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 [...]
JOSEPH Murphy claimed a career best when finishing in fifth place for Ireland at the four-star event in Pau, France this afternoon (Sunday). The Mullingar rider also took the trophy for best cross country round of the competition. Murphy, riding the Irish Sport Horse Sportsfield Othello, had three fences down in the final show jumping [...]
Maeve and Millie lead the way at Omagh RDA ‘Pix and Mix’ Combined Training Event. A highly successful day was had by all who attended the Pix and Mix competition organised by Omagh RDA last weekend. Under the Watchful eye of dressage judge, Myra Grieves competitors rode dressage tests ranging from the RDA Grade 1a to [...]
Danescroft is the place to be this Thursday 30th October for Down shire’s Hallowe’en Show and fun night to which all members are invited. New members are very welcome and can join on the night to take part in all the fun! There will be something for everyone to enjoy including Le Trec, Show Jumping [...]
Attracting 17,131 nominations from 5,109 individuals in 2014 alone, the ESMAs have promoted and celebrated the creativity and talent of equestrian digital marketers worldwide in their use of social media for four years. The finalists have created acceptance speech videos in which they showed off their creative side for an online award ceremony – presented [...]
A talented new young rider has entered the equestrian scene this year called Peter Flanagan from Maghera. While he began riding ponies at the age of 10, it wasn’t until this year that he registered with SJI to compete a number of upcoming horses owned by McFadden Civils and Herbst Machinery. Peter started jumping his [...]
British Horse Society Horse owners Certificate Level 3 course will be starting at Gransha Equestrian Centre on Thursday evenings from 20th November to 11th December and resuming on 8th to 29th January 2015. Following on then in February a Level 2 course will start for 8 evenings. Courses for Riding and Road Safety and training for B .H.S. Stage [...]
Saturday 25TH Oct was the Route Hunt opening meet of the 2014 – 2015 season. By 12.15pm 27 horses and riders and several followers on foot were ready to set off. Hunt Master Philip White thanked The Scott family for the use of their yard for parking and for allowing the hunt the use of [...]
The Laurel View Winter Dressage League got off to an excellent start on Sunday 12th October, for Jenny Beggs in particular when she took home not one but two rosettes in the Newcomers class. JJ and Diane Jones were in top form when Laurel Faloonas scoring placed them top of the walk trot class. [...]
Connell Hill held the sixth week of their Autumn/Winter Training League Show on Friday night, and with the clocks putting time back it was quite the opposite at this venue as competitors decided it was ‘time’ to go forward aiming higher. This can be achieved by ‘time’ and help which is readily available on hand [...]
Saturday 18th October 2014 was the Route Hunt pre season mini hunt at the kennels. A total of 25 riders turned out and this included some hunting for the first time as well as some familiar faces. Before leaving hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to the kennels and thanked Huntsman Jonny Butler and joint [...]
Sunday 2nd November 2014 sees, back by popular demand, Lime Park Equestrian‘s Annual Winter Horse & Pony Show Jumping League. The League will run over 5 consecutive Sundays with the Final being held on Sunday 7th December 14. Shows will start at 10.30am for Ponies beginning with Beginners followed by 50cms, 65cms, 80cms & 90cms [...]
Weeks 4 and 5 of our Dressage League went off smoothly with lots of regulars and new faces in attendance. Competitors should be very proud of their performances as it has been a stiff competition so far! We have moved our dressage final to Sunday 2nd November 2014 and we look forward to welcoming both [...]
Saturday 11th October saw the Dressage For All Autumn League continue at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. With classes ranging from Intro (walk/trot only) to Preliminary and Novice there was something for everyone and some very nice tests were being ridden. Thanks to everyone who supported the events, to Judge David Patterson (and scribe) and [...]
Connell Hills’ SJI Horse League Show on Saturday saw the rain clouds drift making for a much welcomed dry day following the previous few days down pours. This unexpected turn in weather heightened spirits of both horse and rider as they undertook their chosen challenges in the indoor arena. Tracks designed and built, by Mr [...]
Knockagh View Euestrian Centre held an indoor derby on Sunday competitors thoroughly enjoyed the challenging course designed by Alistair Megahey and some new exciting fences at Knockagh View. The 60cms class was won in style by Claire Dobbin on Louie with Megan Norton and Tango jumping a fast clear to win the 70cm class. The [...]
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, [...]
