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 [...]
A Presentation was made on Bank Holiday Monday, Ladies Day at Dowpatrick Races to Clare Steele (third left) who rode The Witness Box Gelding Aghavillar to win The Downpatrick Race Course Race Horse to Riding Horse Class at Saintfield Horse Show on Saturday 17th.August at Tyrella House. Also pictured are from left –Saintfield Horse Show Director Joan Cunningham, Amanda [...]
Barclay Communications supports local lad as he aims for double gold in Europe and sets sights on 2016 Olympics. County Antrim’s Harold Megahey has made the Irish Junior Eventing team for a second year in a row and is now preparing to fight for Gold at the FEI European Eventing Championships for Young Riders and [...]
With the summer holidays drawing to an end there was a good turn out of competitors for the Friday night Training Show at Connell Hill. This is certainly the ideal show to attend to bring on the young inexperienced horse and also where riding skills can be improved. The 50 cm class got the night [...]
British Showjumper Geoff Billington is set to join the list of stars due to appear at Equus Live 2013 the all indoor event taking place in the Punchestown Event Centre on November 2nd and 3rd. Geoff will be on hand to give one of his famous Showjumping Masterclasses riding both a novice and an advanced show [...]
Wanting to improve your knowledge about horses? Enrol in the B.H.S. Horse Owners Certificate Level 1 starting at Gransha Equestrian Centre on Thursday 12th September. This course is informative and fun and is a fantastic insight and introduction to anyone involved with horses. Whether it is purely for interest or whether you intend on buying a horse or are [...]
HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships 2013 By Kate Green The stage is set for a memorable HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships as some of the greatest talents in the sport gather in the unique seaside setting of Malmö, Sweden. This is the first time since the biennial Championships began 60 years ago that it has been [...]
Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, Cheshire, played host to the thirteenth Pony Club Novice Championships, generously supported by NFU Mutual during the weekend The Pony Club Novice Championships of August 24-25th. The Novice Championships are the starting point for the future competitive talent in The Pony Club, and hold the finals at Novice level for Pony [...]
Elite foal selection has been completed for Cavan’s Elite Foal Sale. This is the first time to run this sale at the Cavan Indoor Championships which is a very exciting prospect as this is should be a fantastic platform to present these select foals. Some exciting and sought after stallion progeny are represented in the selection [...]
The jumping action continued at Kernan Equestrian Centre on Northern Bank Holiday Monday 26th August.. They ran one of their popular Mini Grand Prix Horse Shows in welcome sunshine. All competitions were run as two phase except the Mini Grand Prix jump off event. The first event of the day the 90cm class got off [...]
The August International Performance & Premier 3 Year Old Sale at Cavan Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd August was a huge success. The Premier 3 year old sale on Tuesday 20th generated huge interest and a fantastic crowd attended. These premier 3 year olds were selected at viewing days prior to the sale [...]
The training shows at Connell Hill are becoming more popular as more competitors are attending to jump colourful competitive courses designed to school horses and test the ability of the rider. This is where the ground work begins for both horse and rider as the help, aid and guidance is freely given to encourage this [...]
Connell Hill hosted the Ulster Region Grand Prix Horse Show on Saturday and what a show this was, competitors travelled from all arts and parts with horse boxes and horse lorries packing the spacious yards and lane-way to absolute capacity. This friendly, relaxed, safety conscious Centre saw a huge entry of competitors enjoy a fabulous [...]
Week three of Ecclesville’s Mid-Summer League was another busy evening of showjumping and Raymond Caldwell’s courses continue to draw impressive numbers of competitors. Competitors should note that the Final has had to be re-scheduled from Friday 6 September to Wednesday 4 September. Results from 23 August: 40cm Class (Double Clears) Henry Coote and Sophie; Freya [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre are holding a BBQ and Barndance on Saturday 31st August with all proceeds going to the Jonjo Bright fund. Doors will open at 7.30pm with a fantastic evening for the whole family with a bouncy castle and rodeo bull all night, a live band and fabulous food by Jackson’s Butchers Ballynure! [...]
Competitors were treated to an inviting course in the popular Portmore venue on Saturday for the first show in the new Portmore unregistered league sponsored by Equestrianresults.co.uk. Ella Heron and Princess Judy produced the first clear of the day in the 60cm class setting the bar high for those who followed. The 70cm competitors [...]
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, [...]
