Autumn in July... But equine activities aplenty!
Local equestrian reports, results and images from numerous venues and disciplines
Hi everyone,
Our weather seems to have reverted back to its autumnal best, despite us being in the middle of July… but, thankfully, the summer schedule is still in full flight, with local agricultural shows, registered show jumping, eventing, dressage and training shows, as well as coaching clinics and pleasure rides, taking place all around the country! The only difficulty is deciding where to go!
The past week offered an incredible choice for equestrian competitors in all disciplines - there really was something for everyone.
The coming weekend also has a list of varied activities to choose from - have a look at the Horse&Field calendar to find out more!
On the topic of forthcoming events, have you got your entries in for Antrim Show yet?
Date for your diary: Antrim Show
Summer show season is upon us and, as each week passes, Antrim Show gets that bit closer! Few shows can boast such incredible surroundings as those of Shane’s Castle Estate, just outside Antrim, by kind permission of the O’Neill family, where on Saturday, July 27th, Antrim Show will once again offer something for all members of the family to have a grea…
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you reports, results and pictures from local competitions over the past week, including the Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at The Clare; dressage at Hagans Croft; SJI show jumping at Connell Hill; registered and unregistered jumping at The Meadows; Strule Valley Riding Club show jumping league at Ecclesville. The results and some images from Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show are also highlighted here.
Cullen family raises the barrier yet again at The Clare
The Clare, nestled in the beautiful Co Armagh countryside, was the setting for the latest Northern Region event, the second in this landowner’s history, where visitors, whether they be competitors, sponsors, officials, volunteers or spectators, could not fail but have been inspired by the thought, planning, foresight and attention to detail that were e…
Back up the centre line at Hagans Croft Equestrian
Saturday, July 6 saw the start of Hagans Crofts five-week dressage league, where competitors turned down the centre line to a selection of British Dressage tests from Intro to Elementary level. Although entries were low, talent was aplenty, as judge Coreen Abernethy kept her eye on all those horses and riders out for their day’s competition.
GSS Catjang wins 1.30m class at Connell Hill
The SJI Summer League continued at Connell Hill last Thursday, July 4. Sarah Bailie rode her own ‘Lisnamorrow Van De Kluiebos’ to the only clear round in the 90cm class, while there were several clears over the 1m track.
Summer show jumping at The Meadows
Show jumping continued at The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan at the weekend, with their SJI Summer Series running alongside their Cash Back Jumping, which hosted classes from 50cm up to 1.20m. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is t…
Shauna and 'Ritz' take Strule Valley open
Strule Valley Riding Club held the first night of their Annual Summer Show jumping League at Ecclesville, Fintona and, thankfully, the weather stayed dry! The league continues on Wednesdays, July 10 and 17, with the final planned for Wednesday, July 24. The same rider and horse/pony combination should compete in the same class, two out of three weeks to …
Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show sees sunshine and smiles
Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show was held over the weekend of Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, in the amazing setting of Castle Irvine, Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh, with a huge variety of classes to suit all tastes and abilities! The show hosted a full schedule of showing and Working Hunter classes, along with show jumping, dressage and a dog show.
Some news items:
In case you missed it, in the latest Straight from the Horse’s Mouth podcast, I had a very entertaining chat with Penny, Sonya and Grainne of Uniquest:
There is also an accompanying article with some super action shots:
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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 it currently lists shows and events right up until the end of the year, so if you know of any events that aren’t yet listed, please let us know!
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