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For my Valentine… Amor Horse Hair Bracelet and Eternity Horse Hair Necklace

For my Valentine… Amor Horse Hair Bracelet and Eternity Horse Hair Necklace

| January 17, 2014

Renowned for their superb quality, expert finishing and stunning designs that let your horse’s natural beauty shine through, horse hair jewellery from Gemosi is a gift that will be treasured like no other. Two new additions to the Gemosi collection have been created in time for Valentine’s Day – the Amor bracelet and Eternity necklace. [...]

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Cold weather, hot competition at Laurel View

Cold weather, hot competition at Laurel View

| January 17, 2014

It was cold, the roads were white and a bit too much for some understandably, but those that donned their thermals and headed carefully to Laurel View on 29th December, helped make the last dressage competition of 2013 most enjoyable. The BD Intro A was one of the tests that Ivor Harper had to judge [...]

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New Year Resolutions for Connell Hill Competitors

New Year Resolutions for Connell Hill Competitors

| January 15, 2014

As the New year gets underway, the competitors at Connell Hill on Friday night had a new years resolution to share.  ”Get fit and ready to put best foot forward for the year ahead at Connell Hill”  Friday night’s training show was the first step towards completing their resolution with help and guidance readily on [...]

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Competitors Out in Force for Portmore SaturdayLeague

Competitors Out in Force for Portmore SaturdayLeague

| January 15, 2014

Competitors were out in force once again for the fourth round of the Equestrian Results.co.uk sponsored league at Portmore. The course was built by Lorraine Leavesley and offered a flowing and encouraging track for competitors to enjoy. Lucy Toombs and May jumped easily around the 60cm course, followed by Maria Martin on her grey pony [...]

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Second Unreg Horse Show at Connell Hill

Second Unreg Horse Show at Connell Hill

| January 15, 2014

Connell Hill will host their second Unregistered Horse Show on Saturday 18th January 2014 at 10.30 am, classes 80 cm – 1.20 m.  This is the ideal show to introduce or bring on the young horse as riders will have the opportunity to warm up in the new spacious outdoor arena before jumping a course [...]

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Classical Dressage Launch New Interchangeable Bridle

Classical Dressage Launch New Interchangeable Bridle

| January 15, 2014

Classic Dressage has just launched a range of UK made, beautifully designed bridles that are interchangeable and premium quality without the hefty price tag! The new range of elegant double and snaffle bridles are bought as standard with a sparkling brow- bands, plain or patent nosebands and all manner of rein choices which can all [...]

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St Nicholas Abbey: Triple Coronation Cup Winner Dies

St Nicholas Abbey: Triple Coronation Cup Winner Dies

| January 14, 2014

Aidan O’Brien trained St Nicholas Abbey has sadly died from inoperable colic.  The seven year old had been receiving specialist medical attention for a number of months following a fracture in July at Ballydoyle just days before he was the favourite for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Owned by Coolmore Stud, [...]

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Jade Does The Double at Downshire

Jade Does The Double at Downshire

| January 13, 2014

Downshire Riding Club held the first leg of a Winter Jumping League for members only on Thursday 9th January at Danescroft Equestrian Centre. This first leg also incorporated the first selection night for those members wishing to represent Downshire in the Riding Club Team Championships which are being held at Portmore in March. The Winter [...]

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Cambridge House Complete a Treble at The Meadows

Cambridge House Complete a Treble at The Meadows

| January 13, 2014

The eagerly awaited Final of the Meadows Equestrian Centre’s Inter -Schools Show Jumping League took place on Saturday on a rather cool but glorious spring day. The pressure of the final certainly took its toll with some of the most consistent combinations failing to secure the all important double clears. This was most evident in [...]

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Competitors Chase Unregistered Show at Connell Hill

Competitors Chase Unregistered Show at Connell Hill

| January 13, 2014

Connell Hill held the first date of their two Unregistered Horse Shows on Saturday 11th January with the second date scheduled for Saturday 18th January 2014 at 10.30 am, classes 80 cm – 1.20 m.  This show saw competitors chase the opportunity of jumping a superbly educational track, designed by Mr W Crean, to introduce [...]

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Ireland Kicks Off International Weekend in Style

Ireland Kicks Off International Weekend in Style

| January 10, 2014

Note from Horse Sport Ireland IRISH riders made their mark on the opening competitions of this weekend’s international show jumping with two consecutive wins at Drachten in the Netherlands, and a third place in the big five-star show in Basel, Switzerland. His third place in the five-star “Golden Drum of Basel” jump off class tonight [...]

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Festive Frolics for Laurel View Riders

Festive Frolics for Laurel View Riders

| January 10, 2014

The Laurel View Riding School Christmas Show is a very popular annual event. The 2013 show on Saturday 21st December was no exception with a record breaking seventeen teams turning out in fine form for a fantastic day of festive fun and show jumping. The mulled drinks were flowing and the mince pies nicely warmed. [...]

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Eventing Ireland Northern Region AGM Notice

Eventing Ireland Northern Region AGM Notice

| January 9, 2014

The 2013 Eventing Ireland Northern Region AGM will be held at Lamon Hotel and Country Club on Monday 13 January 2014 at 8pm. All papers regarding the AGM can be downloaded from the Eventing Ireland website.  Click here  

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Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping calendar for 2014 announced

Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping calendar for 2014 announced

| January 9, 2014

Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2014 calendar (subject to final confirmation by event organisers): Middle East Al-Ain (UAE) CSIO5*, 5-7 February North/Central America & Caribbean Wellington (USA) CSIO4*, 25 February-2 March Coapexpan (MEX) CSIO4*, 7-11 May Calgary (CAN) CSIO5*, 12-15 June Europe Division 1 Lummen (BEL) CSIO5*, 30 April-5 May La Baule (FRA) CSIO5*, 15-18 [...]

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Equestrian Results Website Q&A Feature

Equestrian Results Website Q&A Feature

| January 8, 2014

What is Equestrian Results.co.uk? It’s an online results database for equestrian competitions.  It receives results from equestrian centres, clubs and associations and displays those results by horse.   How to I add my horse’s details to the website? You click the ‘sign up’ link on the home page and create a user account for you [...]

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