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 [...]
Sarah Ennis and Sugar Brown Babe win A/CNC** at Grove 17th July
The event at Grove on 17th July attracted 260 entries. It was a successful event for Sarah Ennis who won the A/CNC** on Miriam Cunning’s Sugar Brown Babe. She followed up with third position in the O/CNC** with Stellor Rebound and then emerged victorious again in the Horsewear League 5&6 y/o CNC * with Alice Kehoe’s [...]
ODE Clyda 9th July
Eventing Ireland ODE at Clyda House on Saturday 9th July, attracted 112 entries. A lot of work has gone into the new two star track for this season, and many of the old fences have been updated. There are many new impressive new fences including The Devils Dyke towards the end of the course. Results O/CNC** [...]
Boyneside Riding Club Cross Jump
Report by Sarah Richardson On the 19th June Boyneside Riding Club held their annual cross jump competition. There were a couple of new editions to the course this year at Brian & Jean Smith’s course at Piperstown, Drogheda which has just added an indoor arena and newly surfaced outdoor to it’s facilities. The introduction of [...]
Ladies in Red for Connollys Red Mills Masters Series.
Report by Niamh Macken Ballinasloe Riding Club were delighted to have the Western Region Leg of the Connolly’s Red Mills Masters Series at their show on Sunday 22nd May. The bad weather held off, and as per usual the showground staff had the grounds looking immaculate. It was a great day out for our Lady [...]
Results from Raheen-Na-Gun 21st and 22nd May
From: Sarah Lang Under 8 – National Discovery League Divided between Miraim O’Donnells Monserrat Seamist(Sarah O’Donnell); Hans Jurgen Kuehnle Thara(Brian Kuehnle); Gemma Stacks Rockstown Spotty Boy(Leah Stack) Under 10 – National Discovery League divided between Hans Jurgen Kuehnle Tullibards Danny(Jessie Kuehnle); Hans Jurgen Kuehnle Kylemore Hanna(Jenni Kuehnle);Emer O’Learys Twilight Dancer(Jason Foley); Patrice Brynes Ballyknockan Tinkerbell(Meabh Byrne); [...]
Woodstown Riding Club Summer Show 8th May
Early morning rain didn’t dampen the spirits at Woodstown Riding Club’s Summer Show held at Pallas Equestrian Centre. Dressage judging was under the careful eye of Sarah Jane Doyle. The first class saw Susan Fitzgerald taking the red ribbon in the Primary Section and hot on her heels were fellow club members; Joan Pierce and Margaret O’ Connor. [...]
Donegal TREC
Report and Photographs: Orla O’Reilly. Glenleary Stables host Donegal TREC Training Competition On Monday 2nd of May, Donegal TREC and Glenleary stables hosted the first TREC competition in Donegal. The training format for the day eased competitors into the discipline of TREC. Sun shone for the entire day on the Ramelton venue. The level 1 [...]
Raheen-Na-Gun 27th April, 30th April and 2nd May
Ponies Wed 27th April 2011 128(90) 1st Julie Pratts Whos Magic Fairy(Jodie Giles); 2nd Julie Pratts Light headed (Jodie Giles) 128(1m) 1st Sorcha Foleys Remington Steel(Jack Foley); 2nd Time To Party 3rd Julie Pratts Light headed (Jodie Giles); 4th John Aylwards Coppenagh Cappucino(Oisin Aylward); 5th Julie Prats Whos Mini Two Tone(Jodie Giles); 6th Helen Hartys Mister S(Jessica [...]
Benbulben Riding Club Show 4th April
Report by Melinda Morgan,Benbulben PRO Sharon Conaghan riding Tranenagh Boy from Donegal Gaeltacht won the Primary Dressage with Annette Donohue on Lucky Cosmo from Castle Carraig coming in a close second. The Primary Show Jumping was won by Sean Lynch riding Beal na Licka Lady from Castle Carriag Riding Club and Tommy McGinley on Hillbilly Rocky from Donegal Gaeltacht coming in a close second. [...]
Raheen-Na-Gun Results 2nd and 3rd April
PONIES 02.04.2011 128(80cm) Lawrence Costello’s Ruthstown Speed(Gillian Costello) 128(1m) 1st, Heidi Dunnes Jessie Mouse(Susan Fitzpatrick); 2nd Sorca Foleys Flying Star(Jason Foley) 128(1m10) 1st, Sorca Foleys Flying Star(Jason Foley) 138(1m) 1st Tom Dunnes Blaze(Anne Marie Dunne) 138(1m10) Tom Dunnes Bear Me in Mind(Anne Marie Dunne) 148(80cm) Susan Clearys Lucy Bready(Hayley Cleary) 148(90cm) divided between Suzanne Careys Millie Mooh (Ruth [...]
South Union Hunter Trials 27th March
South Union Hunter Trials took place at Farrangalway, Kinsale, Co. Cork on Sunday 27th March. The ground rode very well over the well built course, and the new open combination at the water fence was a popular attraction for spectators, gathering a large crowd to watch the 25 riders who tackled it in the Open Class, [...]
Raheen-Na-Gun Horse and Pony Results 19th and 20th March
PONIES – 19.03.2011 128(90cm) 1st Sharon Firtzpatricks Rosdamma Beauty(Susan Fitzpatrick); 2nd Julie Pratts Light Headed(Jodie Giles) 128(1.00m) 1st Sharon Firtzpatricks Rosdamma Beauty(Susan Fitzpatrick); 2nd Julie Pratts Light Headed(Jodie Giles); 3rd Heidi Dunnes Jessie Mouse(Susan Fitzpatrick); 4th Julie Pratts Whos Mini Two Tone(Jodie Giles); 5th Julie Pratts Whos Magic Fairy(Jodie Giles) 148(80cm) Suzanne Careys Millie Mooh(Ruth [...]
Ballinacoola Hunter Trials
Ballinacoola Hunter Trials over the fabulous Ballinacoola course in Co. Wicklow took place on Saturday 19th March. The first class of the day was the “Open” in which first and second place was claimed by Daisy Duggan. Novice Singles 1.Gerry Reid Crystal 2.Stephen Nuzum 3.Olga Wnek 4.Roghan Mc Mcmahon Junior Novice Singles 1.Jessica O’Brien 2.Elena Tice 3.Katie [...]
Sorrell Enjoys Double Success
South East Dressage Show Report (Report by Fiona Dunne) Sorrell Enjoys Double Success Sorrell Klatzko enjoyed a fruitful visit to the South East Dressage Show in Barnadown on Saturday. Sorrell and her beautiful mare Highlight enjoyed success in both Elementary Sections. Hazels McCarthy’s good form continued as she took first and second place on [...]