An excellent equestrian weekend
Sunshine and equestrian sport - what more could we ask for?
Hello everyone,
What a fantastic weekend it was, both in terms of the weather and the equestrian pursuits we were able to enjoy… Everything is so much nicer and everyone is so much happier when the sun shines!
Before I go any further, have you listened to the first ever Horse&Field ‘Straight from the horse’s mouth’ podcast? While this is very new to me, I had a wonderful chat with event rider, Casey Webb. It’s definitely worth a listen, if you haven’t already heard it:
There is also an accompanying article, with some fantastic pictures, illustrating Casey’s riding career to date:
There was so much on over the weekend and there is so much to share here, that I won’t delay… This Horse&Field newsletter brings you reports, results and pictures from these weekend competitions, as well as details of forthcoming events!
Tyrella hosts the first event of 2024
On the stroke of eight o’clock, on a sunny Saturday morning at Tyrella, Eventing Ireland’s Programme eventually got underway, as Steven Smith trotted up the Centre Line with Maureen Brown’s ‘Fleur de Lis’ under-saddle, to salute judge Rosie Gomes. H…
Get your entries in for Lisbane Farm event!
A Two- and Three-Phase Event will be held at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield on Saturday, April 27. The event is kindly sponsored by Kingsfield Haylage, Leo Pele Farrier Services, Penny Sangster Accredited Coach and Black Horse Photography. A limited number of entries will be available, d…
A great day of show jumping at Lusk's
Lusk Equestrian held their second week of Show jumping on Sunday, April 21, starting as usual at 10am, with the 60cm class especially for children and beginners. Everyone commented on how relaxed the day was; competitions with start times and Fran Warden there to ensure the smooth running of events and the White Horse Cafe open for breakfast or the cele…
The future for the Connemara Pony
Connemara Pony breeder, Finola Mulholland from Co Armagh, writes: Having been to two Connemara inspections during the last week, and having conversed with the members involved, I want to let fellow Connemara folk know how important it is to support the present CPBS (Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society) council members, who are pushing so hard to make things…
Northern Ireland Horse Board pioneers with Concussion Awareness Seminar
The Northern Ireland Horse Board (NIHB) is proud to introduce the 'EquiSphere Total Wellness' programme, a pioneering series of seminars designed to enhance the wellbeing of the equestrian community, and all sports, encompassing athletes, officials, coaches and beyond.
Spring Series continues at The Meadows
The Meadows Equestrian Centre in Lurgan continued with their SJI Spring Horse and Pony Series on Saturday, April 13, with some competitive horse classes, but unfortunately no registered pony entries. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is …
Impressive jumping at Connell Hill's SJI Horse League
The SJI Horse League continued at Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Randalstown on Thursday, April 11th, with some very impressive rounds of jumping. RESULTS Thursday, April 11 SJI Spring League Horses - 80cm: 1) Rachel O’Kane’s Haze…
ILDRA heads to Shane’s Castle for second ride this season
ILDRA (Irish Long Distance Riding Association) returned to Shane’s Castle Estate near Antrim for their second event of the year on Sunday, April 7 for a day of pleasure rides (PRs), vetted pleasure rides (VPRs) and competitive trail rides (CTRs). Despite some windy weather, the attending riders and their horses enjoyed the woodland trails on offer at Sha…
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