league well underway. Time flies when you are having fun! Speed isn’t necessarily the best option at the Pounds for Points league as it is more important [...]
Week ending 18th October 2015, results & report Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Ravensdale Lodge will host their last but one “Bumper” bank holiday shows of 2015 on Sunday 25th October when the hold their annual Halloween show which has a start time of 11am. This “Grand Prix” show for leisure riders will have [...]
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, [...]
