Connell Hill saw a large number of competitors load up to jump at the final qualifying leg of the May SJI League in the outdoor arena set in the most idyllic countryside of Randalstown. This very tranquil countryside setting makes for a relaxed atmosphere and inviting environment for those eager to succeed. And indeed it [...]
As we head towards June and still four seasons in one day Friday night at Connell Hill saw a bright clear evening, with not just one but two, massive rainbows leaving their pots of gold – ‘the superb outdoor arena’. Colourful tracks were designed utilising the vast arena space offering riders the opportunity of competing [...]
Competitors enjoyed the much welcomed sunshine at Connell Hills SJI May Horse League on Saturday, as they jumped strategically designed courses by Alistair Megahey in the outdoor arena. The vast arena was a splendid array of colour with riders and horses all turned out to perfection demonstrating their horsemanship skills as they took their challenge [...]
Connell Hill welcomed a ‘bounty’ of competitors seizing the opportunity of training/schooling at the outdoor Training Show which saw a fine cloudless sky on Friday night. The top notch spacious arena offers riders extensive area space to encourage and confidence build, not only the young novice horse, but also the rider. The show got off [...]
Saturday saw the second leg of this May League at Connell Hill, where competitors must jump at two legs to qualify for the final on Saturday 6th June at 10.00 am. The sun beamed upon the tracks making a most resplendent array of colour in the huge outdoor arena with a few sporadic showers during [...]
The final qualifying leg of the ‘Spring SJI Horse League’ at Connell Hill saw riders jump their chosen challenges outdoors in glorious sunshine. Course Designer, Nigel Jess, designed tracks, utilising the vast arena space, which required control and precision riding. This thoroughly enjoyable action packed day commenced with Janene Gamble, from Ballyclare, mastering a double [...]
Everyone wants to excel and be the best and so to get there one must train; hence equine enthusiasts travelled to Connell Hill to ‘Train’ on Friday night where riders had the opportunity to jump colourful tracks designed to encourage horse and rider forward with on hands help and advice. This Friday night show, which [...]
The Easter break brought much welcomed sunshine for the equine enthusiasts as they trained in preparation to jump colourful tracks spaciously displayed, by William Brown, in the fabulous outdoor arena. Jumping in the expanse of this great outdoor arena excited many competitors with some a little apprehensive but as challenges were taken this very quickly [...]
The personal on hands approach at Connell Hill welcomes competitors who are embarking upon the world of show jumping, those making a return or indeed riders just craving confidence. So with clocks having moved forward adding extra daylight hours and the bumper Easter week weather a super track of fences were designed in the grandeur [...]
As Spring stealthily emerges competitors celebrating the Easter weekend hopped along to Connell Hills SJI Horse League where all enjoyed a smashing days jumping. The combined skill of courses artistically designed, by Mr William Brown, and the meticulous maintenance of the indoor arena and first-rate surface inspired horses, especially the novice, forward promoting confidence. This [...]
It was certainly a ‘Good Friday’ at Connell Hill as March was waved good bye and April welcomed with Easter celebrations which kick started with an Easter Egg raffle throughout the Training Show. Competitors were entered into the raffle and one lucky competitor in each class won an ‘Easter Egg’. This eggstra-special fun filled evening [...]
Truthfully no-one appreciates the unpredictable ‘March’ weather which realistically can see ‘four seasons’ in one day, so with nearing end of March, clocks going forward and Easter just around the corner spirits were extremely high on Saturday, the fourth leg of the ‘Spring SJI Horse League Show at Connell Hill. The seasonal courses set in [...]
Spring was most certainly in the air as competitors travelled to Connell Hill to compete at the Ulster Region Pony Show in classes which were scheduled for the newcomers 50 cm up to the more experienced 148 cm 1.20 m competitors. The day was filled with competitive fun, enthusiasm, pride and above all the enjoyment [...]
It was a fabulous spring day at the third league date of Connell Hills’ SJI Spring Horse League inspiring riders to jump their challenges with true grit; and with four league dates remaining before the final, on Saturday 25th April, there is still time to qualify as horses need to compete at three legs to [...]
The pleasantries of the past weeks glorious weather had competitors buzzing at Connell Hills’ Training Show so as we head to-wards summer time next week-end – don’t forget to put your clocks ‘Forward’. So with ‘forward’ in mind riders not wishing to be left behind jumped at the opportunity of training/schooling confidently at this ‘training [...]
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, [...]
