Connell Hill hopes Santa was not short staffed as ‘Workers’ arrived to enjoy a show with qualifying classes for the N.I. Festival and Equifestival in memory of James Wray with proceeds to Chest, Heart and Stroke Association on Saturday. The helpful, friendly, relaxed atmosphere which extends throughout the year at Connell Hill welcomed all competitors [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB, Omagh, Co Tyrone held their Christmas Show at the RDA recently. Thanks to those who came along to support. The Club would like to thank Raymond Caldwell for building a flowing course, Sandra Magee judging, Pearl Donnell refreshments, Natasha Gilchrist entries, Alison Donnell call up, Emma King & any one else [...]
On Saturday 20th December 2014 Route hunt members gathered at The Coast Inn Myroe for a pre-Christmas drink before setting off on their weekly hunt. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to Myroe and thanked the owners of The Coast for the use of the carpark.There was a short hack along the Seacoast Road before [...]
The 2015 winter / spring indoor schedule for Ravensdale Lodge has just been finalised. It retains many of the tried and trusted formula of the past few years along with a few new ideas and shows. SJI registered show jumping leagues and Grand Prix shows, horse & pony training, indoor arena eventing and dressage all [...]
IRISH teenager Bertram Allen has recorded his second straight win at Olympia’s five star show in London. The 19 year-old Wexford rider this afternoon (Saturday) piloted Billy Twomey’s bay stallion Aminko N to victory in the Christmas Masters competition, adding a further 13,000 euro to his Olympia prize money. The Masters competition sees riders take [...]
It was the Grand Finale of the Training League at Connell Hill, sponsored by Annaghmore Saddlery, Co. Armagh, and Doagh Farm Feeds, Co. Antrim, on Friday night which saw young athletes turn out in full show attire with ponies dressed for the festive season. This Training Show has been hugely beneficial to these young riders [...]
The latest update to The Pony Club’s e learning system launches today, December 18th 2014, at Olympia, the London International Horse Show. www.PonyPrepPlus.org is the next level of The Pony Club’s e learning sitewww.PonyPrep.org, built in conjunction with e learning specialists HT2. Since launching in 2010, PonyPrep has been enjoyed by over 200,000 users working towards their D-C [...]
The charity school show jumping day to raise funds for Belfast Royal Academy student Mimi Joffroy to travel to Malawi on the Be* the change project was a successful day! We would like to thank everyone who came along and supported the day, volunteered and donated. We would also like to thank the sponsors Old [...]
Saturdays 29th November saw the final of the Working Hunter For All Autumn League, taking place at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. Kindly Sponsored by Rockvale Farm and Equestrian, Ballynahinch, Caroline Grimshaw Photography and Antonia Donnelly. Thanks to everyone who supported the events, to judge Michael Lewis (and scribe) and also thanks to Caroline [...]
Friday night saw the last chance to qualify for the final of the Training League Show at Connell Hill which will be held next Friday, 19th December, at 6.30 pm, x-poles – 1.0 m. The final of this league is kindly sponsored by Annaghmore Saddlery 35c Moss Road Annaghmore Co.Armagh 028 3885 1128 and Horse [...]
Ravensdale Lodge are set to hold their final “Bumper” show of the year, the show that draws the 2014 competition season to a close , on Sunday 28th December. Blow away the cobwebs after the excesses of Christmas and set this date in your diary for a day of fun filled competition where everyone is [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland is holding a Christmas All Silver Showjumping day on Sunday 21st December. Jumping starts at 11am with classes from 30cms to 1M, prizes for everyone who takes part in 30cms to 60cms and beautiful trophies for the winner in each class. For full schedule visit our website www.knockaghviewec.comor contact Ruth on [...]
Sunday at Connell Hill was what can only be described as ‘An Adventure’, as kids, youth and adults all joined forces and had a fun packed day. Everyone arrived with one thing in mind ‘fun fun fun’, and the day got into full swing with ‘Santas’ Little Helpers – Lead Rein class which saw future [...]
Week ending 14th December 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. The finals of three autumn / winter leagues were held this week at Ravensdale Lodge and there was great excitement over the three days as combinations battled it out against the clock. First competition up was the final of the SJI registered league [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre Horse & Ponies League Results Sunday 14h December 2014 Final HORSES 90cms- 1, J. Griffin’s Cregmore Hughie (Jim Griffin); 1m- 1, C. Cornyn’s Dutch Sprout (Ciara Cornyn); 1,J. Haffey’s John L (Joe Haffey); 1,J. Griffin’s Cregmore Hughie (Jim Griffin); 1.10m- 1, J. McMurray’s Iroka Molly (William Anderson);); 1.20m- 1, J. McMurray’s Iroka Molly (William [...]
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, [...]
