The Training League Show at Connell Hill on Friday night is encouraging young riders and horses to go forward, enter upon, and become part of the world of show jumping, as the first class, the x-poles saw a full house of clear rounds. The ‘name of the game’ is to bring on future athletes and [...]
Saturday the sixth week of the Autumn/Winter SJI League at Connell Hill welcomed competitors as they jumped indoors over first rate tracks where stride coupled with turns to meet each fence gave the primary result of a double clear round. Riders walked the colourful tracks oblivious to the chill as they made their decisions as [...]
The second qualifier for the hugely popular £1000 Indoor Derby at Connell Hill on Sunday was a most entertaining day for spectators as they witnessed some very edge of the seat rounds of jumping. Competitors energetically entered the arena and set of over the tracks in a bid to jump clear making it through to [...]
Connell Hill held the sixth week of their Autumn/Winter Training League Show on Friday night, and with the clocks putting time back it was quite the opposite at this venue as competitors decided it was ‘time’ to go forward aiming higher. This can be achieved by ‘time’ and help which is readily available on hand [...]
Connell Hills’ SJI Horse League Show on Saturday saw the rain clouds drift making for a much welcomed dry day following the previous few days down pours. This unexpected turn in weather heightened spirits of both horse and rider as they undertook their chosen challenges in the indoor arena. Tracks designed and built, by Mr [...]
The fifth week of the Training League Show at Connell Hill welcomed competitors to jump challenges ranging from x-poles to 1.0 m classes which saw some super controlled rounds of jumping indoors. This indoor league offers a huge opportunity inspiring athletes not only to go forward but aim higher, also introduce horses to the competitive [...]
The drop in temperature did not deter equine enthusiasts wrapping up and travelling to Connell Hill for the fourth week of the Training League Show where competitors had the privilege of jumping, training, brushing up on skills and taking novice horses over tracks to further their career. The show saw red as it got off [...]
Friday night saw the third show night of this Training League giving riders the opportunity to train towards achieving their goal at the final on Friday 19th December, riders to compete at five (same height class) show dates to qualify. This show is ideal for not only introducing the novice horse to the competitive scene [...]
Connell Hill hosted their annual Autumn Spectacular Horse Show on Saturday and as the sun came out and the day became warmer the competition grew as Killian Clarke adjusted the outstanding tracks. This exciting day fired off with the 80 cm class and taking the first presentations of the day jumping double clears were Adele [...]
Connell Hill warmly received competitors who travelled to compete at the first league date of this ever popular £1,000 Indoor Derby League on Sunday, the second qualifier will be held on Sunday 2nd November with the final scheduled for Sunday 9th November; shows at 10.00 am. The 60 cm and 70 cm classes first placed [...]
The second leg of the ‘Training League Show’ on Friday night saw a large number of riders join in the competition to qualify for the final of this league on Friday 19th December. To be eligible for prizes in the final competitors must compete at five league shows, with same rider and horse combination in [...]
The beautiful autumn Saturday morning saw competitors travel to Connell Hill for the third week of the Autumn/Winter SJI Horse League which competitors jump at five league dates to qualify for the final on Saturday 29th November. Competitors walked the very artistically designed courses, by Killian Clarke, in the indoor arena in preparation for their [...]
Connell Hill welcomed competitors who arrived to jump at the ‘cashjumpingireland’ show on Sunday hoping to take a place and go home with winnings. This show aimed at those who not affiliated to SJI can gain confidence to compete at this level and to then progress or indeed jump their novice horse introducing them to [...]
Friday night saw a large number of competitors turn out to compete at the first leg of the Autumn/Winter League at Connell Hill. This league will run to Friday 12th December, competitors to jump at five league dates to qualify for the final on Friday 19th December with same horse and rider combination per class [...]
Connell Hill opened its gates to the second leg of the Autumn/Winter SJI Horse League on Saturday, 20th September. The glorious weather added to this most pleasurable day as riders entered the arena in true grandeur all immaculately turned out with judges Joan Cunningham and Julie McLernon never having a dull moment. Spectators had a [...]
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, [...]
