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 [...]
On Saturday 16th March 2013 40 Route Hunt members and friends meet at Ballylagan Equestrian Centre for a charity ride. Before setting of hunt treasurer Mike Alcorn and hunt master Philip White presented a cheque for £1000 to Mr Rex Humphries of the local Riding for Disabled Association group. Rex thanked all involved for the donation which would help the local RDA to [...]
Developments to change the way we work with horses! Rachel McGuigan, Equine Technologist, CAFRE An “Advances in Equine Husbandry” seminar hosted by the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) on Thursday 21st March at 7:30pm at Down Royal Racecourse, The Maze, Lisburn, BT27 5RW will highlight the recent technical advances of equine products [...]
Connell Hills’ Training Shows are becoming the social event of the week as more family and friends are accompanying competitors to support, spectate and enjoy a snack or a cup of coffee. Thursday nights show saw riders again taking advantage of this training session and jump some novice horses over a super course of fences [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 17th March 2013 HORSES 80cm – No Result 90cm- 1, l. Kerry’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Kerry); 1m- 1, Y. McGrane’s Glenabbey Beauty (Katie McGrane); 1, J. Morton’s Patch Mills Laura (Abby Morton); 1, L. McEntaggart’s Explorer Z (Louise McEntaggart); 1, S. McElwaine’s Pandora D (Victoria McElwaine); 1.10m- [...]
Following the previous days buzz and excitement of the Grand Prix Horse Show St Patrick seemed to have a calming relaxed effect on riders and ponies attending the third day of the SJI Pony League. These younger aspiring athletes are turning out in greater numbers filled with exuberance to take on the challenge of these [...]
A WIN in the $33,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic at Wellington, Florida tonight (Sunday) by Kilkenny’s Richie Moloney and the Irish Sport Horse Slieveanorra brought Ireland’s weekend tally of international show jumping victories to a total of six. Thirty-one entries showed in the Florida class, over a course set by Germany’s Olaf Peterson, Jr. [...]
We missed our conditioning reports last week because we were in transit. We will try to do them each week but it is easier to see the changes when a little more time passes. Last week was our first full week of riding and the horses covered about 140km in five days in some very [...]
CONOR Swail led the Irish charge in tonight’s (Thursday) Round Ten of the Winter Equestrian Festival Challenge at Wellington in Florida with a victory aboard the chestnut mare Martha Louise. The Co. Down-born rider, who was second to go in the final round, outpaced the USA’s jump-off leader Charlie Jacobs and Flaming Star, clipping over [...]
The annual Two Phase Event at Tyrella went ahead on Saturday despite the heavy rainfall of the preceding two days. Indeed, nowhere else in Ireland could have accommodated an event, given the recent weather conditions, so a huge thank you to David Corbett for the use of this infamous terrain. Although there were withdrawals on [...]
The first beautiful and useful equine app for keeping all your horse info safe and ready anywhere! Like you, we’re horse owners, between us we’ve been caught short in every type of tricky situation, needing to contact a professional about our horse urgently, in the dark, in the rain and they ask us a question [...]
STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB in Omagh, Co Tyrone celebrated 16 years of the Club recently by organising a combined training competition at the RDA, Arvalee, Omagh which consists of dressage and jumping. Thanks to the competitors who came along to support the show, especially the members who travelled from Erne Lakeland Riding Club & well done to [...]
On Saturday 9th March 2013 only 11 Route Hunt members were brave or keen enough to face the awful weather conditions of the day. All met in Mary Pats Bar in Macosquin and welcomed the open fire and the Bushmills whiskey which was served before the hunt set off at around 12.30 pm. There was [...]
The next working hunter clinic at Foxhill Farm Livery in Carryduff is Sun the 24th of March. Toni has said however that if this date doesn’t suit anyone, she still freelances all around the County to facilitate individuals or groups in any equitation / showing / W.H lessons as requested can can be booked via phone on 07764786500. [...]
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Winter/Spring SJI Horse & Pony League, Sunday 10th March 2013 HORSES 80cm – No Result 90cms- 1, M. McShane’s MMS Camilla (Gerard Green); 1, H. Joyce’s Talks Cheep (Hannah Joyce); 1m- 1, M. McEvoy’s CHS Inception (Maeve McEvoy); 1, M. Fullerton’s Big Man Traider (Margaret Fullerton); 1, M. McShane’s Classified One (Mary McShane); 1, [...]
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland held an All Silver Showjumping day on Saturday. Competitors were delighted with their trophies and some of the new jumps caused excitement. There are lots of exciting events coming up this month including a childrens fun day on Saturday 16th March, visit our website for schedules www.knockaghviewec.com. Results 30cms 1st – [...]
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, [...]
