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 [...]
On Saturday 8th February Route hunt members met at the Cam Limavady the home of the McCloskey family. On arrival all appreciated the hot refreshments that were provided. By 12.20pm all were ready and the hunt set off for the first jumps set up around the McCloskey’s farm which included trees, telegraph poles and tyres. [...]
It was good to see riders full of enthusiasm and true grit as they got the bit between their teeth and turned out in style to compete at the 2nd league date of this SJI Horse League at Connell Hill enduring the most unfavourable weather conditions. This most elite of all sports demands dedication with [...]
Week ending 9th February 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. The continued run of poor weather did not impact on the diehard riders that took full advantage of the indoor arenas at Ravensdale Lodge once again this week. While the wind and rain tried to put a dampener on everyone’s enjoyment it did [...]
Less than 24 hours remain to vote for your favourite Social Media Icons. Click Here to vote Nearly 13,000 people have voted in the People’s Choice awards for this year’s Equine Online ESMAs. If you’re still deciding who is worthy of your votes, time is running out. Voting closes today at 4pm (GMT). If you [...]
THE Horse Sport Ireland/Connolly’s Red Mills Spring Tour was launched on Wednesday in the HSI offices, Naas, Co. Kildare. The Spring Tour will take place in different venues across the country over 17 dates. Along with title sponsors Horse Sport Ireland and Connolly’s Red Mills, Ger O’Neill of Castlefield Sport Horses is sponsoring a prize for [...]
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is running two interactive seminars for the equine industry in the coming weeks. Equine Nutrition and Weight Management Techniques CAFRE is hosting a training event on Equine Nutrition and Weight Management Techniques for all horse owners. The event runs over two days, 21st and 22nd of [...]
Note from Horse Sport Ireland: IN the official Longines World Show Jumping Rankings published today (Tuesday), covering competitions during the month of January, Ireland has eight riders in the top 100, with Co. Down’s Conor Swail highest at No.26. Tipperary’s Denis Lynch in 29th place, with fellow Tipp rider Shane Breen improving to 35th place. Cork’s [...]
The International Eventing Officials Club (IEOC) has become the third of the former FEI Associate Members to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the FEI. The IEOC was formed in 1998 by Dr Bernd Springorum (GER), supported by Jean Mitchell MBE (IRE), to give a voice to Eventing Officials. The independent organisation now has [...]
Horse & Pony Training Show Every Wednesday @ 6.30pm Wednesday 5th /12th February 2014. SJI Spring Horse & Pony League 2014 Sunday 9th/16th February: Horses 10am/Ponies 2pm. Continues every Sunday FINAL on 20th April No League Show on Sunday 13th April. Equestrian Interschools Ireland Saturday 1st March. Starts 9.30am. NIF Working Hunter pre Qualifier Clinic. [...]
Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 31st January. Cross Poles 1st= d=Duncan, Ellen McDonald drew the trophy; Charlie, Oliver Kinnear; Dandy, Caitlyn Patterson; Bonny, Elizabeth McCracken; Daisy, Charlotte McCracken. 40cm 1st= Toby, Robert Russell drew the trophy; Boss Man, Kieva Milligan; Rocket, Chloe Agnew; Rusty, Chloe Agnew. 50cm 1st Toby, Robert Russell won the [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre Spring SJI Horse & Pony League Sunday 2nd February 2014 HORSES 1m- 1,C. Glasgow’s Turlough Cavalier Clover(Colleen Glasgow); 1, E. Andrew’s The Elf (Emma Andrews); PONIES 128 80cm- 1, P. McAufield’s Kilcurry Bobby (Angela NcAufield); 128 80cm (U 10Yrs)- 1, J. Clarke’s Stormcloud (Maeve Clarke); 128 90cm- 1,J. Clarke’s Lenamore Mini Metro (Tadhg Clarke); [...]
Saturday saw the commencement of the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill which despite the severe wintery weather conditions competitors arrived eager to jump and start their accumulation of points during 2014. Riders and horses encountered courses which asked for control coupled with precision riding. The 90 cm class demonstrated smooth riding with double clears [...]
Successful candidates who passed the Level 1 British Horse Society’s Horse Owners Certificate at Gransha Equestrian Centre are pictured right. Level 2 has now started and a B.H.S. Riding & Road Safety test with commence at the beginning of March. For further details contact Anne Rodgers on 07871186550.
Fun jumping was the topic for Gransha Riding Club’s recent event. The 60/70cms pairs was won by Suzi McClean/Scooby and Clare Sloan/Ronaldo two seconds ahead of Emma Martin/Kate and Sara Brashaw/ Echo, with junior members Josh Getty/Autumn Surprise and Ashleigh Saunderson/Stuart Lyttle in 3rd place. In the 80/90cms pairs Laura Buckley/Mr T and Paula Dougherty/Briggs [...]
As we approach summer, according to the calendar, thoughts turn to warmer weather, longer day light hours and show time. So why not be prepared and have horses fit and ready to go forward, and where better to grab the opportunity with training shows for horses on Thursdays at 10.00 am, 80 cm – 1.20 [...]
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, [...]
