These popular training shows are proving so beneficial to all equine enthusiasts as they not only bring on the young or beginner rider but also the young horse introducing both to the wonderful world of show jumping. The 50 cm class saw Kerri Thompson on ‘Cracker’ gaining confidence jumping a clear round and Justin Corscadden [...]
The atrocious rain on Saturday stopped the motorbikes but it certainly did not stop the show jumpers as they turned out to jump at the SJI league at Connell Hill. Spectators packed into the viewing gallery keeping dry and enjoying a snack as they watched these magnificent equines gracefully jump a super course of fences. [...]
Mossvale will continue with its Friday night Pony jumping for the next 2 weeks – 3rd and 10th May The final of the BAILEYS Inter schools league came to its climax with results as follows: Results of sixth round Team results 1st Shimna College Houdini, Chloe Rooney; Cindy, Tara Finlay; Lottie, Chloe Rooney; Lottie, Tara [...]
Sunday 7th April 2013 Results, Spring SJI Horse & Pony League HORSES 90cms- 1, G. Anderson’s Drumaclan Diamond D (Willian Anderson); 1, J. McMurry’s Iroko Molly (William Anderson); 1, J. Hughes’s Elamo The Detective (Joe Hughes); 1, D. Tent’s Hard Times (Simon Trent); 1, B. Judge’s Captain Becca (Orla Barrett); 1m- 1, A. Friel’s Drumaclan Sunrise [...]
The Inter-venue league held at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre on Easter Monday was well-supported and was a great day with some exciting jumping! The course was designed by Alistair Megahey who provided a range of fantastic courses throughout the day. The next dates for the inter-venue league are laurelview on Sunday 14th April and Portmore [...]
Results from Show jumping Training show 4/4/13 60cm George Newton – Java Jackie McGivern – Copper 70cm Jessica Rennie – Chantilly Margaret Jane McGivern – Copper Karen Auld –Rita Madga – Snip 80cm Hope Gardiner – Rufus Fiona Thompson – Ronnie Lynn McBurney – Ringo Eamon O’Connor – Norman Martin Mellet – [...]
The topic of conversation is ‘the weather’ at present but despite this there was a fantastic turn out of competitors at this the eighth week of the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill’s excellent facilities. Due to this riders appreciated the opportunity of jumping a very creative course designed and built by Mr Will Crean. [...]
Sunday 31st March 2013 1m- 1, D. Conlon’s Alfred K (Gavin Conlon); 2, Carroll Produce Ltd. Caballero (Paul Carroll); 3, P. Rafter’s PMR Kingsdale Diamond (Rebecca Rafter); 4, D. Conlon’s Creeveroe (Claire Conlon); 5, A. Kelly’s Casimira (Tom Hearne); 6, J. Murphy’s Javas Patsy (Aoife Dooley); 1.10m- 1, S. Hughes’s Electric Butterfly (Ellen Hughes); 2, [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 24th March 2013 HORSES 80cm – 1, A. McGuinness’s Laredos Daughter (Ciara Cornyn); 90cm- 1, B. Judges’s Captain Becca (Niamh Barrett); 1m- 1,A. McQuade’s Finod Fear (Susannna McQuade); 1, E. Houston’s Higirl (Easkey Houston); 1,J. Morton’s Patchmills Laura (Joanne Morton); 1, H. Joyce’s Talks Cheap (Hannah [...]
The stormy weather conditions did not put competitors off turning out to the training show at Connell Hill on Thursday night but due to the worsening weather conditions Friday nights show had to be cancelled. Making their debuts were Sarah McConnell on ‘Ronnie’ jumping a double clear in the 70 cm class and Kristan McLean [...]
The persistent stormy weather conditions still did not put off the dedication of these dedicated competitors as they turned out to jump at Connell Hills’ SJI Spring Horse League. Competitors appreciated the opportunity of warming up indoors in a relaxed friendly environment. The viewing gallery was welcoming as spectators socialised and warmed up with a [...]
What better way to spend the bank holiday Monday than to get dressed up in your show jumping gear, load up your horse and tack and travel to Connell Hill for the second leg of the Inter Venue Tour for Horses. Not only did 101 competitors do exactly that but spectators had the same idea [...]
Week ending 17th March, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian, Trekking & Event Centre. Crowne Plaza Dundalk SJI registered indoor horse & pony league Thursday 14th March. Horses: 80cm class: No clear rounds. 90cm class, divided between: Tom Magee’s Cceetah Z (P. Dillon) & Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell). 1m class, divided between: Hannah Joyce’ s [...]
Connell Hills’ Training Shows are becoming the social event of the week as more family and friends are accompanying competitors to support, spectate and enjoy a snack or a cup of coffee. Thursday nights show saw riders again taking advantage of this training session and jump some novice horses over a super course of fences [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 17th March 2013 HORSES 80cm – No Result 90cm- 1, l. Kerry’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Kerry); 1m- 1, Y. McGrane’s Glenabbey Beauty (Katie McGrane); 1, J. Morton’s Patch Mills Laura (Abby Morton); 1, L. McEntaggart’s Explorer Z (Louise McEntaggart); 1, S. McElwaine’s Pandora D (Victoria McElwaine); 1.10m- [...]
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, [...]
