Christmas is coming... time for your equestrian results update
Show jumping and dressage, along with a bit of festive fun
Hi folks,
Not quite sure where time has gone to, but here we are in the week before Christmas! I hope you are all better organised with your shopping and catering arrangements than I am… but at least this year I am managing to ride my horse, so I think I am eventually learning to prioritise!
After a quieter week last week, things are busy this week where results are concerned and they are accompanied by some fantastic photos. We will endeavour to share these with you and get caught up with everything before the holidays.
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you results and pictures from local competitions, which included show jumping and dressage, with a bit of festive cheer thrown in; as well as information on forthcoming events. More equestrian coverage will follow later in the week.
The Northern Lights NI Riding Club Winter Cash Jumping League final took place at RDA Coleraine on December 10 and it looked like a great day was had by all! Not only was there Christmas spirit in abundance, but competitors took home an abundant amount of cash across the classes.
Hagans Croft held the penultimate leg of their dressage league on Saturday, December 16, with everyone now focussed on riding down that centre line for the final this weekend.
There has been plenty happening at Mossvale over the past couple of weeks, with the second legs of their Adult league, Junior league and Mini league all taking place, as well as a Pony Christmas Special, with all those in attendance having a great time.
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! We have received quite a number of diary dates recently, so please do keep check to see what is listed.
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In the news
Please see below links to the most recent stories and results on Horse&Field.
Just click on each story to read the article, see results and more photos:
Riders share the riches as Winter Cash Jumping League concludes
The Northern Lights NI Riding Club’s Winter Cash Jumping League reached fruition on Sunday, December 10, with their Christmas Show. A staggering total of approximately £1,300 was shared with league winners and organisers were really pleased to be able to ensure each rider that saw the league through to the final went home a bit richer!
Excitement brewing for Hagans Croft Dressage Final
Saturday, December 16 saw the penultimate leg of Hagans Croft’s dressage league, with competitors and event organisers delighted that the weather was dry throughout! The Intro class was low in numbers, but talent was abundant, with the top three competitors scoring 71% and above. Not much separated Edna Lyness and Kristen Kleinman, with the pair achievin…
Kilkeel High Flyers live up to their name at Mossvale
Saturday, December 9 saw the second round of the Botanica Adult League at Mossvale Equestrian Centre, Dromara. Thanks are extended to everyone for coming along and thanks to sponsor, Sean Cooney of Botanica International. The next round will be held on Saturday, January 6.
'Four the win' take second round win at Mossvale Junior League
On Saturday, December 9, the second round of the Holmestead Saddlery Northern Ireland Junior league was held at Mossvale Equestrian Centre, Dromara. Many thanks to everyone who attended and thanks to the sponsors! Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass …
Mossvale Minis show their talent
Mossvale Mini League held its second round on Saturday, December 9 at Mossvale Equestrian Centre, Dromara, with some talented little riders and ponies taking part. The next round will be on Saturday, January 6. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support lo…
Pony Christmas Special just that at Mossvale
Mossvale Equestrian Centre held its Pony Christmas Special on Friday, December 15 and a fun night was had by all! There was some tough competition across the classes, with everyone keen to take the top spots. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support lo…
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