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.
APRIL
Saturday, April 12: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Tyrella (3). Air Ambulance Show (Working Hunter, showing, in-hand, show jumping) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour at Kernan’s, Crossmaglen. Working Hunter League (including NIF qualifiers) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/ Lisburn - pre-entry by Thurs, Apr 10 at 9pm. Unregistered Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Connell Hill, Randalstown, 10am - entries on the day. Causeway and Glens Riding Club Working Hunter Show at RDA Causeway Coast Outdoor Arena, Coleraine - enter online. Uniquest Clinic at Hazeldene - show jump and cross-country training with Penny Sangster - booking required. Horse and Pony Training Show (cross-poles-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 10am - entries at the show. Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Understanding how horses feel and learn, 10am-4.30pm.
Sunday, April 13: ILDRA ride (CTRs, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides) at Shane’s Castle Estate, Antrim, Co Antrim. Working Hunter League Final at Connell Hill, Randalstown, 10am. Iveagh Pony Club Tetrathlon at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield. Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour at Kernan’s, Crossmaglen. Easter Show at Laurel View, Templepatrick - hop along and check out the “eggstra” special schedule on - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Apr 10. SJI Horse Show (90cm-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee. North Down Pony Club Mini Spring Festival (dressage, show jumping, arena eventing; cross-poles-60cm) at Danescroft, Lisburn, in aid of Windsor Games Team.
Monday, April 14: Fun Day at Gransha, Bangor.
Thursday, April 17: SJI Spring League at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Causeway and Glens Riding Club show jumping training night with Richard Smyth at RDA Causeway Coast Arena, Coleraine - book via Facebook.
Friday, April 18 - GOOD FRIDAY: Cross-country training with Penny Sangster at Duke’s, 48 Manse Road, Portadown - booking required.
Saturday, April 19: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Tyrella (4). Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour at Cavan. Working Hunter League (including NIF qualifiers) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/ Lisburn - pre-entry by Thurs, Apr 17 at 9pm. Working Hunter for Horses and Ponies at Gransha, Bangor. Showing and Working Hunter Festival PONIES (English judges, three rings in operation - WH inside, showing outside) at Connell Hill, Randalstown - entries online via website. Horse and Pony Training Show (cross-poles-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 10am.
Sunday, April 20 - EASTER SUNDAY: Easter Show Jumping Show (cross-poles-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn. Showing and Working Hunter Festival HORSES (English judges, three rings in operation - WH inside, showing outside) at Connell Hill, Randalstown - entries online via website. SJI Horse Show (90cm-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
**ILDRA ride (CTRs, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides) at Necarne Estate and Forest, Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh - CANCELLED.**
Monday, April 21 - EASTER MONDAY: East Down Pony Club Derby at Tyrella House, Downpatrick.
Thursday, April 24: SJI Spring League at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Causeway and Glens Riding Club show jumping training night with Richard Smyth at RDA Causeway Coast Arena, Coleraine - book via Facebook.
Saturday, April 26: Derby (70cm-1m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 10am. Pre-Balmoral Show at Ardnacashel, Comber. Two-Phase - All-Weather and Grass (60cm, 75cm, 90cm, 1m) at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield. Working Hunter League (including NIF qualifiers) at Hagans Croft, Ballynahinch/ Lisburn - pre-entry by Thurs, Apr 24 at 9pm. Unregistered Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Connell Hill, Randalstown, 10am - entries on the day. Horse and Pony Training Show (cross-poles-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee. NPS Area 32 Spring Show at Knockagh View, Greenisland - entries close Apr 18.
Sunday, April 27: ILDRA ride (CTRs, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides) at Cam Forest, near Limavady - NEW RIDE. SJI Horse Show at Portmore, Aghalee.
Tuesday, April 29: Summer Jump Cross (60cm, 75cm, 90cm, 1m) at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield.
MAY
Friday, May 2: Northern Ireland Festival at Cavan.
Saturday, May 3: Northern Ireland Festival at Cavan. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Vesey Lodge (1).
Sunday, May 4: Northern Ireland Festival at Cavan.
Monday, May 5: May Day Show at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
Thursday, May 8: Causeway and Glens Riding Club show jumping training shows at RDA Causeway Coast Arena, Coleraine, 6pm sharp - more details on Facebook.
Saturday, May 10: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Hazeldene (1).
Sunday, May 11: Cross-Country Go As You Please at Laurel View, Templepatrick, 12.30pm-4.30pm - ground conditions permitting (ring before you load). Spring Show Jumping Day at Danescroft, Lisburn. ILDRA ride (CTRs, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides) at Baronscourt, Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone.
Wednesday, May 14: Balmoral Show at Balmoral Park, Lisburn.
Thursday, May 15: Balmoral Show at Balmoral Park, Lisburn.
Friday, May 16: Balmoral Show at Balmoral Park, Lisburn.
Saturday, May 17: Balmoral Show at Balmoral Park, Lisburn. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Hazeldene (2). Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: How to build reward into regular training, 10am-4.30pm.
Sunday, May 18: ** ILDRA ride (CTRs, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides) at Baronscourt, Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone - date changed to May 11.**
Tuesday, May 20: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Tuesday night training.
Thursday, May 22: Causeway and Glens Riding Club show jumping training shows at RDA Causeway Coast Arena, Coleraine, 6pm sharp - more details on Facebook.
Sunday, May 25: Summer Dressage League (1 of 5) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, May 22.
Tuesday, May 27: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Tuesday night training.
Thursday, May 29: Coaching Day with Olympic Dressage Rider, Abi Lyle at Gransha, Bangor - booking required.
Friday, May 30: Coaching Day with Olympic Dressage Rider, Abi Lyle at Gransha, Bangor - booking required.
Saturday, May 31: Ballymena Show. ILDRA Charity Ride - Pleasure Ride Only at Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, Co Down. Combined Training Event at Danescroft, Lisburn.
JUNE
Tuesday, June 3: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Tuesday night training.
Friday, June 6: Ballymoney Show.
Saturday, June 7: Lurgan Show. Ballymoney Show. Young Event Horse competition at Danescroft, Lisburn.
Sunday, June 8: Banbridge Charity Show including Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour.
Tuesday, June 10: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Tuesday night training.
Saturday, June 14: Armagh Show. Killyleagh Show. Enniskillen Pony Show including Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour. Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Target Training, 10am-4.30pm.
Sunday, June 15: ILDRA ride (CTRs, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides) at Shane’s Castle Estate, Antrim, Co Antrim.
Saturday, June 21: Saintfield Show.
Sunday, June 22: Show jumping at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Summer Dressage League (2 of 5) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, June 19.
Saturday, June 28: Newry Show.
Sunday, June 29: Show jumping at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
JULY
Friday, July 4: Omagh Show including Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour.
Saturday, July 5: Omagh Show. IPS Northern Area Show at Gransha, Bangor. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at The Clare.
Sunday, July 6: Show jumping at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
Saturday, July 12: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Tullymurry (1).
Sunday, July 13: Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour FINAL at The Meadows, Lurgan. Show jumping at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
Saturday, July 19: Castlewellan Show. Limavady Show. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Tullymurry (2).
Sunday, July 20: Summer Dressage League (3 of 5) AND Charity Show for Marie Curie at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, July 17.
Saturday, July 26: Antrim Show. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Finvoy (1).
Sunday, July 27: 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.
Wednesday, July 30: Clogher Valley Show. Pre-Dublin Working Hunter and Showing Show (including in-hand classes) at Danescroft, Lisburn.
AUGUST
Saturday, August 2: Summer Show and Fayre at Gransha, Bangor. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Loughanmore.
Wednesday, August 6: Dublin Horse Show.
Thursday, August7: Dublin Horse Show.
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.
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).
Saturday, August 16: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Ash Hollow.
Saturday, August 23: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Finvoy (2).
Sunday, August 24: Summer Dressage League (4 of 5) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Aug 21.
Saturday, August 30: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Glenpatrick.
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 6: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Vesey Lodge (2).
Sunday, September 7: Summer Dressage League Final (5 of 5) 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.
Sunday, September 14: Go As You Please at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
Saturday, September 20: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Work in-hand, 10am-4.30pm.
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 11: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Confidence Building, 10am-4.30pm.
Sunday, October 12: Winter Dressage League (1 of 6) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Oct 9.
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.
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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