I have two very strong positive qualities, tenacity and flexibility. Some may define them as stubbornness and irresponsible spontaneity but I choose to look at the positive impact these qualities have on my life. The main difference between stubbornness and tenacity is the motivation behind the action. Tenacity is the refusal to quit or the [...]
Despite the poor weather conditions a good number of riders took part in the Pegus Indoor Eventing league held at Gransha EC, near Bangor on Tuesday 22nd January. Mark Robinson designed and built an inviting yet challenging track of 18 fences comprising of show jumps, working hunter type fences and portable cross country jumps. This competition [...]
Despite heavy snow and bad weather riders came out in force to enjoy a show jumping clinic with Antonia Donnelly. Riders got the opportunity to learn the importance of flying changes while show jumping. Many riders found this difficult but all riders achieved this in the end. Theresa Nugent from Armagh and her horse Cal [...]
A note from Susan Irwin BHS Ireland development officer. A packed programme of events has been planned for 2013. Don’t miss talks starting on Monday 28th and Tues 29th January with Alison Mastin Moore BHSI and Eric Smiley FBHS. STARTING MONDAY, 28 JANUARY – “A Series of Teaching and Riding Dressage Talks” With Alison Mastin [...]
Results from Sunday 20th January 2013 70cm – 1,D. Cotteral’s Tara Cracker Jack (Dean Cotteral); 2,J. Nesbitt’s Frisky (Jack Nesbitt); 80cm- 1, B. O’Connor’s Cos (Barbara O’Connor); 1,D. Hunt’s Bob The Cob (Deidre Hunt); 1, N. Stafford’s Misty (Nuala Stafford); 1, M. McCarra’s Mrs. M (Marese McCarra); 1, Hilltop Festy (Cathy Flannagan); 1, J. Curtis’s [...]
Welcome to our new website for 2013! We would like to introduce you firstly to our new look home page featuring our latest news articles in headlines and photographs so you get to read the freshest stories and articles without even having to look for them. You can still select your favourite discipline from our [...]
Over the past week, the subject of horse welfare has been widely reported in the media, most notably due to horse meat found in ‘beef’ burgers and the uncover footage exposing the abuse endured by horses sent for slaughter. Questions have now been raised about the lack of adequate regulations enforced within the horse meat [...]
Stormy weather conditions on Thursday night did not dampen the spirits of the novice horses when they attended the first of these training shows. Thanks must go to Will Creen who built a great course to give these young horses confidence as they begin their career in show jumping as the SJI Horse League commences [...]
It’s good to have a roof over your head. New season, same great indoor arenas at Ravensdale Lodge! The winter / spring season kicks off at Ravensdale Lodge this Thursday 24th January and with the weather that has been thrown at us recently it is a comforting thought for competitors to know there will be [...]
As the third week of the Indoor Eventing league at Gransha gets underway we are delighted to announce that Pegus Horse Feeds will again be our main sponsor. Pegus Horse Feeds (manufactured by John Thompson & Sons) are supplying vouchers for a bag of feed in the 70cm and 80cm classes on each of the [...]
Harness racing has a rich history in Prince Edward Island – Farmers raced their horses back before Confederation in 1867. It has evolved into an important sport in the Maritimes with one of the country’s most significant races taking place in Charlottetown every summer….the Gold Cup and Saucer Race. It attracts some of the top horses [...]
The week end snow fall did nothing to deter the spirit of competitors attending the first leg of the Flexi Eventing at The Meadows Equestrian Centre. The McCusker family had taken all necessary precautions to ensure that both arenas were in perfect condition although, in the event, there wasn’t even a hint of snow. Ivor [...]
60cm 1st Dotty, Emma Jane Orr. 70cm 1st Toffee, Victoria Boville. 80cm 1st= Pippa, Vivtoria Boville; Dan, Ethan Smith; Bounty, Melissa McBurney; Dotty, Emma Jane Orr; Darkie, Rebekah Houston; Soda, Jasmine Kirk. pictured right: L-R Caitlin Stuart winner of George Wilson cup 2nd Caroline black and 3rd Laura donaghy 90cm 1st Oskar, Caitlin Stuart won the [...]
Ballyversal home of Freddie & Lesley McDowell was the venue for the Route Hunt meet on Saturday 12th January. 13 hunt members and 4 visitors gathered at Ballyversal and enjoyed mulled wine before a few practice jumps in the McDowell’s arena. Hunt master Philip White welcomed everyone before the hunt set off. There was a [...]
We will be adding to the list below as we receive information from show organisers and competitors about shows affected by the weather this weekend. We also want to add to a list of shows that will be going ahead – so get in touch and let everyone know where they can compete this weekend [...]
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, [...]
