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 [...]
After a triumphant and busy summer, following the groups successes at the UK National Championships were the group scooped 5 wins as well as many other placing, and the Ministerial visit from the DCAL minister, it was a super summer for the Arvalee based group. Omagh RDA reopen its doors to riders again from 27th [...]
Press Release, Omagh RDA In a celebration of achievement on Wednesday evening last, Omagh RDA held their annual general meeting as well as their presentation of certificates. In what was to be her last Chairman’s report, Mrs Gwen Garrett congratulated all those riders who attended sessions throughout the year, thanks were also extended to the instructors [...]
Over the next two weeks the parents of the seven Omagh RDA riders will be holding a number of activities to help with the costs involved with travel. Commencing this period of fundraising is a charity working hunter is planned for Saturday 22nd June at Omagh RDA centre, with ponies starting at 10.30 with all [...]
Omagh Riding for the Disabled are going to host a fundraising table quiz which all monies raised will aid with travel costs to competition events attended by the group. Riding for the Disabled is a volunteer based organisation, which relies on generous public donations and fundraising activities to continue its works with disabled adults and [...]
Omagh Riding for Disabled have a busy schedule of the Easter Break, with several shows and camps in the pipeline. Starting on Easter Saturday (30th March) with the Annual Easter Show commencing at 10am with all usual classes including a few extra novelty classes also. Starting the day is the Starter Stakes class, followed then [...]
For the first time in its history, Omagh Rda will be hosting an inter-schools and inter clubs competition. The show will take place on Saturday 13th April 2013 at the Arvalee Centre, Omagh. Not one to shy away from hosting competitions, Omagh RDA have already hosted many inter-schools competitions for local schools such as Omagh [...]
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, [...]
