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 Easter break brought much welcomed sunshine for the equine enthusiasts as they trained in preparation to jump colourful tracks spaciously displayed, by William Brown, in the fabulous outdoor arena. Jumping in the expanse of this great outdoor arena excited many competitors with some a little apprehensive but as challenges were taken this very quickly [...]
Week ending 12th April 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. It was another busy week at Ravensdale Lodge as families made the most of the last week of the Easter break and combinations made the most of the good weather. It was also a long week at the centre with competitions starting on [...]
What a busy few days there have been at Ardnacashel. Firstly they held their Easter Bunny Jump Cross on Saturday 4th April 2015 with a fabulous turnout. The weather was fine and an excellent course awaited the competitors with the last five fences timed! The day started with a large 60/70 cm class with only [...]
The personal on hands approach at Connell Hill welcomes competitors who are embarking upon the world of show jumping, those making a return or indeed riders just craving confidence. So with clocks having moved forward adding extra daylight hours and the bumper Easter week weather a super track of fences were designed in the grandeur [...]
The sun was out and competitors were out in force to compete for the beautiful trophies at Knockagh View’s All Silver Easter show. Knockagh View would like to thank the judge in the ridden ring Suzanne Allen and Steward Anne Allen. The next All Silver show takes place on Sunday 3rd May with classes for [...]
SETTING a new high in Irish sporting achievement, 19 year-old Bertram Allen has today (Tuesday) entered the top ten of the world’s best show jumping riders. In the official Longines World Rider Rankings, which measure the monthly performances of over 2,000 riders internationally, Wexford-born Allen has today for the first time achieved tenth position, putting [...]
With the sun shining there was a great turnout of riders competing in the 1st Leg of the TRI STAR event. The riders began by riding their dressage test in the indoor arena under the watchful eye of Clare Sedgeman before moving outdoors to show jump in the sun. SMWRC would like to extend a [...]
There is a good schedule of events planned at Knockagh View throughout the Summer months to include a dressage league running on Sunday’s 17th May, 14th June, 12th July, 9th August and the final on 6th September, classes for everyone with Intro to Elementary. For something different and exciting there is an arena eventing league [...]
Saturday 21st March saw the Working Hunter For All Spring League finishing at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. A lovely sunny spring day saw that the show was fully enjoyed by competitors and spectators alike. Mill Yard would like to thank all competitors, Judges Audrey and Michael Smyth, supporters and A.P. Photography. The next event [...]
World No1 Scott Brash was victorious for the second night in a row on Miami Beach on Saturday evening, as he galloped away with the inaugural Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach Grand Prix title aboard Hello Sanctos. This was the two-time Longines GCT Champ’s fifth Grand Prix win in the last three seasons [...]
As Spring stealthily emerges competitors celebrating the Easter weekend hopped along to Connell Hills SJI Horse League where all enjoyed a smashing days jumping. The combined skill of courses artistically designed, by Mr William Brown, and the meticulous maintenance of the indoor arena and first-rate surface inspired horses, especially the novice, forward promoting confidence. This [...]
It was certainly a ‘Good Friday’ at Connell Hill as March was waved good bye and April welcomed with Easter celebrations which kick started with an Easter Egg raffle throughout the Training Show. Competitors were entered into the raffle and one lucky competitor in each class won an ‘Easter Egg’. This eggstra-special fun filled evening [...]
Week ending 5th April 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Numbers swelled last week at Ravensdale Lodge as increased numbers of competitors appeared with the return of the good weather. Thursday’s indoor SJI registered indoor horse league saw record numbers jump in the six modified classes from 80cm to 1.30m and this competition [...]
Week ending 29th March 2015, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. The Easter period will be a busy one at Ravensdale Lodge as the centre plays host to the second of their “Bumper” bank holiday shows on Monday 6th April closely followed by the first Young Event Horse qualifier for Balmoral show on Tuesday [...]
It is set to be a busy couple of Easter days at Ravensdale Lodge next week as the centre is set to host the second of their “Bumper” bank holiday shows on Easter Monday 6th April followed by the first Young Event Horse qualifier for Balmoral show on Tuesday 7th April. Monday’s bumper show will have seven [...]
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, [...]
