Equine Premises Registration
From 1 May it will be a legal requirement that all premises where a horse or other equine is kept must be registered with the Department of Agriculture. Owners / operators of the premises must also keep records of all horses or equines which are housed at their premises such as animal name, previous address, [...]
Reported case of CEM in Ireland
The Department of Agriculture have reported that a case of contagious equine metritis (CEM) has been detected in a non-thoroughbred stallion in Galway, the first report of this infection within Ireland since 1982. The stallion in question had tested negative for CEM in 2009, 2010 and 2011. A second non-thoroughbred stallion, the only other stallion on [...]
Tara Hill Show 2012
SUNDAY MAY 13th 2012 @ Riverstown, Kilmessan, Co. Meath by kind permission of the Weldon family
Ballindenisk International 21/22nd April 2012
The Fell family hosted yet another wonderful International event at Ballindenisk. Great Britain’s Nicky Roncoroni and Irish bred Ghareeb gelding Trig Point were in the lead after the dressage and emerged the winners of the CIC*** at Ballindenisk on 22nd April, with Ireland’s Sarah Ennis and Sugar Brown Babe in second place. Time was a [...]
Ballintober Hunter Trials
The Grace family at Ballintober staged one of the best Hunter Trials of the season yesterday, 22nd April. Situated just outside New Ross, this well designed course had everything. It rode long and had the appropriate questions for both horse and rider at different levels. Best times with clear rounds were just under five minutes [...]
Kildare Foxhounds Hunter Trials, Punchestown, 18 March 2012
Kildare Foxhounds Hunter Trials, Punchestown, 18 March 2012 For the second year in a row, the Kildare Foxhounds were lucky with the weather for their Hunter Trials, which, this year, were held at Punchestown on Sunday 18 March. The rain of the previous days meant there was a good cut in the ground, although [...]
Michael Ryan and Old Road win Ballindenisk CNC***
Michael Ryan and the 18 year old Old Road had a great pre Badminton run, taking the honours in the CNC*** at Ballindenisk on 18th March. Michael Ryan continued his winning streak in the Red Mills Superleague O/CNC** with Annestown Emperor finishing on 28.2 penalties, just ahead of Patricia Ryan with Ballylynch Taldis Porter finishing [...]
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 [...]