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Balmoral Highlights From Thursday

Balmoral Highlights From Thursday

| May 15, 2015

36     IRISH DRAUGHT MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms 1st 232  McNamara, Mr Tom  Craughwell  SHANBALLY FIELD OF DREAMS 2nd 216  Corr, Mr Desi & Mrs Mary  Moy  BALLINACAPPA 3rd 227  McClean, Mr Gareth  Donaghadee  ROCKRIMMON ROBROY 4th 239  Stewart, Mrs Helen  Newtownards  KILLEEN DANCER 5th 218  Fitzsimons, Ms Samantha  Naas  BRIGHT [...]

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NI Competitor White-Wash For Leinster SJI Summer Tour

NI Competitor White-Wash For Leinster SJI Summer Tour

| April 27, 2015

​It was a North of Ireland white-wash in the opening round of the Pegus Leinster Summer Tour at Louth County Show on Sunday, as riders from the Ulster province incredibly filled nine of the top ten places. Former world champion Dermott Lennon claimed the winners prize after a brilliant double-clear round with Vampire, the Sandra [...]

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Pizazz at Connell Hill’s SJI Horse League

Pizazz at Connell Hill’s SJI Horse League

| March 26, 2015

It was a fabulous spring day at the third league date of Connell Hills’ SJI Spring Horse League inspiring riders to jump their challenges with true grit; and with four league dates remaining before the final, on Saturday 25th April, there is still time to qualify as horses need to compete at three legs to [...]

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Bonnie Sir Edward Reigns at Mill Yard

Bonnie Sir Edward Reigns at Mill Yard

| February 12, 2015

Saturday 7th February saw the first event of the 2015 calendar, Dressage For All Spring League, successfully taking place at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. With classes ranging from Intro (walk/trot only) to Preliminary and Novice there was something for everyone and some very nice tests were being ridden. Thanks to everyone who supported the [...]

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Kernan Equestrian Hold Successful Round of Equestrian Interschools Ireland

Kernan Equestrian Hold Successful Round of Equestrian Interschools Ireland

| February 12, 2015

The latest round of the Equestrian Interschools Ireland League was held on Saturday 7th February   and hosted by Kernan Equestrian Centre, Crossmaglen Co. Armagh.  James Kernan the proprietor built the courses for both the Novice and Open team and individual events. The schools taking part were: ScoilMhuire,Trim; Our Lady’s Castleblaney and Monaghan Collegiate in the  [...]

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Twomey Triumphant at Five-Star Zurich

Twomey Triumphant at Five-Star Zurich

| January 26, 2015

ARCOLUM Duke gave Irish rider Billy Twomey his second five-star win this month when a notable show of speed nailed the Top 40 competition for the Corkman at Zurich in Switzerland on Friday. Twomey was drawn 14th to jump on Joe Flynn’s grey Irish sport horse at Zurich, and then had an agonising wait as [...]

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Laurel View Riders Aiming To Gain Pounds

Laurel View Riders Aiming To Gain Pounds

| December 3, 2014

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 [...]

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Kernan Equestrian Centre, Watters Electrical Horse & Pony League

Kernan Equestrian Centre, Watters Electrical Horse & Pony League

| November 5, 2014

Saturday 25th October 2014 Starter Stakes-1, Buzz (Connell Cunningham); 1,Twinkle Toes (Kenny Treanor) 60cm-1, Miss Ping Pong (Hannah Sherlock); 70cm- No Result 80cm-1,Farren Boy (Colleen Carvill); 1,Roxy (Sam Nesbitt); 90cm-1, Bridgestone (Tommy Carragher);1,1, Rosie (Sarah McAree); 1m- No Result   Saturday 1st November 2014 Starter Stakes- 1,Twinkle Toes (Kenny Treanor) Voucher Winner. Buzz (Connell Cunningham) [...]

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Numbers rise at Ravensdale Lodge as weather takes a turn for the worse

Numbers rise at Ravensdale Lodge as weather takes a turn for the worse

| October 22, 2014

Week ending 19th October 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre There were increased attendances at all shows held at Ravensdale Lodge this week as the weather turned more seasonal and combinations sought the comfort of an indoor arena. Thursday’s SJI registered horse show recorded a big increase as did Saturday afternoon’s Horse First [...]

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Romeo proves the perfect partner for Hannah at Lessans

Romeo proves the perfect partner for Hannah at Lessans

| July 3, 2014

Unveiling a brand new set of portable cross-country fences, a fantastic two-phase event took place at Lessans Riding Stables, Saintfield, last Sunday 29 June. Crowds gathered early to check out the new course, which crossed three rolling fields, and were blessed with brilliant weather for their efforts. Competitors completed a round of 13 show-jumps before [...]

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Half Way Mark reached of Connell Hill Summer SJI Horse League

Half Way Mark reached of Connell Hill Summer SJI Horse League

| June 30, 2014

Thursday saw the Half Way Mark of the Summer SJI Horse League at Connell Hill where competitors are to jump at four league dates to qualify for the final on Thursday 31st July, and with four dates, 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th July, remaining competitors still have the opportunity of jumping on these dates to [...]

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Amateurs take centre stage at Ravensdale Lodge

Amateurs take centre stage at Ravensdale Lodge

| June 25, 2014

Week ending 22nd June 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. With one down & three to go, Ravensdale Lodge hosted the first of its qualifiers for the RDS Horse Show in August on Saturday 21st June. First up were the amateurs and as it was everyone’s last chance to qualify for Dublin there [...]

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3 Phase fun at Laurel View

3 Phase fun at Laurel View

| December 4, 2013

Fun and games at Laurel View on Sunday 20th October at the Novelty 3 phase event. Competitors had been promised that no jumping was required and any tests could be learnt on the day. The Le Trec Challenge was set up in the smaller indoor and there were seven different tests to tackle. Obstacle Dressage [...]

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Sunday Results from Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2013

Sunday Results from Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2013

| August 11, 2013

Class 88: Junior Equitation   Mares, geldings & stallions, not exceeding 138cms. For riders over ten and under fourteen years of age on 1 January 2013.   Rank Cat. No  Horse Name  Owner  Rider 1st 691  Violet Banks Matador  Pia Crowe  Jack Crowe 2nd 699  Magical Millicent  Damien McPhillips  Paul McPhillips 3rd 768  Ashfield Trobadour [...]

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Competitors Delight at Mill Yard Jump Challenge

Competitors Delight at Mill Yard Jump Challenge

| July 5, 2013

Sunday 16th June saw another great turnout for the third round of the Jump Challenge League at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. A combination of showjumping, working hunter and cross country fences, including water, ditches and steps, provided another challenging course which everyone rode very well. We would like to thank everyone who competed [...]

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