The sensational British duo, Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, secured their second consecutive title when winning the Freestyle at the Reeem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2015 Final at the Thomas & Mack arena in Las Vegas, USA today. On an afternoon of superb sporting entertainment during which the spectators played a major role, the Olympic, [...]
The swallows have arrived at Ravensdale Lodge signalling the time to move events out to the super outdoor facilities at the centre for the summer months. With one week left to run on the winter / spring indoor season, this week of league finals will be followed quickly by the move outdoors and the commencement [...]
The March dressage at Laurel View on the 29th was the penultimate competition in the Winter League and a great days competition despite the biting wind. Katherine Barnes and Ballinarry Pepsie Lee, rode a fabulous test to win Ivor Harpers top score in the BD Intro A. Second in the class was earned by [...]
Twenty four members from Area 17 qualified for the Dengie Showjumping and Dressage Championships and the NFU Quiz Championships at Moreton Morrell college in Warwickshire. In the Dengie Speed Competition Laoise O’Farrell (Iveagh) on Monlough Meteor did a fantastic round to come first, while Kiara Malcolmson (Iveagh) on Tyrone Molly came 6th,a wonderful result for [...]
Week ending 12th April 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. It was another busy week at Ravensdale Lodge as families made the most of the last week of the Easter break and combinations made the most of the good weather. It was also a long week at the centre with competitions starting on [...]
Week ending 5th April 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Numbers swelled last week at Ravensdale Lodge as increased numbers of competitors appeared with the return of the good weather. Thursday’s indoor SJI registered indoor horse league saw record numbers jump in the six modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m and this competition [...]
Week ending 29th March 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. The Easter period will be a busy one at Ravensdale Lodge as the centre plays host to the second of their “Bumper” bank holiday shows on Monday 6th April closely followed by the first Young Event Horse qualifier for Balmoral show on Tuesday [...]
Dubliner David Keane was elected chairman of Dressage Ireland on Thursday night at the first board meeting after the 2015 AGM. It is the first time the position has been held by Mr Keane, who defeated former chairman Robert McCormick in a vote. Anne Cahill retired as the chairman of Dressage Ireland at the end [...]
Week ending 22nd March 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. After the excitement of the first “Bumper” show of the year on St Patrick’s Day, results of which can be viewed in the results section below, competition returned to normal this week with the usual mix of show jumping, arena eventing and dressage [...]
The bitter cold weather on Sunday 15th March did nothing to hamper the spirits of the competitors for the 1st leg of the 2015 Dressage League. With great entries across the classes, marking was tight for the judges. SMWRC would like to thank all the committee and members for helping on the day! Its takes [...]
Cold fog didn’t deter the determined dressage competitors from the fourth competition of the Laurel View Winter Dressage League on the 8th February Ivor Harper placed JJ and Diane Jones at the top of the Class 1 competitors riding BD Intro B, with Precious Pebbles and Louise Greer a very well deserved runner up. [...]
Week ending 8th March 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Competitions returned to normal after last week’s Spring Tour Grand Prix as numbers continued to rise at Ravensdale Lodge. As the winter / spring schedule of events reaches the half way point at the centre, the standard and results coming from combinations is [...]
Second Lieutenant (2/Lt) Jennifer Larkin from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary was commissioned as part of the 90th Cadet Class in February 2015. Before joining the Equitation School Jennifer competed in national level eventing and was placed in the Silver Spurs dressage final. Her other interests include horse racing and hockey. She studied Nutritional Science in University [...]
Competitors had one final chance to impress the judges at the last qualifying round of dressage on Sunday 22nd February. The open class got the day off to a great start with Courtney Stuart putting in two solid performances in both the PSG and the Inter 1. Judge Lucy Adams awarded Courtney a score of [...]
Saturday 14th February saw the Dressage For All Spring League, continue at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. With classes ranging from Intro (walk/trot only) to Preliminary and Novice there was something for everyone. Thanks to everyone who supported the event, to Judge Ivor Harper (and scribe) and also thanks to A.P. Photography for covering the [...]
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, [...]
