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Local dressage and show jumping results, prize giving coverage and more!
Hi folks,
Thank goodness the weather has settled down for another wee while and the weekend saw some blue skies and sunshine - in fact, a friend and I went for a ride at Tollymore Forest on Sunday and the weather conditions were just perfect for our ride and for the obligatory cuppa afterwards!
The weekend was busy once again (it’s so great to see such a variety of equestrian activities for people to choose from!) and this Horse&Field newsletter brings you the first instalment of results and pictures from local competitions, as well as information on forthcoming events.
The past week saw Lusk Equestrian host the first of their Dressage days, with the sun shining and some talented combinations strutting their stuff. Meanwhile, for the show jumpers among us, Connell Hill kicked off a six-week indoor unregistered league, with Mossvale getting both their Adult and Junior leagues underway. Area 21 of the Side Saddle Association held their AGM and prize giving, with lots of silverware being distributed to these elegant ladies.
Looking forward the Northern Ireland Horse Board has announced their Christmas Raffle, which has a long list of fabulous prizes up for grabs - for more details click on the link below!
Also, just a reminder that if you’re not riding this weekend, the Festival of Racing at Down Royal has been re-scheduled for this Friday and Saturday and is always a great day (or two!) out.
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In the news
Please see below links to the most recent stories and results on Horse&Field.
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Sunny Sunday for dressage at Lusk Equestrian
Lusk Equestrian held the first of their Dressage days on sunny Sunday, November 5, despite the country having suffered Storm Babet and Ciaran, where many places were flooded over the past two weeks. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusi…
Competitors home and dry as indoor Winter League opens at Connell Hill
There is no better time than now to turn up the heat at Connell Hill, with the start of a six-week jumping league at the Randalstown-based indoor arena in County Antrim. Saturday, November 4 drew crowds from near and far, with all levels of classes from cross-poles (kindly sponsored by Doagh Equestrian), right the way up to 1.20m. The owners and organise…
Side Saddle celebrations
Area 21 (Northern Ireland) of the Side Saddle Association (UK) held their AGM and annual prize giving recently in Belfast. It was encouraging to see so many members turn out to support their colleagues and their association. Chair of Area 21, Megan Hamill, gave a very full report on the numerous activities provided for the members over the last year. Th…
Adult league gets underway at Mossvale
Mossvale Riding Club held the first round of the Sean Cooney Botanica Adult League on Saturday, November 4, with four teams jumping for placings in the league. Thank you to Sean Cooney from Botanica for his very generous sponsorship. Hello and welcome to Horse…
Juniors show how it's done as Mossvale league kicks off
Mossvale Riding Club held the first round of the Holmestead Saddlery Junior League on Saturday, November 4, with five teams jumping for placings in the league. Thank you to Holmestead Saddlery for the very generous sponsorship.
NIHB Christmas Raffle
As the year draws to a close, the Northern Ireland Horse Board (NIHB) eagerly looks forward to the exciting events that lie ahead in 2024. With great pride, they reflect on the success of their 2023 Mares’ Production classes, Performance Young Horse classes and the remarkable Foal Show. These achievements have set a solid foundation for the growth and d…
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