Connell Hills’ Training Shows are popular and none more so than last Friday night which saw heavy rain but this still did not dampen the spirit of riders and horses of all abilities as they arrived to jump. These first class facilities are ideal for anyone starting or improving on their career in show jumping [...]
Results of Horse and Pony jumping held on Monday 7th October 70cm 1st= Robbie, Sonia Walker; Conn, Chelsea Orr. 1m 1st= Oscar, Caitlin Stuart; Dan, Caroline Black. Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 11th October. Cross Poles 1st= Sparky, Laura McClelland drew the trophy; Misty, Adam Adair; Rocky, Sarah McPolin; Sox, Chloe Agnew; Max, [...]
With Autumn drawing in closer the noticeable change in the evenings means less outdoor training so Connell Hill has the ideal facilities to come along to and train so that you can keep up that fitness you put so much time and effort into. Competitors of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend which [...]
Results of Horse and Pony jumping held on Monday 30th September. 60cm 1st Willow, Jonathan Reain. 70cm No result 80cm 1st= Haze, Lynne Spence; Holiday Dancing, Megan McCully; Jasper, Hannah Agnew; Blue, Sian Berry. 90cm 1st= Jasper, Hannah Agnew; Holiday Dancing, Megan McCully. Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 4th October. Cross Poles 1st= [...]
As we near the end of September who would have thought that there was still sun shine left in abundance which shone all day at Connell Hills’ SJI Horse League, this added to the wonderful atmosphere which was evident as the spectators applauded and cheered competitors as they jumped. From early morning the car parks [...]
This Saturday kicks off the first of the Winter leagues at Mossvale with the BOTANICA INTERNATIONAL Adult team and individual league. All entries taken on the day with clear round jumping from 2pm competition starting at 3pm. Results of Horse and Pony jumping held on Monday 23rd September 70cm 1st= Toffee, Ryan Boville; Holiday Dancing, [...]
As October draws near, its time for the popular team and individual leagues to get underway with the BOTANICA INTERNATIONAL Adult league starting on Saturday 5th October. Clear round jumping from 2pm competition getting underway at 3pm. The following Saturday (12th October) will host the first round of the HORSEWARE Junior league with clear round [...]
Connell Hill hosted the most recent leg of the Inter-Venue Tour on Sunday which saw competitors turn out in full show attire to jump a flowing and inviting track. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyed by not only the competitors but spectators and indeed the horses. The show commenced with the 70 cm class with [...]
As Autumn has arrived the daylight hours are lessening Connell Hill is the ideal venue for schooling and training as the outdoor warm-up arena has flood lighting and then the opportunity of jumping the challenging courses indoor. The 50 cm class started the night off with clear rounds from Gaby Morgan on ‘Deano’, Jodie Creighton [...]
Cross Poles 1st= Popcorn, Rosie Horron drew the trophy; Ricky, Sally Dawson; April, Shannon Sloan; Rusty, Chloe Agnew; Star, Stephanie Boyle; Page, Lara McComb; Flicka, Alysha Wilson; Sox, Chloe Agnew. 40cm 1st= Tommy, Hannah Bayfield drew the trophy; Merlin, Emma Burns; Taz, Julie Herron; Specials; Nano, Olivia Lutton; Page, Lara McComb; Flicka, Alysha Wilson. 50cm [...]
With the first week of this school term over Connell Hills’ Friday night Training Show saw not only a large turn out of competitors to jump but also family and friends cheering and applauding from the packed viewing gallery. As there is a considerable change to the day light hours this is the ideal indoor [...]
It was a busy energetic day at the second date of the Autumn SJI Pony League at Connell Hill. These young riders were up early and dressed in full show gear prepared to take up the challenge of jumping a colourful course of fences which were set to test riders skills and agility of their [...]
Saturday saw a large turn out of competitors to jump at the first day of this SJI Autumn League at Connell Hill over a course providing an excellent challenge for competitors of all levels. The 90 cm class seems to attract a mixture of competitors having fun with their horses, and those producing some upcoming [...]
Week ending 1st September, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Large numbers turned up again for week three of the six-week summer / autumn schedule at Ravensdale Lodge. There was a lot going on at the centre as in addition to the regular leagues and shows, work commenced on the introduction of fibre into [...]
With the summer holidays drawing to an end there was a good turn out of competitors for the Friday night Training Show at Connell Hill. This is certainly the ideal show to attend to bring on the young inexperienced horse and also where riding skills can be improved. The 50 cm class got the night [...]
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, [...]
