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Hello everyone,
This newsletter really is packed with the latest in local equestrian news and results!
Lots of equine activities across various disciplines were held last weekend and this Horse&Field newsletter brings you reports, results and pictures from them, as well as details of forthcoming activities and some news.
For everyone who is looking forward to spring and the start of the show season, Balmoral entries are opening today - read more by clicking on the story below.
The final qualifying leg of the Flexi Eventing Series at The Meadows, Lurgan, was held on Saturday and the league placings have been settled - there will be competition again this Saturday, but it won’t be part of the league.
It was a busy weekend at Ardnacashel, Comber, as they had a fun day of Prosecco show jumping on Saturday, followed by week four of their Winter Dressage League on Sunday.
ILDRA got their season off to a great start with two pleasure rides being held at Shane’s Castle and Tollymore Forest.
Knockagh View, Greenisland played host to Dressage Ireland Northern Region members for a leg of their Winter League on February 10.
Wheatfield Equestrian, Warrenpoint has released the dates for their Spring Into Dressage League, which is due to start on March 2.
Meanwhile, a survey has revealed reasons for retirement of senior horses.
More details on these and more are available by clicking on the stories below or visiting Horse&Field and having a scroll through!
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 and currently lists shows and events right up until September, so if you know of any events that aren’t yet listed, please let us know!
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