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 Irish Independent Young Sport Star of the Year is equestrian sensation Bertram Allen. He collected his award at a star-sudded lunch on Monday in the Westbury Hotel in Dublin. His citation read: “The 19-year-old from Wexford lies 19th in the World rankings following a sensational year during which he won a qualifier for the [...]
The 3rd week of Knockagh Views winter working hunter league takes place on Sunday 28th December. Horses start at 10am with a full range of classes from 60cms to 1.10M with cob, 4yr old and small hunter. Ponies classes start at 1pm approx with 30cm cross poles to 1M. This show hosts qualifiers for the [...]
A new equine veterinary hospital is opening in Greenmount Park adjacent to Limerick Racecourse this Saturday. The hospital is located within the grounds of the old Greenmount Stud and the facility has been reinvigorated to create a centre of excellence for equine care.
Connell Hill hopes Santa was not short staffed as ‘Workers’ arrived to enjoy a show with qualifying classes for the N.I. Festival and Equifestival in memory of James Wray with proceeds to Chest, Heart and Stroke Association on Saturday. The helpful, friendly, relaxed atmosphere which extends throughout the year at Connell Hill welcomed all competitors [...]
THOUGH recording the fastest time in the Olympia World Cup jump-off on Sunday, Ireland’s Bertram Allen fell foul of the vertical bogey fence that had caught out so many in the final round in London, and finished seventh overall. Second last to go of 13 clear rounds, the Wexford teenager made a spirited attempt to [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB, Omagh, Co Tyrone held their Christmas Show at the RDA recently. Thanks to those who came along to support. The Club would like to thank Raymond Caldwell for building a flowing course, Sandra Magee judging, Pearl Donnell refreshments, Natasha Gilchrist entries, Alison Donnell call up, Emma King & any one else [...]
On Saturday 20th December 2014 Route hunt members gathered at The Coast Inn Myroe for a pre-Christmas drink before setting off on their weekly hunt. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to Myroe and thanked the owners of The Coast for the use of the carpark.There was a short hack along the Seacoast Road before [...]
The 2015 winter / spring indoor schedule for Ravensdale Lodge has just been finalised. It retains many of the tried and trusted formula of the past few years along with a few new ideas and shows. SJI registered show jumping leagues and Grand Prix shows, horse & pony training, indoor arena eventing and dressage all [...]
IRISH teenager Bertram Allen has recorded his second straight win at Olympia’s five star show in London. The 19 year-old Wexford rider this afternoon (Saturday) piloted Billy Twomey’s bay stallion Aminko N to victory in the Christmas Masters competition, adding a further 13,000 euro to his Olympia prize money. The Masters competition sees riders take [...]
It was the Grand Finale of the Training League at Connell Hill, sponsored by Annaghmore Saddlery, Co. Armagh, and Doagh Farm Feeds, Co. Antrim, on Friday night which saw young athletes turn out in full show attire with ponies dressed for the festive season. This Training Show has been hugely beneficial to these young riders [...]
The latest update to The Pony Club’s e learning system launches today, December 18th 2014, at Olympia, the London International Horse Show. www.PonyPrepPlus.org is the next level of The Pony Club’s e learning sitewww.PonyPrep.org, built in conjunction with e learning specialists HT2. Since launching in 2010, PonyPrep has been enjoyed by over 200,000 users working towards their D-C [...]
NORTHERN Ireland rider David Simpson claimed victory in the famous Puissance competition at London’s five star Olympia horse show tonight (Thursday) with the 13 year-old grey mare Richi Rich. The 26 year-old, who is now based in Sussex, was one of two riders to make it through to the fourth and final jump-off in the [...]
The charity school show jumping day to raise funds for Belfast Royal Academy student Mimi Joffroy to travel to Malawi on the Be* the change project was a successful day! We would like to thank everyone who came along and supported the day, volunteered and donated. We would also like to thank the sponsors Old [...]
The 3rd week of Knockagh View’s winter dressage league faced the harsh weather but competitors kept going and there were some fantastic tests ridden. Knockagh View would like to thank the judges Lynsey Craig and Janet Hall. The next week if the league is on Sunday 3rd January, there are classes from intro to elementary, [...]
Saturdays 29th November saw the final of the Working Hunter For All Autumn League, taking place at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. Kindly Sponsored by Rockvale Farm and Equestrian, Ballynahinch, Caroline Grimshaw Photography and Antonia Donnelly. Thanks to everyone who supported the events, to judge Michael Lewis (and scribe) and also thanks to Caroline [...]
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, [...]
