Sunday 14th June saw the second in a series of four Derbys at Gransha Equestrian Centre. In the 70cm class a total of 12 seniors tackled the course consisting of 22 obstacles. First place went to one of our longest serving livery horses ‘Madison Diamond’ owned by Norma Crooks and ridden by Paulene Foster. This [...]
No one can dispute that Claire Dobbin and Louie were the deserving winners of Laurel Views 60cm Indoor Derby League, having won the red ribbon every time they entered the derby this winter. If Christine Murray and Holiday Candle Light had got into the swing of the Derby earlier in the Winter they would [...]
Connell Hill held the final of the £1,000 Indoor Derby Show on Sunday 9th November, this ever popular Indoor Derby Show was sponsored by Judy Maxwell, Baileys Horse Feeds and Trevor McClelland, Doagh Farm Feeds. Competitors oozing excitement walked the course which was a combination of show jumping, working hunter, portable cross country and special [...]
Knockagh View Euestrian Centre held an indoor derby on Sunday competitors thoroughly enjoyed the challenging course designed by Alistair Megahey and some new exciting fences at Knockagh View. The 60cms class was won in style by Claire Dobbin on Louie with Megan Norton and Tango jumping a fast clear to win the 70cm class. The [...]
Connell Hill warmly received competitors who travelled to compete at the first league date of this ever popular £1,000 Indoor Derby League on Sunday, the second qualifier will be held on Sunday 2nd November with the final scheduled for Sunday 9th November; shows at 10.00 am. The 60 cm and 70 cm classes first placed [...]
Sunday 17th August saw a great day at the Summer Derby and the final round of the “Jump Challenge League” at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. A combination of show jumping, working hunter and cross-country fences provided a final challenging course with a few new fences, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, especially in [...]
Despite the rain on Saturday and horrendous conditions the sun came out and the rain stayed away for Knockagh View’s outdoor derby on Sunday. The next outdoor derby will be on Sunday 7th September with classes from 60cms to 1M. This Sunday is the next week of the Summer dressage league, for more information visit www.knockaghviewec.com. [...]
June and Jim Burgess are holding a Derby at their Ballygraffan premises, just outside Comber, on Saturday 5th October. This venue, which has been home to a number of very successful International Horse Trials, will cater for classes at 70cms, 80cms, 90cms, 1m and 1.10m. The entry fee is £25 and prizes will include overnight stays with [...]
Gransha Equestrian Centre are running a two phase weekend on 24th and 25th August. Entries will be taken on the day and cost £15. Saturday will feature junior and senior two phase starting at 10am with the following classes: Class 1. Max height 50cm Class 2. Max Height 60cm Class 3. Max height 70cm [...]
Twists, turns and triple bars to tease the talented riders at the first leg of the Laurel View Outdoor Derby League on Sunday 5th May. Plenty of excitement to get the day going in the 60cm class with three sets of jump offs to decide the top six positions. With clear rounds getting them off [...]
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, [...]
