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Summer Show
Our Summer Show will be held on Sunday 5th May 2019 in Connell Hill.
Please see attached schedule. Entries will open on Friday 26th April and close at 5.00pm on Friday 4th May 2019.
Summer Show Sunday 5th May 2019
**change to closing time **
The online booking system will close *EARLIER* than previously stated now closing at:-
**2.00pm**
tomorrow Friday 5th April 2019.
Please log on to www.ipsna.org to enter.
**We will once again be running our Silver League Competition. Competitors must compete AT LEAST 2 of the shows below to be eligible for prizes at our Annual Prize giving, at Millbrook Lodge Hotel, Ballynahinch on Saturday 23rd November 2019.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
2019 schedule Spring Show, Saturday 6th April 2019, Gransha Equestrian Centre, Bangor.
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Please find below the IPS Northern Area Show Schedules for 2019.
The online booking system will be available for entering Spring Show Classes on Friday 29th March 2019 and close at 5.00pm on Friday 5th April 2019.
We will once again be running our Silver League Competition. Competitors must compete at least 2 of the shows below to be eligible for prizes at our Annual Prize giving at Millbrook Lodge Hotel, Ballynahinch on Saturday 23rd November 2019.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Spring Show, Saturday 6th April 2019, Gransha Equestrian Centre, Bangor.
Summer Show, Sunday 5th May 2019, Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Randalstown. Summer Schedule 5-5-19
Annual Show, Sunday 30th June 2019, Thornleigh House, Ballynahinch Annual Show Shedule 30-6-19
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Winter League
The IPS Northern Area committee are delighted to bring the second of our winter league shows to Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Antrim on Sunday 24th March 2019. There will be performance classes and working hunter classes, with all the usual Northern Ireland Festival qualifiers.
Full details and schedule can be found on our facebook page: IPS Northern Area and here
All members and non members of all ages and abilities are welcome. .
Entries will be taken on the day.
We look forward to see you on the Sunday 24th March 2019 at Connell Hill.
2019 Showing Season
We have also confirmed the dates for the showing season as follows:
Spring Show, 6th April 2019, Gransha Equestrian Centre.
Summer Show, Sunday 5th May, Connell Hill Equestrian Centre.
Annual Show Sunday 30th June 2019, returning to Thornleigh House, Ballynahinch.
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In anticipation of an invitation to the International Team Competition to be held in Wales, early August, the IPS NA committee are seeking expressions of interest for anyone wishing to be considered for selection as soon as possible. Competitions will be held in Showjumping, Dressage and Working Hunter.
Competition meeting to discuss full details and presentation of ponies will be arranged in the next few weeks.
Anyone interested in competing on the teams please contact…
Gillian Creighton on 07715 201787
No Later than Friday 1st March 2019
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IPS Northern Area look forward to the 2019 Season
The IPS Northern Area committee are delighted to bring the first of our winter league shows to Gransha Equestrian Centre, Bangor on Saturday 2nd February 2019 with the second taking place at Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Antrim on Sunday 24th March 2019. Both shows will comprise of performance classes and working hunter classes, with all the usual Northern Ireland Festival qualifiers.
Full details and schedule can be found on our facebook page: IPS Northern Area and here
All members and non members of all ages and abilities are welcome. .
We have also confirmed the dates for the showing season as follows:
Spring Show, 6th April 2019, Gransha Equestrian Centre.
Summer Show, Sunday 5th May, Connell Hill Equestrian Centre.
Entries will be taken on the day. We look forward to see you on the Saturday 2nd February 2019 at Gransha.
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Ballynahinch Charity Show & IPS Northern Area Saturday 28th July 2018
Well……..What a Day!
Although we all wished for a little rain, we didn’t expect to get so much in one day along with the thunder & lightning!
Fortunately, the fabulous facilities at Lusks did not let us down and the indoor arena was a welcome relief for competitors and judges alike. Jenny and Harold have been extremely generous in their sponsorship for the show which was a great success.
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Many thanks to our judges, Nicholas Byrne, Galway, Pascal Crawford, Galway, Hercules Leathem, Antrim and Peter Molloy, Dublin, who patiently persisted through the unique weather conditions!
Also many thanks to Jackie at the White Horse Cafe who kindly sponsored the judges meals today. The food was amazing as always!
The IPSNA committee are indebited to our ring stewards who ensured the rings ran smoothly, throughout the day and to Gerry McPolin who built a fabulous course.
Last, but not least a MASSIVE thank you to all our competitors. for your unfailing support today. With all money raised, we will be able to forward a very nice donation to Cancer Charities, which we hope to do in the very near future!
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Ballynahinch Charity Show & IPS Northern Area Saturday 28th July 2018
As an update here is the link for the online entries closing today at Friday 27th July 2018 at 5.00pm www.ipsna.org
Here is sneak peek at the course for Saturday:
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Ballynahinch Charity Show & IPS Northern Area Annual Show, 28th July 2018, Lusks Equestrian Centre, Carryduff
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We will be hosting NIF 2019 QUALIFIERS! (Open Working Hunter Classes) and HSI Young Stock Qualifier for Irish Bred 1,2 and 3 years Champion of Champions final to be held at IPS Championships in Cavan.
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Points 1.5 for all members
Great Preparation for Dublin, IPS Championship, Clifden and BSPS Championships.
Judges have been confirmed as:
Nicholas Byrne, Galway
Pascal Crawford, Galway
Peter Molloy, Dublin
Herky Leathem, Antrim
Anyone wishing to carry out judging probations, please PM me.
Any member travelling to BSPS Championships in England and interested in being on a team, please pm me or any member of committee.
Committee: Jason McPolin, Kathryn Smiley, Mary McDonnell, Robin McCabe, Caroline Devine, Gerry McPolin or John Mulgrew
ENTRY_FORM BCS & IPS Annual Show entry form Lusks 2018
BCS IPS Annual Show Schedule 28th July 2018 vrs 1
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Ballynahinch Charity Show & IPS Northern Area Annual Show.
We are delighted to announce that the Ballynahinch Charity show is returning to be hosted on 28th July at Lusks Equestrian Centre, Carryduff by kind permission of Jenny & Harold Lusk. It will run in conjunction with the IPS Northern Area Show Annual Show which will attract 1.5 points for our members. Please find attached schedule and entry form.
Many Thanks
Rachel Mulgrew
IPS NORTHERN AREA COMMITTEE
BCS IPS Annual Show Schedule 28th July 2018 vrs 1
ENTRY_FORM BCS & IPS Annual Show entry form Lusks 2018
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Please find attached the schedule & entry form for the Summer Show on Sunday 6th May 2018. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Please note anyone entering HSI Champion of Champion Qualifiers are FREE to enter but competitors must enter the class at the office on the day of the show.
ENTRY_FORM Summer_Show_6th May 2018- Connell Hill
By Way of Update and to clarify any confusion that is circulating about the EGM – all current 2018 members are entitled, if they wish, to attend the EGM on Friday 27th April 2018 at 7.00pm, Killashee House Hotel, Nass (notice below).
WHP-heights-of-fences-rules.pdf
IPS Spring Show Saturday 7th April 2018 at Gransha Equestrian Centre, Bangor
Please find attached our schedule and entry form for the IPS NA Spring Show all rings start at 9.00am.
The online booking system will be open on Friday 30th March and close on Friday 6th April 2018 at 5.00pm.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there for our first show of the season!
Spring Show Schedule Saturday 7th April 2018
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Spring Show Saturday 7th April at Gransha Equestrian Centre, Bangor
Our Spring show is less than 4 weeks away now, so we would like to remind everyone to:-
* Renew memberships
* Register any new ponies
* Apply for stallion permissions
The online booking system will once again be available for pre-entry.
Our Spring Show at Gransha will be hosting NIF qualifiers for the working hunter classes and is a great opportunity to blow away the cobwebs over courses designed by Mrs Adrienne Stuart. There will also be the usual mini classes for leadrein and first ridden as well Show Hunter, Show Pony, Connemara & M&M riding classes as well as Breeding and Youngstock classes. The full schedule will be posted soon!
IPS Northern Area Shows are open to members and non members and everyone is very welcome.
Both our Spring Show and Summer Show (6th May at Connell Hill) will be hosting Champion of Champion Qualifiers. The Championship is open to 1, 2 & 3 year old Irish Bred Show Ponies, Show Hunter Ponies & Mountain & Moorland Ponies and this year has no entry fee, however competitors must be member on the day of the show. (Full details will be posted on the IPS website www.irishponysociety.ie)
Irish Bred 1,2,3 year olds rules for champ of champ 2018
We look forward to seeing everyone there at the start of our 2018 season!
IPS Committee
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The Committee of the Northern Area would like to give notice for the Annual General Meeting.
Details as follows:-
Thursday 30th November 7.00 pm
In
Ivanhoe Hotel and Inn
556 Saintfield Road
Carryduff
Belfast BT8 8EU
All Welcome
NORTHERN AREA ANNUAL AWARDS PARTY
Now that the showing season is drawing to a close, it’s time to think about the Awards Party
This year we are returning to the Millbrook Lodge, in Ballynahinch, following the great feedback we received from you all about this venue last year.
The Awards Dinner will take place on Saturday the 25th of November at 7.00pm and we hope to see you all there!
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This is also a gentle reminder for anyone who received a cup last year to get the Silvo out and to get names engraved. Committee members from your area will soon be starting to arrange collection
UPDATE – Northern Area – Summer Show – 29th July 2017 – Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Randalstown, Antrim
There will be a slight change to the schedule for tomorrow’s summer show. The performance classes will be interwoven with the working hunter classes in Ring 1. There will be a different jumping track for each.
Also the HSI Champion of Champion class will be held after the Supreme In Hand Championship. Please see below amended schedule.
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Northern Area – Summer Show – 29th July 2017 – Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Randalstown, Antrim
Just a few important reminders for our Summer Show.
Our show will host HSI Champion of Champion Qualifiers for Irish Bred 1,2 and 3 year old Show Ponies, Show Hunter and Mountain & Moorland Ponies.To qualify for the HSI Champion of Champion Qualifiers owners must be IPS Members on the day of the show with valid IPS membership Card and Ponies must register within 7 days of qualification. (membership registration forms available from IPS Website)
A few other things to remember…
1)Stallion Permissions: Stallions must be registered with the IPS society prior to showing date. Please contact the IPS office: 00353 45 854513 or irishponysociety@eircom.net
2)Membership Cards must be presented when collecting numbers and making entries and Showing Cards to be signed on the day by the judge.
Lastly, the online booking system is open for pre-entries. Please refer to the schedule for entry fees.
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Northern Area – Summer Show
The Northern Area Summer Show will this year be held at Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Randalstown, Antrim, on Saturday 29th July 2017.
As well as all our usual classes, we are delighted to be able to add 2 new classes to the schedule:-
Coloured Pony Ridden (not exceeding 158cms) & Veteran Pony (ponies 15 years and over)
Pre-entry will open on Friday 21st July 2017 and close again at 5.00pm on Friday 28th July 2017. Click on the link to enter www.ipsna.org
We look forward to seeing you all on the 29th!
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Pre-Registration is now open for our Spring Show on Saturday 8th April 2017.
Closing Date: 12 Noon, Friday 7th April 2017
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Just a few important reminders for our Spring Show.
Our show has: NIF Qualifiers, Equifestival Ireland Qualifiers and HSI Champion of Champion Qualifiers for Irish Bred 1,2 and 3 year old Show Ponies, Show Hunter and Mountain & Moorland Ponies.
To qualify for the HSI Champion of Champion Qualifiers owners must be IPS Members on the day of the show with valid IPS membership Card and Ponies must register within 7 days of qualification. (membership registration forms available from IPS Website)
A few other things to remember…
1)Stallion Permissions: Stallions must be registered with the IPS society prior to showing date.
2)Membership Cards must be presented when collecting numbers and making entries and Showing Cards to be signed on the day by the judge.
Lastly, the the online booking system will be opening this week for pre-entries.