Busy weekend of equestrian pursuits
Competitors on form across the various disciplines
Hello everyone,
I hope you all had a great weekend with your horses! Thankfully, the weather was more favourable for equestrian pursuits than it has been of late, so at least all the grooming and polishing wasn’t in vain.
There was plenty on at the weekend, so there are lots of results and photographs to share - please do have a read to see whose name you recognise and who secured the top spots across the various disciplines.
In this latest Horse&Field newsletter, please find local results, as well as diary dates and details of forthcoming local equine events.
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In the news
Here is a synopsis of the main stories from the weekend received so far. Please click on each story to read the article and see more photos - but remember to visit Horse&Field for lots more equestrian news…
Before we go any further, have you decided what competition to take part in this coming weekend? If not, then why not see if Lisbane Farm Two- and Three-Phase event has a class to suit you?
Great anticipation for Lisbane Farm Two- and Three-Phase event
Lisbane Farm is looking forward to holding a Two- and Three-Phase Event on Saturday, September 2. Lisbane Farm has the great benefit of having an all-weather surface on which to run all three phases. This means that, while grass-based competitions might not be able to run, this event will go ahead, whatever the weather does, as ground conditions will rem…
Hagans Croft made a start on their Summer Show jumping Blow Out series on Saturday, with some great rounds being jumped!
Violet and ‘Jet’ last ones standing at Hagans Croft
After a week’s delay due to Storm Betty, Hagans Croft got their 'Show jumping Summer Blow out' competition underway on Saturday, August 26, where they were delighted to welcome new faces to this venue and were astounded at the level of competent young riders and their fabulous horse and ponies!
Meanwhile, in dressage, Northern Region members were out to impress and to secure the best possible scoresin advance of the forthcoming regional finals.
Double dressage win for McDonald
The windy start to Saturday, August 19, didn’t stop any Dressage Ireland Northern Region members getting great scores to qualify them for the regional finals at Danescroft on Saturday, September 9. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian e…
A change of venue didn’t deter Saintfield Horse Show supporters, who made the trip to Knockagh View to compete in a wide range of horse, pony and even dog classes, to support this charity event.
Saintfield Horse Show: the show must go on
Saintfield Horse Show, which was due to take place at Gerry McPolin’s in Ballynahinch on Saturday, had to be relocated at the last minute to Knockagh View Equestrian Centre in Greenisland - literally two days before the show. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, gras…
Meanwhile, further north, Northern Lights NI Riding Club held a cross-border Inter-Club Show jumping Challenge, which saw great support from both Riding Club and Pony Club members.
Northern Lights, building bridges
As a club, Northern Lights NI Riding Club likes to bring like-minded equestrian enthusiasts together, to share experiences and support each other. Through an ‘off the cuff’ suggestion to hold an Inter-Club Show Jumping Challenge event, it was agreed to give it a go. However, Northern Lights NI Riding Club are known for not doing things by half, they dec…
These are just a small sample of the stories that are posted on Horse&Field, please do visit and have a read at your leisure and, if you would like your event or club to feature, please email: horseandfield@gmail.com