Catching up with equestrian activities!
Show jumping, Working Hunter, Rising Stars and reminders about local shows
Hi folks,
After a busy week, this Horse&Field newsletter brings you a catch up with recent results, news and dates to note!
One date of particular note is the close of entries for Balmoral Show, which is this Wednesday, March 20 at 5pm - have you got your entry in yet?
The Meadows, Lurgan, has got their SJI shows underway for the season and saw a great turnout for both the registered classes and the Cash Back jumping that ran alongside.
Ardnacashel, Comber held the first of their Working Hunter days, with qualifiers for the NI Festival, which is fast approaching.
Meanwhile in Greenisland, Knockagh View had a busy weekend, holding their Pre-Festival Working Hunter league, following a day of Rising Stars qualifiers.
Strule Valley Riding Club will hold their Annual Dressage Show on Sunday, March 24 - find out the details by clicking on the story below!
On the mainland, the National Equine Forum has taken place and the coveted NEF awards were presented to the deserving individuals.
More details on these and more are available by clicking on the stories below or visiting Horse&Field and having a scroll through!
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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:
SJI shows get off to a fantastic start at the Meadows
The Meadows Equestrian Centre (Lurgan) welcomed a bustling crowd of horses and equestrian enthusiasts to its first SJI affiliated competition of 2024 on Saturday, March 9, which ran alongside the popular Cash Back Unregistered jumping. The event showcased top-tier talent and competitive spirit, culminating in thrilling performances across various classe…
Competitors on point at Ardnacashel Working Hunter
Despite a wet, mizzly day, the first of the Sunday Working Hunter qualifying days was a superb one at Ardnacashel, Comber. Spirits were high and the competitors were on point. Andrew Greer, the judge for week one, was certainly impressed and the high scores just kept coming. Every rider put in a solid performance and lots of compliments were received abo…
Working Hunter underway at Knockagh View
The first week of the Pre-Festival Working Hunter league was held at Knockagh View, Greenisland on Sunday, March 10. Organisers would like to thank everyone who supported the show. It was a very wet, soggy day, but Scott kept the stove burning well to warm everyone up in the cafe.
Rising Stars at Knockagh View
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland held their first Rising Stars qualifier of the year on Saturday, March 9. Organisers would like to thank everyone who supported the show. Hello and welcome to Horse&Fi…
Balmoral Show entries deadlines approach
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) reminds livestock and equine exhibitors that entries for Balmoral Show 2024 close on Wednesday, March 20 at 5pm. All entries must be submitted o…
Dressage show for Strule Valley
Strule Valley Riding Club are holding their Annual Dressage Show on Sunday, March 24, to celebrate 27 years at the RDA, Arvalee, Omagh. Everyone is very welcome, members and non-members, and there are classes for everyone. Class 1 – BD Intro A 20…
NEF Award winners announced
Two joint winners received the Sir Colin Spedding Award at the National Equine Forum (NEF) on March 7. Kirsty Withnall was recognised for her tireless determination as an RSPCA Case Officer, in bringing to justice those responsible for causing unnecessary suffering to animals. Amanda Stoddart-West was acknowledged for her pioneering work to enhance equi…
Please visit Horse&Field to read more on each of these stories and others!