Maddybenny Riding Centre Portrush was the venue for Hunter Trials run by The Route Hunt on Sunday 5th October. Although cold and a bit windy the rain stayed off so all were happy enough with the weather conditions. In the 75cm class there were 18 competitors, 22 in the 85 cm class 7 in the [...]
On Sunday 5th October 2014 the Route Hunt will once again be running hunter trials at Maddybenny Riding Centre, Portrush starting at 12 noon . There will be 4 classes :- 75 cm , 85 cm, 95 cm and 75 cm pairs with the 75cm and 85cm classes being an optimum time and the 95cm [...]
The annual Route equestrian ball took place in February and this year the charity receiving a donation from the event was DIABETES UK Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of those who had supplied items for the raffle and to those who purchased raffle tickets and gave donations event organiser Norma Wilkinson and Joint Hunt [...]
On Sunday 13th April 2014 the Route Hunt will be running hunter trials at Maddybenny Riding Centre, Portrush starting at 12 noon so all involved in setting this up are busy getting things into place and hoping for good weather and a good turnout for each class. There will be 4 classes with cash prizes, [...]
Saturday 15th March was the last hunt of the 2013/2014 season for The Route hunt with the proceeds of the meet, organised by Jazz Horses, going to RDA Coleraine.Hunt members and friends gathered at Ballylagan Equestrian Centre in glorious sunshine and enjoyed refreshments provided by Martin & Frances Mellet of Jazz Horses. Before setting off [...]
Here are a few photographs from the Route Equestrian Charity Ball, which took place at the Lodge hotel Coleraine on Saturday 22nd February 2014. On Saturday 22nd February 2014 over 200 Route hunt members and friends gathered at the Lodge Hotel Coleraine for the annual hunt charity ball this year supporting Diabetes UK. On arrival [...]
On Saturday 8th February Route hunt members met at the Cam Limavady the home of the McCloskey family. On arrival all appreciated the hot refreshments that were provided. By 12.20pm all were ready and the hunt set off for the first jumps set up around the McCloskey’s farm which included trees, telegraph poles and tyres. [...]
On Saturday 18th January 24 Route hunt members and visitors met at the home of Lesley and Freddie McDowell at Ballyversal, Coleraine.Hot port was on offer and was welcomed by all especially as it was raining. Despite the weather spirits were high and all were looking forward to a good day out. There were several [...]
Despite the celebrations of New Years Eve and a poor weather forecast, 17 route hunt members and 3 visitors celebrated New Year’s Day out hunting. Everyone met at the kennels where refreshments were served by Emily Foster. Hunt master Phil ip White welcomed everyone to the meet and wished all a Happy New Year before [...]
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, [...]
On Saturday 7th December Route Hunt members met at the home of Campbell and Helen Smith at Killeague Road, Coleraine. Campbell, a Route hunt member, directed everyone where to park on arrival and then he and Helen served refreshments. Hunt master Ian Holmes welcomed everyone and asked all to ride with care especially in the [...]
On Saturday 30th November 21 Route Hunt members travelled to O’Harabrook Estate in Ballymoney for their weekly hunt. The hunt set off along the back lane of The Estate onto the Drumahiskey Road viewing the jumps that lay ahead on the way. There were several jumps around the estate including barrels, large fallen trees, planks, [...]
On Saturday 23rd November 22 Route Hunt members, including Rosie Alcorn who had flown home from Liverpool for the day, and 3 visitors met at Letterloan, Coleraine for their weekly hunt. Before setting off the hunt master Philip White welcomed everyone and asked all to ride with care and treat the ground as if it [...]
On Saturday 9TH November 26 Route hunt members and visitors met at Foylehov hovercrafting and leisure run by brothers Ian and Charles Mark at Carrowclare Road Myroe, Limavady.Hunt master Ian Holmes welcomed everyone and thanked Ian And Charles Mark for the use of the field at Foylehov for parking and their land for hunting. Boyd and [...]
On Saturday 26th October 18 Route hunt members and 3 visitors met at the kennels for the Knockertotan hunt organised by hunt secretary Julie Smyth. Hunt master Philip White welcomed everyone before the hunt set off at 12.15pm. There was a hack along the Gateside Road and Ballymacrea Road to get everyone warmed up before [...]
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, [...]
