Month: July 2016

Ireland’s David Simpson claimed the Templant Events Queen Elizabeth II Cup today at Hickstead. Saturday’s feature class at the Longines Royal International Horse Show, the Queen’s Cup is only open to the highest-ranked national riders. Previously restricted to women only, it was opened up to both sexes in 2008 – and today, David became the […]

Ireland’s Billy Twomey crowned a fantastic week at the Longines Royal International Horse Show, claiming first prize in the €200,000 Longines King George V Gold Cup. It was an enthralling renewal of the historic class, with 48 of the world’s top riders coming forward to do battle for the feature Grand Prix class of the […]

Ireland’s Elizabeth Power enjoyed a well-deserved win in the Amlin Plus Eventers’ Challenge today at the Longines Royal International Horse Show. Riding Doonaveeragh O One, Esib produced the fastest of only two clear rounds to take the £3,000 first prize. Doonaveeragh O One, known as ‘Tommy’ at home, has a remarkable record here at the […]

The ISH Studbook Young Horse Eventing Championship will take place at Ballindenisk on Wednesday 14 September 2016, prior to the start of the International.  The aim of the Championship is to identify, evaluate and reward owners of young horses that are capable of performing at the highest level in international eventing. Eligibility All 4. 5 […]

Horseplay.ie asked me about my plans for the remainder of 2016 now that Rio was no longer featuring and if I was disappointed about getting the call up.  There has been a lot of adverse publicity about Rio Olympics; this was never a concern for me. People kindly offer condolences saying that if there is an […]

At the young age of 28 Cheval Riding Club’s Jane Keating was diagnosis with ovarian cancer.  The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often vague and can go undetected. Therefore, it is often referred to as the ‘silent killer’.  Jane was determined to improve the awareness of ovarian cancer and in 2010 along with a group […]

In her previous blog, our Carriage Driving expert – Emma Golding – talked about her path into carriage driving. In this one she gives us some more insights into what the sport is all about and what she loves about it. After having read this, it’s now on my list of things to try! The […]

  I have learned over time that the human is a simple creature, easy to anger and easy to please. They are largely predictable and can become habitual in their demeanour. For the enterprising equine, this can cause daily life to become somewhat humdrum and lead to them feeling taken for granted. Aside the deluge […]

Christa Dillon’s BLACKHILL EVENTING Presents – A fundraiser for Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony. The entire equestrian community has been simultaneously saddened and inspired by event rider Hannah Francis and her mascot, Willberry. Hannah received a terminal osteosarcoma diagnosis in 2015, at just 17 years of age. Instead of accepting her fate, Hannah has fought hard. She […]

Sam Watson (pictured above) emerged victorious in the feature class at the Fernhill Sport Horses Kilguilkey International Horse Trials in Co. Cork today following the conclusion of the Haygain CIC***. The leader since the dressage phase, the Carlow-based rider and his legendary 17 year old home-bred Puissance gelding ‘Horseware Bushman (ISH-TIH) added just 6.8 time penalties […]