Horse&Field Calendar
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Calling all horse enthusiasts! As the seasons change, so does the equestrian calendar, filled with exciting events and competitions that bring the equestrian community together.
Whether you're a rider, a spectator or simply a fan of these majestic creatures, knowing the key dates in the equestrian calendar is essential for planning your year of equestrian adventures.
In this section we will highlight some of the upcoming dates to mark in your calendar, ensuring you don't miss out on the exhilarating world of equestrian sports and events.
JULY
Saturday, July 5: Omagh Show. IPS Northern Area Show at Gransha, Bangor. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at The Clare. Northern Showdown (Working Hunter, showing, in-hand) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Dressage League (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App. Dressage at Home and International Spring / Summer Dressage League (5).
Sunday, July 6: Show jumping (40cm-1.10m) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Derby League - XC, SJ, WH fences - (40cm Assisted-1m) at Ash Hollow, Dromore, Co Tyrone.
Tuesday, July 8: Jump Cross at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield (60cm from 5pm - pre-entry only; 75cm, 90cm, 1m - from 6pm, entry on the field). Training Show (70cm-1.20m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 6.30pm - entries taken at the show.
Wednesday, July 9: NIHB Mares’ show jumping (90cm-1.30m) - rescheduled -AND Midweek Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.30m) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Strule Valley Riding Club Annual Summer Show jumping League (60cm-1m) at Castle Irvine, Necarne, 7pm sharp. Two-phase Training Show (60cm, 80cm, 1m) at Moira Cross-country, 5pm.
Thursday, July 10: SJI Horse Jumping at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Show Jumping Summer Training Series (60cm-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm. Unregistered show jumping (cross-poles to 90cm) at Otterglen Equestrian, Markethill, Co Armagh, 6.30pm.
Saturday, July 12: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Tullymurry (1). Two-day Pony Premier Show - Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour FINAL at The Meadows, Lurgan. Horse and Pony Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown.
Sunday, July 13: Two-day Pony Premier Show - Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour FINAL at The Meadows, Lurgan. Show jumping final (40cm-1.10m) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Dressage League final (Intro-Elementary) at Ardnacashel, Comber. SJI Horse Show at Portmore, Aghalee.
Monday, July 14: Family Fun Raceday at Downpatrick Racecourse.
Tuesday, July 15: Jump Cross at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield (60cm from 5pm - pre-entry only; 75cm, 90cm, 1m - from 6pm, entry on the field). Training Show (70cm-1.20m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 6.30pm - entries taken at the show.
Wednesday, July 16: Midweek Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.30m) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Strule Valley Riding Club Annual Summer Show jumping League Final (60cm-1m) at Castle Irvine, Necarne, 7pm sharp.
Thursday, July 17: National Balmoral Championships including Ulster Grand Prix Series at Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn. Show Jumping Summer Training Series (60cm-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm.
Friday, July 18: National Balmoral Championships at Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.
Saturday, July 19: Castlewellan Show. Limavady Show. National Balmoral Championships at Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Tullymurry (2). Dressage League (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App. Dressage at Home and International Spring / Summer Dressage League (6). SJI Horse Show and Unregistered show jumping at The Meadows, Lurgan. Horse and Pony Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Horse and Pony Training Show Summer League (cross-poles-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
Sunday, July 20: National Balmoral Championships at Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn. Summer Dressage League (2 of 4) AND Charity Show for Marie Curie at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, July 17. SJI Horse Show at Portmore, Aghalee.
Tuesday, July 22: Jump Cross at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield (60cm from 5pm - pre-entry only; 75cm, 90cm, 1m - from 6pm, entry on the field). Training Show (70cm-1.20m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 6.30pm - entries taken at the show.
Wednesday, July 23: Midweek Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.30m) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Midweek show jumping league at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Pre-Dublin Showing and Working Hunter Show at Danescroft, Lisburn. Two-phase Training Show (60cm, 80cm, 1m) at Moira Cross-country, 5pm.
Thursday, July 24: SJI Horse Jumping at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Show Jumping Summer Training Series (60cm-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm.
Friday, July 25: BHS Gold Members Ride Out UK pleasure ride at Mount Stewart, start times from 5.30pm - pre-book.
Saturday, July 26: Antrim Show including Ulster Grand Prix Series. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at The Clare (2). Dressage League (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App. SJI Horse Show and Unregistered Show jumping at The Meadows, Lurgan. Horse and Pony Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Horse and Pony Training Show Summer League (cross-poles-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee. Kilkeel and District Riding Club Annual Silver Show
Sunday, July 27: Working Equitation Clinic at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-book. Cross-Country Go As You Please at Laurel View, Templepatrick, 12.30pm-4.30pm - ground conditions permitting (ring before you load). Geneva Special Show Jumping Competition at Danescroft, Lisburn. SJI Horse Show at Portmore, Aghalee.
Tuesday, July 29: Jump Cross at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield (60cm from 5pm - pre-entry only; 75cm, 90cm, 1m - from 6pm, entry on the field). Training Show (70cm-1.20m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 6.30pm - entries taken at the show.
Wednesday, July 30: Clogher Valley Show. Pre-Dublin Working Hunter and Showing Show (including in-hand classes) at Danescroft, Lisburn. Midweek Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.30m) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Midweek show jumping league at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Thursday, July 31: SJI Horse Jumping at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Show Jumping Summer Training Series (60cm-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm.
AUGUST
Saturday, August 2: Summer Show and Fayre at Gransha, Bangor. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Loughanmore. Summer Show at Ardnacashel, Comber. Dressage League (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App. Dressage at Home and International Spring / Summer Dressage League (7). Ulster Grand Prix Series at Connell Hill, Randalstown. SJI Horse Show and Unregistered show jumping (Final) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Horse and Pony Training Show Summer League (cross-poles-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
Sunday, August 3: Derby League FINAL - XC, SJ, WH fences - (40cm Assisted-1m) at Ash Hollow, Dromore, Co Tyrone. Causeway and Glens Riding Club Summer Gymkhana (show jumping and showing for horses and ponies) at RDA Causeway Coast Arena, Coleraine. ILDRA ride (CTR, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides) at Shane’s Castle Estate, Antrim - pre-book.
Wednesday, August 6: Dublin Horse Show. Midweek Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.30m) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Midweek show jumping league at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Two-phase Training Show (60cm, 80cm, 1m) at Moira Cross-country, 5pm.
Thursday, August 7: Dublin Horse Show. Show Jumping Summer Training Series (60cm-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm.
Friday, August 8: Dublin Horse Show. Fermanagh County Show.
Saturday, August 9: Dublin Horse Show. Fermanagh County Show. Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Liberty Work, 10am-4.30pm. Show jumping Summer Blow Out (cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/Lisburn, 10am - pre-entry only. Unregistered Show jumping at The Meadows, Lurgan. Horse and Pony Training Show Summer League (cross-poles-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
Sunday, August 10: Dublin Horse Show. Three-phase Challenge for Seniors and Juniors at Gransha, Bangor. Cross-Country Go As You Please at Laurel View, Templepatrick, 12.30pm-4.30pm - ground conditions permitting (ring before you load).
Wednesday, August 13: Midweek Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.30m) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Midweek show jumping league at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Thursday, August 14: Show Jumping Summer Training Series (60cm-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm.
Saturday, August 16: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Hazeldene (3). Dressage at Home and International Spring / Summer Dressage League Final (8). Show jumping Summer Blow Out (cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/Lisburn, 10am - pre-entry only. BHS Gold Members Ride Out UK pleasure ride at Mount Stewart, start times from 5.30pm - pre-book. Horse and Pony Training Show Summer League (cross-poles-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
Sunday, August 17: Show jumping with ‘Geneva Challenge’ (60cm-1m/1.05m) at Danescroft, Lisburn.
Wednesday, August 20: Two-phase Training Show (60cm, 80cm, 1m) at Moira Cross-country, 5pm.
Thursday, August 21: Show Jumping Summer Training Series (60cm-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm.
Saturday, August 23: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Finvoy. Show jumping Summer Blow Out (cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/Lisburn, 10am - pre-entry only. Combined Training (show jumping: 60cm-1.10m, dressage: Intro-Elementary) at Danescroft, Lisburn. Horse and Pony Training Show Summer League (cross-poles-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
Sunday, August 24: Summer Dressage League (3 of 4) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Aug 21.
Wednesday, August 27: All Silver Summer Finale at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Thursday, August 28: Show Jumping Summer Training Series (60cm-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm.
Saturday, August 30: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Glenpatrick. Show jumping Summer Blow Out (cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/Lisburn, 10am - pre-entry only. Horse and Pony Training Show Summer League final (cross-poles-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
Sunday, August 31: 10th Annual St Patrick's Coast Ride (ERs, CTRs, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides) from Downpatrick Racecourse - pre-book. Two- and Three-Phase Event at Danescroft, Lisburn.
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 6: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Vesey Lodge (2). Ulster Grand Prix Series at Portmore, Aghalee. Show jumping Summer Blow Out (cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/Lisburn, 10am - pre-entry only.
Sunday, September 7: Summer Dressage League Final (4 of 4) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Sept 4.
Saturday, September 13: IPS Northern Area Show - venue TBC. Two-Phase at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Ulster Grand Prix Series (FINAL) at Castle Irvine, Necarne.
Sunday, September 14: Go As You Please at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. ILDRA pleasure ride at Glenariff Forest Park - pre-book.
Saturday, September 20: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Work in-hand, 10am-4.30pm. Working Hunter League & NIF Qualifiers (60cm-1m) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/Lisburn.
Sunday, September 21: Working Equitation Show at Laurel View, Templepatrick.
Saturday, September 27: Working Hunter League & NIF Qualifiers (60cm-1m) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/Lisburn.
Sunday, September 28: ILDRA pleasure ride at Scarvagh House - pre-book.
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 4: Working Hunter League & NIF Qualifiers (60cm-1m) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/Lisburn.
Sunday, October 5: ILDRA pleasure ride at Castle Ward, Strangford - pre-book [date to be confirmed].
Saturday, October 11: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Confidence Building, 10am-4.30pm. Working Hunter League & NIF Qualifiers (60cm-1m) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/Lisburn.
Sunday, October 12: Winter Dressage League (1 of 6) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Oct 9.
Saturday, October 18: Working Hunter League & NIF Qualifiers (60cm-1m) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/Lisburn.
NOVEMBER
Sunday, November 2: Hallowe’en Derby at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Hallowe’en Show at Laurel View, Templepatrick - don’t be spooked - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Oct 30.
Sunday, November 16: Dressage at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Winter Dressage League (2 of 6) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Nov 13.
Sunday, November 23: Dressage at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Working Equitation Show at Laurel View, Templepatrick.
Sunday, November 30: Dressage at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
DECEMBER
Sunday, December 7: Dressage at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
Sunday, December 14: Christmas Show at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Dec 11.
Sunday, December 21: Winter Dressage League (3 of 6) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Dec 18.
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