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 [...]
After two weeks of intensive competition, Ravensdale Lodge were back to their normal schedule of shows & events this week. Last week the best ponies and riders in Ireland descended on Ravensdale Lodge as the centre played host to the Connolly’s Red Mills Pony Spring Tour Final on Sunday 24th March. With three class and [...]
HitAir O/CNC2* Series – Dressage Test: Intermediate Dressage Test 117 (2009) 1st, Killossery Jupiter Rising Ciaran Glynn, 29.6 2nd, Westwinds Hercules Joseph Murphy, 31.4 3rd, Master Tredstep Aidan Keogh, 34.6 4th, Moss Star Orlagh Keenan, 35.8 5th, Stormhill Lad Deirdre Reilly, 37.3 6th, Euro Jackpot Steven Smith, 39.8 Dressage Test: Intermediate Dressage Test 117 [...]
BERNIE Brennan has stepped down as Chairman of Horse Sport Ireland’s Senior Show Jumping committee, having held the position since 2006. She said last night: “I have greatly enjoyed my time in the role but with a new Olympic cycle commencing it would be a big commitment to take on the role for another four [...]
A reminder that catalogue entries close 31st March 2013 – Late Entries and Entries on the Day will cost £30 / 35 euros each. Please note as in previous years, we will be unable to accept cheques at the showgrounds. However, we will take payments via credit / debit card. (Title photograph taken by Jim [...]
A reminder that catalogue entries close 31st March 2013 – Late Entries and Entries on the Day will cost £30 / 35 euros each. Please note as in previous years, we will be unable to accept cheques at the showgrounds. However, we will take payments via credit / debit card. (Title photograph taken by Jim [...]
Tuesday 2nd April will be the last night of showjumping, this starts at 7pm with the 60cm class, running up to 1m 10cm. Following the showjumping, Tuesdays 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th April will be dressage. This will start at 7pm with walk and trot tests, preliminary and novice tests (elementary and medium level tests [...]
Gransha Equestrian Centre, Horse and Pony Working Hunter Competitions including Qulifiers for Northern Ireland Festival Monday 1st April 10.00am start Schedule is shown below: CLASS 1. 70cm Performance Hunter. CLASS 2. 4 year old. Working Hunter. 80cms. Q CLASS 3. Coloured Working Hunter Horse. 80cms. CLASS 4. Cob Working Hunter. 80cms. CLASS 5. 80cm Working [...]
Gransha Equestrian Centre, Horse and Pony Working Hunter Competitions including Qulifiers for Northern Ireland Festival Monday 1st April 10.00am start Schedule is shown below: CLASS 1. 70cm Performance Hunter. CLASS 2. 4 year old. Working Hunter. 80cms. Q CLASS 3. Coloured Working Hunter Horse. 80cms. CLASS 4. Cob Working Hunter. 80cms. CLASS 5. 80cm Working [...]
ON THEIR first competitive outing since winning multiple medals at the London Paralympics, Ireland’s para dressage team took a third place at the Nations’ Cup in Deauville, France at the weekend. Ireland, driven by Helen Kearney and Geraldine Savage in the Grade Ia class, after three days of competition found themselves on the podium alongside [...]
Ecclesville Equestrian Centre, Fintona have scheduled a five week Spring Showjumping League for horses and ponies. The Shows will start on Friday 29 March at 6.15pm with a 40cm Class, which will be followed by 60cm, 70cm, 80cm, 90cm, 1m and 1.10m. The Final of the League is scheduled for Friday 26 April and to [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian centre, Greenisland held a children’s Easter fun day which was a huge success depite the snow storms outside. Everyone stayed warm and cosy indoors and enjoyed showjumping from 30cms and ridden classes judged by Shannon Baird. Results (clears) 30cms Grace Morton, Doodles; Kerry Thompson, Busby; Amy Irwin, Whiskey; Hugo O’Neill, Sugar; Kristie [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 24th March 2013 HORSES 80cm – 1, A. McGuinness’s Laredos Daughter (Ciara Cornyn); 90cm- 1, B. Judges’s Captain Becca (Niamh Barrett); 1m- 1,A. McQuade’s Finod Fear (Susannna McQuade); 1, E. Houston’s Higirl (Easkey Houston); 1,J. Morton’s Patchmills Laura (Joanne Morton); 1, H. Joyce’s Talks Cheap (Hannah [...]
The stormy weather conditions did not put competitors off turning out to the training show at Connell Hill on Thursday night but due to the worsening weather conditions Friday nights show had to be cancelled. Making their debuts were Sarah McConnell on ‘Ronnie’ jumping a double clear in the 70 cm class and Kristan McLean [...]
Omagh Riding for Disabled have a busy schedule of the Easter Break, with several shows and camps in the pipeline. Starting on Easter Saturday (30th March) with the Annual Easter Show commencing at 10am with all usual classes including a few extra novelty classes also. Starting the day is the Starter Stakes class, followed then [...]
Results of Horse and Pony jumping held on Monday 25th 70cm 1st= Darcy, Ruth Currie; Indy, Victoria Pickering; Schofield, William Greene; Hilltop Lola, Yvonne Whiteside. 80cm 1st Tad, Dan McComb won the Jess Cup; 2nd Scottie Beat Me Up, Yvonne Whiteside; also double clear; Spencer, Shannon Clingan; Robbie, Sonia Walker; Rocky, Rebekah Houston; Lilly, Chelsea [...]
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, [...]
