Ballindenisk is an equestrian competition venue in Watergrasshill Co. Cork, Ireland and the home of the Fell family. Catering for all levels and all types of equestrian competitions, specialising in Eventing.
Horse Trials or ‘Eventing’ as it is also known, has its roots in the Military and dates back to the early part of the 20th century when the competition was developed to reflect the varied roles of the cavalry horse and provide a challenge for the horse and rider during the times of peace.
The first competition staged at Ballindenisk was in 1926, when the first Point to Point was run across the banks, the main avenue crossing still uses one of these beautiful old Irish racing banks.
Eventing first started at Ballindenisk in 1974 under the guidance of Norman van de Vater, International Events run twice a year, in April and September.
There have been numerous Equestrian Competitions held at Ballindenisk including:
Eventing (started in 1974) - CCI***/**/*, World Cup Qualifier, CIC***/**/*, all levels of National Competitions
Point to Point (started in 1926) - Originally over banks and then brush fences
Pony Club - National Event Championships, National Tethrathalon Championships, National Hunter Trials Championships
Show Jumping - Watergrasshill Show Jumping gymkhanas 1950-1960, Whites Cross Charity Show, Cork and Kerry Show
Polo Cross - Tri Nation International Polo Cross, Cork Polo Cross Club National Competitions
Riding Club - Regional Festival, One Day Event Qualifier
Irish Pony Society - Cork Area Irish Pony Society Show
International Student Rider Competitions - Student Riders Nations Cup 1997-2002, 2005 & 2009
Carriage Driving - National Carriage Driving Championships 1978
Polo - Started in Ballindenisk in 2016
Horse Trials or ‘Eventing’ as it is also known, has its roots in the Military and dates back to the early part of the 20th century when the competition was developed to reflect the varied roles of the cavalry horse and provide a challenge for the horse and rider during the times of peace.
The first competition staged at Ballindenisk was in 1926, when the first Point to Point was run across the banks, the main avenue crossing still uses one of these beautiful old Irish racing banks.
Eventing first started at Ballindenisk in 1974 under the guidance of Norman van de Vater, International Events run twice a year, in April and September.
There have been numerous Equestrian Competitions held at Ballindenisk including:
Eventing (started in 1974) - CCI***/**/*, World Cup Qualifier, CIC***/**/*, all levels of National Competitions
Point to Point (started in 1926) - Originally over banks and then brush fences
Pony Club - National Event Championships, National Tethrathalon Championships, National Hunter Trials Championships
Show Jumping - Watergrasshill Show Jumping gymkhanas 1950-1960, Whites Cross Charity Show, Cork and Kerry Show
Polo Cross - Tri Nation International Polo Cross, Cork Polo Cross Club National Competitions
Riding Club - Regional Festival, One Day Event Qualifier
Irish Pony Society - Cork Area Irish Pony Society Show
International Student Rider Competitions - Student Riders Nations Cup 1997-2002, 2005 & 2009
Carriage Driving - National Carriage Driving Championships 1978
Polo - Started in Ballindenisk in 2016
