Autumn has arrived, but competitions continue
Looking forward to another enjoyable weekend with our equine friends
Hi folks,
The weeks are flying by and the weather is getting more autumnal - suddenly, there is a definite nip in the air! For some of us horse owners that might mean putting horses out for a break after a busy summer season; for others, it means bringing horses in from the field, if we don’t have winter turnout.
It may also mean clipping and rugging and all the other things that the autumn-winter season brings! This can mean more work, but there is something satisfying about knowing your horse is well fed and cosy when it’s cold outside.
This Horse&Field newsletter reports on some more of last weekend’s equestrian events, as well as bringing you details of forthcoming activities and, of course, the calendar of events, which sees a shift from many of the showing and eventing competitions to hunt hacks, in preparation for the hunting season, with some dressage and show jumping now moving indoors.
If you haven’t decided as yet what to do with your horse this weekend, be sure to consider the Go As You Please at Lusk’s! This may be your last opportunity of the year to get your horse out for a little bit of cross-country fun.
The BHS is running Horse Health days, both for owners and for coaches, which sound like they will be worthwhile attending, if your schedule permits. These days are open to both members and non-members.
If you are planning ahead for your social calendar, then make sure you pencil in Down Royal’s Festival of Racing on November 3 and 4, with Ladies’ Day being held on Saturday, November 4, sponsored for the first time by premium soft drinks brand, bottlegreen. This is sure to be a fabulous weekend of racing and style!
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, so if you know of any events that aren’t yet listed, please let us know!
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In the news
Without further ado, please see below a taster of some of the latest articles on Horse&Field…
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Show jumpers on form at Portmore
Portmore Equestrian Centre, Aghalee held another of their popular SJI Horse Shows on Sunday, October 8. Portmore now look forward to hosting their four-day Autumn Championships, which will run from Thursday, October 19 until Sunday, October 22. The Thursday and Friday will see classes from 90cm up to 1.30m being held, while Saturday and Sunday will host …
Busy day at The Meadows
The Meadows, Lurgan (Co. Armagh) held another busy day of show jumping on Saturday, October 7. With SJI horse classes running alongside the Cash Back Jumping classes, there was something to suit all levels of ability! Hello and welcome to Horse&Fiel…
Go As You Please at Lusk's
Lusk’s are delighted to announce that they are opening up their Event course for a Go As You Please the next two weekends, October 14 and 15, followed by October 21 and 22, from 10am until 4pm each day. Fence heights are 70cm, 85cm and 1m. For any further information, please contact Jenny on
BHS Ireland Horse Health Days 2023
Following on from the success of the three days in July, the British Horse Society (BHS) are delighted to offer horse owners the opportunity to attend two further BHS Ireland Horse Health Days in October 2023. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roo…
bottlegreen and Down Royal Racecourse add a dash of extraordinary to Ladies’ Day
Fashionistas, socialites and racing fans alike are being encouraged to secure their tickets for the Ladbrokes Festival of Racing and Down Royal’s annual Ladies Day festivities. The programme for the two-day festival will open with the bottlegreen Grade 3 Hurdle on Friday, November 3, while Saturday, November 4 will see fashion enthusiasts gather for the …
'Apollo' picked as ultimate pin-up in Golden Oldies Gallery
‘Apollo’, a 28-year-old ex-Harrods coach horse, has been chosen as the ultimate Golden Oldie in the SPILLERS™ brand’s Golden Oldies Gallery. His story, together with nine other favourite entries, will be included in the Golden Oldies Gallery being shared across the brand’s social media platforms, which have a combined following of more than 80,000.
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