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It’s ‘Futurestic’ at Connell Hill

It’s ‘Futurestic’ at Connell Hill

| July 3, 2013

The Friday night Training Show saw a busy night with competitors introducing young horses to a career of show jumping and riders improving on their ability.  As these classes start at 50 cm what a perfect opportunity to school your young horse in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.  The 50 cm class saw Linzi McCallie take [...]

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Kernan Equestrian Centre Summer SJI Horse & Pony League Results

Kernan Equestrian Centre Summer SJI Horse & Pony League Results

| July 1, 2013

Kernan Equestrian Centre, Summer SJI Horse & Pony League, Thursday 27th June 2013 HORSES 80cm – No Result 90cms- 1,R. Healey’s Patchwork Prince (Rachel Healey); 1m- 1, M. Tuite’s Sunnyside Boy (Michael Tuite); 1, B. Clarke’s An Realta Rua (Darren Tracey); 1, J. Mohan’s Highfield Bohemia (Kayla Mohan); 1.10m- 1. J. Murphy’s Javas Casey (Aoife Dooley); PONIES [...]

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An Exciting Ecclesville Showjumping Final

An Exciting Ecclesville Showjumping Final

| July 1, 2013

The Final of the Ecclesville Summer 2013 Showjumping League was held on Friday 28 June and it brought to the close another very successful league. The spectators were very enthusiastic as the qualified combinations twisted and flew round Raymond Caldwell’s courses!  The beautifully turned out combination of Niall Bruce and Honeysuckle were the winners of [...]

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Half Way Mark of Summer SJI League at Connell Hill

Half Way Mark of Summer SJI League at Connell Hill

| July 1, 2013

The disappointing heavy rain did not deter competitors travelling from all arts and parts eager to jump at Connell Hills Summer League with classes from 80 cm to 1.30 m.  Having a successful day with double clears in both the 90 cm and 1.0 m classes were Sarah Fulton on ‘Fiasco Zed’, BeverleyCaves on ‘Quinica’ [...]

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Hog Roast and Hooley Reminder!

Hog Roast and Hooley Reminder!

| June 26, 2013

Eventing Ireland Northern Region Supporters Group are holding a Fund raising Hog Roast and Hooley at Sweetwall Stud, Templepatrick on Saturday, 29th June 2013, 8.00pm til late, in aid of Northern Region Funds and Juniors on Squads … Live music by “THE BIZZ”, well known to EINR ball goers, with full bar and Hog Roast [...]

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Further Success for Pony Club Mentoring Scheme‏

Further Success for Pony Club Mentoring Scheme‏

| June 26, 2013

Following the successful implementation in the discipline of Tetrathlon, The Pony Club is to roll out its mentoring scheme further to the disciplines of Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing at The Pony Club Championships in August. Headed up by Kate Allenby MBE, Modern Pentathlon Olympic Bronze medallist and former Pony Club Member, mentoring was first [...]

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Final Amateurs Qualify for RDS at Ravensdale Lodge

Final Amateurs Qualify for RDS at Ravensdale Lodge

| June 25, 2013

Week ending 16th & 23rd June 2013, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. “Amateurs to the fore at Ravensdale Lodge”. A week after the first of two one day events for Eventing Ireland, the main grass arena at Ravensdale Lodge had more traffic on Saturday 22nd June, this time it was the RDS amateur [...]

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Penultimate Week of Ards Show Jumping

Penultimate Week of Ards Show Jumping

| June 25, 2013

Week four of the Club’e show jumping once again saw keen competition over a challenging course. Kaitlin and Princess Peachy flew round to take first place in the 70 – 80 cms, using an inspired turn between fences 2 and 3 to good advantage. this was also the chosen route for Messina and Sky who [...]

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Minister Coveney Acknowledges Irish Breeding Success at Luhmuhlen

Minister Coveney Acknowledges Irish Breeding Success at Luhmuhlen

| June 24, 2013

THE IRISH Sport Horse Mr Cruise Control saw off some of the world’s top eventing combinations when claiming victory in Luhmuhlen’s CCI4* event in Germany at the weekend, ridden by New Zealand’s Andrew Nicholson. Following closely in second was another Irish Sport Horse, High Kingdom, ridden by Britain’s Zara Phillips. Minister for Agriculture, Food and [...]

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Kernan Equestrian Centre Results

Kernan Equestrian Centre Results

| June 24, 2013

SJI Horse & Pony League Results, Thursday 20th June 2013 Horses 1m- 1, M. Tuite’s Sunnyside Boy (Michael Tuite) 1.10m- 1,L. McSorley’s A Little Quickie (Aoife Dooley); 1, E. Quinn’s Watch Your Step (Elaine Quinn); 1,J. Murphy’s Javas Patsy (Aoife Dooley); 1, S. Hanratty’s Wonella (Siobhan Hanratty); 1, E. Quinn’s Lama Cruise (Elaine Quinn); 1, [...]

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Star Spangled Mini Grand Prix Pony Show at Connell Hill

Star Spangled Mini Grand Prix Pony Show at Connell Hill

| June 24, 2013

The Mini Grand Prix Pony Show at Connell Hill saw a huge number of competitors turn out to jump a super grand prix course of fences. These courses, designed by Mr Will Crean, provided the opportunity of testing the nerve and ability of these, without doubt, stars of the future filling the stadium with a [...]

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Trophies awarded, as Omagh RDA elect new Chairperson

Trophies awarded, as Omagh RDA elect new Chairperson

| June 24, 2013

Press Release, Omagh RDA In a celebration of achievement on Wednesday evening last, Omagh RDA held their annual general meeting as well as their presentation of certificates. In what was to be her last Chairman’s report, Mrs Gwen Garrett congratulated all those riders who attended sessions throughout the year, thanks were also extended to the instructors [...]

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The 2013 Dressage Convention

The 2013 Dressage Convention

| June 24, 2013

Get up close and personal with the stars If there’s one event to put in your diary this year it’s the new and exciting 2013 Dressage Convention, in association with Horse&Rider Magazine and Classic Dressage. Dressage superstars Carl Hester and Richard Davison are offering dressage enthusiasts a unique insight into a variety of training methods [...]

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Clogher Valley Riding Club Summer Show

Clogher Valley Riding Club Summer Show

| June 23, 2013

Clogher Valley Riding Club held their Summer show at the Ecclesville Centre, Fintona on Sunday 16th June. The weather held fair and a great turnout of horses and ponies enjoyed a super day’s jumping over Raymond Caldwell’s testing courses. The individual classes from 40cm up to 1m were very generously sponsored by Clogher Valley Caravan [...]

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New from Champion – Vanguard and Freedom body protectors

New from Champion – Vanguard and Freedom body protectors

| June 23, 2013

Presenting a new bespoke design for ladies only… By introducing superlative flexibility into a design that offers a fit especially tailored for the female figure, without compromising protection and safety, Champion has designed its most comfortable body protector to date. This exceptional comfort is offered by a darted and tailored bust design, a slim and [...]

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