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 [...]
Two busy showjumping arenas were in action at Saturday’s Saintfield Charity Horse Show, held once again at Tyrella House. After a wet start to the day, the horse arena hosted some stiff competition, as well as also proving to be a useful learning experience for many novice horses and new combinations. The neighbouring pony arena [...]
ELIZABETH Power has withdrawn from the Irish European Eventing Squad due to a short term injury to her horse September Bliss. First Reserve Michael Ryan declined the opportunity to travel to the championships due to the lateness of the call up. However, Jim Newsam and Magennis have now been called up and Magennis is on [...]
The Training Shows at Connell Hill are becoming more successful for riders and horses as advice, help and guidance is on hand to assist with training, confidence building and improving riding skills. Riders of all ages and abilities can jump in this relaxed, friendly and safety conscious environment. The show commenced with a busy 50 [...]
Upcoming Short Courses for Equine people, Rachel McGuigan, CAFRE The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have launched a programme of short courses, workshops and information seminars for the Equine Industry this Autumn. The courses are aimed at equine businesses, professional horse people and leisure riders with the range of courses including something for [...]
The YITBA, the junior wing of the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association (ITBA) were today, confirmed as sponsors of the Education and Jobs Area at Equus Live 2013. The YITBA have engaged ‘Measurability’ a career and outplacement firm to offer career advice for free at Equus Live. Measurability will have two career experts available throughout the event, [...]
The organisers were delighted with the fantastic numbers of entries for Week 2 of the Mid-Summer League at Ecclesville. A record breaking 100 competitors took on Raymond Caldwell’s challenging courses and the jumping started at 6.15pm and went on until 10.30pm!! The League will now move indoors for the remaining 3 evenings. Competitors should note [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Sunday 18th August 90cms- 1, E. Craig’s Cairnview Countess (Elizabeth Craig); 1, A. Wrynne’s Barryswell Zidane Lad (Cian Wrynne); 1, A. Cornyn’s Dutch Sprout (Ciara Cornyn); 1, S. Kilpatrick’s Curious Comet (Sarah Kilpatrick) Sponsored by O’Neill Tractors, Culloville 1m-(part of Ulster Region 1m League) 1, C. Thornton’s Graf Balouprint (Catherine Thornton); 1, D. [...]
Great Britain’s Ellen Whitaker rode a superb second round to take the Hyatt Hotels Millstreet International Grand Prix in Co. Cork this afternoon. Having incurred four penalties in the first round, Ellen jumped the only clear in the deciding round with Old Lodge’s KWPN “Zanzibar V” to take the €16,500 winners cheque back to Yorkshire. [...]
The annual Charlene Wilson Memorial Show was again a very successful event. With the showjumping running from just before 11.00am until after 7.00pm, and with competitors coming from all over Co Tyrone, Co Fermanagh and Donegal to support this family show, the organisers were delighted. Arena 2 returned to Omagh District Council’s green at Ecclesville [...]
The Audi Pony Club Polo Championships, held 9th to 11th August at Cowdray Park, West Sussex, culminated a hotly contested season from some of the best The Audi Pony Club Polo Championships young players in the UK. The Championships host the annual finals for both The Pony Club Polo sections of Handley Cross, Surtees, Loriner, [...]
Week ending 18th August, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. After an absence of two years cross-jump was to the fore at Ravensdale Lodge this weekend and it’s return had an immediate impact as there was a great turnout for week one of the series. With bright sunshine & perfect conditions underfoot the stage [...]
After an intensive campaign to get to to the finals in Dublin, the Mid Antrim Hunt Inter Hunt Chase team competed very successfully at the Dublin Horse Show recently. They came third equal and were only knocked out by the eventual winners, the Killinicks in the semi finals. Congratulations must go to the efforts of [...]
After a triumphant and busy summer, following the groups successes at the UK National Championships were the group scooped 5 wins as well as many other placing, and the Ministerial visit from the DCAL minister, it was a super summer for the Arvalee based group. Omagh RDA reopen its doors to riders again from 27th [...]
Kick start your weekend with the Musgrave Retail Partners N.I. Race Evening at Down Royal with a seven strong National Hunt card on Friday 30th August. The gates open at 3pm with the first race commencing at 4.40pm approx. with the seventh and final race scheduled for 7.40pm approx. Entrance tickets are £10, concession tickets [...]
THE following teams have been confirmed by Horse Sport Ireland for the European Championships to be held in Herning, Denmark from August 19-25. SHOW JUMPING Shane Breen – Balloon Shane Sweetnam – Amaretto Darco Billy Twomey – Diaghilev Conor Swail – Lansdowne Travelling Reserve Cameron Hanley – Antello Z Chef d’Equipe Robert Splaine DRESSAGE Dane [...]
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, [...]
