The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today launched the 147th Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. This year’s Show promises the usual components of food, farming excellence and showmanship alongside an even more exciting entertainment schedule from 13th -15th May 2015. Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, Chief Executive, Colin Mc Donald commented “We were extremely [...]
Sunday 22nd March saw the final of the Chris Semple Photography Dressage League at Gransha Equestrian Centre. It was a beautiful spring day and riders and horses were turned out to perfection. The Antwerp Arena was the setting for the first of 9 classes taking place throughout the day. Medium 61 was judged by Joanne [...]
Saturday 14th March saw the second round of the Working Hunter For All Spring League take place at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. With levels of classes to suit every ability the show was once again very well supported. Mill Yard would like to thank all competitors, judge Pamela Furphy, scribes, supporters and JHd Photography. [...]
Saturday 14 March 2015 saw our Annual St Patrick’s Show. The weather was on our side after the very wet run up to the show. All classes were held in the two arenas to ensure a sure footing for all competitors. The day commenced with a strong Lightweight Show Horse Class with Diane McCully riding [...]
Colin McDonald, Chief Executive RUAS and Karen Hughes, Administrative Executive RUAS announce entries for Balmoral Show open on Wednesday 18th February. Entries can be made online at www.balmoralshow.co.uk or for an application pack, phone Karen on 02890 686186. To keep up to date with 2015 Balmoral Show news check out our website www.balmoralshow.co.uk, Facebook: Balmoral [...]
Saturday 31 January saw the first leg of its Working Hunter League. After the earlier cold snap during the week we were very fortunate to have no frost and a good dry fresh day! The first class of the day was a heavily subscribed Amateur Performance class. Sonia Kinnear riding her coloured Seamus took first [...]
Gransha Equestrian Centre has completed the fifth round of its Horse and Pony Winter Working Hunter League sponsored by HorseWorld NI. The events, held over Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th January were well attended, despite the strong winds and chilly conditions. The weekend began with the horse league, judged by Rebecca Horan, with scribe Caitlin [...]
12 yr old Jodie Creighton is believed to be the first Irish rider to take the coveted “Underwood Working Hunter Pony of the Year” at the “Horse of the Year Show” with her home produced ‘Stambrook Miss Bellini’, a pure bred Welsh Section B, by ‘Laithehill Gondolier’ out of ‘Stambrook Mi Lady’, bred by Sarah [...]
Saturday 25th October 2014 saw the first of our Working Hunter competitions of the season! The course was made up of a selection of new and inviting rustic fences on the fantastic mixed fibre surface to ensure great footing!! The day started with the 4 year old class where Grainne Moore on her lovely new [...]
When the Laurel View End of Summer Show was scheduled for the 31st August, it was hoped that the naming of the show would not signal the actual end of summer, thankfully the opposite was the case and we have all enjoyed one of the best Septembers on record. The good weather being one of [...]
Gransha Equestrian Centre attracted a record number of entries to its annual summer charity show on Saturday 26th July. Competitors were spoilt for choice with more than 50 classes available across four arenas, including new M&M, Irish Draught and Side Saddle Equitation classes. Riders coped well with the afternoon’s wet conditions after a humid [...]
MINIATURE HORSES Class AB – Yearling Filly, Colt or Gelding, 32” – not expected to exceed 34” at maturity. 3 Noelle McCusker & Summerose Eastern Cowboy Class AC – Two year old Filly, Colt or Gelding, 33” – not expected to exceed 34” at maturity. 4 Sandra Sloan & Stoneyglen Angel 5 Emma McDowell & [...]
Pony Showing – In Hand and Ridden To view photographs from the show click here Ridden coloured pony mare or gelding 4 years old and over, not exceeding 153cms suitable for and to be ridden by riders of correct age 1st Katrina Griffin, Bangor – Sammy 2nd A McClenaghan, Comber – Bit of a Pickle [...]
There was a super crowd at Knockagh View’s All Silver fun show on Sunday with a full range of classes to suit everyone! The day got off to a wet start but brightened up in the afternoon. The first trophy winner of the day was young Riah McFaul who steered her pony little chief helped [...]
After the success of the equestrian classes at Balmoral Show, last year’s organisers, Royal Ulster Agricultural Society have introduced a number of new equine classes to the event at Balmoral Park from the 14 – 16th May. The Young Event Horse class, sponsored by Stonebridge Premium Feeds, is a welcome addition to the Balmoral Show schedule. [...]
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, [...]
