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Kilguilkey House International 2016 – Preparations Continue!

With 30 days to go before the 2016 Fernhill Sport Horses Kilguilkey International Horse Trials get underway, preparations are gathering pace at the Co. Cork venue.

Taking place on the 2nd and 3rd July, organisers Danny and Michelle Dulohery have upgraded the event to CIC3* level and course designer Mike Etherington-Smith (GBR) has promised flowing tracks that will be built up to height and provide the perfect stepping stone towards CCI level.

Now in its fourth year, Carol Gee’s ‘Fernhill Sport Horses’ continues to support the event through their title sponsorship and with queries from the UK, Europe and further afield, the 2016 edition looks set to be a truly international affair. This year also sees Haygain® come on board, sponsoring the CIC3* class. The UK-based company manufactures hay steamers which are distributed in Ireland by Cullen Equine Solutions and will be exhibiting their product range during the event.

Entries can be made through the Eventing Ireland website before 20th June. The provisional timetable and further information is available on www.kilguilkeyhouse.com.

Haygain sponsor CIC3* class at Fernhill Sport Horses Kilguilkey International

Haygain_KilguilkeyHaygain® is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the CIC3* class at the Fernhill Sport Horses Kilguikey House International Horse Trials in Co. Cork on the 2nd and 3rd July 2016.

Haygain® offers a range of scientifically proven hay steamers that eliminatesrespirable dust in hay and haylage by killing mould spores and bacteria to produce hygienically clean forage and thus aid in the prevention and management of respiratory conditions.  By steaming hay and haylage to ultra-high temperatures, the patented Haygain® steamer produces highly-palatable forage that is fragrant and appetising and – unlike soaking – steaming ensures that the essential nutrients are retained within the hay.  

Ideal for post-operative horses, or those with poor appetite, Haygain® is proud to sponsor the exciting 3* international class at Kilguikey House, an event that is immensely popular with both Irish and international competitors.

Haygain hay steamers are distributed in Ireland by Cullen Equine Solutions; Managing Director Declan Cullen is a renowned equine feed consultant, who advised Horse Sport Ireland for seven years, working with Ireland’s High Performance Squad for two World Equestrian Games and two Olympic Games. He has also competed to three star level in eventing.

For more information please visit www.haygain.com

Ryan strikes the right note at Kilguilkey

Michael Ryan (Dunlough Striker) - CIC** Winners 2015

Michael Ryan (Dunlough Striker) – CIC** Winners 2015 (Photo: Bit-Media)

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.’

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Fraser Duffy (Summer at Fernhill) – CIC* Winners 2015 (Photo: Bit-Media)

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.

Fernhill Sport Horses Kilguilkey House International – Timetable

Friday 19 June
·     Opening of stables: CIC1 & 2* 16:00
·     Official Course Inspection: CIC 1 & 2* 17:00
Saturday 20 June
·     Declaration of Starters: CIC 1 & 2* 08:00
·     1st Horse Inspection: CIC 1 & 2* 09:00
·     1st Start – Dressage: CIC 1 & 2* 09:30
·     1st Start – Show Jumping: CIC 2* 13:30
·     1st Start – Show Jumping: CIC 1* 15:00
Sunday 21 June
·     1st Start ‑ Cross-Country: CIC 1 & 2* 10:00
·     Prize‑giving: CIC 1 & 2* 15:00

 

 

CNCP2* TIMETABLE

 

Friday 19 June
·     Opening of stables: 16:00
·     Official Course Inspection: 17:00
Saturday 20 June
·     Declaration of Starters: 12:00
·     1st Pony Inspection: 13:00
·     1st Start – Dressage: 13:30
·     1st Start – Show Jumping: 16:30
Sunday 21 June
·     1st Start ‑ Cross-Country: 12:30
·     Prize‑giving: 15:30

 

 

  • Please Note
  • All Other National Classes EI100 & EI90 will run on the Sunday 21st June
  • Dressage will commence at 09:00
  • Show Jumping EI100 at 10:00 followed by EI90 at 12:00
  • Cross Country Will Commence at 14:30 will be run in strict Numerical order following the International Classes There will be break for Lunch then a turn around of Fence Stewards.
  • National Prize-Giving is scheduled for 16:30.

Final Day at Kilguilkey House International

A double clear performance earned Joseph Murphy and Westwinds Hercules the Pegus Horse Feed CIC** title this afternoon at the Kilguilkey House International Horse Trials in Mallow, Co. Cork. Following the withdrawal of overnight leader Luke Drea, the World Equestrian Games squad member skillfully negotiated the Eric Winter designed Cross Country track with Alison Schmutz and Andrew Tinkler’s Ramiro B gelding to move up from the 4th position he occupied after dressage and showjumping. Patricia Ryan came close to keeping the CIC** title in Co. Cork for a second year, taking 2nd place with Carol and Tom Henry’s Dunrath Eclipse which meant the Dan Coleman Perpetual Trophy for the Highest Placed Munster Rider remains in the Donegan-Ryan household for another year. Felicity Ward’s short journey to the event proved worthwhile when she took third place with The Illusionist.

In the Fernhill Sport Horses CIC* competition, former Pony eventing medallist Lucy Latta recorded her first CIC* win with Jessica Harrington’s ‘Jantar.’ The leaderboard remained relatively unchanged after dressage and showjumping with Fraser Duffy finishing the weekend in second position with Fernhill Nearly Darc while Camilla Speirs took third and fourth place ahead with BT Cloud Nine and BT Pickapocket.

Competition at Kilguilkey was particularly important for those vying to impress the team selectors for the 2014 FEI European Championships for Ponies. The CNCP** was won by Emma Kennedy with Laburnum Ineer, finishing ahead of Jessica Kuehnle and Lucy Hancock. With the Championships taking place in Millstreet in 5 weeks time, all eyes will now be on Team Selector Polly Holohan who is expected to announce her team in the coming week. Hannah Adams and Toberpatrick Flash took home the hydeequine.com CNCP1* Championship title which ran concurrently with the event.

Now in its second year, the event received great feedback from riders, visitors and officials alike and the presence of Pegus Horse Feed and Fernhill Sport Horses as title sponsors was greatly appreciated. The organisers are also 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.

(Pictured: CIC* Winner – Lucy Latta, Jantar)

Luke Drea leads the way at Kilguilkey

Luke Drea heads the Pegus Horse Feed CIC** leaderboard at the Kilguilkey House International Horse Trials following the conclusion of the first two phases today. Under clear blue skies, the Wicklow-based rider impressed the judges with Anne Bannon’s ‘Gorsehill Pearl’ in the dressage arena and went on to record a faultless performance in the showjumping ring. Cork’s Patricia Ryan lies in second place with Carol and Tom Henry’s Ballylynch HP while Irish Olympian Joseph Murphy completes the top three with Westwinds Hercules (owned by Alison Schmutz and Andrew Tinkler).

In the Fernhill Sport Horses CIC* competition, former Pony eventing medallist Lucy Latta leads the field with Jessica Harrington’s ‘Jantar.’ Fraser Duffy lies in second position with Fernhill Nearly Darc while Camilla Speirs takes third and fourth place ahead of tomorrow’s final Cross Country phase with BT Cloud Nine and BT Pickapocket.

Meanwhile, the short-listed ponies vying for team places in the FEI European Championships for Ponies have been in action this afternoon. After two phases, the CNCP** is led by Emma Kennedy with Laburnum Ineer while Hannah Adams and Toberpatrick Flash head the leaderboard in the hydeequine.com CNCP1* Championship which is running concurrently with the event.

Tomorrow, the focus turns to the cross-country course; where once again, International designer Eric Winter has posed some interesting questions. The track features twenty-one natural fences including banks, logs, ditches and water. The course has a good cover of grass and the ground has been aerovated to ensure perfect going.

Now in its second year, the event is continuing to grow from strength to strength and the organisers are delighted to welcome Pegus Horse Feed and Fernhill Sport Horses on board as title sponsors for this year’s event. The organisers are also grateful for the support of a wide range of sponsors and supporters from across the country.

The Cross Country phase gets underway at Kilguilkey House from 10am tomorrow with a range of National classes scheduled to start at the same time. For the first time, the CIC* and CIC** classes will be available to watch live on the Kilguilkey House website. Further information is available on www.eventingireland.com or www.kilguilkeyhouse.com.

Results to Date (Eventing Ireland)

Kilguilkey International Horse Trials 2014 – Provisional Timetable

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 June 
Opening of Stables 14:00
Official Course Inspection 18:00
Saturday 21 June  
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 Giving  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

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