Friday nights Training at Connell Hill was a real family night out which saw non equine siblings give support, encouragement and thoroughly enjoy the friendly welcoming atmosphere. Everyone makes a start somewhere, so if you think I would love to jump a track and have never done so or it has been a number of [...]
The superb outdoor arena at Connell Hill hosted a most fabulous ‘Two Day Horse Show’ kindly sponsored by Mr Alistair Barr, BarrTec, and Mr Vincent Burton, Burton Sport Horses, which saw over the two day show some speed tracks incorporating fast technical thinking designed by Mr Will Crean and Judged by Heather Coyle and Nicola [...]
As we near the end of February and that little bit of extra day light we think great but this is not the case owing to such heavy rainfall therefore the Training Shows at Connell Hill have been such a huge relief to those seeking to not only get their young horse out but those [...]
DRESSAGE DAY AT CONNELL HILL Sun 6th Octover Connell Hill will host a Dressage Show on Sunday 6th October at 10.00 am, Class 1 -Intro A (2008), Class 2 – Prelim 10 (2002), Class 3 – Prelim 14 (2006), Class 4 – Novice 30 (2006), Class 5 – Elementary 58 (2004), with the show commencing [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Following the previous days buzz and excitement of the Grand Prix Horse Show St Patrick seemed to have a calming relaxed effect on riders and ponies attending the third day of the SJI Pony League. These younger aspiring athletes are turning out in greater numbers filled with exuberance to take on the challenge of these [...]
Let It Snow! – As the horses and riders prepared for what was a fantastic days jumping ahead flurrys of snow fell but the sun shone through and heightened everyones spirits. 2013 has started superbly well for Emma Barkley who jumped double clear rounds in the 80 and 90 cm classes with her two horses [...]
Training went ahead during the St. Valentine’s celebrations as horses and riders turned out to the training shows at Connell Hill. Lots of quality time was therefore spent with their horses during the evening taking advantage of this training exercise. The aim of the training league is to lead to a fitter horse providing a [...]
The second day of this years SJI Spring Horse League saw a large turnout of competitors jump a superb course built by Will Crean. Some of these horses are just starting their career and have benefited from the training shows held on Thursday nights where they are introduced to intercom, music, lights etc. Connell Hill [...]
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, [...]
