Thursday 30th July saw the final of Ardnacashel Equestrian’s Show Jumping League! After eight weeks of jumping, this was what the competitors had been waiting for, the results and of course the fantastic prizes! The cross pole to 50 cm class has been sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts who does a great job at Ardnacashel [...]
On the rather damp and windy evening of 16th July saw week 6 of Ardnacashel Equestrian’s show jumping league take place. There was just one competitor in the x-pole to 50 cm class which is kindly sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts. This was Alice Magill riding Bernie who jumped a lovely double clear gaining three [...]
On the 9th July, Ardnacashel Equestrian held the fifth week of the eight week jumping league. It was a colder evening than what competitors and organisers have been used to but this did not affect the standard of jumping! In the x-pole to 50 cm class Kindly sponsored by Tony Heaney Contracts the only double [...]
The fourth week of Ardnacashel Equestrian’s Show Jumping League was held on another beautiful sunny summer’s evening. This was the half way point before the final takes place on 30th July. Competitors are awarded three points for every double clear they ride or one point regardless of faults. On 2nd July however the results are [...]
On the evening of the 25th July saw the third week of Ardnacashel Equestrian’s Show Jumping League take place. There were quite a number of new faces at this week’s competition and some lovely horses. Victoria Teuton riding Alfie jumped superbly round the 60-70 cm course and only on completion mentioned that it was his [...]
Saturday 11 April 2015 saw the final of our Working Hunter League. A welcoming course was in situ for all the competitors and the day started with the Amateur Performance Novice Class and first place went to Karina McVeigh riding Midnight Reflection, Karen Jeffrey riding Junior took second position and Catherine Ross riding Milo took third place. Next [...]
What a busy few days there have been at Ardnacashel. Firstly they held their Easter Bunny Jump Cross on Saturday 4th April 2015 with a fabulous turnout. The weather was fine and an excellent course awaited the competitors with the last five fences timed! The day started with a large 60/70 cm class with only [...]
Saturday 31 January saw the first leg of its Working Hunter League. After the earlier cold snap during the week we were very fortunate to have no frost and a good dry fresh day! The first class of the day was a heavily subscribed Amateur Performance class. Sonia Kinnear riding her coloured Seamus took first [...]
Saturday 17 January saw the first competition for Ardnacashel Equestrian in 2015! The day got off to a frosty start but after a bit of persuasion the sun showed her face and got the day underway. The Jump Cross Course was made up of mixture of cross country, show jumps and working hunter fences The competition [...]
Sunday 2nd November 2014 saw the final of the Autumn Dressage League at Ardnacashel Equestrian Comber. This year our dressage league was very kindly sponsored by “The Nifty Poo Picker” www.niftypoopicker.com. The competition was hotly contested and it was noted the great improvement in both riders and their steeds as the league progressed. Well done to all our competitors! [...]
Saturday 16th August 2014 saw our second Cash Derby on Grass. The course consisted of a mix of cross country, show jump and working hunter fences with lots of twists and turns to test both horse and rider. Ground conditions were perfect and once again we had lots of new faces in attendance to try their [...]
The damp weather did not deter competitors making their way to Ardnacashel Comber for the Show Jumping Final on Sunday 3rd of August. The sun arrived just in time for the start of the competition. Ground conditions were foot perfect due to the fabulous sand and fibre surface in the main arena affording everyone a [...]
The sun shone at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber on Sunday 6th July 2014, the first leg of its Show Jumping League. The new course of show jumps looked fabulous and the competitors enjoyed jumping round the very colourful course in the spacious outdoor arena on the excellent fibre and white sand surface. Jasmin Kirkwood took the first Red Rosette of the day [...]
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, [...]
