Dublin Horseshow Preparation – Pat Galavan Gears up for Amateur Championship
In the run up to the weekend of the 2011 Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow we caught up with another Irish amateur rider hoping for success at the RDS this week. Pat Galavan, a native of Wexford and now living in Naas will take part in the Amateur Showjumping classes starting ths evening. Pat’s horse is his [...]
Top Three Victory for Ireland in Talbot Hotel Speed Derby
It was an Irish whitewash on home ground at the RDS main arena this afternoon as Irish riders dominated the placings in the Talbot Hotels Speed Derby. The Speed Derby which had thirty three starters proved to be a showcase for Irish riders and horses. set of at a blistering pace across the track clear all the [...]
Away Cruising wins 4 Year Old Young Event Horse Final
Away Cruising took top honours in the FEHL 4 year old young event horse class at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow. The grey gelding by Cruise On was ridden by Colin Halliday and bred by Eamonn O’Flaherty in Maynooth. The pair qualified for the final at Ravensdale Lodge. The final took place over two days. The presentation phase took place [...]
Small & Mighty Lives up to his Name in Small Event Horse Championship
Small & Mighty won the Small Event Horses Championship in the main arena of the RDS at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow this morning. The bay gelding, ridden by Emily Taylor lay in second place after the presentation phase held on Wednesday afternoon. The pair went on to put in a foot perfect clear round [...]
Gloster Boy Takes Connemara Performance 5-7Yr Old Championship
First place in the Connemara Performance Hunter Championship went to Gloster Boy. The championship, for registered stallions, mares and geldings aged five to seven took place at the Discover Ireland Horse Show. Gloster Boy, a grey gelding is owned by Helena Dawson and was competed by Lydia Dawson. Reserve champion went to Bruckless Elmar a [...]
Job & John Add Western Flair to the Dublin Horseshow
Spectators were treated to an unusual display this afternoon at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow at the RDS. Job the virginian mule and his owner John Fox were in arena two. John has years of experience as a cowboy and trail guide. The pair have a close partnership and have shared many experiences in the [...]
Blue Angel Flies to Victory in Irish Sports Council Classic
The Irish Sports Council Classic dominated the main arena in the RDS at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow this afternoon. There were fifty seven horse and rider combinations starting in this show jumping class which had a prize fund in excess of €20000. Fastest against the clock was US rider Lauren Hough. Hough cleared the jump off phase [...]
Dublin Horseshow Preparation – A Young Riders Viewpoint
With the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow taking place this week in the RDS final preparations are underway for many horses and riders. Outside of the International arenas and classes, a great number of amateur Irish riders will compete this week. From riding club members and showing enthusiasts to children and pony club members the horse show show cases and caters for [...]
Dublin Horseshow 2011 Commences with Marion Hughes Taking 6 Year Old Class
The Discover Ireland RDS Dublin Horseshow 2011 started this morning. The show jumping action kicked off in the main arena at 9am with the 6 year old class sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland. The track which included a treble combination set the standard and proved a challenge for a number of riders.
Dirty Beastie – Not Just A Brilliantly Named Product
I am going to have to admit this – I have a problem. I collect horse shampoos like other women collect handbags and fragrances. It doesn’t matter that I have a bucket full of various shampoos and cleaning products already or that my packed horsebox is known in the yard as ‘the giant grooming [...]
Serena Takes St Lukes Hospice IPS Show Performance Championship
Picture above is of Serena Alexander on Knocknaveagh Lady Arwen. Serena, aged ten from Sallins in Co. Kildare, was the Performance Hunter Champion at the St Lukes Hospice IPS Show at Marguerite Lodge on Sat 9th July.
Celbridge RC Host West Leinster TRI Equestrian Qualifier
The qualifier for the TRI Equestrian National Horse Trials Championship in the West Leinster region of riding clubs was held on Sunday the 24th July. The one day event qualifier was hosted by Celbridge riding club at Margeurite Lodge in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. Each region in the country will host a qualifier where [...]
West Leinster Linda Moore Show Jumping League Overall Results Announced
It has been a busy Spring season for the West Leinster region of riding clubs. The region ran two Spring leagues between February and May – one of these being the Linda Moore Show Jumping League. The league ran over six legs hosted by different clubs in the region and was very well attended. [...]