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 snow capped Antrim hills did not deter the younger riders as they turned out for this the second day of the SJI Pony League at Connell Hill. Mr Will Crean built a challenging course for these competitors as they jumped to qualify for jump offs. The aroma of coffee filled the air as Leigh [...]
Today was a good day for County Down when Hurricane Fly won the Stan James Champion Hurdle for the second time in three years. Owned by George Creighton and County Down Frank Boyd, he resides in training with Willie Mullins’ in Bagenalstown, under professional care of his groom, County Down’s Gail Carlisle. It’s just another [...]
It was a night to remember for Cerys Howell and her collection of ponies as she scooped the top placings in two out of the four classes at the Pegus Indoor Eventing final held at Gransha EC on Tuesday 5th March. Runaway Dolly fought off stiff competition in the HorseWorld NI 1m class, while Cerys [...]
The Mid-week showjumping league final took place on Wednesday night at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre. Young Megan Ingram was on a roll winning the 60cm and 70cm leagues with Thizbee, another young competitor winning was Ellie Nesbitt and her pony Echo who won the 50cm class to take home a lovely fleece rug. Scott Logan [...]
As the half way mark was hit for the SJI Horse League at Connell Hill the trailer, horse box and car parks filled nearly to capacity with horses and riders full of enthusiasm to jump at these great facilities. Spectators packed into the viewing gallery to shelter from the biting wind and enjoy a hot [...]
The Irish premiere of acclaimed short film “The Equestrian” by award winning director Sybil H.Mair recently took place in Kilshane House, Co Tipperary. The Irish premiere was a resounding success with attending guests from the Irish horse and dressage worlds mingling with fans of the film. On the day of the premiere, Ireland’s first musical workshop for dressage enthusiasts [...]
Week ending 10th March 2013, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian, Trekking & Event Centre. Following on from the successful introduction of the fuel voucher draw for the Horseware Ireland horse & pony training league, the Mackins Horse Feeds indoor arena eventing league and the Cemac Group indoor dressage league some weeks ago the Crowne Plaza [...]
The Under 25 riders can look forward to once again competing in the Equest Pramox CNC1* U25 League in 2013. In addition to the normal prize money, each leg winner can look forward to receiving Equest Pramox products plus an extra €50 in prize money. The overall Series Winner will receive Equest Pramox product plus [...]
On February fifth Olivia and I left the ranch and boarded a flight headed for Italy. Today, March fifth I’m sitting in an apartment above a barn in Fronreute Germany. It’s hard to explain and harder to believe how we’ve managed to get from Santa Fe to Fronreute in four weeks. We’ve experienced drama, trauma [...]
It is good to see the confidence and ability rising in both horse and riders, as competitors turn out each week to the training shows at Connell Hill. These competitors are taking advantage of a course of fences purposely built by Will Crean to train both horse and riders to gain confidence and encourage learning. [...]
Get ready for one of the biggest steps of your life! Stepping back out over the top of the Europa Hotel, Belfast. After the success of last year’s CLAS Charity Abseil, the charity is organising another big adrenaline rush to raise funds. Crosskennan,CLAS, is now recruiting volunteers for the Crosskennan Abseil Challenge and aim to [...]
Oh the rain came down and down, but competitors and organisers at the Laurel View STAR Charity Dressage Show on Sunday 10th February, kept in remarkably high spirits. An excellent crowd travelled from many different corners of the province to support the show, amazingly, given the weather conditions, without the need for seaworthy transportation! But [...]
After snow stopped play for the January leg of the Laurel View Working Hunter League, it was full steam ahead on 17th February. The first red rosette of the day was awarded to Blue and Connie Jordan in the Novice pony class, just a point or two ahead of Jeronamo and Emma-Louise Gourley. The [...]
DAILY MIRROR SAINT PATRICK’S DAY AT DOWN ROYAL SATURDAY 16TH MARCH 2013 Down Royal racecourse and Belfast Bus Company are teaming up to offer a return bus journey from College Square North in Belfast to Down Royal Racecourse for every race meeting throughout 2013. The return journey is only £10 and the service will be [...]
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre is delighted to announce that Cian O’Connor, Irish International Rider and Olympic Medal Winner will visit the estate on 12th & 13th April to conduct a demonstration and a series of lessons. On Friday 12th April Cian will conduct a private demonstration in the arena with tickets costing €20 per person. [...]
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, [...]
