Equine activities have a 'spring' in their step
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Hi folks,
Well, the weekend is upon us again, but thankfully without any weather warnings! Last Sunday’s wind and rain led to a few cancellations and schedule changes, but thank goodness it wasn’t as damaging as the previous storm. It seems to be much calmer this weekend… And the daffodil leaves have made a breakthrough, which is a welcome sign that spring is on its way!
Nothing says spring more than looking forward to the season ahead (whether that be eventing, show jumping, dressage, endurance or showing!), with all the potential and the excitement that brings… So it is great to be able to share with you that entries for Balmoral Show’s equine and livestock classes opened on Friday, February 28 - to learn more, click below:
Livestock and Equine entries open for 2025 Balmoral Show
Carolyn Greene and Karen Hughes, Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS), have announced that livestock and equine entries for the 2025 Balmoral Show opened on Friday, February 28 at 10am.
Lots of dates have been added to the Horse&Field calendar recently, including qualifiers for Balmoral and for the NI Festival Working Hunter classes, as well as the incredible range of equine activities we are blessed to choose from every week, so be sure to check it out!
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you the latest equine news, as well as reports, results and pictures from local competitions and events over the past week or so, including details of upcoming dressage days at Hagans Croft; coverage of the first leg of the SJI Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour; the final (non-qualifying) leg of the Flexi Eventing at The Meadows; the ILDRA AGM and awards night and details of activities at Causeway and Glens Riding Club.
Forthcoming dressage at Hagans Croft
Hagans Croft Equestrian, Bailiesmills, between Lisburn and Ballynahinch commences a series of Dressage Days on Saturday, March 1st, with classes from Intro to Medium, starting at 10am.
Connell Hill hosts opening leg of SJI Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour 2025
Teamwork was the name of the game on Saturday, February 22, as, with great excitement and anticipation, the first leg of the TRI Equestrian SJI Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour 2025 took place at Connell Hill Equestrian in Randalstown. A strong and cohesive team of athletes got organised, under the scrutiny and close commentary of judges Pat McLaughlin, D…
Lucca does the double at Flexi Eventing final
Saturday was a very memorable day, as the curtain came down on the Baileys Horse Feeds Flexi Eventing Series for 2025. It was one of the most successful years to date, with almost 600 combinations competing in over 2,000 activities, across the three phases, in the course of the seven weeks.
2024 Endurance successes recognised at ILDRA AGM and Awards Night
ILDRA (Irish Long Distance Riding Association) hosted their AGM and annual awards night to celebrate the endurance successes of 2024 at the Edenmore Golf and Country Club near Moira on Friday, February 7. Members of ILDRA and their families enjoyed attending the event, with good food and company to be had, with the AGM recognising the hard work and cont…
Jumping for joy at Causeway and Glens Riding Club
There is a busy schedule ahead at Causeway and Glens Riding Club!
In equestrian and local news:
Titanic Hotel Belfast raises £12,000 for Cancer Fund for Children
In the first year of its partnership with Cancer Fund for Children, staff at Northern Ireland’s Leading Hotel, Titanic Hotel Belfast, has raised an incredible £12,000 for the charity.
Celebrating Local Producers and Manufacturers
Looking forward to the third annual Supplier Showcase are, from left, Liam O’Connor, Sales and Marketing Director, Biopax Limited; Glyn Roberts, Chief Executive, Retail NI; Heather McCracken, Sales Manager, Hinch Distillery and Peter Aikman, Business Development Manager, Bobby’s Foods Limited.
Well-known feed brand celebrates International Women’s Day
Mars Horsecare, home of the SPILLERS™ brand, is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 this year, with a shout out to some of the key players within its team of Directors.
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