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Romeo proves the perfect partner for Hannah at Lessans

Romeo proves the perfect partner for Hannah at Lessans

| July 3, 2014

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 [...]

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Ardncashel Enjoy Popular Jumping League

Ardncashel Enjoy Popular Jumping League

| July 2, 2014

Thursday 26 June 2014 saw the second of the training shows.  The odd shower did not dampen the spirits of either horse or rider. The night kicked off with cross poles and progressed to 1.10 m.  Once again Janice built a course that asked questions of both equine and human alike. The blue water tray caused [...]

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Anna in winning form at Knockagh

Anna in winning form at Knockagh

| July 2, 2014

The weather was gloious and there was a huge crowd out for Knockagh View’s all silver fun day day with classes for everyone!  It was an extremely swuccessful day for the jackson family with Anna taking home 2 beautiful trohies and Sam taking home one!  Knockagh view would like to thank the judge of the [...]

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Mill Yard Jump Challenge Proves Extremely Popular

Mill Yard Jump Challenge Proves Extremely Popular

| July 2, 2014

Sunday 15th June saw another great day 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 provided another challenging course which everyone rode very well. To View Full Photo Album Click Here Mill Yard would like to thank everyone [...]

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RDS Qualifiers Galore at Kernan Equestrian Centre

RDS Qualifiers Galore at Kernan Equestrian Centre

| July 2, 2014

Kernan Equestrian Centre held a 3 year old Potential Event Horse RDS on Friday 27th June. Results are as follows: RDS Qualifier: 3 Yr Old Potential Event Horse 1st:   Douglas Horses’s Rock Ambassador (grey gelding); Sire: Cruising’s Ambassador; Dam:Cool Rushe 2nd:  Maria Melvin’s Gleenkeran Remy (gelding); Sire: Womanizer; Dam: Glenkeeran Mollie. 3rd:  Collette Doris’s Carrickview [...]

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Busy week ahead at the Lodge

Busy week ahead at the Lodge

| July 2, 2014

Week ending 29th June 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Show organisers at Ravensdale Lodge have a busy week ahead with RDS qualifiers for Connemara performance hunters and performance Irish drafts taking place on Saturday 5th July. This is followed on Sunday 6th July with the annual Summer Derby show at the centre [...]

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Dressage Display Planned For Saintfield Horse Show on 16th Aug

Dressage Display Planned For Saintfield Horse Show on 16th Aug

| July 1, 2014

The 6th.Annual Saintfield Horse Show takes place on Sat.16th.August once again at the Corbett Family Estate at Tyrella. Joan Cunningham Saintfield Horse Show Director is delighted to welcome Down District Council as the major Sponsor of this years Show and also the Lagan Group who have come unboard for this years event. Every year the Show just keeps [...]

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Murphy and Newsam in Top Five at Hopetoun

Murphy and Newsam in Top Five at Hopetoun

| July 1, 2014

TWO Irish riders finished in the top five at the CIC three-star event at Hopetoun in Scotland this afternoon, with Joseph Murphy taking the runner-up slot and Jim Newsam placing fourth. Murphy, who was riding the Irish Sport Horse Electric Cruise, owned by Noel Good, Jill Andrews, A. O’Callaghan and Michelle Nelson, came home in [...]

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Francis Connors Wins Again in Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster GP League

Francis Connors Wins Again in Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster GP League

| July 1, 2014

For the second time in as many rounds, Waterford’s Francis Connors and the Hilda Anthony owned Uskerty Diamond Lady, grabbed the winners prize in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, this time in the fifth round of the series at Charleville Show in Co Cork. Written by Brian Hennessy The same partnership were [...]

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Hanley and Living the Dream Finish Third with 45,000 Euro in Monaco GP

Hanley and Living the Dream Finish Third with 45,000 Euro in Monaco GP

| July 1, 2014

AN excruciating time fault on his second round put Mayo’s Cameron Hanley and the mare Living The Dream out of the jump-off in the sixth leg of the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix at Monaco tonight (Saturday), but it still gave him third place overall. Picking up a substantial 45,000 euro for his two jumping [...]

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Exciting Summer Derby show set for Ravensdale Lodge

Exciting Summer Derby show set for Ravensdale Lodge

| June 30, 2014

Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre are to hold their annual Summer Derby Show on Sunday 6th July from 9am. This exciting SJI registered horse show has become a firm favourite in the event calendar and has grown in popularity year on year.  The show will feature five regular classes from 90cm up to 1.30m [...]

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Huge Success for 2014 Dressage at Lisburn and Saintfield Show

Huge Success for 2014 Dressage at Lisburn and Saintfield Show

| June 30, 2014

The show committee were delighted to have to opportunity to use the main arena at Balmoral Park , the ground conditions were perfect and the riders enjoyed the chance to ride in this super all weather Grass international arena. Thank you to the Balmoral Committee for allowing us to use this exciting new venue. Click here to [...]

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Mill Yard Mini League Show Jumping June Round Up

Mill Yard Mini League Show Jumping June Round Up

| June 30, 2014

The Mini League Showjumping at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough, had another great night couple of nights on Fridays 13th, 20th and 27th June It will continue on Friday evenings throughout July and August, starting at 6pm sharp with cross poles followed by the 50cm, 60, 70 and 80cm League classes, then 90cm and 1m for [...]

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Half Way Mark reached of Connell Hill Summer SJI Horse League

Half Way Mark reached of Connell Hill Summer SJI Horse League

| June 30, 2014

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 [...]

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Saintfield Show Working Hunter Results

Saintfield Show Working Hunter Results

| June 27, 2014

SAINTFIELD SHOW SATURDAY 21st June 2014 Photographs from the show can be found on this link WORKING HUNTER PONIES CLASS  116                OPEN WORKING STARTER STAKES 1.            491         Zara Sharvin                       Woodvale Classic Lady 2.            492         Lara Kelly                             Tootsie 3.            497         Bethany Smith                  Charlie’s Dream 4.            496         Lucy Johnston                   LJ Sparky CLASS  117                [...]

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