Cork-based Michael Ryan and ‘Dunlough Striker’ took the Pegus Horse Feed CIC** title this afternoon at the Fernhill Sport Horses Kilguilkey House International Horse Trials in Mallow, Co. Cork. A previous winner of the class in 2013 with ‘Ballylynch Wizard,’ Ryan rode Carol and Tom Henry’s Maltstriker gelding to victory, despite incurring 4.4 time penalties. The win means that the Dan Coleman Perpetual Trophy for the highest placed Munster-based rider stays in the Donegan-Ryan household for a third consecutive year following Patricia Ryan’s performance in last year’s CIC** class. The cross country questions posed by newly appointed designer Mike Etherington-Smith caused it’s fair share of problems but the top 3 remained unchanged from their positions after yesterday’s Dressage and Show-Jumping phases, with Louise Bloomer and ‘Hollybrook Sky High’ finishing in second and Heidi Hamilton taking third with her own ‘Dam Easy.’ Cork-based Rebecca Dunlea slotted into 4th with her own ‘Cashelane Captain’ while George Russell posted the only clear round inside the time to move up to 5th place on the leaderboard.

In the CIC* competition, Fraser Duffy held onto the lead with Carol Gee’s ‘Summer at Fernhill,’ completing on their dressage score. A clear round inside the time brought Gerald Bloomer and ‘Calliaghstown Flight’ up from 6th place to finish in 2nd while Millstreet 2014 pony squad member Jessica Kuehnle held onto third with ‘Rathnaleen Roy.’

Competition at Kilguilkey was particularly important for those vying to impress the team selectors for the 2015 FEI European Championships for Ponies. The CNCP** was won by Cameron Kiernan Jnr. and ‘Bocade Slo-Mo-Shun’ while Izzy Riley and ‘Monarch of the Glen’ added four jumping penalties to their dressage score to take second position.

Now in its third year, the event received great feedback from riders, visitors and officials alike and the presence of Fernhill Sport Horses as title sponsors was greatly appreciated. The sponsored Hog Roast on Saturday evening was very well supported and event organisers Danny and Michelle Dulohery are extremely grateful for the support of a wide range of sponsors and supporters from across the country.

Full results from all classes are available on www.eventingireland.com.

Michael Ryan heads the Pegus Horse Feed CIC** leaderboard at the Fernhill Sport Horses Kilguilkey International Horse Trials following the conclusion of the first two phases today. Despite an error in the dressage phase, the Cork-based rider scored highly with Carol and Tom Henry’s ‘Dunlough Striker’ and a clear round Read more »

Danny and Michelle Dulohery look forward to welcoming competitors, officials, owners and spectators from far and wide to Kilguilkey House International Horse Trials this weekend (21 – 22 June).

With over 200 entries, including 82 CIC* and CIC** competitors, the Co. Cork venue is set for a great weekend of fast-paced equestrian action. The CIC competitors will complete their Dressage and Show-jumping phases on Saturday before heading out on the Eric Winter designed Cross Country course on Sunday morning from 10am.

For the first time at Kilguilkey, the Cross Country action in the Pegus Horse Feed CIC** and Fernhill Sport Horses CIC* will be available to watch live on Kilguilkeyhouse.com.

Dressage times for all classes are available on the Eventing Ireland Website and we look forward to bringing you regular updates on our Facebook page and on www.kilguilkeyhouse.com across the weekend.

Kilguilkey House International 2014

Provisional Timetable

Friday 20 JuneÂ
Opening of Stables	14:00
Official Course Inspection	18:00
Saturday 21 June	Â
Declaration of Starters CIC 1*/ 2*	from 07:00
Commencement of CIC 1*/ 2* Dressage	08:30
Declaration of Starters CNCP2* / hydeequine.com EI100P Championship	12:00
Commencement of CNCP2* Dressage followed by hydeequine.com EI100P Championship Dressage	13:30
Show Jumping CIC 2*	12:00
Show Jumping CIC 1*	14:00
Show Jumping Ponies CNCP2* followed by hydeequine.com EI100P Championship	17:30
Welcome Party	19:30
Sunday 22 June
Cross Country CIC 1* / 2*	10:00
Cross Country CNCP2*	12:30
Prize Giving CIC 1* / 2*	16:00
National Classes Dressage	09:00
National Show Jumping	10:00
National Cross Country	14:30
Prize Giving CNCP2*	16:30
Prize Giving hydeequine.com EI100P Championship	16:30
National Prize GivingÂ	17:30

Saturday Declaration of Starters ALL Competitors for International CIC Classes MUST Hand In their Horse Passports Along With Their Medical Arm Bands from 07:00 when collecting their numbers.  

No Numbers Will Be Handed Out Without This.  

CNCP2* & hydeequine.com EI100P Championship National Classes to collect numbers AFTER 12:00 – NOT before

Kilguilkey International Horse Trials announces Sponsorship for International Classes

The organisers of Kilguilkey International Horse Trials are delighted to announce further details regarding this year’s event, taking place in Cecilstown, Mallow, Co. Cork from 21st – 22nd June.

In a new sponsorship agreement for 2014, the CIC2* class will be sponsored by Pegus Horse Feeds and the CIC1* class will be sponsored by Fernhill Sport Horses.  Full details of the prizes on offer for each class are listed below:

 

CIC 2*
Kindly sponsored by Pegus Horse Feeds

• Prize Fund €3000
• Stallion Nomination from  Scarteen Stud for ‘Newmarket Venture’ to owner of the highest placed mare.
• Highest placed Rider throughout class (Multiple Rides) will also receive a Portable XC Fence.

CIC 1*
Kindly Sponsored By Fernhill Sport Horses

• Prize Fund €2000
• Stallion Nomination from  Ballymureen Stud for ‘Olympic Lux’ to owner of the highest placed mare.
• Highest placed Rider throughout class (Multiple Rides) will also receive a Portable XC Fence.

A CNCP2* class will run alongside International Classes throughout the weekend Dressage and SJ will take place on the Saturday and XC will follow the CIC1*.  Danny has been the Official XC Course Builder for the Pony Europeans working for International Designer Mike Etherington-Smith.  With the Europeans just a month away Kilguilkey International will play a key part in the final selection process.

Eric Winter Int’l Course Designer for Kilguilkey for the 2nd year has already set out the tracks.  This year there a number of new fences on both tracks, old fashioned type, big, bold with plenty of gallop.  Show Jumping this year will take place on the grass rather than the sand offering more room and scope for Tony Hurley (SJI) to build.

National Classes will run on the Sunday.  We are once again delighted to host the Hyde Equine CNCP1* Championships Final and it is great to see many of last year’s riders from this class now progress to CNCP2*. All EI 100 and EI90 classes will also run on the Sunday.  Once again a XC Fence will be awarded as an additional prize to the highest placed rider throughout the National Classes open to both Junior and senior riders.

We really hope to improve on last years event and with the fabulous support and enthusiasm from our Sponsors, Eventing Ireland and competitors, we already feel we’re heading in the right direction.

REMINDER!

Applications/entries for Kilguilkey House International can be made online by clicking here

General information about international applications/entries can be found by clicking here

Please note, the national class entries close on Tuesday 17 June at noon.