Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:03:24 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/ PostNuke Powered Site en-ie http://www.horseandponycentre.org/images/logo.gif http://www.horseandponycentre.org/ admin@horseandponycentre.org http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article70.html Due to the number of serious injuries and deaths in Cross Country competitions over the last couple of years the FEI have bought in new rules for competitions. Eventing Ireland revealed they too will be bringing in elimination for riders falling at a cross country obstacle at all Irish competitions. Their rules will be applied from Calverstown on 29 June. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:03:24 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article69.html The veteran Irish show jumper Eddie Macken looks set to compete again for his country in the Samsung Super League at Hickstead next month. Eddie who is now 59 has been absent from the Irish team for a decade. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:27:07 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article68.html Horse Sport Ireland has announced the Eventing team for this summer's Olympics. Ireland have been awarded five places through riders individual world rankings. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:21:02 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article67.html The single showjumping place which was allocated to Ireland due to Jessica Kurtens high ranking will not be taken up by the Irish rider. Fri, 30 May 2008 23:05:22 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article66.html It has been announced that for the first time Ireland's native pony the Connemara is to have its own working hunter class at the Dublin Horse Show which will be held on 6-10 August this year. Tue, 13 May 2008 06:58:26 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article65.html The squads to compete in nexts Mondays Moorsele Nations cup have been announced. Sat, 10 May 2008 09:06:16 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article64.html Some might have thought that the Irish Nations Cup team might struggle after a years absence but they finished in a commendable second place in La Baule, France yesterday (Friday). The Belgium team came in first with Ireland sharing second place with Switzerland and the United States. Sat, 10 May 2008 08:41:17 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article63.html Horse Sport Ireland, the Irish Pony Society and the Irish Shows Association are to hold a new initiative to support Irish pony breeders. They are to be given an opportunity to showcase their youngstock at Irish shows. The "Pony Champion of Champions" competition will hold twelve qualifying competitions leading to a final to be held at the Irish Pony Society Championship Show at Cavan Equestrian Centre on 2nd of August. Mon, 05 May 2008 03:06:11 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article62.html The FEI (Federation Equestrian International) has alloted a maximum of five places in the Three Day Eventing and one Show Jumping place for the 2008 Olympics. Mon, 05 May 2008 02:35:22 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article61.html Horse Sport Ireland is the new Government established agency to promote the sport horse sector in Ireland and brings the sporting, breeding and leisure sides of the industry together for the first time. From January 1st 2008 Horse Sport Ireland became the Governing body for Equestrian Sport in Ireland. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:35:57 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article60.html The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Michael Martin has launched the new €500,000 Equestrian Skillsnet Programme. This has been funded by the National Training fund and will operate from Horse Sport Ireland in Naas. The programme will offer training in coaching, grooming, show jumping, course-design, event management, stewarding and health and safety. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:11:57 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article59.html Showjumping Ireland have announced the dates and venues for this years Showjumping Premier Series. Showjumping Ireland sponsor in conjuction with Citreon are offering a total prize fund of €150,000, with each round prizes at over €12,000. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:42:02 +0100 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article58.html A blood test to diagnose Strangles, the virulent horse disease has been developed. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:37:28 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article57.html The local council have branded the pony racing on Ballyloughane beach as cruel. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:20:21 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article56.html Commandant Gerry Flynn the Irish Army showjumper has announced his retirement from international competition. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:22:36 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article55.html Jessica Kurten gained a second victory with Castle Forbes Libertina in the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping series in Leipzig. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:17:40 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article54.html Jessica Kurten riding Castle Forbes Libertina put on a great display to win the competition and confirm her place in next Aprils final. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:01:42 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article53.html The Irish Horse Board have been given a grant from the Skillsnet Networks Programme of €420.000. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:43:37 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article52.html Two Irish riders were in the final stages of the Puissance competition at Olympia in London. Cian O Connor riding Casper and Shane Breem riding Lissyegan Clover Diamond. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:50:55 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article51.html Jayne Doherty the Northern Irish event rider has issued a writ seeking damages after paying £186.000 for a horse she now believes to be worth around £1.000. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:31:38 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article50.html Jessica Kuerten had a convincing victory on Castle Forbes Libertina at the IJRC Top-ten Final in Geneva (Sunday December 9th) sponsored by Rolex. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:23:36 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article49.html A Study of foaling in thoroughbreds in Ireland written by Soraya Morscher from the University of Limerick has won the Royal Agricultural Society of England’s Eqvalan Duo Equine Thesis of the Year Award. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:32:16 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article48.html There were some good results for Irish riders at the International Horse Show in Belfast. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:29:05 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article47.html The International Equestrian Federation have announced that the Irish Showjumping team will be promoted to the Samsung Super League in 2008. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:59:58 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article46.html Cork born Irish show jumper Billy Twomy came third in the Leading Show Jumping competition at the Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham last night. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:04:06 +0100