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Tattersalls International Horse Trials 2014

Tattersalls International Horse Trials 2014

| May 28, 2014

This year we will not be covering Tattersalls International Horse Trials with live commentary, photographs and articles etc.  We would like to thank our international audience especially for all the emails and Facebook messages we received this week enquiring about the coverage. In answer to those requests and for anyone else who would like to [...]

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All Silver fun at Knockagh View

All Silver fun at Knockagh View

| May 28, 2014

There was a super crowd at Knockagh View’s All Silver fun show on Sunday with a full range of classes to suit everyone!  The day got off to a wet start but brightened up in the afternoon.  The first trophy winner of the day was young Riah McFaul who steered her pony little chief helped [...]

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Busy schedule at Ravensdale Lodge

Busy schedule at Ravensdale Lodge

| May 27, 2014

Week ending 25th May 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. With the busiest weekend of the show season at Ravensdale Lodge out of the way, there is no time to rest at the north Louth venue. Results from the Longines National Grand Prix weekend show are listed below and full show report will [...]

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Camilla Speirs and Portersize Finish Seventh at Saumur

Camilla Speirs and Portersize Finish Seventh at Saumur

| May 27, 2014

IRELAND’S Camilla Speirs with Bridget Speirs’s diminutive Irish Sport Horse Portersize Just a Jif climbed 13 places to finish seventh overall at the prestigious three-star event in Saumur, France today on Sunday. The combination, who survived a spectacular fall on cross country at the 2012 London Olympics, showed no hesitation yesterday on Saumur’s track, coming [...]

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Blossomhill Classic Clover ‘Hooks’ First at Connell Hill

Blossomhill Classic Clover ‘Hooks’ First at Connell Hill

| May 27, 2014

Competitors arrived at Connell Hill taking, this, the last opportunity to qualify for the final of this Five Week May League scheduled for next Saturday, 31st May, at 10.00 am, competitors to have jumped at two league dates to qualify; those not qualified are more than welcome to attend and compete.  Will built some, undeniably, [...]

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Duffy Win ISH Eventing Series Five Year Old Class at Killossery

Duffy Win ISH Eventing Series Five Year Old Class at Killossery

| May 26, 2014

FRASER Duffy racked up his second win in the ISH Eventing series when taking the 5 Year-Old trophy with Greenhall Derry River (ISH) at Killossery today (Sunday).  The winner is a bay gelding by Crosstown Dancer (RID) out of the Dam Dunganstown Gem (TB) and was bred by Mary Rothwell and owned by Carol Gee. [...]

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Horse Lorry Tax Survey

Horse Lorry Tax Survey

| May 26, 2014

Horse Sport Ireland has designed an online survey to research information on lorry usage/road tax within the Affiliate membership of the Sport Horse Sector. Showjumpingireland are asking members to complete the survey to assist in compiling this information. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3HP9GW2 The survey is anonymous and will only take a couple of minutes to complete. The online [...]

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Seamus Hayes Dominates Second Round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster GP League

Seamus Hayes Dominates Second Round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster GP League

| May 26, 2014

Writes Brian Hennessy Tipperary’s Seamus Hayes dominated the second leg of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league at Middleton Agricultural Show in Co Cork, by filling three of the top four places, including an all important win with Twister.   Hayes managed to guide three horses through to the jump-off giving him an [...]

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Lindsey and Jess ‘Top the Poll’ at Connell Hill

Lindsey and Jess ‘Top the Poll’ at Connell Hill

| May 26, 2014

Connell Hill welcomed new faces to the Training Show on Friday night which saw a large number of competitors take the opportunity of jumping tracks in the outdoor arena.  These well designed colourful tracks encouraged the novice horse and were an advantageous boost to riders confidence.  If you are bringing on a new horse,  introducing [...]

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In the money at Knockagh View

In the money at Knockagh View

| May 23, 2014

The first week of the all money showjumping league at Knockagh View Equestrian centre, Greenisland took place on Sunday.  The league continues on Sunday’s 15th June, 20th July, 17th August and the final on 21st September.  The prize fund accumulates each week with £2 per entry going to the pot for the final!  Jumping starts [...]

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Online Social Media course for Equine People

Online Social Media course for Equine People

| May 23, 2014

CAFRE are excited to announce that they will be delivering an online social media course for equine people with the option of achieving an accredited qualification. The LANTRA qualification is a Level 3 Award in the Principles of Social Media and CAFRE will be focusing the training towards equine businesses.   LANTRA are the UK’s Sector [...]

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Best Dressed Competition at Tattersalls

Best Dressed Competition at Tattersalls

| May 23, 2014

Horseware Ireland and Tattersalls International are once again searching for the best dressed man and woman from the massive international field at Tattersalls Horse Trials Tuesday and Wednesday trot-ups next week. There are two €200 prizes up for grabs for the most stylish male and female riders. Dress to impress and you could win a [...]

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Derby Dilemna at Laurel View

Derby Dilemna at Laurel View

| May 23, 2014

Grass or sand? That was the question at Laurel View for the start of the Outdoor Derby League on the 11th May. On Saturday evening courses were built (near enough) on both the sand and on the grass, but when the forecasters got it right, the overnight deluge of rain made the final decision to [...]

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Connell Hill Hands Out Cash for Speeding

Connell Hill Hands Out Cash for Speeding

| May 23, 2014

What an end to a glorious week filled with equine shows/classes where competitors, giving it their all, competed or showed to their utmost to attend the Cashjumpingireland show at Connell Hill.  This show saw competitors arrive in full show attire to jump courses designed, by Mr William Brown, who took full advantage of this spacious [...]

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Altnastar Luke is Champion at Strule Valley

Altnastar Luke is Champion at Strule Valley

| May 22, 2014

STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB in Omagh, Co Tyrone held a working hunter competition recently at Ecclesville, Fintona.  Thanks to those who came along to compete & support the show & very well done to all.  Thanks to Raymond Caldwell for course building, Julie McLaron for judging both the pony & horse classes, Nicola Mulligan scribing for both pony [...]

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