Maeve and Millie lead the way at Omagh RDA ‘Pix and Mix’ Combined Training Event. A highly successful day was had by all who attended the Pix and Mix competition organised by Omagh RDA last weekend. Under the Watchful eye of dressage judge, Myra Grieves competitors rode dressage tests ranging from the RDA Grade 1a to [...]
Omagh Group RDA, Pix and Mix Competition, 25th October 2014 Omagh Riding for the Disabled Group is hoping to raise vital funds at its first ever Pix and Mix Combined Training. What is hoped will become an annual event, will take place in the groups , costs £10 to enter in phase one (Dressage), whilst [...]
Following the summer break, the Omagh group of Riding for Disabled are planning to hold a series of Autumn/Winter Car Boot sales and Farmers Market at their Deverney Road premises. Commencing this Sunday 28th September, and running the last Sunday of every month until December 2014. Open for traders to set up from 1pm the [...]
Following a very successful Summer for the Omagh based group of Riding for Disabled, the centre is due to open its doors again at the end of September for the new term, with some new faces (riders and horses) joining the team. One of the highlights of the summer was those members who competed at [...]
As part of the Omagh Group of Riding for Disabled’s preparations for their trip to the UK National Championships, the group are pleased to announce that a Trainer to the British Para Dressage team, Mr Clive Milkins FRDA will make a two day visit to the Arvalee based centre on Wednesday 2nd July and Thursday [...]
Omagh RDA are once again holding a Car Boot Sale on Sunday 8th June at their Arvalee premises, Omagh.
The inaugural RDA Show jumping took place last Wednesday at Danescroft Equestrian Centre, Lisburn. On the day Omagh were a dominating force taking 8 of the coveted qualifying spaces for the UK National Championships in Hartpury this July. Winning 3 sections in the level 1 class was Cain Arthur (Lead Rein), Jack Armstrong (Unled) and [...]
Spring has definitely sprung at the RDA centre, Omagh as they gear up for the busy final term of the year. Following the recent successes that the group has had at the local sports awards, the riders and volunteers of the Arvalee based group are preparing for yet another busy end to the year, with [...]
Sunday 16th March will see Omagh RDA once again bring out the Dressage arena, for its latest Dressage event. This one day show will see new tests being used for competitors, with Dressage Ireland tests being used for the very first time at the Arvalee based centre. Commencing the event will be Riding for Disabled [...]
As March brings the start of Spring, it’s also time to clear out those tack rooms in the annual ‘Spring Clean’. If your in a quandary what to do with those spare odds and ends, those bridles that haven’t been used in a while or perhaps those saddlecloths that are no longer used, why not [...]
The Working Hunter competitions hosted by Arvalee Riding Club will continue this Saturday 22nd February at Omagh RDA centre. Ponies will commence at 10.30 with the beginner cross pole class, whilst horses will start at approximately 1.30. A full schedule for all heights and abilities will be held on the day with Northern Ireland Festival [...]
January 14th sees the start of the new term for Riders at Omagh RDA. Since stopping for the Christmas break, volunteers of the group have been very busy building 4 new lodden stables, as well as ensuring that all the horses were well cared for during the Christmas festivities. As well as new [...]
As Christmas comes ever closer, so does the showjumping league final for Omagh RDA. With the final taking place this Saturday 14th December. Organisers have decided to add a little Christmas sparkle to the day. Joining the schedule will be the popular ride and run novelty competition as well as a fancy dress class for [...]
The annual winter league organised by Omagh Riding for Disabled continues this Saturday were competitors will have their last chance to pick up those important qualifying points for the final on 14th December. Continuing with the popular starter stakes at 10am, the classes will then follow a height wise system with 50cms, 60cms, 70cms, 80cms, [...]
Note from Omagh RDA: Omagh PSNI will be visiting Omagh RDA on Saturday 19th October from 10am to carry out Trailer Marking. Trailer marking allows stolen trailers to be tracked down and returned to owners quickly. They don’t just mark trailers but also any large items of machinery you may have such as tractors. This [...]
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, [...]
