‘Mothers Day’ was a most family orientated day at Connell Hill, as competitors competed at the Working Hunter Show. It was obvious riders had spent pain staking hours cleaning tack and grooming horses as all were turned out in ‘mint’ show condition. The indoor arena was a magnificent display of colourful show jumping fences set [...]
Connell Hill welcomed a large number of competitors to the second leg of the Spring SJI Horse League, which runs next Saturday 21st and 28th March, 4th, 11th, 18th and the Final on 25th April at 10.00 am. Competitors to jump at three league dates to qualify for the final, and what a final this [...]
What an unpredictable week weather wise but the ‘weather man’ ensured it was a most pleasurable night at Connell Hills’ Training Show. Competitors arrived bursting to get going and what a night with some incredible rounds of jumping proving ‘training’ pays off. We all need confidence building should it be rider or young horse and [...]
Connell Hill had the privilege of welcoming young athletes to the SJI Pony Show on Sunday which was a first outing this year for quite a few competitors and indeed first time show for some ponies which took it all in their stride. This was indeed a most challenging show displaying talent which captivated spectators [...]
Saturday saw the commencement of the Spring SJI Horse League at Connell Hill which runs Saturday 14th, 21st and 28th March, 4th, 11th, 18th and final on 25th April with competitors jumping at three league dates to qualify for the final. This first league date saw a large number of entrants turn out immaculately to [...]
As we edge our way, albeit it carefully, out of winter equine enthusiasts are preparing for the spring with training and fitness a top priority and where better to prepare than Connell Hill which has first class facilities. These include warm-up/cool-down arena and indoor arena all with a superb surface, colourful show jumping fences and [...]
Saturday saw the final of the ‘Unregistered Horse Show – Grab The Cash’ shows at Connell Hill and what a show this turned out to be. Horse boxes and lorries made their way into the spacious parking lots with competitors registering and then zooming down to walk the course eager to get going. The professionally [...]
As we creep our way out of winter competitors arrive to jump tracks at Connell Hill in a bid to prepare for the forthcoming spring season. The carefully maintained surfaces, in both the outdoor warm up/ cool down arena and indoor arena, give confidence aiding both rider and horse. Niamh McAllister opened the show with [...]
Connell Hill was a hive of activity as competitors received a warm welcome as they ‘carry on’ training/schooling and brushing up on skills jumping at the Training Show on Friday night which incorporated a Dengie Qualifier night. This qualifier show was very well supported which saw riders from Mid Antrim, Tullylagan, Killultagh, Seskinore and East [...]
Wintry conditions are still to the fore but this did not dampen the enthusiasm of riders travelling to Connell Hill for the chance to ‘grab the cash’ at the Unregistered Horse Show on Sunday. The opportunity of preparing for the season ahead with a bounty of cash up for grabs was too good to miss. [...]
It was the roses, chocolates and wine weekend for those struck on ‘love’ but Connell Hill welcomed all addicted to the ‘love of horses’ to the Working Hunter Show on Sunday, 15th February. Riders and Horses all turned out immaculately demonstrating this much unconditional love rewarding a partnership of friendship and achievement. This ‘Working Hunter [...]
Connell Hill hosted the second of their four ‘Unregistered Horse Show – Grab The Cash’ shows on Saturday with professionally designed tracks. This show saw competitors arrive jumping at the opportunity to get their horses out easing them back into work in a relaxed environment with the added benefit of sunshine. This venue is certainly [...]
Amidst the winter snow blizzards competitors loaded up and travelled to Connell Hills Training Show on Friday night, jumping tracks in preparation for the forthcoming season. Connell Hills Training Show is a most sure ground start to all riders and horses as both the outdoor and indoor arenas have a superb surface which is carefully [...]
Connell Hill welcomed competitors to the first of their four Unregistered Horse Shows on Sunday, and what better way to kick off these shows than celebrating the birth of the great Robert Burns, as some of our competitors demonstrated true poetry in motion. These shows prepare horses for the forthcoming season as riders train, raise [...]
Drifting towards the end of January Connell Hill welcomed competitors eager to enhance riding skills and train/school horses for the upcoming season at the Training Show on Friday night. Training plays such an important role in any sport and none more so than the equine world hence these shows are a huge benefit with 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, [...]
