Ballintober Equestrian

Ballintober Equestrian Ballintober Equestrian is a cross country schooling and competition venue open to the public by appointment. Ian is also our resident trainer.

Ballintober Equestrian was opened by the Grace family in 2005 to provide a schooling and competition venue for cross country competitions. Located along the cutting of the old railway line that once connected New Ross to Enniscorthy, the track provides an interesting mix of both permanent and portable cross country fences with a number of natural banks, hills and undulating ground. The track boast

s an all weather fibre/grit track that ensures footing is perfect in all seasons. Competitions are held regularly and include hunter trials, jump cross leagues, derby & dressage competitions. Ballintober Equestrian is updated constantly and fences are regularly maintained to provide a changing landscape and new challenges for horse & rider. The course was designed by former Olympian, Tommy Brennan and the course has seen vast improvements in the past number of years with resident course designers and builder, Ian & Luke Grace. A newly extended track will be open to the public in 2016. Ian Grace is the event manager at Ballintober Equestrian and hosts all the competitions with massive support from family and friends. Ian is a BHS and HSI trained and qualified coach. Ballintober Equestrian is also available for hire for competitions, Pony Club training/rallies, Riding Club training, Riding School outings, etc.

Just a couple of last minute spaces available this Saturday 23rd September for our training day. Booking online https://...
21/09/2023

Just a couple of last minute spaces available this Saturday 23rd September for our training day. Booking online https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq

Entries now open on its plain sailing for upcoming training on Saturday 23rd September.

Entries now open on its plain sailing for upcoming training on Saturday 23rd September.
10/09/2023

Entries now open on its plain sailing for upcoming training on Saturday 23rd September.

19/08/2023
One final place remaining on Thursday 3rd August. Enter online at https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq
28/07/2023

One final place remaining on Thursday 3rd August.

Enter online at https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq

Due to massive interest, we have added another date for our evening of flatwork, SJ & XC - Thursday 3rd August.

Please note, ages stated under groups to act as a guide only. Open to all younger riders regardless of age that would benefit from sessions at this level.

Entries now open on https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq

Due to massive interest, we have added another date for our evening of flatwork, SJ & XC - Thursday 3rd August.  Please ...
25/07/2023

Due to massive interest, we have added another date for our evening of flatwork, SJ & XC - Thursday 3rd August.

Please note, ages stated under groups to act as a guide only. Open to all younger riders regardless of age that would benefit from sessions at this level.

Entries now open on https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq

Wednesday 2nd August Start time - 5pmAn evening of flatwork, showjumping & cross country for young ridersSpecifically ge...
24/07/2023

Wednesday 2nd August
Start time - 5pm
An evening of flatwork, showjumping & cross country for young riders

Specifically geared toward younger riders with their own pony who may not be out competing yet. An opportunity for the young riders to ride in a dressage arena and ride a SJ course under supervision in a safe, relaxed and fun environment.

Enquiries - [email protected]

Looking forward to a great day! The sun has made an appearance and we can’t wait to welcome you all to Ballintober. Dres...
23/07/2023

Looking forward to a great day! The sun has made an appearance and we can’t wait to welcome you all to Ballintober.

Dressage starts at 9am. Please arrive early to warm up and keep an eye on the rider in front of you.
SJ starts with 100cm Two Phase riders at 9am in arena 1.
SJ starts with 80cm Two Phase riders at 9am in arena 2.
XC starts at 9.30am across all heights and classes. Jump as soon as you have finished your SJ.

Please keep SJ and XC warm ups safe and orderly with a max of 6 riders at any time. Keep an eye out for our younger riders and anyone who may be on a young animal.

Wishing you all safe travels and an enjoyable day here at Ballintober.

Dressage arenas are up. Special thank you to our team of Ray, Peggy and Sam for putting up these arenas in record time b...
21/07/2023

Dressage arenas are up. Special thank you to our team of Ray, Peggy and Sam for putting up these arenas in record time before the showers 🐴

21/07/2023

Competitor information has been emailed to those entered for Sunday's event. Please check your email/junk email for this important information

Final call for entries for our upcoming express event, two phase and combined training this Sunday 23rd July. Entries cl...
20/07/2023

Final call for entries for our upcoming express event, two phase and combined training this Sunday 23rd July.

Entries closing tonight at 9pm on https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq

Looking forward to a great day.

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A busy evening with our SJ course builder and our excellent team of volunteers getting our showjumping tracks sorted for...
19/07/2023

A busy evening with our SJ course builder and our excellent team of volunteers getting our showjumping tracks sorted for Sunday. Looking forward to a great day.

Online entries only at https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq

Don’t forget to get those entries in for upcoming express event with two phase and combined training classes included. L...
18/07/2023

Don’t forget to get those entries in for upcoming express event with two phase and combined training classes included.

Lots of new fences and changes. Ran as an express event with scheduled dressage time, straight to SJ and then XC.

Entries are open on https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq and will close Thursday evening at 9pm.

17/07/2023

Express Training One Day Event Ballintober, New Ross, Co. Wexford Sunday 23rd July 2023 Class 1 - BE90 Dressage Test 95 (2012) - 80cm - Rider unde...

Unaffiliated Express Training One Day Event Ballintober, New Ross, Co. Wexford Sunday 23rd July 2023 Class 1 - BE90 Dres...
16/07/2023

Unaffiliated Express Training One Day Event
Ballintober, New Ross, Co. Wexford
Sunday 23rd July 2023

Class 1 - BE90 Dressage Test 95 (2012) - 80cm - Rider under 18 years of age
Class 2 - BE90 Dressage Test 95 (2012) - 80cm - Rider over 18 years of age
Class 3 - BE90 Dressage Test 96 (2016) - 90cm - Rider under 18 years of age
Class 4 - BE90 Dressage Test 96 (2016) - 90cm - Rider over 18 years of age
Class 5 - BE100 Dressage Test 107 (2016) - 100cm.

2 Phase (SJ and XC) classes also included at 80cm, 90cm and 100cm.

Combined training (Dressage and SJ) classes also included.

This will be ran as a training/express event with scheduled dressage time in front of DI listed dressage judge, proceed to do your SJ round ASAP and straight out XC.

Plenty of changes and additions on the XC course with lots of questions for every level.

No scoring or results. Ideal for young horses.

Entries open now on its plain sailing https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq and will close Thursday at 9pm.

Unaffiliated Express Training One Day Event Ballintober, New Ross, Co. Wexford Sunday 23rd July 2023 Class 1 - BE90 Dres...
09/07/2023

Unaffiliated Express Training One Day Event
Ballintober, New Ross, Co. Wexford
Sunday 23rd July 2023

Class 1 - BE90 Dressage Test 95 (2012) - 80cm - Rider under 18 years of age
Class 2 - BE90 Dressage Test 95 (2012) - 80cm - Rider over 18 years of age
Class 3 - BE90 Dressage Test 96 (2016) - 90cm - Rider under 18 years of age
Class 4 - BE90 Dressage Test 96 (2016) - 90cm - Rider over 18 years of age
Class 5 - BE100 Dressage Test 107 (2016) - 100cm.

2 Phase (SJ and XC) classes also included at 80cm, 90cm and 100cm.

Combined training (Dressage and SJ) classes may also be included if there is any interest. Please get in touch if there is.

This will be ran as a training and express event with scheduled dressage time in front of DI listed dressage judge, proceed to do your SJ round ASAP and straight out XC.

No scoring or results. Ideal for young horses.

Entries opening shortly on its plain sailing.

01/05/2023

Unaffiliated Express One Day Event
Ballintober, New Ross, Co. Wexford
Sunday 23rd July 2023

Class 1 - BE90 Dressage Test 95 (2012) - 80cm - Rider under 18 years of age
Class 2 - BE90 Dressage Test 95 (2012) - 80cm - Rider over 18 years of age
Class 3 - BE90 Dressage Test 96 (2016) - 90cm - Rider under 18 years of age
Class 4 - BE90 Dressage Test 96 (2016) - 90cm - Rider over 18 years of age
Class 5 - BE100 Dressage Test 107 (2016) - 100cm.

01/05/2023

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01/05/2023

Upcoming Events:

Sunday 23rd July - Unaffiliated Express One Day Event - Open to all

Sunday 6th August - AIRC South East One Day Event - Open to AIRC members only

Precise google map location which brings you directly to competition entrance for tomorrow’s hunter trial. Entrance is v...
03/09/2022

Precise google map location which brings you directly to competition entrance for tomorrow’s hunter trial.

Entrance is via top field entrance and NOT at lower yard entrance.

Please follow all road signage from ferry bridge direction or Corcoran’s cross roundabout direction.

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

02/09/2022

Competitor information & schedule has been sent to email used at time of entries. Please check inbox/junk mail.

02/09/2022

Ballintober Hunter Trial
This Sunday 4th September

Course Walk
Saturday 3rd September (2-7pm. Gate closed at 8pm)
Sunday 4th September (8am onward. Please yield to horse and rider, keep dogs on leads, avoid large groups, don’t jump on/over fences)

XC Start Time 9.30am
Running Order/Scheduled times/Colour codes
Pony Pairs: 9.30am to 10.30am 🔵
Pony Singles: 10.45am to 11.30am 🔵
Intro Pairs: 11.40am to 12.10pm 🟢
Intro Singles: 12.20pm to 1.20pm 🟢
Novice Pairs: 1.30pm to 1.50pm 🟡
Novice Singles: 2.00pm to 2.50pm 🟡
Open Pairs: 3.00pm to 3.10pm ⚪️
Open Singles: 3.10pm to 3.30pm ⚪️

Results/prizes on the field on the day ✅
Fast food & coffee van ✅
Kate’s Tack Shop ✅
John O’Carroll Photography ✅

Competitors will receive full schedule with competition numbers, individual times and all other relevant information via email on Friday afternoon. Please check inbox/junk mail of email used at time of entry.

Some of our lovely rosettes that just arrived for our hunter trial, this Sunday 4th September. Many thanks to Gaile Rose...
01/09/2022

Some of our lovely rosettes that just arrived for our hunter trial, this Sunday 4th September. Many thanks to Gaile Rosettes. Super efficient and fantastic to do business with.

Looking forward to a great day on Sunday. Don’t forget - entries close tonight, Thursday on https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq at 9pm.

John O’Carroll will be here to capture all the action.

Kate’s Tack Shop will be here to look after all your equestrian needs with fantastic value for money. Do get in touch directly if you need anything for Sunday.

Fast food and coffee van will be here for all your catering needs.

Lots of work going on in preparation for our hunter trial this Sunday 4th September. Tracks will be rotovated over the c...
31/08/2022

Lots of work going on in preparation for our hunter trial this Sunday 4th September.

Tracks will be rotovated over the coming days to ensure footing is absolutely perfect for Sunday.

Lots of classes for everyone and excellent prizes on offer.

Entries now open at https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/beq so get those entries in ASAP as entries will not be taken on the field on the day.

Looking forward to a great day 🤗

27/08/2022

Ballintober Hunter TrialBallintober, New Ross, Co. WexfordSunday 4th September 2022Start Time - 9.30am.Classes/Running Order1. Pony Pairs - 80cm...

Entries are now open for our upcoming hunter trial on Sunday 4th September via its plain sailing. No entries will be tak...
27/08/2022

Entries are now open for our upcoming hunter trial on Sunday 4th September via its plain sailing. No entries will be taken on the field on the day. Entries will close on Thursday 1st September at 9pm.
Looking forward to welcoming you all to Ballintober.

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Ballintober, Co. Wexford
New Ross
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Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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+353876821117

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