The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is running two interactive seminars for the equine industry in the coming weeks. Equine Nutrition and Weight Management Techniques CAFRE is hosting a training event on Equine Nutrition and Weight Management Techniques for all horse owners. The event runs over two days, 21st and 22nd of [...]
Note from Horse Sport Ireland: IN the official Longines World Show Jumping Rankings published today (Tuesday), covering competitions during the month of January, Ireland has eight riders in the top 100, with Co. Down’s Conor Swail highest at No.26. Tipperary’s Denis Lynch in 29th place, with fellow Tipp rider Shane Breen improving to 35th place. Cork’s [...]
The International Eventing Officials Club (IEOC) has become the third of the former FEI Associate Members to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the FEI. The IEOC was formed in 1998 by Dr Bernd Springorum (GER), supported by Jean Mitchell MBE (IRE), to give a voice to Eventing Officials. The independent organisation now has [...]
Horse & Pony Training Show Every Wednesday @ 6.30pm Wednesday 5th /12th February 2014. SJI Spring Horse & Pony League 2014 Sunday 9th/16th February: Horses 10am/Ponies 2pm. Continues every Sunday FINAL on 20th April No League Show on Sunday 13th April. Equestrian Interschools Ireland Saturday 1st March. Starts 9.30am. NIF Working Hunter pre Qualifier Clinic. [...]
Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 31st January. Cross Poles 1st= d=Duncan, Ellen McDonald drew the trophy; Charlie, Oliver Kinnear; Dandy, Caitlyn Patterson; Bonny, Elizabeth McCracken; Daisy, Charlotte McCracken. 40cm 1st= Toby, Robert Russell drew the trophy; Boss Man, Kieva Milligan; Rocket, Chloe Agnew; Rusty, Chloe Agnew. 50cm 1st Toby, Robert Russell won the [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre Spring SJI Horse & Pony League Sunday 2nd February 2014 HORSES 1m- 1,C. Glasgow’s Turlough Cavalier Clover(Colleen Glasgow); 1, E. Andrew’s The Elf (Emma Andrews); PONIES 128 80cm- 1, P. McAufield’s Kilcurry Bobby (Angela NcAufield); 128 80cm (U 10Yrs)- 1, J. Clarke’s Stormcloud (Maeve Clarke); 128 90cm- 1,J. Clarke’s Lenamore Mini Metro (Tadhg Clarke); [...]
Successful candidates who passed the Level 1 British Horse Society’s Horse Owners Certificate at Gransha Equestrian Centre are pictured right. Level 2 has now started and a B.H.S. Riding & Road Safety test with commence at the beginning of March. For further details contact Anne Rodgers on 07871186550.
Fun jumping was the topic for Gransha Riding Club’s recent event. The 60/70cms pairs was won by Suzi McClean/Scooby and Clare Sloan/Ronaldo two seconds ahead of Emma Martin/Kate and Sara Brashaw/ Echo, with junior members Josh Getty/Autumn Surprise and Ashleigh Saunderson/Stuart Lyttle in 3rd place. In the 80/90cms pairs Laura Buckley/Mr T and Paula Dougherty/Briggs [...]
As we approach summer, according to the calendar, thoughts turn to warmer weather, longer day light hours and show time. So why not be prepared and have horses fit and ready to go forward, and where better to grab the opportunity with training shows for horses on Thursdays at 10.00 am, 80 cm – 1.20 [...]
On Sunday 26th January Knockagh View Ewquestrian Centre held an All silver showjumping day with classes for everyone with jumping starting at 30cms. There were a lot of delighted competitors winning some beauiful trophies, our first winner of the day was little Eve Lindsay riding her pony Bart to a lovely clear round, her bigger [...]
With one qualifying event left of the popular working hunter series organised by Arvalee Riding Club, the organising Committee in consultation with riders have decided to move the next leg of their league. Moving now to Saturday 22nd February, in addition to the qualifiers for the Northern Ireland Festival, riders will also be able to [...]
High winds and icy roads disrupted travel arrangements on Saturday for the final round of Portmore’s unregistered horse and pony league sponsored by EquestrianResults.co.uk meaning that some combinations were unable to make it to the earlier classes, however competitor numbers on the day were high and the timed phase of the competition was a popular [...]
Week ending 2nd February 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Two superb indoor arenas ensured that the continued spell of inclement weather did not affect competitors at Ravensdale Lodge this week as everyone was high, dry and warm while competing on top class surfaces. Week two of the winter / spring season at [...]
For the third successive week, competitors at The Meadows had to brave the elements whilst competing at the Flexi Eventing. Indeed many were unable to make it given the overnight snowfall in some areas. However, those who conquered the conditions put up a strong fight for rosettes in all disciplines. The results do not accurately [...]
Leading equestrian retailer, Old Mill Saddlery has landed a significant order for its signature own brand race exercise saddle. A leading Japanese trainer placed the large order for Old Mills Race Exercise saddle which has been used by leading trainers such as Paul Nicholls, Gordon Elliott, Richard Hannon and many more. The Old Mill race [...]
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, [...]
