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 [...]
After their successful Working Hunter arena at Omagh Show during the summer, the Arvalee Riding Club committee are pleased to announce the start of their 2nd annual Working Hunter League. The league will run over a shortened format with 4 qualifying legs, as with last year cash prizes will be paid to those eligible and [...]
On Sunday 15th September Harold Megahey once again stepped onto the podium at the FEI European Championships for Juniors, but this time it was to receive a Gold team medal for Ireland. Sponsored by local business communications company, Barclay Communications, Harold left for the European Championships in Jardy, France hoping to finish his Junior eventing [...]
Week ending 6th October 2013, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre It was a busy week in the Craig household as between them, mum Victoria and daughter Sarah competed, with great success on no less than four occasions over four disciplines at Ravensdale Lodge. It all started on Thursday morning when Victoria partnered Rocky [...]
Note from Omagh RDA: Omagh PSNI will be visiting Omagh RDA on Saturday 19th October from 10am to carry out Trailer Marking. Trailer marking allows stolen trailers to be tracked down and returned to owners quickly. They don’t just mark trailers but also any large items of machinery you may have such as tractors. This [...]
FEI Lausanne (SUI) The FEI has received formal Expressions of Interest from Great Britain, the USA and Canada to host the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018, after re-opening the bidding process on 1 July 2013. The USA has identified two potential host cities – Wellington (Florida) and Lexington (Kentucky) – and Great Britain will have [...]
February NH Sale Mixed Sale of NH Stock 4 – 5 February Derby & HIT Sale The World’s Premier Sale of National Hunt 3 & 4 year olds, featuring a Select Horses in Training Section 25 – 26 June August NH Sale A sale of National Hunt 2, 3 & 4 year olds [...]
Gather your friends for a spectacular evening in aid of a worthy cause…. The Cotswold RDA is delighted to announce they will be holding a fund raising ball on Saturday 1st March 2014. The ‘Cirque Noir Ball’ will take place from 7pm at ‘The Centaur’ located at racing’s prestigious Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire. The night will [...]
The much anticipated Elite Foal Sale took place on Thursday 26th September and witnessed a remarkable 93% clearance rate. The sale will took place during the prestigious annual Cavan Indoor Championships week long Show and without a doubt proved that this new platform was a sure winner. All catalogued foals came with an impressive background [...]
Written by Anna Williams, FEI French rider Aurelien Rocchia aboard Secret de Mon Coeur scooped individual gold, ahead of Spain’s Silvia Yebra Altimiras with Espoir de Bozouls, and Laurent Mosti (FRA) took bronze on Doria de Jansavis at the FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Horses in Italy last weekend. On Saturday 28th September, 67 [...]
A UNIQUE equine business will throw open its doors to the public in Co Down this week. Equishop, located in the thriving town of Saintfield, is the brainchild of local businesswoman Olivia Shannon Eyers. It will cater for the tastes – and pocket – of all horse lovers with an exciting range of new [...]
The Northern Region of Eventing Ireland brought their 2013 season to a conclusion in very fine style at Tullymurry on Saturday. As always, the Turley family put great effort into ensuring that the grounds were in good shape and Tony McManmon, who hot-footed it from Knockany the previous week, had built some fantastic new fences [...]
Sunday 25th August saw a lovely day for the final round of the “Jump Challenge Derby” (Incorporating the “Jump Challenge League” Final) at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. A combination of show jumping, working hunter and cross-country fences provided a final challenging course with a few new fences, which rode very well. Organisers would [...]
Saturday 5th October is the start of The Route Hunt race season with their autumn Point To Point Races at Carrowclare Road, Myroe, Limavady, Co Londonderry. Racing starts at 1pm with six different races in which horses have the opportunity to achieve best turned out and /or race winner. The course is a very level [...]
As we near the end of September who would have thought that there was still sun shine left in abundance which shone all day at Connell Hills’ SJI Horse League, this added to the wonderful atmosphere which was evident as the spectators applauded and cheered competitors as they jumped. From early morning the car parks [...]
Week ending 22nd September 2013, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Trekking centre Following on from the excitement of the MSL Mercedes-Benz Autumn Grand Prix show the weekend before there was the matter of three leagues and finals to be sorted out at Ravensdale Lodge last week. League and final winners and placed combinations can be [...]
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, [...]
