Connell Hill once again welcomed competitors, all turned out in full show attire, many of whom were fully colour coordinated, to jump at the seventh leg of the SJI Summer Horse League where the final will be held on Thursday 30th July. To qualify for this final competitors to have jumped at four league dates [...]
From early Thursday, 9th July, morning Connell Hill became a hive of activity as horse boxes and lorries arrived filling the parking spaces with competitors ensuring they are qualified as the final of this league is only a few weeks away, Thursday 30th July. With the added bonus of sunshine competitors ‘jumped’ at the chance [...]
The holiday weekend got off to a great start with competitors loading up and making their way to Connell Hill for an educational fun filled competitive night of training. It was a ‘Family Team Effort’ on Friday night as parents, grand-parents and friends all joined in and played a huge part in this show. Charlotte [...]
It was Sunday 5th July and that meant ‘Summer Derby Show’ day at Connell Hill and what a day this was as competitors were welcomed to take the challenge of jumping tracks which were a combination of show jumping, working hunter and portable cross country fences ranging from 60 cm – 1.0 m. These artistically [...]
Summer has officially arrived and thankfully the sun has hitched a ride, so where better to enjoy jumping a professionally designed course of fences in a superb outdoor arena than at Connell Hill on a Friday night, and that is just what riders did as they trained, schooled and enjoyed a night of pleasurable jumping. [...]
Competitors enjoyed jumping tracks at Connell Hills SJI Summer Horse League on Thursday designed by Nigel Jess, demonstrating rhythm and control in the outdoor arena which was breath-taking as the sun sparkled off the colourful fences which utilised this vast expanse. Judge, Katy Saunders got cracking as the first competitors warmed up in preparation for [...]
Training means fun, enjoyment, good craic, catching up with old friends, making new friends, schooling horses, ironing out problems and it all happens at Connell Hill on a Friday night. Here you can jump to aid fitness, introduce horses to the showing environment, iron out difficulties, introduction of a new partnership as willing and able [...]
The SJI Summer Horse League hit the way mark as jumping continued on Thursday at Connell Hill when the final will be held on Thursday 30th July at 10.00 am where competitors are required to jump at four legs to qualify. The beautiful morning clouded over and rain crept in as Judge, Katy Saunders, rolled [...]
Friday means getting your weekend off to a flying start by hacking to Connell Hill for an enjoyable evening of Training, Jumping, Schooling, Catching up with fellow competitors in a show environment with the added bonus of a warm friendly atmosphere. Professionally designed tracks aid both the rider and horse to achieve optimum performance enhanced [...]
A bright sunny Thursday welcomed competitors trotting over to Connell Hill for the third leg of the Summer SJI Horse League Show where riders are required to jump at four league dates to qualify for the final on Thursday 30th July. Course Designer, Colm Quinn, utilised the spacious outdoor arena where he designed colourful tracks [...]
The Training Show on Friday night was just slightly more ‘fresh’ than the previous few days weather but the heat was still on as competitors arrived eager to get going, jumping tracks in the splendour of the outdoor arena. As ‘training’ is all about fitness, not only horse but also the rider, brushing up on [...]
It was Thursday and what a day of fabulous Mediterranean weather and to cap it all it was Show Jumping at Connell Hill. This was the second leg of the Summer SJI Horse League, where competitors are required to jump at four legs to qualify for the final on Thursday 31 July. Judge, David Greene [...]
It was Saturday and the ‘rain man’ made an entrance, just for a little while making a quick departure, as Connell Hill welcomed competitors for the final of the May SJI Horse League. From early morning the venue buzzed as excitement grew and grew for the mission ahead – competing to win. Course Designer, Colm [...]
Connell Hill set courses for competitors to jump/train/school at the Training Show on Friday night where everyone received a warm welcome. The courses set in the outdoor arena offered riders the opportunity of brushing up on skills with the sure-footedness of take-off and landing in the comfort of the cushion like surface. The first red [...]
Thursday saw a glorious start to the Summer SJI Horse League as the sun came out to welcome competitors at Connell Hill, where course designer, Nigel Jess set smooth flowing tracks in the grand outdoor arena. Judge, Katy Saunders set the show off with the 80 cm class which saw Pauline McKeown, from Randalstown, set [...]
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, [...]
