Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:22:35 +0000 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/Article113.html The 36 horses sold at last week's Goresbridge 'Go for Gold' event horse sale in Ireland fetched an average price of €17,603. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:22:35 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article112.html The Horse Sport Ireland Reining and Western National Show is taking place on Saturday the 5th November 2011 in Mullingar Equestrian Centre. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:26:35 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article111.html A new Irish body has recently been created; following a meeting of Irelands top endurance riders, held in September this year (2011). They will promote the sport and develop a calendar of events both competitive and training for 2012.. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:48:01 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article110.html The ISPCA is appealing for experienced horse lovers to foster a horse or pony for the winter months or until a home can be found. This would involve providing a stable or shelter with access to grazing and providing your time together with food, fodder and bedding. A rug will be provided and if necessary veterinary and farrier costs covered by ISPCA. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:42:01 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article109.html CAPT. Geoff Curran with Maurice Cassidy and The Minister for Defence's gelding The Jump Jet finished fourth of 87 starters in the CIC 3 star event in Cameri in Italy on 23rd October 2010 to boost Ireland's chances of gaining individual places in the London Olympics. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:16:28 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article108.html Following the completion of a very productive Road Show, the ITBA has posted a public forum on its website. They are keen to encourage all breeders to log on to their website and post any comments, concerns or suggestion they may have. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:06:06 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article107.html An excellent result for Irish bred horses at the World Breeding Championship for young event horses at Le Lion d'Angers in France on Sunday 23rd October 2010. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:47:28 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article106.html Irish showjumping authorities have ordered the review and questions have been raised in the Irish Senate. Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) are tendering for a company to carry out the investigation to establish why they have failed to have a team qualify at the 2012 Olympics. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:25:23 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article105.html The Irish Horse Welfare Trust is asking for the help of all those concerned about horse welfare in Ireland by lobbying Government to ensure that the new Animal Health & Welfare Bill is passed as a matter of extreme urgency. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:25:53 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article104.html The Irish Equestrian team were victorious in Sangji, Korea taking Overall Team Gold and an individual silver medal. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:04:56 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article103.html Equitherm the UK based Equine Thermography specialists have announced their first training course in Ireland. The certification training course, the first of its kind in Ireland, is to be held at the beautiful setting of Mount Juliet in Co. Kilkenny from September 27th to October 1st 2010. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:12:39 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article102.html In the near future, the Horse and Pony Centre Web Site will be upgraded and given a fresh face. This will involve the Site being unavailable for a few days. The old engine driving the Site is very long in the tooth now, and it is time to use a more up to date version. Unfortunately, this is not an easy 'push button' upgrade, and will require quite a lot of work, but hopefully, it will only be offline for a day or two. It might also be a very opportune time to pop in any requests you might have for features or services that the Site can provide. We are always on the look out for useful ideas. Pop them to admin@horseandponycentre.org Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:21:29 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article101.html As of yesterday, 29th June 2010 the Irish parliament voted to ban stag hunting, the hunting of deer with hounds. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:53:42 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article100.html Horsebox TV is a new "free to view" TV channel for all equestrian enthusiasts. They send camera crews throughout Ireland to produce films and cover events. Thu, 27 May 2010 15:47:52 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article99.html Researchers from the Universita degli Studi di Perugia in Italy have stated that it has demonstrated the association between spasmodic colic and heavy tapeworm infection. They describe a close association between specific colic, such as impaction, intestinal rupture, volvulus, and intussusception. Wed, 26 May 2010 11:12:57 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article98.html INTERVET Ireland Ltd has launched Ireland's first strangles vaccine for horses, Equilis StrepE. Wed, 12 May 2010 10:35:01 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article97.html Shane Carey riding Lancero the Limerick born rider won the Danish Grand Prix at Fredensborg. Wed, 12 May 2010 01:33:07 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article96.html Dave Quigley riding the Dutch Warmblood Ulot won the Italian Grand Prix in Pontedera. Wed, 12 May 2010 01:21:22 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article95.html Jessica Kurten riding Lady Georgina Forbe's mare Castle Forbes Cosma won the €7500 first prize at Valencia's five-star Global Champions Tour in Spain at the weekend, Denis Lynch riding Lacroix 9 collected the €5000 second prize. American Olympian Lauren Hough riding Casadora came in third place. Wed, 12 May 2010 00:43:21 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article94.html A "blog" (short for weblog) is a personal online journal that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. As they have become more popular I have now included a Horse Blog Section in The Horse Directory. If you have a favourite equine blog please submit it for inclusion here Submit a Blog or send me an e-mail to admin@horseandponycentre.org Thu, 06 May 2010 12:57:48 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article93.html It was Sam Watson from Carlow riding Horseware Busman who proved the best of the Irish riders when he finished in 13th place, with Kildare's Camilla Speirs on Potersize Just a Jiff in 14th place. Tue, 04 May 2010 04:02:50 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article92.html There will be nine Irish riders competing at this weekends Badminton International Horse Trials, Britains largest outdoor equestrian event. Sat, 01 May 2010 22:12:53 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article91.html Cheshire-based Cork rider Bill Twomey had a fault free final round on Tinka's Serenade when he recording his third clear round in the battle for first place battle with Australia’s Chris Chugg picked up four faults in Belgium. Sat, 01 May 2010 21:24:13 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article90.html The Munny Trail is a new concept for riders and their horses in Leinster . Horses and Ponies can join groups in riding over 600 acres with 56 optional cross country jumps at the weekends. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:52:12 +0000 http://www.horseandponycentre.org/Article89.html There is a new Section in "The Horse Directory", see link above which gives websites which will help those who have their horse stolen or wish to trace previous owners of their horse. This includes the UK National Equine Database which has information on every horse which has been issued with a UK passport including a lost, stolen & missing horse register. Horse owners from other EU countries can register their horse or pony on this site for £5.00. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:11:45 +0000