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 [...]
Sunday 2nd November 2014 saw the final of the Autumn Dressage League at Ardnacashel Equestrian Comber. This year our dressage league was very kindly sponsored by “The Nifty Poo Picker” www.niftypoopicker.com. The competition was hotly contested and it was noted the great improvement in both riders and their steeds as the league progressed. Well done to all our competitors! [...]
On Saturday 26th October 18 Route hunt members and 3 visitors met at the kennels for the Knockertotan hunt organised by hunt secretary Julie Smyth. Hunt master Philip White welcomed everyone before the hunt set off at 12.15pm. There was a hack along the Gateside Road and Ballymacrea Road to get everyone warmed up before [...]
It is countdown now with only two weeks remaining before the final, on Friday 19th December, of this most exciting Training League Show at Connell Hill. New faces were welcomed and enjoyed the friendly happy go lucky family atmosphere where everyone is helped and encouraged along their chosen path whether it be competition or pleasure, [...]
November 16th was the date, Laurel View the venue and Derby competition was the reason. As ever the Laurel View course building team had built a course to test and tease the competitors, but nothing too tricky to deter the green and baby horses from having a go too. Sixties riders got things [...]
Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven steered Don Auriello to victory in today’s fourth leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 Western European League at Stockholm in Sweden. In yesterday’s Grand Prix it was Hans Peter Minderhoud who came out on top with Glock’s First when posting a personal best score. In today’s Freestyle however the [...]
HORSES 80cm- 1, T. Duffy’s Achn Moto X (Teresa Duffy); 90cms- 1, N. Galligan’s Apollo Blue X (Jamie Landers); 1, J. Griffin’s Cregmore Hughie (Jim Griffin); 1, P. McVerry’s Bellscross Tate Rebel (Amy McVerry); 1m- 1, P. Quinn’s Diamond de Reve (David Conlon); 1, C. Cornyn’s Dutch Sprout (Ciara Cornyn 1,J. Haffey’s John L (Joe [...]
Saturday saw the final of the Autumn/Winter SJI Horse League at Connell Hill with competitors arriving for the big day following weeks of hard preparation. The very favourable weather added to the atmosphere as riders warmed up to jump colourful tracks spaciously displayed in the indoor arena. The opening 80 cm class saw the hard [...]
HORSE Sport Ireland (HSI) has published the report outlining the recommendations of the Irish Draught Horse Studbook Breeding Policy Review Taskforce. The Breeding Sub Board and the Main Board of HSI have both agreed the recommendations and the changes will be implemented in 2015. The review of the Irish Draught Horse Breeding Policy was conducted by [...]
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today became the first recipient of the FEI Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of her leading role as supporter of equestrian sport throughout her reign as British monarch. The award was presented to Her Majesty by FEI President HRH Princess Haya at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace in the presence [...]
William Whitaker stepped right into the limelight with a brilliant win with Fandango at the fifth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2014/2015 Western European League series in Stuttgart, Germany today. The 25-year-old nephew of British legends, John and Michael Whitaker, out-classed many of the best in the world in a thrilling 10-horse [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB commence their winter schedule of activities with dressage training with Dale Roberts at the RDA. Members & friends look forward to their Christmas Meal/Night out on Saturday 6th December in The Millstone & Mandi King will return for one final showjumping lesson of the year on the 10th December. The annual Christmas Show is planned for [...]
LimePark Equestrian Winter Horse & Pony League 2014 Results Sunday 23rd Nov 2014 Sunday saw another great show at Lime Park Equestrian. The sun shone and the competitors were out in force for the 4th week of the league! Courses flowed and jumping was good with plenty of room to warm up in the outdoor arena. [...]
Gransha Equestrian Centre hosted the third round of the Chris Semple Photography Dressage league on Sunday 23rd November. The chat heard among competitors is that Gransha is a very relaxed atmosphere to compete at with horses enjoying the good surfaces. It was very exciting to watch Lucy Adams riding Get-Set at Inter 1 level in [...]
The Outstanding Achievement category of the Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Awards is open to public vote through a dedicated awards app which is now available to download through iTunes or Google Play. Each voter will be entered into a draw for two people to attend the Awards at Leopardstown Racecourse on December 8th. The Outstanding [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre Watters Electrical Horse & Pony League Results: Saturday 22nd November 2014 Starter Stakes-1, Buzz (Connell Cunningham); Voucher Winner 1,Twinkle Toes (Kenny Treanor): 1, Blacky (Shea Griffin); 1, Lisbuck Dancer (Rian og Martin); 60cm-1, Buzz (Shannon Treanor): Voucher Winner 1, Miss Ping Pong (Hannah Sherlock); 1,Twinkle Toes (Shannon Treanor); 70cm- 1, Bugsy [...]
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, [...]
