Battling on, despite the downpours

Equine successes continue, both at home and abroad

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The weather really has been trying to interfere with our equine activities, with the unseasonal rain and ground conditions especially impacting on the eventing fraternity, with the unfortunate cancellations of Northern Region events at Glenpatrick and Loughanmore. However, we horsey people are warriors and many shows have battled on, despite the downpours!

After another busy weekend, here is the latest Horse&Field newsletter, bringing you local results, as well as diary dates and previews of forthcoming shows.

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In the news

There has been lots going on in the equestrian world, both at home and abroad, over the weekend, with many local riders celebrating their successes at all levels!

We have ventured to include a few video clips on the page, this time from Dublin Horse Show and Antrim Show - hopefully you will agree that this adds another positive dimension to Horse&Field!

The Irish underage teams have been in the headlines lately, with their impressive run of success at European Championships. There were more medals to add to the haul at the weekend, with Gary Marshall’s Irish Pony Show Jumping Team winning gold for the second year in a row and team members, Reape and Dore, also claiming the individual gold and bronze medals respectively - incredible!

Meanwhile, the Irish Pony Eventing Team secured a place on the podium when claiming the bronze medal at the FEI European Championships for Ponies in Le Mans, France. Co. Down girl and Northern Region member, Molly O’Connor made her international debut as part of the squad - well done to Molly and all her team-mates!

Antrim Show held a wonderful range of equestrian classes, with someone to suit everyone, from Lead Rein to Grand Prix!

With many of us turning our attention to Dublin Horse Show, which takes place next week, a couple of video clips from Leo Larkin’s archives were a welcome addition!

Hagans Croft held the final of their dressage league, with competitors turning out in fine style to ride down the centre line.

Strule Valley Riding Club held the finale of their Annual Summer Show Jumping League, with competitors doing their best to win some of the generous prizes that were on offer!

Meanwhile, at the same venue, Ecclesville Centre held their own Summer Show and had the benefit of being able to run indoors due to the inclement weather. This gave competitors the opportunity to give their best over the challenging course.

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