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Results and pics from local competitions
Hello folks,
Well I hope you had a good weekend with your equine friends (four-legged and two-legged varieties!), I certainly did! I had the pleasure of participating in a fantastic clinic at Duke’s and met some lovely (and very talented) horsey people - you know who you are!!
In the latest Horse&Field newsletter, please find the latest local results, as well as diary dates and details of forthcoming shows and ongoing competitions.
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In the news
It has been a great week for local competition, with something to suit all levels, across various disciplines. Please click on each story to read the article and see more photos…
There is just no keeping the Northern Region eventing community down. They may have been disappointed about the cancellation of the event at Loughanmore (which has now been re-scheduled for Saturday, August 19), but they rallied together and, at short notice, organised and ran an outstanding Derby at Danescroft!
Derby success at Danescroft
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Speaking of eventing, the Meadows hosted the Irish Breeders’ Young Event Horse Challenge last Wednesday, with some exceptionally talented young horses showcasing their potential.
Meadows hosts successful Irish Breeders’ Young Event Horse Challenge
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For the show jumpers among you, unregistered competitors will be pleased to hear that Knockagh View commenced their mid-week show jumping last Wednesday, with overwhelming entries!
Mid-week show jumping gets underway at Knockagh View
ALL at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland extend thanks to everyone who supported the first week of their mid-week show jumping league. They were overwhelmed with the entries and support they received and hope to see everyone back each week - it was truly lovely to catch up with you all and see so many little ones out enjoying their ponies and…
While for registered competitors, Connell Hill held another leg of their SJI Summer League on Thursday.
Mackey on form at Connell Hill's SJI Summer League
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With multiple arenas in operation, The Meadows catered for both registered and unregistered competitors, with their SJI Horse Autumn Series and Cash Back Unregistered show jumping both taking place.
Incredible talent and fierce competition at The Meadows
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RDA riders from Northern Ireland celebrated after their successes at the RDA National Championships in Hartpury.
Success for Team Northern Ireland at RDA National Championships
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Unfortunately, there isn’t room to feature every story here, so please visit Horse&Field to read more local equine news!