THE 2015 Balmoral show, which takes place at The Maze outside Lisburn from May 13th to 15th, was launched on Wednesday by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society in partnership with Ulster Bank at its former home, the King’s Hall, Belfast.

The last of four qualifiers for the national show jumping championships at Balmoral Park were held last weekend at Cavan Equestrian Centre while the closing date for entries for Irish riders wishing to compete in the two-star international classes is Wednesday, April 15th. Riders from Britain or further afield have until tomorrow to make their entries.