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Codd wins clean sweep at Shillelagh Point to Point

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:15:46 +0100

WEXFORD jockey Jamie Codd bridged a 23-year gap at the recent Shillelagh Point to Point meet when he won all six races on the programme for the day. Not since 1988 has this feat been achieved when John Berry swept away any challengers and Codd's achievement made an already memorable Point to Point meet a tremendous success.

Ex-racehorses strut their stuff at festival

Wed, 11 May 2011 14:17:42 +0100

THE INAUGURAL Festival of Ex-Racehorses which took place in Boswell Equestrian just two weeks ago received a tremendous response with competitors travelling from across Ireland to take part in array of classes.

Jim comes out on top after jump-off

Wed, 25 May 2011 11:00:01 +0100

IT HAS been a busy time for equestrian enthusiasts in the Wicklow region with all equestrian fields in full swing for the summer season.

Huge crowd turns out for 32nd horse show!

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:28:53 +0100

THE 32ND ANNUAL Johnstown/Coolgreany Gymkhana saw enthusiasts of all things equine descend on the North Wexford South Wicklow border for a day of horsing around.

International polo comes to Ashford

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:30:24 +0100

EQUESTRIAN FANS are in for a real treat next Sunday as Ashford plays host to the International Ladies Polo Tournament.

Spills and thrills as heroes etch names in racing folklore

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:19:24 +0000

AND THEY'RE off!

'Our Girl Salley' going for Cheltenham glory

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:19:24 +0000

A WICKLOW bred racehorse looks as if she will be one of the biggest obstacles to Willie Mullins pulling off a Cheltenham hat-trick next week.

World Connemara Pony Show returns to Ashford

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:52:26 +0000

FOLLOWING A highly successful show in 2010, Boswell Equestrian has announced that they will play host to the World Connemara Pony Show for the second consecutive year. Situated just outside Ashford, Boswell is well known for its showjumping events, having been selected by Showjumping Ireland to stage a number of rounds of the prestigious National Grand Prix's series.

Success for Hagans

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:52:26 +0000

THE HAGAN brothers from Three-mile-water, Wicklow, clocked up a notable double success on Sunday when the horse Vardas Supreme won at Punchestown Point to Point.