**Meath’s Gerard Clarke** clinched victory in the **Premier Performance Grand Prix** at **Ballivor Horse Show** on Sunday. Riding his own **nine-year-old gelding "L"**, Clarke delivered the fastest round among the four-faulters in the jump-off, crossing the line in **48.46 seconds**. Bred by **Awj Jansen**, *L* is...
Sean Foley Clinches Victory at Ballivor Grand Prix Sean Foley emerged as the standout winner in the 1.35m Mervue Leinster Summer Tour last Sunday at the Ballivor Grand Prix Horse Show. Riding the talented Kinmar Hero Z, owned by Dermott Lennon and Gerry Marron, Foley...
Kilkenny's Jack Ryan wrapped up his day on a high with a victory in The Connolly's Red Mills 1.35M Mini Grand Prix. Partnering with Seamus Drea’s eight-year-old Cornascriebe Emerald, he posted the fastest time of the 33 double clears, crossing the finish in 22.39 seconds...
The Hughes Horse Stud Annual Show got underway on Friday with the **Carl Webb 1.15m class**, drawing a strong field of 77 starters. Leading the way was **Taylor Cummins**, who claimed victory aboard *Madame Gazelle* with a double clear in 31.38 seconds. Cummins also earned...
Mervue Equine Leinster Summer Tour – Round Two at Wexford Equestrian The second leg of the Mervue Equine Leinster Summer Tour took place last Saturday at Wexford Equestrian, drawing strong entries across all divisions as top combinations battled for top honours. 1.35m – Sponsored by Mary Barry’s...
Well done to the Leinster pony riders who featured in the line-up for the Boomerang Starfinder 148 1.10m class for six- and seven-year-olds at Hollypark, County Limerick. Alice Moloney delivered a flawless round with the seven-year-old MHS Colorado, clocking a time of 26.14 to secure...
In the 128cm, Ben O’ Connor claimed victory with The Million Dollar Baby, when clear in 41.71. He also took fourth with Lisboy Black Magic. Hannah Horan took the runner-up place, four faults in the third round in 40.99, while Jullia Sheehan and Heartbreaker Charlie...
Huge congratulations to the Leinster Amateur riders who secured a qualifying spot for the RDS from a massive field of 147 competitors at Kernans Equestrian. Best placed was Laura Walshe and her stunning home-bred mare Ballinaguilkey Heritage, who placed an incredible 2nd. Ashleigh Mooney (Dublin) took 5th...
Plenty of strong performances from Leinster’stars on Saturday: 1.35m-1.40m Lauren Adams (Wexford) came just fractions off the top time with Quina DW, finishing in 36.82s for second. She returned for fifth place aboard Caddie Z in 38.12s. Emily Moloney showed great composure, guiding Temple Alice to...
**The opening round of the Mervue Equine Leinster Summer Tour drew a strong turnout last Friday at Barnadown, with 121 entries vying for top honours. The competition was fierce, with the top six riders finishing within just 28 seconds of each other and 56 combinations...