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Robert Splaine Appointed as High Performance Manager

Robert Splaine Appointed as High Performance Manager

| February 13, 2013

ROBERT Splaine has been reappointed as the High Performance Manager for the Irish Show Jumping team following a board meeting of Horse Sport Ireland last night (Tuesday). The position of Show Jumping High Performance Manager was advertised in December 2012 and following second round interviews on Monday, Robert Splaine was recommended by the interview panel [...]

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Kernan Equestrian Centre Winter Horse SJI League Results

Kernan Equestrian Centre Winter Horse SJI League Results

| February 13, 2013

Kernan Equestrian Centre Winter Horse SJI League Results Sunday 10th February 2013 Horses 80cms- No Result 90cm- 1, L. Kerry’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Kerry); 1,B. Kyle’s Portlough Clover); 1m- 1, J. Murphy’s Tullyoran Magic (Aoife Dooley);); 1.10m- 1,J. Murphy’s Javas Patsy (Aoife Dooley); 1.20- No Result. Ponies 128 90cm- 1,D. McPhillip’s Scarletts Fireball (Paul McPhillips); [...]

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Statement from ECNI

Statement from ECNI

| February 13, 2013

The Equine Council for Northern Ireland has issued the following statement in relation to recent press coverage of the equine sector in Northern Ireland:- The Equine Council for Northern Ireland (ECNI) presented a set of recommendations to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in January on issues surrounding the equine industry in Northern Ireland.  [...]

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Anne Cahill is the New Chairman of Dressage Ireland

Anne Cahill is the New Chairman of Dressage Ireland

| February 13, 2013

Dressage Ireland announced today that Anne Cahill is the new chairman. Anne was appointed at a board meeting yesterday [Tuesday, February 12, 2013]. Her first involvement with dressage was over twenty years ago when helping to organise the Eventing Ireland Blarney One Day Event. For nearly a decade from 1996 she helped run the Blarney Dressage [...]

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Welcome to Italy – Latest Journey Europe Blog

Welcome to Italy – Latest Journey Europe Blog

| February 13, 2013

Bienvenue, Welcome, Come on in! After a long but very pleasant flight from JFK to Milan and only a minor delay collecting our baggage we headed for customs and the exit with our luggage piled on two carts. I walked with my head held high, managed my best 10,000 watt smile and walked right past [...]

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USSJ Awards Ball 2013

USSJ Awards Ball 2013

| February 13, 2013

On Saturday 2nd February over 220 riders, parents and teachers attended the USSJ Awards Ball at the Knockagh Lodge Hotel.  The awards from the league were presented and it proved to be a great night for all.  The generous sponsors of this Championship are Giltspur Scientific; they provided the winning prizes for each competition.  See [...]

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Spring Tour for Ravensdale Lodge

Spring Tour for Ravensdale Lodge

| February 13, 2013

Ravensdale Lodge host their first major show of 2013 this coming Sunday, February 17th. The O’ Reillys Wholesalers Newry sponsored Spring Tour Grand Prix, part of the HSI / Bluegrass Spring Tour is the centrepiece of the winter / spring schedule at Ravensdale Lodge. This will be the second leg of this Spring Tour Grand [...]

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Charlie Takes It All In His Stride At Connell Hill

Charlie Takes It All In His Stride At Connell Hill

| February 12, 2013

Connell Hills’ excellent facilities are proving to be so beneficial to not only the young horse but also as fitness aids as more horses and riders are taking advantage of this venue each week.  This is the ideal opportunity to introduce your horse to show jumping in a competitive yet friendly and welcoming environment. Thursday [...]

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Show Jumping fun at Knockagh

Show Jumping fun at Knockagh

| February 12, 2013

There was a good buzz amongst competitors at the last fun showjumping day at Knockagh View with classes from 30cms to 1M.  Knockagh View Equestrian Centre is holding a jump cross day on Sunday 24th February with fantastic prizes in all classes to include travel rugs, bandages and other goodies.  For more information on events [...]

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Kernan Equestrian Centre Winter Horse SJI Results 10th Feb

Kernan Equestrian Centre Winter Horse SJI Results 10th Feb

| February 12, 2013

Horses 80cms- No Result 90cm- 1, L. Kerry’s Ferro Diamond (Laura Kerry); 1,B. Kyle’s Portlough Clover); 1m- 1, J. Murphy’s Tullyoran Magic (Aoife Dooley);); 1.10m- 1,J. Murphy’s Javas Patsy (Aoife Dooley); 1.20- No Result. Ponies 128 90cm- 1,D. McPhillip’s Scarletts Fireball (Paul McPhillips); 128 1m- 1, J. Clarke’s Lenamore Mini Metro (Ruairi Clarke ); 1, [...]

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Dublin Horse Show Jumping Qualifier Dates 2013

Dublin Horse Show Jumping Qualifier Dates 2013

| February 12, 2013

Dublin Horse Show Jumping Qualifiers 2013 Horses (Show jumping) Galway Equestrian Centre, Peakroe, Athenry, Co. Galway             Wednesday 8 May Coilog Equestrian Centre, Naas, Co. Kildare                                   Wednesday 29 May Barnadown Showjumping, Gorey, Co. Wexford                             Wednesday 19 June The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan, Co. Armagh                 Wednesday 26 June Ponies & Young Riders (Show jumping) Cavan Equestrian Centre, Latt, Co. Cavan                                     Saturday 4 [...]

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Popular Mill Yard Dressage Gets Great Start To League

Popular Mill Yard Dressage Gets Great Start To League

| February 12, 2013

A lovely sunny day on Saturday 2nd February saw a great start to the Dressage For All Spring League at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough.  The league is open to everyone and classes range from Walk/Trot only tests, Preliminary and Novice.   The 3 week league finishes with the final on Saturday 16th February.  Horse and rider [...]

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Results from Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian and Event Centre

Results from Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian and Event Centre

| February 11, 2013

Week ending 10th February 2013, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre Indoor horse training show Thursday 7th February. 70cm class, divided between: Mary Cosgrove’s Rio (M. Cosgrove), Linda Mc Cabe’s Tikka (L. Mc Cabe) & Mandy King’s Polo (M. King). 80cm class: No clear rounds. 90cm class, divided between: Grace O’ Shaughnessy’s The Biscuit [...]

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Flexi Eventing Action Galore at the Meadows

Flexi Eventing Action Galore at the Meadows

| February 11, 2013

Once again Saturday saw a full day of action at The Meadows Equestrian Centre where, in association with Eventing Ireland (NR), they held the latest leg of their Flexi Eventing which is proving very popular. The dressage got underway just before 9am with the first of the two Pre Novice classes which resulted in the [...]

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Down Royal Race Day Re-Scheduled to Tues 12th Feb Now Cancelled

Down Royal Race Day Re-Scheduled to Tues 12th Feb Now Cancelled

| February 11, 2013

Down Royal’s first meeting of 2013 has been cancelled. Down Royal Racecourse will run again on Saturday 16th March. The gates open at 11.30am with the first race commencing at 1.35pm approx. with the seventh and final race scheduled for 4.35pm approx. All tickets purchased for Wednesday 6th February can be exchanged for 16th March or a full [...]

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