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Another busy week at Ravensdale Lodge

Another busy week at Ravensdale Lodge

| April 6, 2014

With weather conditions not being what they should for this time of year and some events not running due to wet ground, numbers remain good for all events at Ravensdale Lodge over the past few weeks. Indoor arenas and good surfaces are always a draw for riders when the weather is inclement, add to this [...]

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FEI and IFHA Join Forces

FEI and IFHA Join Forces

| April 4, 2014

First Meeting of the International Horse Sports Confederation Focus on Horse Welfare At the first meeting of the International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC), the FEI and the IFHA confirmed that they share the same core values of protecting horse welfare and discussed in detail the different models under which both organisations operate. The two organisations [...]

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Ireland Now Has Nine Riders in World Top 100

Ireland Now Has Nine Riders in World Top 100

| April 4, 2014

IN the official Longines World Show Jumping Rankings published today (Wednesday), covering competitions during the month of March, Ireland has increased its presence with nine riders now in the top 100, with Co. Down’s Conor Swail highest at No.28. Below Swail, Tipperary’s Denis Lynch remains in 31st place, with fellow Tipp rider Shane Breen at [...]

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Dressage at Portmore

Dressage at Portmore

| April 4, 2014

The new dressage series at Portmore Equestrian Centre has been well supported with a good turnout in its first and second week.  Competitions will continue on Wednesday evenings with classes starting at 5pm and two arenas running to avoid long waiting times.  A new idea of ‘pick your own test’ has been very successful as [...]

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Tredstep to join the panel of Tattersalls International Horse Trials Sponsors

Tredstep to join the panel of Tattersalls International Horse Trials Sponsors

| April 3, 2014

Tredstep Ireland, the leading designer and manufacturer of equestrian wear have joined the panel of Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair Class sponsors.  The Dublin based company have signed a three year deal to sponsor the CCIJ* Class at the International Event. The CCIJ* at Tattersalls will also be the final for the Tredstep sponsored [...]

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Excitement as Pippa and William Funnell visit Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre

Excitement as Pippa and William Funnell visit Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre

| April 2, 2014

Last weekend, Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre in conjunction with Charles Owen had the pleasure of hosting world champions Pippa and William Funnell.  They were there to conduct a series of private one hour group lessons which booked out within days of being released. An exclusive, by invitation only event was held on Friday evening with the couple, [...]

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Gransha Tuesday Night Jumping Results

Gransha Tuesday Night Jumping Results

| April 2, 2014

Tuesday night Cash Jumping Results 25th March 70cm Horses Laura McMaw Taurus Emma Jackson Gretel 80cm horses Ian Moore Femma Fetal Gary Woods Alice William Girvin Forest Glade Emma Jackson JH Joey Diane McCully Mineview Major Tom 90cm horses Kirsty Ferris Dillon Ian Moore Femmie Fetal Albert Lowry Oh Dear Nicola McClelland Supreme Heights 1m [...]

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Mill Yard Working Hunter League Finishes on a High

Mill Yard Working Hunter League Finishes on a High

| April 2, 2014

Saturday 22nd March saw the final of the Working Hunter For All Spring League take place at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough.  Despite the cold weather there were some lovely rounds being rode and lots of smiles when rosettes and prizes were being handed out. Mill Yard would like to thank all competitors, judges, supporters [...]

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Aimee and Gusty clean up at Knockagh

Aimee and Gusty clean up at Knockagh

| April 2, 2014

Knockagh View Equestrian centre, Greenisland held an outdoor derby on Sunday.  The weather held up and allowed everyone to enjoy their day and the winner of each class took home a beautiful Knockagh View rug.  The Star of the day was young Aimee Jenkins and her consistent pony Gusty winning both the 70cm & 80cm [...]

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Laurel View Derby League

Laurel View Derby League

| April 2, 2014

The Laurel View Derby course has certainly seen busier days than it saw on the eve of St Patricks Day.  All the same, the competitors who were there to give it a go made the most of the opportunity.  Over the 60cm fences Claire Dobbin and Louie didn’t let anyone stand in their way, winning [...]

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Horse Sport Ireland Confirms High Performance Committees

Horse Sport Ireland Confirms High Performance Committees

| April 1, 2014

HORSE Sport Ireland has confirmed the make up of its High Performance Show Jumping Committees for 2014. HORSE Sport Ireland has confirmed the make up of its High Performance Show Jumping Committees for 2014. SENIOR Chairman – Pat Wall High Performance Manager – Robert Splaine ShowJumpingIreland nominee – Taylor Vard Horse Sport Ireland nominee – [...]

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20 Nations To Compete at Deauville CPEDI***

20 Nations To Compete at Deauville CPEDI***

| April 1, 2014

With just a few days to go, everything is nearly ready at the Pôle International du Cheval at Deauville to welcome this year’s CPEDI***, which has reached a new high. With 83 entries, 20 nations, 3 days of competition, 1 Nations Cup and the best-para dressage riders in the world, it promises to be an [...]

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HSI Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour Kernan Equestrian Centre

HSI Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour Kernan Equestrian Centre

| April 1, 2014

Kernan Equestrian Centre HSI Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour Grand Prix Show Sunday March 30th 2014. Kernan Equestrian Centre ran a very successful horse show on Sunday 30th March.  This incorporated a leg of the HSI Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour. All competitions were kindly sponsored by local company Glencarron Nursing Home and the Showjumpers Club Sunday [...]

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Mossvale at Balmoral Dressage to Show Jumping Results

Mossvale at Balmoral Dressage to Show Jumping Results

| March 31, 2014

After a very successful day of Dressage held at Balmoral Park, many competitors took full advantage of the excellent facilities available to prepare their mounts before entering the beautifully decorated arenas kindly sponsored by Joys’ Flowers. There were some great prizes up for grabs as all classes were very kindly sponsored by Botanica International and [...]

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Balmoral Young Event Horse qualifier set for Ravensdale Lodge

Balmoral Young Event Horse qualifier set for Ravensdale Lodge

| March 31, 2014

Ravensdale Lodge are set to play host to the first qualifier for a new equestrian competition to be held at Balmoral Show in May. The Young Event Horse class will be divided into two sections for four and five year olds respectively and will be run in the same format as the equivalent classes in [...]

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