Fun and games at Laurel View on Sunday 20th October at the Novelty 3 phase event. Competitors had been promised that no jumping was required and any tests could be learnt on the day. The Le Trec Challenge was set up in the smaller indoor and there were seven different tests to tackle. Obstacle Dressage [...]
The Winter Show Jumping League is well underway at Laurel View on Wednesday evenings definitely the best place to be for warming up and jumping indoors. The points on the league score sheet are fairly adding up, but the final positions are in no way decided yet. But it won’t be long now until the [...]
The second round of Portmore’s unregistered horse and pony league sponsored by Equestrian Results.co.uk enjoyed a good turnout. The course was designed to encourage younger horses to settle into a rhythm, in a welcoming environment. As a number of new faces were welcomed, and promising new horses were introduced to the venue it was a [...]
80cm 1st Archie, Edmund Whiteside won the Norman Thompson Memorial Trophy; 2nd Robbie, Sonia Walker. 1m 1st Tad, Dan McComb. Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 29th November Cross Poles 1st Toby, Robert Russell won the trophy; Special; Paige, Lara McComb. 40cm 1st Toby, Robert Russell won the Golden Boy Shield; 2nd Ruby, Chloe [...]
Due to the demand for it’s Xmas ballot tickets and Xmas cards Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary,CLAS, will be opening it’s reception area on Sunday 8th Dec from 1-3pm to allow the public to come up to collect tickets and cards. All the proceeds will go towards the animal welfare charity’s Winter Feed fund. It will [...]
The combined training competition at Laurel View on Sunday 24th November was an excellent way to test rider and horse skills across the disciplines. Dressage tests memorised and performed first, then into the other indoor arena to take the show jumping course on. Dressage judging was in the capable hands of Laurel and Erin [...]
It is with deep sadness that the Mid Antrim Harriers have to announce the death of their dearly loved Joint Master Andy Hamilton who passed away on Saturday 30th November aged 52, after a six year battle with cancer. He will be very greatly missed by all the members of the hunt to which he [...]
Tori Showkum and Tally Ho were the stars of the show at Portmore’s recent Inter-venue tour on 23rd November. This new combination claimed first place in the 80cm and 90cm classes setting times that just couldn’t be caught! Victoria Beattie and Rodney provided the first clear of the competition in style, with lots of young [...]
The Training Show at Connell Hill saw once again the friendly family atmosphere provide real good jumping with the younger athletes filled with enthusiasm as they improve their riding skills. This show is a real confidence booster to not only the rider but also the novice horse as they encounter a course of show jumping [...]
IRELAND’S Olympic Bronze Medallist Cian O’Connor was reunited with his London mount Blue Loyd today (Sunday) for the Magna Racino Grand Prix at the three-star Ebreichsdorf show in Austria, and claimed third place. The 34 year-old Meath-based rider was one of just seven combinations to get through to the jump-off from a starting list of [...]
Gransha riding club have been getting lessons with popular coach Gary Marshall with members finding them very beneficial. One of the riding club members was overheard claiming “He’s a genius!” when Gary explained his exercises carefully and used encouragement to help riders build their confidence. That particular members is not jumping courses of 80cms, a [...]
On Saturday 30th November 21 Route Hunt members travelled to O’Harabrook Estate in Ballymoney for their weekly hunt. The hunt set off along the back lane of The Estate onto the Drumahiskey Road viewing the jumps that lay ahead on the way. There were several jumps around the estate including barrels, large fallen trees, planks, [...]
Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 15th November. Cross Poles 1st= Silver, Charlotte Kennedy drew the trophy; Toby, Robert Russell; Paige, Lara McComb; Ro Ro, Zara McConnell; Sox, Chloe Agnew. 40cm 1st= Toby, Robert Russell drew the trophy; Sox, Chloe Agnew; Merlin, Emma Burns. 50cm 1st= Dandy, Shannon Boville drew the trophy; Taz, Catherine [...]
Sunday 24thNovember 2013 saw the penultimate show in Lime Park Equestrian Horse and Pony Show Jumping League. Courses were designed and built by Mickey McCann and the newly painted fences looked well. Standard of jumping was very high with most getting double clears! The League final is this Sunday 1st December with ponies starting at [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB are commencing their winter schedule of events by continuing with their showjumping training with Mandi King at Ecclesville, Fintona. Then they will hang their boots up for a meal out at Asian Delights in Omagh just before Christmas. Those interested are asked to let Ann Regan know by Wednesday 11th December. [...]
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, [...]
