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 [...]
The Netherlands emerged victorious as the pilot season for the FEI Nations Cup™ Dressage 2013 series got underway at Domain Equestre de Grands Pins in Vidauban, France yesterday. Sweden finished second at this opening event, with the host nation of France in third and Switzerland slotting into fourth place. Great Britain sent just three riders, [...]
Class 11 LIGHT TRADE, A single or pair of horses or ponies, show in a traditional two or four wheeled trade vehicle. 1st 35 Brown, Mr Norman ROSEHALL TARA QUEEN 2nd 37 Fawcett, Mr George PAIR OF FRIESIAN HORSES 3rd 34 Bell, Mr Gordon S S LIFFORD WILLIE 4th 40 Weir, Mr John MILLTOWN BOY [...]
IRELAND’S show jumping manager Robert Splaine has this evening (Thursday) confirmed the jumping order of his team for Friday’s initial clash in the 2013 Furusiyya Nations’ Cup Series. Ireland, who last year finished third in the world series, will line out in France tomorrow as third of eight teams, which include The Netherlands, Spain, Great [...]
Twists, turns and triple bars to tease the talented riders at the first leg of the Laurel View Outdoor Derby League on Sunday 5th May. Plenty of excitement to get the day going in the 60cm class with three sets of jump offs to decide the top six positions. With clear rounds getting them off [...]
Folk are said to have a spring in their step at this time of the year, can the same be said for horses and ponies. Certainly seems to be true for those competing in our Spring Show Jumping league. Read on for a round up of results from April and how they added up to [...]
MEATH’S John Floody took the winner’s laurels in the Seven Year-Old final at the Barnadown leg of the Irish Sport Horse Studbook Series yesterday (Sunday) riding Bronson de Reve (ISH). Close behind the Meath rider came Shane McFadden with Clinton Jack (ISH) while third place was claimed by Greg Broderick with MHS Going Global (ISH) [...]
A working hunter competition was organised by STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB in Omagh, Co Tyrone recently & held at The Ecclesville Centre, Fintona. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather to come along & support the show. Thanks to Declan O’Neill from Moy, Dungannon for taking on the job of judge for both ponies & horses, [...]
The annual summer showjumping league is planned for Wednesdays 19th & 26th June & Wednesday 3rd July with the final being on Wednesday 10th July at Ecclesville; commencing at 7pm with the 60cm class followed by 70cm, 80cm, 90cm & 1 metre. The metre class includes a timed jump off round for those wishing to [...]
A fun day was had by one and all when they hopped along to the Laurel View Easter Show on the 7th April. Easter treats were in plentiful supply and so was the fun at this annual event, from little jumps for those with altitude issues, to accumulators and relays, not forgetting the obstacle course. [...]
HORSE Sport Ireland has announced a new Under 25 Eventing High Performance programme. The U25 programme is a long term talent development programme aimed at supporting and developing riders and horses demonstrating talent and potential in Three Day Eventing. The U25 squad will be managed by Young Rider High Performance Manager Sally Corscadden, with coaching [...]
Since the beginning of our journey I’ve wanted to write Clyde’s story but until now I wasn’t sure how. Finally after three months and countless explanations I’m ready to share with the world the love story of Clyde and Olivia. Choosing the horses for our Journey was an excruciating task. We had coordinated with a [...]
10 NATIONS REPRESENTED AT TATTS 2013 The 2013 Tattersalls International Horse Trials & Country Fair in association with Horse Sport Ireland was launched today. This year’s event sees competitors representing ten different nations from as far as Japan, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada as well at the usually strong home representation. A host of [...]
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, [...]
