Friday night at Connell Hill was a hive of activity as the Mid Antrim Branch of the Pony Club ‘tacked up’ with the Training Show competitors and hosted Dengie Qualifiers in the 70 cm and 90 cm classes. With the noticeable chill in the air the friendly family atmosphere was certainly heart-warming as these young [...]
The undesirable forecast did not deter the dedicated competitors who loaded up and followed the road to Connell Hill on Saturday for the last chance to qualify before the final next Saturday, 21st November, where everyone is invited to attend; competitors who have jumped at four legs are qualified for this final. Tracks designed by, [...]
Connell Hill has the answer to the blustery cold wet conditions when no-one can get their horses out as tracks are set in the comfort of the indoor arena; so competitors jumped at this chance and loaded up and travelled to the Training Show on Friday night. Amelia Bannon and ‘Basil’ opened the show claiming [...]
Connell Hills Training Show on Friday night saw the tracks set and awaiting the first competitors of the night to take the opportunity of training and brushing up on skill in the comfort of the indoor arena. Here the highly maintained surfaces, in both the outdoor and indoor arenas, offer great ride-ability and encourage the [...]
‘JUSTICE’ AT 2ND QUALIFIER OF £1000 INDOOR DERBY LEAGUE AT CONNELL HILL The second qualifier of the £1000 Indoor Derby League at Connell Hill was a most staggering fun filled day coupled with huge enthusiastic competition. Riders turned out in full competition attire with their mounts immaculately groomed and prepared for an exciting day of [...]
Connell Hills action packed weekend got off to a flying start with the Training Show on Friday night with competitors, not only, take full advantage of this glorious autumn weather but also train/school over tracks built to offer confidence aiming higher. This most enjoyable night, with much encouragement from the side-lines, commenced with a full [...]
Sunday, 18th October, was the ‘high light’ to a tremendous weekend of shows and jumping at Connell Hill Equestrian Centre. Competitors thoroughly enjoyed the friendly, relaxed and safety conscious atmosphere jumping professionally designed tracks by Course Designer Nigel Jess. Judge, David Greene, welcomed riders and invited them to walk the tracks and prepare to jump [...]
As we progress into Autumn, and the fourth leg of the SJI Autumn Horse League, competitors are still enjoying the experience of jumping outstanding tracks in Connell Hills fabulous outdoor arena. Here riders not only enjoy the sure-footedness of the highly maintained surface but also the friendly relaxed atmosphere putting both horse and rider at [...]
The roads were abuzz as competitors, from near and far, made their way to Connell Hill for the Ulster Amateur of the Year Show on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September, with many staying over to enjoy the entertainment and hospitality of the ‘Ramble Inn’, a traditional country pub and restaurant, which was also a [...]
Connell Hills Training Show on Friday night saw competitors turn out immaculately to jump great tracks designed in the first class indoor arena. This facility is ideal for schooling your young horse, introducing it to the world of competition, gaining confidence and indeed getting to know your new horse. Rebecca Saunderson and ‘Tabasco’ opened the [...]
Sunday at Connell Hill was a most electrifying day as competitors arrived, from early morning, raring to jump ‘Derby’ tracks set in the fabulous outdoor arena. The dazzling tracks, a combination of showing jumping, working hunter and portable cross country fences, demanded controlled skilful riding with fast forward thinking to negotiate turns. Derby ‘fever’ set [...]
Its Friday night and where better to get your weekend off to a great start than at Connell Hills Training Show where schooling both horse and rider can be undertaken in a relaxed friendly environment. Here both the outdoor and indoor arenas are set in tranquil countryside surroundings with first class surfaces aiding confidence with [...]
The final of the Summer SJI Horse League on Thursday at Connell Hill saw huge competition with riders taking off the brakes and pulling out all the stops in a bid to beat the clock to claim the much coveted first place. The carefully maintained velvet like surface gave riders and horses the confidence to [...]
Thursday saw the last chance to qualify for the final of the SJI Summer League which will be held on Thursday 30th July at Connell Hill Equestrian Centre. Once again competitors arrived in full show attire, horses turned out to perfection, oozing enthusiasm eager to jump tracks designed and set by Course Designer Colm Quinn. [...]
Connell Hill gave competitors ‘the real deal’ on Friday night as they arrived to jump, train and school over professionally designed courses in the grand outdoor arena. This arena which has a carefully maintained surface offering smooth take off and landing encouraged horses forward and gave riders the confidence to aim higher. One young rider [...]
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, [...]
