Horse Sport Ireland Grant awarded to Balmoral Show

4th May 2022

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) is delighted to announce that the Balmoral Show was successful in receiving funding from the Horse Sport Ireland Breeding Grant Initiative.

This vital funding stream will support the newly titled ‘Balmoral Star of the Future’ Performance Horse Championship sponsored by Gibson Equine Haylage by providing a €2500 prize fund for breeders, owners and riders across both the Five Year Old and Six – Eight Year Old classes.

Speaking about the grant, Vickie White, RUAS commented “We are thrilled to have received the support from Horse Sport Ireland for the Balmoral Star of the Future Performance Horse Championship. The enhanced prize fund will now allow us to recognise and give something back to the breeders and owners of the successfully placed horses.

The 'Balmoral Star of the Future' Performance Horse Championship sponsored by Gibson Equine Haylage will take place in the Main Arena on Friday 13th May from 8:30am. To find our more click here.

This year the Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank will take place at Balmoral Park from Wednesday 11th May to Saturday 14th May 2022. All tickets must be purchased online by clicking here with Early Bird Tickets available online until Tuesday 10th May.