Homegrown riders on form at home and abroad
Local connections making their mark nationally and internationally
Hello everyone,
Well, it’s almost the weekend again and let’s hope that this one’s not too wet for us to enjoy our horses!
In this latest Horse&Field newsletter, we take a look back at last weekend’s equestrian events and bring you news of local connections and their successes at home and abroad. With much sadness, we share the news of David Corbett’s passing. We also bring you details of forthcoming activities and, of course, the calendar of events.
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In the news
Local riders have been doing very well, both on the national and the international stage, while locally bred horses and a homegrown rider have been added to the HSI Young Horse squads, meanwhile we can look forward to activities this weekend and beyond.
Please click on each story to read the article and see more photos:
Steven Smith showed his class in the 2023 HSI Six-year-old Eventing Studbook Series by claiming the top three places!
Smith is unbeatable in Six-Year-Old Eventing Studbook Series
Running from May through to September, Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) Studbook Series include a show jumping and eventing series. These series provide a platform for young horses as they develop towards elite level, with a particular focus on representing Irish Studbooks at the WBFSH World Breeding Championships in Show Jumping and Eventing.
Daniel Coyle finished on the podium in the 1.60m Grand Prix in Williamsburg.
Podium finish for Coyle in 5* Grand Prix
Daniel Coyle completed what was a brilliant show for Irish athletes at the CSI5* and CSI2* in Williamsburg, Michigan, USA. Coyle finished third in the $650,000 CND American Gold Cup 1.60m Grand Prix riding Ariel Grange’s 13-year-old gelding ‘Quintin’.
Changes to the HSI Young Horse squads for Lanaken and Valkenswaard include locally bred horses and a homegrown rider.
Changes made to the HSI Young Horse Squads for Lanaken and Valkenswaard
Chef d’Equipe of the Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) Young Horse Showjumping Squads for Lanaken and Valkenswaard, Taylor Vard has announced the following changes for his teams competing at the FEI WBFSH World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses in Lanaken, Belgium from September 20-24, and the WBFSH Studbooks Jumping Global Champions Trophy in Val…
Bluegrass Horse Feed on board as a team sponsor of the 2023 Horse Sport Ireland Young Horse Squads.
Bluegrass Horse Feed and Janni Bars sponsor the 2023 HSI Young Horse squads
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is delighted to welcome Bluegrass Horse Feed and Janni Bars as the team sponsors of the 2023 Horse Sport Ireland Young Horse Squads, incorporating the 21 horses competing at the FEI WBFSH World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses in Lanaken, Belgium from September 20-24, the 20 horses representing the Irish Sport Ho…
Great supporter of Eventing Ireland (Northern Region) has sadly passed away.
Obituary: David Corbett
It is with profound sadness that the equestrian community learned of the death of David Corbett after a lengthy illness, which he battled with immense courage. David was a great supporter of Eventing Ireland (Northern Region), whose wise counsel they were always happy to deploy. He loved seeing his parking fields at Tyrella filled with lorries and traile…
This weekend will see ‘Floodlit Fridays’ returning to Dundalk Stadium, with both horse and greyhound racing on the card.
Friday night lights are back...
Floodlit Fridays return to Dundalk Stadium; Ireland's only dual racecourse and all-weather horse track from this Friday, September 22. Showcasing both horse and greyhound racing on the same evening, your general admission ticket will gain you access to both sports, trackside viewing and bars on all three floors.
Strule Valley Riding Club is looking forward to hosting an Indoor Derby at Ecclesville.
Indoor Derby for Strule Valley
Strule Valley Riding Club are holding an Indoor Derby Show on Sunday, October 1 at Ecclesville Centre, Fintona. Commencing at 11am, there will be a 60cm class, followed by 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1 metre. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim i…
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