December 1st was the date for the start of the Laurel View Indoor Derby League. Competitors had a great afternoon navigating their way round the twists and turns of the course. Claire Dobbin and Louie won the 60cm class outright with a lovely clear round to start the competition. Tierna Henderson and Taste of [...]
The first competition of 2014 was well attended at Portmore Equestrian Centre, the blustery conditions outside encouraged competitors to make the most of the superb arenas and indoor spectator viewing gallery available all year around. The course was designed by Mickey McCann who built it with young horses in mind offering an encouraging and flowing [...]
Horse Sport Ireland Announce IRELAND’s spectacular week at the 2013 Student Riders’ World Finals in Belgium at the weekend, winning the overall team championships, the overall individual title and the team and individual show jumping titles. The Irish trio of Melanie Young, Brian Morrison and Peter O’Donnell collected the Presidents’ Cup, which is the Overall Team [...]
X Poles – 1,R. Russell’s Toby (Robert Russell), 1,C. McEntaggart’s Billy The Kid (Cassie McEntaggart ); O. Nesbitt’s Whiskey (Orla Nesbitt); 1,A. McEntaggart’s Ranger Roddy (Annie McEntaggart); 40cm- 1, R. McGarrill’s Speckles (Rhianna McGarril); 2, A. Larkin’s Sinita (Anna Larkin); 3, R. Russell’s Toby (Robert Russell); 60cm- 1, J. Nesbitt’s Friskey (Jack Nesbitt); 2, [...]
Results week ending 29th December 2013, Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. X poles class: # 1 Ravensdale Lodge’s Womble (V. Tcheebor) 64.89 seconds, # 2 Annie Courtney Cadam’s Scrumdiddlyumptious (A. Courtney Cadam) four faults 56.87 seconds & # 3 Ravensdale Lodge’s Sinatra (C. Leonard) eight faults 50.24 seconds. 60cm class: # 1 Annie [...]
It’s the New Year and the time for setting new goals and achievements, which is why Laurel View have decided to stage a BHS Stage 4 Two Day Clinic with Tim Downes FBHS This two day clinic on the calendar for the 24th and 25th February 2014 is for candidates who wish to take [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB held their annual Christmas Show recently at the RDA, Arvalee, Omagh. Thanks to everyone who came along to support. Thanks to Raymond Caldwell for building his usual friendly, encouraging course, assisted by Natasha Gilchrist. Thanks to Chris Bogle for judging, Emma King & Pearl Donnell refreshments, Natasha Gilchrist, Kealy Roberts, Yvonne [...]
The cold hard frost arrived on Sunday morning following the previous stormy winds as competitors arrived to jump a challenging course as they took a break from the festivities of partying, turkey and mulled wine. This was a most competitive day enjoyed by all as spectators viewed some super jumping from the viewing gallery as [...]
On Boxing day the Route hunt met at the home of Alison & Alan Millar Killeague, Coleraine. Despite the freezing conditions and icy yards and roads there was a turnout of 33 horses and riders and some followers on foot. Before setting off refreshments were served, Hunt Master Ian Holmes welcomed everyone to the meet, [...]
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Merry Christmas to our wonderful audience. Thank you for tuning in to hear our news from across the province brought to you all over the world throughout the year. The Equestrian News offices will open again on Mon 30th December. Until then we will be working on several improvements to the website including our diary [...]
New Zealand’s Andrew Nicholson has collected his second consecutive US$50,000 bonus after an extraordinary 2013 Eventing season as uninterrupted leader of the HSBC Rankings. Nicholson was first awarded the HSBC bonus last year after retaining the top spot in the world Eventing rankings since the London 2012 Olympic Games in Greenwich Park, where he led [...]
HORSE Sport Ireland has confirmed that Marcus Swail will step down as Team Veterinarian for the Irish Show Jumping and Eventing teams. Marcus has been Team Vet since 2003. He was Team Vet at three Olympic Games, including last year’s London Games, two World Equestrian Games and several European Championships, . Horse Sport Ireland CEO [...]
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have launched a programme of Equine short courses for the New Year. The courses are aimed at equine businesses, professional horse people and leisure riders with something for everyone. Online Workshops Three online workshops covering Equine Nutrition, Horse Health and Breeding will be delivered in [...]
Strule Valley Riding Club Est 1997 have planned a number of dressage training dates with Dale Roberts. The sessions are planned for January 2014 on Wednesday 15th, 22nd, 29th at the RDA, Arvalee, Omagh Private, Semi-Private & Group lessons available (3-4 in lesson) If you are interested… Please ring Alison Donnell on 82 246652 About Dale Dale is originally [...]
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, [...]
