Ballindenisk Goresbridge Go for Gold International Horse Trials to start next week
Ballindenisk is gearing up for the Goresbridge Go for Gold International Horse Trials which run from 24th to 26th February. The event has attracted some of the top names in eventing, who hope to gain Olympic qualification before the cut off date on the 1st March. This is one of only two events with Olympic [...]
Death of Racing Legend Josh Gifford
Sad news of the death of racing legend, Josh Gifford who has died at the age of 70. He had recently returned home from hospital after suffering from septicaemia. Although he had a very successful career as both a jockey and a trainer (champion jockey four times and trainer of over 1500 winners,) he is [...]
Multiple Sclerosis Charity Sweepstake – Fairyhouse Easter Festival 2012
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CHARITY SWEEPSTAKE FAIRYHOUSE EASTER FESTIVAL 2012 We are delighted to announce the return of “The Multiple Sclerosis Charity Sweepstake” on Tuesday 10th April 2012 at Fairyhouse Racecourse This is an opportunity of a lifetime for the enthusiastic rider to experience the thrill of Thundering hooves, and the chance to get ahead of the [...]
Side Saddle Hunt with the Meath Foxhounds
The Meath Foxhounds hosted Ireland’s first organised side saddle hunt on the 4th February. The Meet took place at Carlanstown, Kells, Co.Meath , with side saddle ladies coming from far and wide, including France and the UK. As well as the brave side saddle ladies, there was also a large field and many foot followers [...]
West Leinster Celebrate 3rd Annual Camelot Awards Night
The West Leinster Region of Riding Clubs Camelot awards night took place on Saturday 28th January 2012. This was the third annual awards night and took place at Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. The Camelot awards were first awarded to regional members in January 2010. The concept of the awards began in 2009 when [...]
Oldcourt Saddlery launch new website
Oldcourt Saddlery are delighted to announce the launch, at last of our new website, specialising in X-Country Colours & Personalised clothing. Our new range of Hoodies are guaranteed to be a hit for all ages. Even better, all can be personalised along with bags, caps, jackets etc. to make a fantastic gift. Our extensive [...]
BALLINTOBER JUMP CROSS LEAGUE FINAL ON 23RD OCTOBER.
Photos of the day were taken by EquusPix Equestrian Photography. Please go to www.s2sphotos.com to view and purchase photos from the event. Ballintober ran their finals of the 4 week jump-cross league today. Despite the teeming rain at the beginning, the all weather fiber track showed its worth as the ground was perfect running for [...]
Touching Base on Winter Clothing – Product Review – Penneys Thermo Layers
“Base layer”. Like many of you this was a bit lost on me in previous years. Sure base layers were the swanky outdoor gear you wore if you were out in the snow in another country or inclined for some reason towards climbing mountains or doing extreme sports in the depths of winter. Fast [...]
Linda Moore Autumn League Kicks Off in West Leinster
The first leg of the West Leinster Region Linda Moore Autumn show jumping league took place on Sunday the 9th October. Dunbyrne Riding club had orginally intended to host the first leg on October second but unfortunately had to cancel their leg due to very bad weather. The league is named in honour of former regional [...]
Moyglare Riding Club Host First Leg of Equine Shiatsu Ireland Dressage League
The first leg of the Equine Shiatsu Ireland took place on Sunday 25th September. This league is held by the West Leinster Region of Riding Clubs and sponsored by Aine Corcoran of Equine Shiatsu Ireland. Shiatsu is a therapy based on the same principles as acupuncture, in which pressure from hands is applied to [...]
Kilmanahan – Sarah Ennis wins Red Mills Superleague
In spite of heavy rain in the early part of the day, the ground was perfect for todays event at Kilmanahan. This was the final leg of the Red Mills SuperLeague where the winner stood to win €1,500 . Points were doubled in the final leg. Sarah Ennis and Sugar Brown Babe emerged as champion of the SuperLeague [...]
Ballindenisk Johnson & Perrott International Three Day Event September 2011
Declan Cullen and the skewbald stallion Glenhill Goldfinished on 62.4 penalties to take first place in the CCI*** section at the Johnson & Perrott Land Rover International Horse Trials at Ballindenisk. Declan Cullen went into the show jumping phase in second position behind Karin Donckers of Belgium, after Chloe Nerwton (the overnight leader) withdrew. Cullen finished the [...]
AIRC Western Region News
Report and photos: Orla O’Reilly Wonderful Day at Hillsborough Farm Letterkenny Riding Club, now thriving in its fifth year since forming in 2006, presented its first show on home territory on Sunday 10 July thanks to the generosity of the Edwards Family of Hillsborough Farm in Ramelton. So often compelled to stage its competitions [...]
Product Review – Eqyss Survivor Detangler
When I first read excited reviews about Eqyss Survivor Detangler on the web I will admit I rolled my eyes a little. Some seemed a little too evangelist; one claimed it made her horses tail look like it was freshly washed. I thought “yeah right I wish” but I bought a bottle anyway as [...]
Woodstock O Wins 7 & 8 Yr Old International Championship
US rider Laura Kraut has racked up a series of wins at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow at the RDS. Among others Kraut won the 7 & 8 Yr Old International competition earlier on in the week and topped this off today winning the 7 & 8 Year Old Championship in the RDS main arena.