Christmas is most certainly on its way as festivities broke out at Connell Hill on Saturday for the ‘All That Glitters Xmas Show’. Competitors arrived full of enthusiasm eager to jump their chosen challenges having the opportunity of competitive tracks with the added bonus of a friendly welcoming environment over-spilling into ‘enjoyment’. The first line [...]
Connell Hill’s Training Show saw Kim Moore picking up the distinguished award for ‘Best Turned Out Rider and Pony’ at the Show
This League promises to be one filled with huge competition, oozing adrenaline, enjoyable and successful where everyone is welcome to join us.
Connell Hill Training Shows Offer A Number of Benefits to Competitors Each Week
Connell Hill was a hive of activity from early morning as competitors and spectators arrived for the SJI Grand Prix Horse Show. The Grooms were all up early preparing horses and tack and riders rearing to go as all turned out in an immaculate and professional manner. As competitors qualified for the jump offs they [...]
The snow capped Antrim hills did not deter the younger riders as they turned out for this the second day of the SJI Pony League at Connell Hill. Mr Will Crean built a challenging course for these competitors as they jumped to qualify for jump offs. The aroma of coffee filled the air as Leigh [...]
As the half way mark was hit for the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill the trailer, horse box and car parks filled nearly to capacity with horses and riders full of enthusiasm to jump at these great facilities. Spectators packed into the viewing gallery to shelter from the biting wind and enjoy a hot [...]
It is good to see the confidence and ability rising in both horse and riders, as competitors turn out each week to the training shows at Connell Hill. These competitors are taking advantage of a course of fences purposely built by Will Crean to train both horse and riders to gain confidence and encourage learning. [...]
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, [...]
