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 [...]
CO. DOWN show jumper Dermott Lennon (44) won his second Mercedes car at the three-star show in Geesteren, Netherlands this weekend with a Grand Prix victory on Sunday. Meanwhile, Cork’s Billy Twomey took first place in the Grand Prix at Wettenhall in England with the ten year-old gelding Diaghilev. Both riders were celebrating their second [...]
CLARE Abbott took both the 5 year-old and 6 year-old classes of the new Irish Sport Horse Eventing series at Killossery Lodge in Co. Dublin today (Sunday), while Michael O’Toole won the 4 year-old class. Abbott rode Cormac McKay’s Oakley, by Beach Ball (ISH) and bred by Messrs Teague and Mulgree in the 6 year-old [...]
Sunday 23rd June saw the Laurel View leg of the second Inter Venue Tour. A rather depressing weather forecast had convinced the course building team that indoors was the only sensible option for the competition. Sadly their foresight was indeed justified, but happily the day proceeded smoothly and dryly utilising both indoor arenas. Taking home [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Summer SJI Horse & Pony League, Thursday 4th July 2013 HORSES 80cm – No Result 90cm-1, D. Vallely’s Drumiller Ardress (Paul Dillon); 1m- 1, A. McQuade’s Finod Fear (Susanna McQuade); 1, J. Mohan’s Highfield Bohemia (Kayla Mohan); 1.10m- 1, V. McKee’s Carrigeen Moss (Victoria McKee); 1, J. Burgess’s Obos Apollo (June Buegess); 1,B. Clinghan’s [...]
What a scorcher! It was so gorgeous at Laurel View on the 9th June that judges permitted riders to dispense with their jackets and protocol while riding their dressage tests. A successful day for those who could keep their cool in the arena. Simon Wylie and Laurel View Cindy took the top spot in the [...]
Tattersalls Ireland has announced that the Tattersalls Ireland July Show in association with the Rolestown Show and Ward Union Hunt will take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July 2013. The schedule comprises of a variety of classes from Showing to Working Hunter to Show Jumping to Racehorse to Riding Horse to Team Hunt [...]
TWO Irish riders were in the money tonight (Friday) when Cork’s Billy Twomey collected 8,500 euro for a win in the three-star Charles Stanley British Masters competition at Wettenhall, England and Co. Down’s Dermott Lennon was awarded a Mercedes car for taking first place in the Grand Prix Qualifier at Geesteren in the Netherlands. Cork-born [...]
The Kings are Queens of the ring at the NIRC outdoor show jumping Championships at Meadows A dull day didn’t dampen the spirits of the competitors at the NIRC champs. Close to 200 competitors turned out to compete for a wide range of classes for seniors and juniors , teams and individuals. One family had [...]
COMMANDANT John Ledingham, HSI team manager, coach and Chef d’Equipe, tonight (Friday) announced the following teams for the up-coming European Championships for Children, Juniors and Young Riders at Vejer De La Frontera in Spain, which take place from the 16th to the 21st of July 2013. The names of horses and riders are: YOUNG RIDER [...]
SJI registered horse & pony league Wednesday 26th June. Horses: 80 class: K. lynch’s Con Kid Z (A. O’ Farrell). 90cm class, divided between: Aimee O’ Farrell’s Mn Cascadeur 9A. O’ Farrell), Karen Mc Leigh’s Slieveana Slat (K. Mc Leigh), Janine Farrell’s Blackmoor Heather (J. Farrell) & Marie Quigley’s Liscargle Lux Pride (H. Joyce). 1m [...]
Sunday 16th June saw another great turnout for the third round of the Jump Challenge League at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough. A combination of showjumping, working hunter and cross country fences, including water, ditches and steps, provided another challenging course which everyone rode very well. We would like to thank everyone who competed [...]
Ards Riding Club hosted round 5 of the inter club team jumping qualifiers at Bairdstown Road, Ballywalter by kind permission of the Robinson family. The teams consisted of two novice and two open riders each of whom jumped two rounds over 8 fences. The second round was against the clock. Competition was keen but Mossvale [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB held the penultimate night of their annual summer showjumping league & were once again blessed with a rain free night! The Club would like to thank the competitors for coming along to compete, Raymond & Pamela Caldwell for building a friendly course, Chris Bogle for judging, Natasha Gilchrist entries, AJS Catering, [...]
The Mid Antrim Horse Show was held on Saturday 22nd June at the Ballee Playing Fields, Ballymena on a day when the weather threw everything at the competitors, from glorious sunshine to sudden downpours and even hail, but luckily the ground was still excellent throughout the day in spite of the deluges. There was a [...]
Do you want a career with Horses? Are you employed in an Equestrian business? Would you like to work towards a recognised industry qualification in Horse Care? Do you want to continue to work while you gain your qualification? If you have answered yes to these questions, the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Horse Care could [...]
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, [...]
