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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the global governing body for equestrian sport, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Olympic Channel. The FEI is one of 27 International Federations to have signed an agreement with the IOC to work together to bring sport to a massively increased television audience worldwide. “Sport touches many [...]
Co Kildare’s Sean Kavanagh came out on top in the third round of the Mervue Equine LST at Ballivor Horse Show in Co Meath. Kananagh partnered the Rachel Stafford-owned Dungar Clover Brigade to victory finishing almost two seconds clear of the chasing pack. Dungar Clover Brigade is just a seven-year-old and by the stallion Boherdeal [...]
The Belgian team came out on top in the super-tough first round of the €2.3 million Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final 2015 at Real Club de Polo in Barcelona (ESP) today. With only eight places up for grabs for Saturday’s second and deciding round, there was a ferocious battle between the 19 competing nations, [...]
Cavan Equestrian Centre hosted their Annual National Amateur Championships on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October. This event has grown bigger and better over the past couple of years and this year’s event was a fantastic show. Competitors travelled from all over Ireland to compete in one of the biggest amateurs shows of the year. [...]
All Silver fun at Knockagh View The last all silver show for this year took place at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre marking the start of the winter months. There are lots of fun events and leagues planned for the winter at Knockagh View, for full details visit our website www.knockaghviewec@yahoo.com. Lots of competitors took home [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland has a busy schedule of events planned for the winter months including a dressage league. The league starts on Sunday 11th October and runs on Sunday’s 8th November, 13th December, 10th January, 14th February and the final takes place on Sunday 13th March. Competitors must compete at 3 out of [...]
At Laurel View on Sunday the 6th September, Grace was the name that was coming up trumps over the 45cm jumping track. With Grace Morton and Rocky taking 1st place for their clear round which was faster than Grace Hancock and William. Gracie Bright and Charlie picked up 4 faults leaving her in third place. [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre Held BLUEGRASS Ulster Region Autumn Pony League on Saturday 19th September 2015 The Indoor Pony Show held at Kernan Equestrian Centre on Saturday 19th September was part of the SJI Ulster Region BLUEGRASS Autumn Pony Tour. A very busy day ensued with 220 entries in all. The main competitions were the three [...]
Cavan Equestrian Centre Cavan Indoor C’ships 2015 22- 27-Sep-15 RESULTS for Class 1 1.10M QUALIFIER (15 TO QUALIFY) 22-Sep-15 Leo Carey’s Furisto Cruise (Daren Hopkins), Emma Jackson’s [...]
Equine Technology Event – 9th October – Enniskillen Campus Last remaining tickets available! Staff and students will demonstrate technologies used in student research projects including Heart Rate Monitors, Gait Analysis, Rein Tension, Weigh Bridges and Weight Management techniques. Equine Technology Products and companies who will be showcasing include: Irish Equine Centre – Forage analysis – [...]
Saturday 24th October sees the first of 6 consecutive months of dressage competitions to be held at Gransha EC. Competitors can enjoy riding on the excellent Martin Collins surface in the bright and airy ‘Antwerp Arena.’ This league runs alongside showjumping and working hunter competitions which culminate in a 3 day Gala weekend in March [...]
After four days of sport, Enfado P, Bazyli and Frodo claimed the three titles on offer at the inaugural edition of the FEI World Driving Championships for young horses in Mezőhegyes, Hungary. Written by Cindy Timmer The competition took place at the Mezőhegyes State Stud, reknowned for breeding the Nónius horse and the Mezőhegyes Sport Horse. [...]
Today, the Irish rider Darragh Kenny won the 1.45 m Grand Prix on the first week of the Vilamoura Champions Tour 2015, after a jump-off where he had an outstanding performance with his horse, Picolo. The current national champion, António Matos Almeida, with Nikel de Presle, was the best Portuguese rider, in the eighth position. [...]
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Longtime partners, and perennial crowd favorites, Rich Fellers (USA) and Flexible yesterday topped a field of 25 to claim the victory of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League class at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, British Columbia. By Esther Hahn Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted a record-breaking number of spectators to [...]
The weather was in everyones favour at Hagans Crofts third of six SJ Training shows on Wednesday 12th August. These training shows are ideal for introducing and bringing on a young horse, the novice rider and indeed a new combination of horse and rider. Taking advantage of this opportunity, some new faces and horses turned out to jump at [...]
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, [...]
