Easter eggs and equine fun...
Catch up on local equestrian reports over the Easter weekend
Hi folks,
Happy Easter! I hope you’re having a great weekend and that you’re able to indulge in a little bit of chocolate, along with lots of equine fun over the Easter break!
This week’s second Horse&Field newsletter instalment brings you some more equestrian reports, results and some local news!
Knockagh View’s Working Hunter league continued on Sunday, March 24th with some very well turned out combinations getting in some pre-show season practice.
Working Hunter was also the order of the day at Ardnacashel, Comber, where constructive feedback from the judge proved valuable to competitors.
Meanwhile, ILDRA have held a couple of rides during March, with a damp day at Castle Ward Estate being followed by a day of very pleasant riding conditions at Baronscourt!
The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan has had a busy schedule lately; they held registered horse and pony jumping on March 16, followed by a very popular St Patrick’s Day inter-schools’ competition on March 17.
Strule Valley are set to host their Annual Working Hunter competition next Saturday - read the details by clicking on the article below!
On the national stage, new results from a survey have highlighted compassion and devotion to senior equines.
And, in local news, Hinch Irish Whiskey has secured two prestigious titles at this year's World Whiskies Awards!
More details on these and more are available by clicking on the stories below or visiting Horse&Field and having a scroll through - there are 550+ articles to choose from, with a search facility to find what you wish to read!
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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:
Wonderful Working Hunter at Knockagh View
The second week of Knockagh View’s Working Hunter league was held on Sunday, March 24. Thanks are extended to everyone who supported the show. Thank you to the judges, Andrew Greer and Megan Houston, the scribes and everyone who helped: Kelly Kidd, Lesley Wilson, Greg Wilson, Megan Norton, John Healy and Charlotte Welsh and photographer Dean from Ellie J…
Working Hunter success at Ardnacashel
On Sunday, March 24, Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber, welcomed Working Hunter competitors for leg three of their Working Hunter series, including NI Festival qualifiers. Miss Katie Crozier was the judge for the day and used all of her knowledge to place the competitors, as well as provide some constructive feedback.
Springtime riding for ILDRA at Castle Ward and Baronscourt Estates
ILDRA (Irish Long Distance Riding Association) held two springtime rides in March. The first took place at Castle Ward Estate on Sunday, March 10 near Strangford. Despite some damp and overcast weather on the day, the attending riders enjoyed the varied Hoof Trail route available at this National Trust property, which takes in a variety of views of the …
Show jumping for all at The Meadows
The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan held SJI horse and pony jumping alongside their Cash Back unregistered jumping on Saturday, March 16. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts a…
St Patrick's Day sees exciting inter-schools' jumping at The Meadows
The St Patrick’s Day Inter-Schools’ show jumping at The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan saw a fantastic turnout of competitors and some amazing rounds of jumping!
Working Hunter at Strule Valley
Strule Valley Riding Club are holding their Annual Working Hunter competition for horses to include NI Festival Qualifiers on Saturday, April 6 at Ecclesville, Fintona, commencing at 11am. The first class of the day is 60cm, fo…
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