Declan Cullen (Pegus Horse Feeds) gave a very entertaining and informative talk to members and Gransha liveries. Starting with a short slide show of the differences in the products which are in the various feeds and what ones to look out for if your horse is overweight or excitable (cool mixes may not be as [...]
Our annual Dressage for all Day is being held on 24th May and will be held at Gransha Equestrian Centre. Tests are as follows: Class 1 BD Intro B (2009) Class 3 BD Prelim 7 (2002) Class 3 BD Prelim 12 (2005) Class 4 BD Novice 24 (2010) These tests are the same as those [...]
A variety of competitions have been keeping Gransha Riding Club’s members busy over the last few weeks. The jump cross had a small attendance however this gave members time to have a good school around the combination of show jumps and working hunter fences. In the 60cms class joint winners were Faith McKee and Josh Getty, Ashleigh Saunderson won [...]
Fun jumping was the topic for Gransha Riding Club’s recent event. The 60/70cms pairs was won by Suzi McClean/Scooby and Clare Sloan/Ronaldo two seconds ahead of Emma Martin/Kate and Sara Brashaw/ Echo, with junior members Josh Getty/Autumn Surprise and Ashleigh Saunderson/Stuart Lyttle in 3rd place. In the 80/90cms pairs Laura Buckley/Mr T and Paula Dougherty/Briggs [...]
The first round of the working hunter league saw yet another good turnout of junior and senior members. Judge for the evening was Gwen Scott who was very encouraging to all competitors. Thanks to Gwen and her scribe Valerie and to organiser for the night Lisa and her band of helpers. New junior member Robbie McCartney with [...]
Gransha Riding Club would like to say a big thank you to all who made Gransha Riding Clubs Jump Cross on the 11th December in Aid of St Vincent de Paul a great success. Money raised from the entries and ballot totalled £300 which was presented to Joe Wilson(Farrier) a representive for the Charity. The 14 fence [...]
Gransha riding club have been getting lessons with popular coach Gary Marshall with members finding them very beneficial. One of the riding club members was overheard claiming “He’s a genius!” when Gary explained his exercises carefully and used encouragement to help riders build their confidence. That particular members is not jumping courses of 80cms, a [...]
In Aid of Chest, Heart & Stroke, and Marie Curie Cancer Care 7TH September 2013 @ Gransha Equestrian Centre Arena 1. Pony Jumping Starting 9.30am entry fee £8 Class 1 50 -65cms Novice 2rounds class 2 65 – 75cms Novice 2rounds class 3 80 – 90cms Novice 2 rounds class 4 90 – 1metre Open [...]
Gransha Riding Club are beginning preparations for their new charity show to be held at Gransha Equestrian Centre on Saturday 7th September. Chest Heart and Stroke, and Marie Curie Cancer Care are the two nominated charities to be supported by the show. There will be classes for horse and pony Show Jumping and Working Hunter [...]
Gransha Riding Club is holding a jumping night on Tuesday 18th June at Gransha Equestrian Centre starting at 7pm. Classes will start at 60cms and everyone is welcome. Also being held on the 3rd and 10th July starting at 7pm is an Introduction to Dressage when riders will have the chance to practice how to [...]
Gransha Riding Club Dressage Open Day will be held on Saturday 18th May at Gransha Equestrian Centre. The competition is open to non members with classes for juniors and seniors. Tests are Class 1 Intro A, Class 2 Prelim 12 Class 3 Prelim 13, Class 4 Novice 24 and Class 5 Novice 28. Entries are [...]
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, [...]
