A mammoth total in excess of 400 entries took to the arenas at the Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan, to start of the events for August. Divided over 3 arenas competitors had lots to choose from, Show Jumping, Dressage and the inaugural Northern Ireland Foal Championship supported by the Northern Ireland Horse Board. Showjumping It was [...]
Omagh’s Niamh McEvoy aged 11, will be flying the flag for The Meadows Equestrian Centre in the 128cm Pony championships at the RDS Dublin Horse Show. Having risen to the top level of SJI pony show jumping in her category, Niamh has achieved great things in her first year at this level. Through the qualifying [...]
The schedule of show jumping events continued at the Meadows Equestrian Centre on Saturday with 100 entries once again taking to the popular arenas. In keeping with the schedule of events at the centre, riders had a variety of classes to choose from i.e. Show Jumping Ireland (SJI), Cash Jumping Ireland (CJI) or the unaffiliated [...]
The Northern Ireland leg of the Horse Sport Ireland Foal Championships are to be held at the Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan on 1st August 2015. The event will also play host to the Regional Championships that have been kindly funded by the Northern Ireland Horse Board. The aim of the Championships is to “identify, [...]
The eagerly awaited Final of the Meadows Equestrian Centre’s Inter -Schools Show Jumping League took place on Saturday on a rather cool but glorious spring day. The pressure of the final certainly took its toll with some of the most consistent combinations failing to secure the all important double clears. This was most evident in [...]
Saturday’s wet and blustery conditions did nothing to dampen the competitive spirit at The Meadows Equestrian Centre where teams gathered as the first glimpses of day light were evident for the penultimate leg of the very popular Inter-Schools’ Show Jumping league. The stamina of the riders, parents and chefs d’equipe is worthy of gold medals [...]
The Moira Mavericks Primary School team continued their good run at The Meadows Equestrian Centre with another victory under their belt which currently leaves them 7 points clear at the top of the League table. They were one of 5 teams to finish on a zero score after superb jumping from all competitors. The individual [...]
Although the sun may not have been shining, the weather held up for a great day at The Meadows Equestrian Centre on 5th May all in aid of the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. With both arenas running covering horses and ponies there was something for everyone including a bun sale and face painting [...]
Armagh Riding Club are running a Show Jumping Event this Monday (6th May) at Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan. Jumping starts at 10am sharp with 2courses built in the one arena. This first class will be the beginners which will be around 30-40cm followed by 60cm, 70cm, 80cm, 90cm, 1m & 1.10m. Everyone is welcome so come along [...]
Competitors at The Meadows Equestrian Centre enjoyed another great day of Flexi Eventing on Saturday when activity was continuous from 9am until almost 4pm. The star of the dressage was, undoubtedly, Suzi Berry who had placings in all three classes. She claimed the red rosette in the Pre Novice class on Lola, having been separated [...]
Due to popular demand, The Meadows Equestrian Centre, in association with Eventing Ireland (NR) are going to extend the current series of Flexi Eventing which will now run each Saturday until 23 February. This is suitable for riders of all abilities who can choose any one, two or three of the disciplines of dressage, show [...]
The week end snow fall did nothing to deter the spirit of competitors attending the first leg of the Flexi Eventing at The Meadows Equestrian Centre. The McCusker family had taken all necessary precautions to ensure that both arenas were in perfect condition although, in the event, there wasn’t even a hint of snow. Ivor [...]
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, [...]
