36 IRISH DRAUGHT MARE or GELDING, 4 years old and over, exceeding 155cms 1st 232 McNamara, Mr Tom Craughwell SHANBALLY FIELD OF DREAMS 2nd 216 Corr, Mr Desi & Mrs Mary Moy BALLINACAPPA 3rd 227 McClean, Mr Gareth Donaghadee ROCKRIMMON ROBROY 4th 239 Stewart, Mrs Helen Newtownards KILLEEN DANCER 5th 218 Fitzsimons, Ms Samantha Naas BRIGHT [...]
It was a North of Ireland white-wash in the opening round of the Pegus Leinster Summer Tour at Louth County Show on Sunday, as riders from the Ulster province incredibly filled nine of the top ten places. Former world champion Dermott Lennon claimed the winners prize after a brilliant double-clear round with Vampire, the Sandra [...]
It was a fabulous spring day at the third league date of Connell Hills’ SJI Spring Horse League inspiring riders to jump their challenges with true grit; and with four league dates remaining before the final, on Saturday 25th April, there is still time to qualify as horses need to compete at three legs to [...]
Saturday 7th February saw the first event of the 2015 calendar, Dressage For All Spring League, successfully taking place at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. With classes ranging from Intro (walk/trot only) to Preliminary and Novice there was something for everyone and some very nice tests were being ridden. Thanks to everyone who supported the [...]
The latest round of the Equestrian Interschools Ireland League was held on Saturday 7th February and hosted by Kernan Equestrian Centre, Crossmaglen Co. Armagh. James Kernan the proprietor built the courses for both the Novice and Open team and individual events. The schools taking part were: ScoilMhuire,Trim; Our Lady’s Castleblaney and Monaghan Collegiate in the [...]
ARCOLUM Duke gave Irish rider Billy Twomey his second five-star win this month when a notable show of speed nailed the Top 40 competition for the Corkman at Zurich in Switzerland on Friday. Twomey was drawn 14th to jump on Joe Flynn’s grey Irish sport horse at Zurich, and then had an agonising wait as [...]
As the Laurel View Pounds for Points Show Jumping League enters its final few weeks, qualifying competitors are hoping they have accrued plenty of points, so that when the final on December 17th arrives they can cash in their points if they are the league winners. Wednesday nights have been very well supported and [...]
Saturday 25th October 2014 Starter Stakes-1, Buzz (Connell Cunningham); 1,Twinkle Toes (Kenny Treanor) 60cm-1, Miss Ping Pong (Hannah Sherlock); 70cm- No Result 80cm-1,Farren Boy (Colleen Carvill); 1,Roxy (Sam Nesbitt); 90cm-1, Bridgestone (Tommy Carragher);1,1, Rosie (Sarah McAree); 1m- No Result Saturday 1st November 2014 Starter Stakes- 1,Twinkle Toes (Kenny Treanor) Voucher Winner. Buzz (Connell Cunningham) [...]
Week ending 19th October 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre There were increased attendances at all shows held at Ravensdale Lodge this week as the weather turned more seasonal and combinations sought the comfort of an indoor arena. Thursday’s SJI registered horse show recorded a big increase as did Saturday afternoon’s Horse First [...]
Unveiling a brand new set of portable cross-country fences, a fantastic two-phase event took place at Lessans Riding Stables, Saintfield, last Sunday 29 June. Crowds gathered early to check out the new course, which crossed three rolling fields, and were blessed with brilliant weather for their efforts. Competitors completed a round of 13 show-jumps before [...]
Thursday saw the Half Way Mark of the Summer SJI Horse League at Connell Hill where competitors are to jump at four league dates to qualify for the final on Thursday 31st July, and with four dates, 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th July, remaining competitors still have the opportunity of jumping on these dates to [...]
Week ending 22nd June 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. With one down & three to go, Ravensdale Lodge hosted the first of its qualifiers for the RDS Horse Show in August on Saturday 21st June. First up were the amateurs and as it was everyone’s last chance to qualify for Dublin there [...]
Fun and games at Laurel View on Sunday 20th October at the Novelty 3 phase event. Competitors had been promised that no jumping was required and any tests could be learnt on the day. The Le Trec Challenge was set up in the smaller indoor and there were seven different tests to tackle. Obstacle Dressage [...]
Class 88: Junior Equitation Mares, geldings & stallions, not exceeding 138cms. For riders over ten and under fourteen years of age on 1 January 2013. Rank Cat. No Horse Name Owner Rider 1st 691 Violet Banks Matador Pia Crowe Jack Crowe 2nd 699 Magical Millicent Damien McPhillips Paul McPhillips 3rd 768 Ashfield Trobadour [...]
Sunday 16th June saw another great turnout for the third round of the Jump Challenge League at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. A combination of showjumping, working hunter and cross country fences, including water, ditches and steps, provided another challenging course which everyone rode very well. We would like to thank everyone who competed [...]
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, [...]
