On Saturday the 27 December 2014 Ardnacashel Equestrian held its annual Christmas Jump Cross which was kindly sponsored by Top Star Christmas Trees, Tullynagee Road, Comber. There were lots of new faces together with our regular competitors eager to get the day underway. The complimentary mince pies and mulled wine kept the cold at bay for both spectators [...]
Sunday 28th December brought a crisp bright sunny morning and a large number of competitors to Ravensdale Lodge for the last show of the 2014 season. The “Bumper Christmas Show” had seven scheduled classes, all of which were timed, starting with the X poles class which was won by Shea Griffin riding his own Blackie, [...]
There is lots on at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland. Wednesday’s 7th & 14th January are mid week trainign nights with jumping from 60cms to 1M from 6.30pm. Starting on Wednesday 21st January is a Mid week showjumping league running over 6 weeks, jumping starts at 6.30pm every week with jumping from 60cms to 1M. [...]
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have launched their programme of Equine short courses for the beginning of 2015. These courses have something for everyone wishing to learn more about horses. Online Equine Health A free online workshop covering Equine Health will be delivered in an interactive webinar beginning on 21st [...]
Gransha’s 2015 schedule of events kicked off this weekend with the continuation of the Equestrian Centre’s Winter Horse and Pony Show Jumping League sponsored by Doggarts of Newtownards. Saturday the 3rd January saw the ponies competing in the fifth round of the league to a course built by Simon Jackson. A great turn out ensured [...]
On Boxing day the Route hunt met at the home of Alison & Alan Millar Killeague, Coleraine. Despite the wintery conditions there was a turnout of 23 horses and riders and some followers on foot. Before setting off refreshments were served, Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to the meet, thanked the Millars for their [...]
A festive and fun day was had by all at the Christmas Show on Sunday 7th December 2014. The Club would like to extend their thanks to our generous sponsor for the day Mr Wesley Sloan, Laurelview Equestrian for the use of their excellent facilities and all the helpers on the day. Photographs of all [...]
What a fun afternoon the Novelty 3 Phase proved to be once again at Laurel View on the 23rd November? This competition is still proving to be a well-kept secret with a small but dedicated following, competitors will have to be encouraged to spread the word to let some other competitors in on the action. [...]
IRELAND has a new World Champion in Student Rider Brian Morrison, who claimed Gold at the AIEC World Finals that took place this past week at Palm Beach International Equestrian Centre in Florida.The Irish Gold league team was Brian Morrison, James Brennan and Peter O’Donnell (the 2013 champion). Morrison achieved the title for 2014 by [...]
It was a case of déjà vu as both Daniel Coyle and Gerard Clarke reclaimed their Spring Tour and National Grand Prix titles respectively at Ravensdale Lodge in 2014. In the case of Derry native Coyle, it was his third successive victory in the opening Grand Prix of the season at Ravensdale. More impressively, Coyle [...]
On Saturday 3rd January 2015, 20 Route hunt members and 9 visitors met at Morelli’s Lane, Maddybenny for the first meet of 2015.The weather was perfect and spirits were high amongst horses and riders so all used the field at Morelli’s Lane to give the horses some exercise. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to [...]
The Equestrian News NI Offices will be closed from Thursday 25th December until Thurs 1st January inclusive. We will be carrying out essential maintenance to the website during the break, however should anyone need to contact us, please email info@equestriannewsni.co.uk we would hope to follow up with any requests as soon as we open again. [...]
THE Irish Independent Young Sport Star of the Year is equestrian sensation Bertram Allen. He collected his award at a star-sudded lunch on Monday in the Westbury Hotel in Dublin. His citation read: “The 19-year-old from Wexford lies 19th in the World rankings following a sensational year during which he won a qualifier for the [...]
The 3rd week of Knockagh Views winter working hunter league takes place on Sunday 28th December. Horses start at 10am with a full range of classes from 60cms to 1.10M with cob, 4yr old and small hunter. Ponies classes start at 1pm approx with 30cm cross poles to 1M. This show hosts qualifiers for the [...]
A new equine veterinary hospital is opening in Greenmount Park adjacent to Limerick Racecourse this Saturday. The hospital is located within the grounds of the old Greenmount Stud and the facility has been reinvigorated to create a centre of excellence for equine care.
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, [...]
