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Jul 28
Ballindenisk to host ISH Young Horse Eventing Championships

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 […]

Jul 16
Give it SOCKs !

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 […]

Jul 03
Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony online charity auction is up and running!

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 […]

Jul 03
Sam Watson claims the feature CIC*** class at Kilguilkey House International

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 […]

Jul 02
Kilguilkey House International – Saturday

  Sam Watson heads the Haygain CIC*** leaderboard at the Fernhill Sport Horses Kilguilkey International Horse Trials following the conclusion of the first two phases today. A flawless performance in the dressage and showjumping arenas put the Carlow-based rider in poll position at the end of Day One with his legendary 17 year old home-bred […]

Jun 23
Opportunity to train with an Irish international 3* event rider!

Christa Dillon’s BLACKHILL EVENTING Presents – A unique opportunity to train with Irish international 3* event rider Lindsay Graham at The Field Equestrian Centre, Stradbally on Sunday 7th August. Lindsay is an excellent trainer and has vast experience, having competed up to 3* level. She is a consummate producer of young horses, and her upbeat and […]

Jun 17
Who will win the Equestrian.com Derby?

Reigning Equestrian.com Derby champion Trevor Breen returns to Hickstead next week in the hope of claiming a third consecutive Derby title – but he faces a strong field of contenders. Ireland’s Billy Twomey is among the favourites for Hickstead’s most famous class, which is held on the afternoon of Sunday 26 June. Billy finished second in the Equestrian.com Derby […]

Jun 10
Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair – an Overwhelming Success

Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair 2016 proved an overwhelming success and reconfirmed that it has now truly developed into one of the World’s leading three-day-events. A record number of 31,110 people visited our Ratoath venue to witness over 300 competitors compete from nine different nations. There was also plenty for all the family […]

Jun 08
Olympic hopefuls give team selectors a lot to think about at Tattersalls International Horse Trials!

The Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair is the Jewel in the crown of the Irish Eventing season. And with the 2016 contest set to be the final Olympic trial for the Irish riders, there was everything to play for. Bathed in glorious sunshine, the venue looked superb and the competition got underway with […]

Jun 05
Cheers for Paul Tapner and Prince Mayo as they win the Irish Field CCI3* at Tattersalls

Popular Aussie Paul Tapner and Prince Mayo win The Irish Field CCI3* at Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair in association with Horse Sport Ireland The crowds roared as Australia’s Paul Tapner riding Fred and Penny Barker’s Irish Bred Prince Mayo produced a clear round of jumping to win The Irish Field CCI3* at […]