Extra equestrian update
Additional local reports, results, photos and news
Hi folks,
As promised, here is an extra newsletter to bring you back up to date with everything that’s been happening in the local equestrian world! There is a lot going on, with numerous qualifiers currently underway, alongside the usual busy schedule of activity that we have become used to.
Please do have a look at the Horse&Field calendar, which has had lots of dates added recently - it might be helpful in planning your forthcoming horsey outings! Please do get in touch, if you have any events to add.
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 the RUAS Balmoral Performance and Connemara qualifiers at The Meadows; week two of the Paul Johnston Mid-week Memorial League at Knockagh View; the list of equine judges for this year’s Balmoral Show; and details of the forthcoming dressage show being organised by Strule Valley Riding Club.
Busy weekend as The Meadows hosts Balmoral qualifiers
A busy weekend commenced the 2025 competition season for the Meadows Equestrian Centre, following their successful running of the Eventing Ireland Flexi Eventing Series.
Special award up for grabs at Knockagh View
The second week of the Paul Johnston Mid-week Memorial League was held at Knockagh View, Greenisland on Wednesday, March 5.
Balmoral Show judges announced for 2025
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society is delighted to announce a wealth of respected and prestigious judges ahead of the 156th Balmoral Show, in partnership with Ulster Bank.
Strule Valley club gets set for Annual Dressage Show
Strule Valley Riding Club are holding their Annual Dressage Show at the RDA, Arvalee, Omagh on Sunday, March 23, 2025 to celebrate 28 years.
In equestrian news:
NEF Sir Colin Spedding Award winner announced
Di Arbuthnot, the former Chief Executive of the charity Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) was announced as the winner of the Sir Colin Spedding Award at the National Equine Forum (NEF) on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The award was given in recognition of Di’s dedication to racehorse welfare.
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