Connell Hill welcomed competitors on Sunday 18th January as they made their way, oblivious to the cold weather conditions, to the ‘Working Hunter Show’, which was a track of natural/authentic working hunter and minimal obstacle fences. The superbly maintained indoor surface encouraged ponies and horses forward with the added benefit of this venue being a [...]
Riders taking dressage tests at Connell Hill on Sunday 11th January demonstrated control, steady even transitions, balance and suppleness of their horses. After all Dressage is ‘Flat Work’; developing horse and rider communication skills resulting in a flexible balanced harmonious team therefore an enormous aid for other disciplines. As the show commenced with the first [...]
Winter weather? What winter weather? Snow showers and baltic conditions could not deter equine enthusiasts travel to their number one venue for Connell Hills’ Training Show on Friday night. Here the first class maintained surface encouraging horses to go forward with confidence allowing them to develop their natural ability. Cookstown waved goodbye to Kim Moore [...]
Its Friday, and where better to spark off the weekend than at Connell Hill, competitors blew into your number one venue to jumps tracks at the Indoor Training Show. Here you can bring your novice horse or indeed you the novice rider as an introduction to the competition environment in safety conscious surroundings with the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As the temperatures dropped on Friday night things were hotting up indoors at Connell Hill Training League Show as competitors become increasingly more excited nearing the final of this league which will be held on Friday 19th December, so only one more qualifying date next Friday 12th December. Connell Hill welcomes all competitors to join [...]
It is countdown now with only two weeks remaining before the final, on Friday 19th December, of this most exciting Training League Show at Connell Hill. New faces were welcomed and enjoyed the friendly happy go lucky family atmosphere where everyone is helped and encouraged along their chosen path whether it be competition or pleasure, [...]
Saturday saw the final of the Autumn/Winter SJI Horse League at Connell Hill with competitors arriving for the big day following weeks of hard preparation. The very favourable weather added to the atmosphere as riders warmed up to jump colourful tracks spaciously displayed in the indoor arena. The opening 80 cm class saw the hard [...]
Connell Hill welcomed competitors who loaded up and travelled to the SJI Horse League on Saturday following the extremely wet weather conditions during the week leaving many arenas water logged and therefore impossible to train/school their horses. With this league drawing to an end there is one week left, next Saturday 22nd November, before the [...]
Connell Hills’ Training League Show on Friday was a magical night as competitors had a most enjoyable experience jumping over colourful tracks designed to bring on the novice horse. These tracks also benefit riders as they gain confidence aiming higher and improving skills of judging strides. The nights jumping commenced with a full house of [...]
Connell Hill held the final of the £1,000 Indoor Derby Show on Sunday 9th November, this ever popular Indoor Derby Show was sponsored by Judy Maxwell, Baileys Horse Feeds and Trevor McClelland, Doagh Farm Feeds. Competitors oozing excitement walked the course which was a combination of show jumping, working hunter, portable cross country and special [...]
With two show dates remaining before the final, on Saturday 29th November, of this Autumn/Winter SJI League at Connell Hill truly dedicated sports men and ladies braved the extremities of the weather. As the rain began to fall competitors tacked up, mounted and entered the spacious outdoor arena to warm up, both horse and rider, [...]
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, [...]
