Busy times in local equine circles
Plenty of activities to catch up on over the weekend
Hello everyone,
My goodness, it has been such a busy week in my world! The emails have been incredibly busy too, which is a reflection of how much is going on in the local equestrian world and I am delighted to be able to share all the reports, results and photos with all of you.
On the verge of this weekend’s activities, this Horse&Field newsletter brings you the latest instalment on last weekend’s competition, as well as details of forthcoming activities and the calendar of events.
There was plenty of excitement at The Meadows last Saturday, as the penultimate leg of the Inter-Schools’ show jumping league was held; the final is due to be held next Saturday, November 25.
There was a choice of venues for dressage enthusiasts on Sunday, with Lusk’s and Ardnacashel both sharing their results and photos here.
Also at Ardnacashel, the Wednesday night show jumping has concluded, with a mid week Working Hunter series about to commence.
For those who like a bit of glamour, the Best Dressed competition at Down Royal is always a very stylish affair - see more below.
Looking ahead, the annual Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride was launched last week and thoughts now turn to Santas on horseback!
More details on all of 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, 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:
TRI Inter-Schools: Penultimate leg at The Meadows proves crucial in league standings
The highly anticipated penultimate leg of the TRI Inter-Schools’ show jumping took place at the Meadows on Saturday, attracting a multitude of talented young equestrians from various schools. With only a few points separating the league standings, the competition was fierce as teams and individuals vied for those coveted points, as the final leg of this…
Dressage delight at Lusk's
Lusk Equestrian held the second week of their Dressage on Sunday, November 12, with the soft rain ensuring that the riders and horses did not overheat! Lusk’s were fortunate to have Fiona Morrow and Jackie Newell to judge and oversee the classes. Hello …
Autumn Dressage League concludes at Ardnacashel
Sunday, November 12 ended the five-week Autumn Dressage League at Ardnacashel, Comber, which was kindly sponsored by ‘Equine Performance Solutions Ireland’. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts and competitors and keep you all informed of what’s happening in the horsey world, as well as coverin…
Wednesday night show jumping draws to a close at Ardnacashel
On Wednesday night, Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber, saw the last of their Wednesday Night Show jumping league. They also welcome the Pony Clubbers for The Pony Club Spring Festival Qualifiers, the final of which is being held at Necarne in the New Year.
Ivona adds a dash of extraordinary style to Down Royal’s November Festival of Racing
Down Royal saw fashion fanatics from across the island of Ireland dress to impress in their autumnal frocks and fascinators at this year’s ‘Best Dressed’ competition, sponsored by premium soft drinks brand bottlegreen. Ivona Moore from Kilkeel was awarded the highly acclaimed ‘Best Dressed’ title on Ladies Day, which took place on day two of the renowned…
Saintfield gets set for 17th Santa ride
The 17th Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride was launched in style in the magnificent grounds of Rowallane Gardens, Saintfield, kindly hosted by The National Trust. Some of the guests who attended were well-known faces from across the equestrian community.
Please visit Horse&Field to read more on each of these stories and others!