Busy times in the local equine world
Coverage of horse and pony competitions to suit everyone
Hello everyone,
My goodness, it has been a busy week! There has once again been a wonderful selection of equestrian competitions, in various disciplines, around our super local equestrian venues, with more to look forward to.
Over the past week, some league competitions have come to an end, such as the Ulster Region Autumn Pony Tour and the Working Hunter league at Hagans Croft, while others are just beginning, like the Winter league at Connell Hill. Along with one-off shows and regular weekly competitions, it really highlights what incredible choice we have, in where to go and what to do with our equine friends… Whatever your decisions, I hope you continue to enjoy your equestrian pursuits!
Looking ahead, Six Mile Water Riding Club is holding a dressage day at Laurel View, Templepatrick, next Sunday, November 17 - entries are now open:
Dressage day for Six Mile Water
Six Mile Water Riding Club are holding a dressage day for all on Sunday, November 17 at Laurel View Equestrian Centre, Templepatrick.
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you the second instalment of the latest equine news, as well as reports, results and pictures from local competitions over the past week or so, including the fantastic final of the Ulster Region Autumn Pony Tour at Portmore; the final of the Working Hunter league at Hagans Croft; registered and unregistered show jumping at The Meadows; the Hallowe’en Spook-tacular at Knockagh View; the first leg of the Winter league at Connell Hill; Friday night pony jumping and Thursday night show jumping at Mossvale; and the latest from Seskinore Harriers Pony Club, on their recent Tetrathlon and Arena Eventing competition at Castle Irvine Estate.
Garrity gets gold at Autumn Pony Tour Finals
It was a great weekend of jumping at Portmore Equestrian Centre, Aghalee on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 and the Show Jumping Ireland Ulster Region Pony Committee would like to thank all the athletes, who travelled to compete in the TRI Ulster Region Autumn Pony Tour Finals 2024.
Colourful end to Hagans Croft Working Hunter League
Saturday, November 2 saw the final week of Hagans Croft’s Working Hunter league and NIF Qualifiers, where the day saw an abundance of rosettes, sashes, trophies and prizes galore! This five-week league saw competitors each week riding a challenging course of fences, which were built slightly more challenging each week, and asked plenty of questions of h…
Katie does the double at The Meadows
The SJI Autumn Horse Series continued at the Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan on Saturday, November 2, alongside the unregistered Hallowe’en Show, with a great turnout and some very talented combinations showing their class.
Hallowe'en fun at Knockagh View
There was lots of Hallowe’en fun at Knockagh View, Greenisland on Saturday, November 2, as they held their Hallowe’en Spook-tacular.
Winter Show Jumping League commences at Connell Hill
On Saturday, November 2, Connell Hill Equestrian, Randalstown embarked on the first leg of their Indoor Winter League.
Terrific turnout of pony competitors at Mossvale
There was a terrific turnout on Friday, October 25, as the Mossvale Riding Club junior members jumped for a number of challenge cups.
Zara clinches cup at Mossvale
The results are in! It was all action on Thursday, October 24 for the Mossvale Riding Club Thursday show jumping cup night near Dromara, with the DBS Perpetual Cup up for grabs.
Seskinore Harriers host successful competition at Castle Irvine Estate
Seskinore Harriers Pony Club recently hosted a successful Tetrathlon and Barrier Animal Health Arena Eventing competition in the beautiful grounds of Castle Irvine Estate. Over 85 competitors took on Connor McCabe’s challenging Arena Eventing course. Competitors also ran, shot and swam across the various class categories.
In case you missed it, the latest Straight From The Horse’s Mouth podcast was a chat with coach, Grainne Flavin and rider, Leah Sheridan:
Straight From The Horse's Mouth: Grainne Flavin and Leah Sheridan
Hello and welcome to the 19th Straight from the Horse's Mouth podcast on Horse and Field!
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