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Andreas Dibowski wins Luhmühlen for the second time

Andreas Dibowski wins Luhmühlen for the second time

| June 20, 2016

German rider Andreas Dibowski jumped a faultless clear round in the final Jumping phase to hold on to his overnight lead with It’s Me XX and win Luhmühlen CCI4* (GER), presented by DHL, penultimate leg of the FEI Classics™ 2015/2016. Written by Catherine Austen There was no margin for error for the 50-year-old as second-placed Maxime [...]

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Cavan Performance Horse and Pony Sale 22nd June

Cavan Performance Horse and Pony Sale 22nd June

| June 20, 2016

  Cavan’s JUNE PERFORMANCE SALE of HORSES & PONIES takes place on Tuesday 22nd June.  This sale has a quality and a varied selection catalogued and is sure to get the summer sale season off to an excellent start.  The sale will run in the usual order starting the day with ponies and then moving [...]

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SPAR Arena ensures family fun at Balmoral Show

SPAR Arena ensures family fun at Balmoral Show

| May 3, 2016

The RUAS are delighted that family brand and platinum sponsor SPAR are continuing their sponsorship of the SPAR arena at Balmoral Show 2016.  The SPAR Arena will showcase family entertainment and be a hub of activity as several attractions fill an exciting timetable.   This dedicated family fun area boasts an impressive lineup with a [...]

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Blue Frog beds down at Balmoral Show

Blue Frog beds down at Balmoral Show

| April 18, 2016

Boyd Bedding is set to sponsor at Balmoral Show 2016, providing their Blue Frog wood shavings for all the stables.  In addition they will sponsor the Coloured Horses class and the Bluefrog 6/7 Year Old Championship (SJ1).  Rhonda Geary, RUAS Operations Director commented “We are excited to welcome Boyd Bedding as sponsors at Balmoral Show.  [...]

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National Showjumping Qualifiers for Balmoral Show

National Showjumping Qualifiers for Balmoral Show

| March 16, 2016

With eight weeks until Balmoral Show, national showjumping qualifiers kick of this Saturday 19th March at Cavan Equestrian Centre. Rhonda Geary, RUAS Operations Director commented “We are looking forward to another year of superb national showjumping, and to welcoming the qualifying combinations to Balmoral Show over the 11th-13th May”. National competitions are restricted to those [...]

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Busy Day at Ballynahinch for County Down Hounds

Busy Day at Ballynahinch for County Down Hounds

| December 27, 2015

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The Pony Club, the British Horse Society and British Showjumping announce new initiative!

The Pony Club, the British Horse Society and British Showjumping announce new initiative!

| December 8, 2015

The Pony Club, the British Horse Society and British Showjumping announce new initiative! The Pony Club is delighted to announce that a number of their Tests will now be recognised as suitable for direct entry to British Horse Society (BHS) and British Showjumping (BS) examinations, and those holding specified BHS and BS qualifications will be [...]

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Interschools Jumping Results from Cavan Equestrian Centre

Interschools Jumping Results from Cavan Equestrian Centre

| December 6, 2015

Event 1 – Open Teams Sponsored by TRI Equestrian 1 Loreto Community College: Colour Magnet (Roisin McNamara), Le Paca (Jill McGettigan), Smurf Murphy (Victoria Lockhart) 2 Mercy Ballymahon: Cairnview Connie (Christopher Whyte), Lewinja (Derek Shaw), BES (Kevin Manning), Clonnoss Peaches (Juliann Moran) 3 Newbridge College – White Team:  Kippure Steeplechase Jack (Caragh Sweeney), Plasamo Santi [...]

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Dengie Qualifier ‘Tacks Up’ With Connell Hill’s Training Show

Dengie Qualifier ‘Tacks Up’ With Connell Hill’s Training Show

| December 6, 2015

Friday night at Connell Hill was a hive of activity as the Mid Antrim Branch of the Pony Club ‘tacked up’ with the Training Show competitors and hosted Dengie Qualifiers in the 70 cm and 90 cm classes.  With the noticeable chill in the air the friendly family atmosphere was certainly heart-warming as these young [...]

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Super Stylish Dressage at Gransha

Super Stylish Dressage at Gransha

| December 6, 2015

Saturday 28th November saw the second round of the Harmony & Coast Dressage league which took place at Gransha Equestrian Centre.  Competitors braved the elements and impressed the judges throughout the day, all of which are aiming for the grand finale in March as part of the Pegus Gala Weekend.  This is a busy time [...]

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Competitors brave elements at dressage

Competitors brave elements at dressage

| November 20, 2015

The wind and rain didn’t put competitors off at Knockagh View’s dressage on Sunday, we would like to thank our judges Sally Hodgkinson and David Patterson.  The next week of dressage is on Sunday 13th December, entries close at 9pm on Thursday 10th and times are posted on website at 5pm on Friday 11th.  There [...]

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Cavan Equestrian November Pony Show Results

Cavan Equestrian November Pony Show Results

| November 20, 2015

Cavan Equestrian hosted a two day pony show over Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November which consisted of two finals – Kingsland Pony League & Tansan Properties League. Winners of the Kingsland League are as follows: 128cm – Freya Sayle riding Fenaghbeg Ever 138cm – Morgan Cummins riding North Star 148cm – Caragh Charlton riding [...]

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November nights at Laurel View

November nights at Laurel View

| November 18, 2015

The Show Jumping competition continues each week at Laurel View in the Pounds for Points League. Plenty of different names appearing on the results lists, notching up points on the scoreboard. When the final comes round on Wednesday 23rd December, Christmas will come early for the league winners who have their points converted to pounds. [...]

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Darragh Masters The SJI Autumn Horse League at Connell Hill

Darragh Masters The SJI Autumn Horse League at Connell Hill

| November 18, 2015

The undesirable forecast did not deter the dedicated competitors who loaded up and followed the road to Connell Hill on Saturday for the last chance to qualify before the final next Saturday, 21st November, where everyone is invited to attend; competitors who have jumped at four legs are qualified for this final.  Tracks designed by, [...]

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Co Antrim Teenager shows clean pair of socks at Cavan Kingsland Puissance

Co Antrim Teenager shows clean pair of socks at Cavan Kingsland Puissance

| November 17, 2015

17 year old Chris Megahey and his incredible Seapatrick Cruise Cavalier cleared 2.15m on Saturday evening at the Cavan International Horse Show to win the Kingsland Puissance. The Co Antrim teenager successfully completed all five rounds of the puissance with his Irish-bred horse, known as “Socks” because of his four white legs and shared the [...]

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