Equine competitors out in force
Busy Bank Holiday weekend provides plenty of equestrian activity
Hello everyone,
What a fantastic selection of equestrian competitions went on locally last weekend! There really was something to suit everyone, from beginner show jumpers to dressage riders; from eventers to those preparing for next week’s Balmoral Show, competitors were out in force making the most of the Bank Holiday weekend with their equine friends.
This Horse&Field newsletter brings the first instalment of reports, results and pictures from local competitions, as well as details of a showcase being held at Balmoral… The next instalment will be with you shortly, with more local equine action!
Jack's Show a great success
Jack’s Show was held by Kyle and Samantha Hayes at Castle Irvine, Necarne on Saturday, May 4, in aid of Craigavon Area Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and hosted dressage and show jumping classes in the beautiful surroundings of the Rose Garden and walled garden respectively.
First class ground for Annual May Day Show at Lusk Equestrian
For at least 10 years, Lusk Equestrian have secured the date of May Day Monday for their annual pre-Balmoral working hunter and showing show. The showing is normally held on grass, but owing to the wet winter and spring, Lusk took the decision (last week) to host everything on the all-weather sand arenas.
Another full house for the final Tyrella Event of 2024
The Eventing Season, North and South, got off to a delayed start because of the adverse weather, with only two of the three scheduled events at Tyrella taking place. There was genuine sadness on Saturday evening, as Northern Region bade farewell to Tyrella for 2024 after two amazing events, plus the Two-Phase and record entries of almost 900.
Jump Mix Cash Dash begins at Hagans Croft Equestrian
Saturday, May 4 saw the start of three weeks of Jump Mix Cash Dash events at Hagans Croft Equestrian. The course consisted of a mixture of coloured and rustic fences, where competitors jumped fences one to eight and then fences nine to 12 were timed. These events see competitors awarded with prize money for their efforts, with all information available …
Ecclesville’s Show jumping League continues
Week two of Ecclesville’s Show jumping League was again very popular, as competitors took on Raymond Caldwell’s challenging courses. The League will continue next Friday evening at 6.15pm sharp. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestri…
Competitors on form at Connell Hill SJI Spring League
Connell Hill, Randalstown held another leg of their SJI registered Spring League on Thursday, May 2, with classes running from 80cm right up to 1.30m. Competitors travelled from far and wide to compete and some very impressive rounds of jumping were witnessed.
Diamond for Champion at Laurel View Working Hunter
Aeola McCrum and ‘Diamond’ won the Working Hunter Horse Championship and were presented with the David Warwick Memorial Cup by judge Jan Martin at Laurel View on April 21. H…
A fantastic showcase ‘ewe’ won’t want to miss
On Wednesday, May 15, the 155th Balmoral Show will play host to the Wool Innovators showcase, celebrating work from over 10 primary schools across Northern Ireland, who have been learning about the local wool industry. The Wool Innovators pilot, launched by Sentinus in collaboration with Ulster Wool and sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Woolmen, was…
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