A few more equestrian nuggets before the weekend
Show jumping, dressage and arena eventing results, as well as a bit of equine news
Hi folks,
There were so many equine activities on last weekend that it requires another instalment to bring you all the results!
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you some more of the show jumping, dressage and arena eventing results, as well as a bit of equine news.
Strule Valley Riding Club recently presented the Dolly Mixture Shield to the club member who attended the most club events/ lessons in 2023.
It was a busy and exciting day at Mossvale on Saturday, with the finals of the Adult, Mini and Junior leagues - there was some super jumping from combinations in each of the categories!
Knockagh View continued with their New Year dressage league, with competitors performing well, despite the weather.
Ardnacashel Equestrian were kept on their toes, with competitions on both Saturday and Sunday last weekend. Saturday saw Arena Eventing and Show jumping being held, including Pony Club qualifiers, while on Sunday, they continued with their Winter Dressage League.
A new study has shed further light on why strip grazing may be effective in weight management of horses and ponies.
More details on these and more are available by clicking on the stories below or visiting Horse&Field and having a scroll through!
The Horse&Field calendar lists local equine activities and is updated on a daily basis. We are trying to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible and currently lists shows and events right up until September, so if you know of any events that aren’t yet listed, please let us know!
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Have a great weekend!
In the news
Here are some of the latest articles on Horse&Field…
Please click on each story to read the article and see more photos:
Dolly Mixture Perpetual Shield awarded at Strule Valley
Sandra Somerville and ‘Stuart’ were recently awarded the Dolly Mixture Perpetual Shield at Strule Valley Riding Club’s AGM last month for attending the most riding club events/ lessons in 2023. Hello and welcome to…
Kilkeel flying high at Mossvale Adult league
Mossvale Riding Club held the final round of their Botanica Adult League at Mossvale Equestrian Centre, Dromara on Saturday, February 3, with four teams jumping. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts a…
Minis make their mark at Mossvale
The Mini League at Mossvale Equestrian Centre, Dromara came to its conclusion on Saturday, February 3. It was a brilliant day’s jumping from all the kids and there were some very well turned out children and ponies!
Mossvale Juniors jump for placings at league finale
Mossvale Riding Club held the final round of the Holmestead Saddlery Junior League at Mossvale Equestrian Centre, Dromara on Saturday, February 3, with four teams jumping for placings in the league.
Blustery conditions test dressage competitors at Knockagh View
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland would like to thank everyone who supported the second week of their New Year dressage league on Sunday, February 4 - well done to all competitors who rode in the blustery conditions! Hello and welcom…
Arena Eventing and Show jumping go down a treat at Ardnacashel
What a day was had by all at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber on Saturday, February 3! Their Arena Eventing and Show jumping competition took place and saw a multitude of combinations take on both courses.
Winter Dressage League continues at Ardnacashel
Well done to everyone that took part in week two of the Winter Dressage League at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber on Sunday, February 4. Thank you to everybody that helped to make the day happen.
Strip grazing delivers a steadier supply of nutrients than free grazing
A newly published study has shown that, after rapid spring grass growth has stopped, strip grazing can deliver a steadier nutrient supply to horses than when they have free access to restricted grazing. This sheds further light on why strip grazing may be an effective weight management tool.
Please visit Horse&Field to read more on each of these stories and others!