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The Reem Acra Dream Comes True at Last for Langehanenberg

The Reem Acra Dream Comes True at Last for Langehanenberg

| April 29, 2013

Written by Louise Parkes, FEI Germany’s Helen Langehanenberg lived up to all the promise she has shown over the last few seasons to clinch the 2013 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage title in style today with the fabulous stallion, Damon Hill. She was a lady on a mission from the outset, driven on by [...]

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Where’s the Rider for the Third Horse? And other Questions for the Cowgirls

Where’s the Rider for the Third Horse? And other Questions for the Cowgirls

| April 29, 2013

My last blog was about our daily routine so I thought I would follow it up with some of my favorite questions and conversation we have daily. What happened to the guy riding the other horse? We have three horses. Two to ride and one to carry the pack. Sometimes our hosts drive our pack [...]

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Victories in Europe, Lynch Through to World Cup’s Final Day

Victories in Europe, Lynch Through to World Cup’s Final Day

| April 28, 2013

Press release, written by Colin McClelland IRISH riders collected four trophies in European shows over the last 36 hours, while at Gothenburg in Sweden, Denis Lynch and All Star 5 qualified for the final day of the Jumping World Cup Final. This evening at Ebreichsdorf in Austria, Ireland’s Olympic medallist Cian O’Connor returned from his [...]

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Nicholson Stands One-Two At Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover

Nicholson Stands One-Two At Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover

| April 28, 2013

April 27, 2013 — Andrew Nicholson of New Zealand is holding all the cards at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover: He’s standing in first place on Quimbo (38.0 penalties) and in second place on Calico Joe (40.8). Nicholson, a six-time Olympian, rode both horses to faultless rounds over the cross-country course [...]

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Connell Hill Popular Training Show Results

Connell Hill Popular Training Show Results

| April 28, 2013

As the weather is still not in everyone’s favour it still did not put the competitors off jumping at Connell Hills training show, these shows are ideal for introducing and bringing on a young horse, the novice rider and indeed a new combination of horse and rider. Taking advantage of this opportunity some new faces and horses did turn out to jump [...]

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Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland Parade at Punchestown Festival

Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland Parade at Punchestown Festival

| April 28, 2013

Racehorse to Riding Horse Ireland were invited to parade at the Punchestown Racing Festival 2013 on wednesday 25th so they were delighted to showcase a few of the most successful popular re-trained Racehorses who take part in competitions held by the association. Silver Birch, previously trained to win Aintree a few years ago by Gordon [...]

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N.I.W.H.A. Reinstates the Two Day Spring Show

N.I.W.H.A. Reinstates the Two Day Spring Show

| April 27, 2013

Congratulations to all those who managed to win a Championship at the all new two day Spring Show held at The Meadows Equestrian Centre on Saturday 13th and Sunday14th  April 2013.  The Spring Show has not been run for several years so the new format of one day of horses and one day of ponies [...]

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Gransha Spring Show Results

Gransha Spring Show Results

| April 27, 2013

A wonderful weekend of competitions was enjoyed by everyone who attended the Spring Show at Gransha last weekend. The weather was very kind at last and the decision to split the show over two days and stay in the all weather arenas was fully justified and appreciated. The footing was excellent in all three arenas [...]

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NWWHA Working Hunter Derby at Dirraw Farm Schedule Online

NWWHA Working Hunter Derby at Dirraw Farm Schedule Online

| April 26, 2013

THE NWWHA have just released an open invitation to all to compete at a working hunter Derby at Dirraw Farm on Sat 11th May  The event is open to members and non members alike, and is being held courtest of Mr A Campbell, Dirraw Farm, Finvoy, Ballymoney, BT53 7LB Schedule for the event is shown [...]

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46 Horses Ready To Start At The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover

46 Horses Ready To Start At The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover

| April 24, 2013

  Lexington, KY— April 25, 2012 — In front of a die-hard crowd of about 300 people on a windy, wet and cold afternoon, the international ground jury accepted all of the 46 horses presented at the first horse inspection at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover. The event begins on Thursday, [...]

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RDA Show Jumping League Results

RDA Show Jumping League Results

| April 24, 2013

The first week of the RDA Coleraine Show Jumping league took place on Thursday, April 18 at 6.30pm. Despite the heavy showers, many attended and enjoyed the indoor facilities with an inviting course for the start of the league. Competitors must attend four heats of the seven series league to qualify for the final on [...]

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It’s All To Play For at Mossvale

It’s All To Play For at Mossvale

| April 24, 2013

This Friday at Mossvale, competitors will be competing for the last set of special Cups and Trophies.  No qualifying required for these cups and trophies so ALL WELCOME.  The first special Trophy will be the J. Priestly Trophy to be jumped for in the 40cm class.  This will be followed by the Bertie Hale Cup [...]

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Working Hunter for Strule Valley

Working Hunter for Strule Valley

| April 24, 2013

STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB members have been busy lately with their annual easter charity pleasure ride at Baronscourt by kind permission of the Duke & Duchess of Abercorn, & also in April showjumping training with Mandi King at Ecclesville. A team competed at Seskinore & Ecclesville Riding Club’s annual inter club team showjumping event recently [...]

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No Rest at Ravensdale Lodge

No Rest at Ravensdale Lodge

| April 24, 2013

With a busy week of finals ahead of them at Ravensdale Lodge there will be no time for a rest at the popular equestrian show and event centre as their Spring / Summer event schedule is due to commence the following week. With 21 classes to be decided between Thursday and Sunday it will be [...]

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May Day Race Meeting at Down Royal

May Day Race Meeting at Down Royal

| April 24, 2013

Maybe the Biggest Thrill You’ll Get This Bank Holiday – May Day Race Meeting at Down Royal Mon 6th May Come and celebrate May Day in style with the Daily Mirror and Down Royal. Our gates will open at 12.30pm with the first race kicking off at 2.25pm (approx.) and the seventh and final race [...]

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