Category: News & Views
Alan Ward is a remarkable man. When he was just ten years old, his teacher asked him what he wanted to do when he grew up. His reply was simple-“to make saddles”. His life path was set,and today he continues to fulfil his destiny from his base in Ballinasloe, County Galway. Alan, his wife Georgina […]
The ISPCA is appealing for information regarding an abandoned donkey found in Feenagh, Co. Limerick. The donkey was rescued by ISPCA Inspector David Walsh with severe overgrown hooves. Inspector Walsh responded to a call made to the ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline and discovered a grey middle aged male stallion donkey running loose in a […]
I generally write with one of two intentions-to make people laugh, or to tell them something that they perhaps didn’t know. This piece serves neither purpose. The equestrian world is a vast and far reaching community of people, primarily united in their love for the horse. Whilst there are many different sectors and branches of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]