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.
JANUARY 2026
Thursday, January 1 - NEW YEAR’S DAY: Antrim Chase meeting at Bellaghy.
Saturday, January 3: Dressage at Home and International Autumn/Winter online league - submit your test by video. Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly (Working Hunter/ Cross-country and Flat Sessions) at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Sunday, January 4: ** Indoor Show jumping League (cross-poles-1m) at Danescroft, Lisburn - CANCELLED.**
Friday, January 9: Show jumping League at Ecclesville, Fintona, 6.15pm.
Saturday, January 10: Flexi Eventing series 1 (dressage, show jumping, cross-country) at The Meadows, Lurgan - open to all, pre-entry. Dress down Dressage at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Sunday, January 11: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly (Working Hunter/ Cross-country and Flat Sessions) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Arena Eventing and Show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber. Indoor Show jumping League (cross-poles-1m) at Danescroft, Lisburn.
Tuesday, January 13: Eventing Ireland Northern Region AGM.
Wednesday, January 14: Arena Eventing and Show jumping Training at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Thursday, January 15: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Pole play with a difference) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Saturday, January 17: Flexi Eventing series 2 (dressage, show jumping, cross-country) at The Meadows, Lurgan - open to all, pre-entry. Antrim Chase meeting at Caddy - please contact Antrim Chase to express interest and to ensure things are going ahead.
Sunday, January 18: Winter Dressage League (4 of 6) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Jan 15. Show jumping and Cross-country Training with Penny Sangster at Eric Pele’s Lisbane Farm, Saintfield - booking required. Arena Eventing and Show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber. Indoor Show jumping League (cross-poles-1m) at Danescroft, Lisburn. ILDRA New Year Ride (pleasure rides only) at Shane’s Castle, Antrim - enter online. Arena Eventing at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Wednesday, January 21: Arena Eventing and Show jumping Training at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Thursday, January 22: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Pole play with a difference) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Saturday, January 24: Flexi Eventing series 3 (dressage, show jumping, cross-country) at The Meadows, Lurgan - open to all, pre-entry. Antrim Chase meeting at Randalstown - please contact Antrim Chase to express interest and to ensure things are going ahead.
Sunday, January 25: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly (Working Hunter/ Cross-country and Flat Sessions) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Indoor Show jumping League (cross-poles-1m) at Danescroft, Lisburn. Working Hunter at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Working Hunter Clinic at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber: Flatwork with Corey Mawhinney and Jumping with Victoria Teuton - booking required.
Wednesday, January 28: Arena Eventing and Show jumping Training at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Thursday, January 29: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Pole play with a difference) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Saturday, January 31: Flexi Eventing series 4 (dressage, show jumping, cross-country) at The Meadows, Lurgan - open to all, pre-entry. Dressage at Home and International Autumn/Winter online league - submit your test by video. Uniquest clinic at Danescroft, Lisburn: Flatwork with Corey Mawhinney and Jumping with Penny Sangster - booking required.
FEBRUARY
Sunday, February 1: Working Hunter Show for horses and ponies (All Indoors!) at Laurel View, Templepatrick, horses from 10am - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Jan 29. Arena Eventing and Show jumping (incl Pony Club Spring Qualifier) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Indoor Show jumping League (cross-poles-1m) at Danescroft, Lisburn.
Wednesday, February 4: Paul Johnston Memorial Show Jumping League at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Arena Eventing and Show jumping Training at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Thursday, February 5: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Grid work and Distances) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Friday, February 6: ILDRA Dinner, Awards and AGM 2025 at Edenmore Golf Club, 70 Drumnabreeze Rd, Craigavon, BT67 0RH.
Saturday, February 7: Flexi Eventing series 5 (dressage, show jumping, cross-country) at The Meadows, Lurgan - open to all, pre-entry.
Sunday, February 8: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly (Working Hunter/ Cross-country and Flat Sessions) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Arena Eventing and Show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber. Indoor Show jumping League final (cross-poles-1m) at Danescroft, Lisburn.
Wednesday, February 11 - (Half-term): Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly (Working Hunter/ Cross-country and Flat Sessions) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Paul Johnston Memorial Show Jumping League at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Arena Eventing and Show jumping Training at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Thursday, February 12: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Grid work and Distances) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Saturday, February 14: Flexi Eventing series 6 (dressage, show jumping, cross-country) at The Meadows, Lurgan - open to all, pre-entry. Dressage at Home and International Autumn/Winter online league - submit your test by video. Antrim Chase meeting at Lisnamurrican - please contact Antrim Chase to express interest and to ensure things are going ahead.
Sunday, February 15: Show jumping and Cross-country Training with Penny Sangster at Eric Pele’s Lisbane Farm, Saintfield - booking required. Arena Eventing and Show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Wednesday, February 18: Paul Johnston Memorial Show Jumping League at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Arena Eventing and Show jumping Training at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Thursday, February 19: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Grid work and Distances) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Saturday, February 21: Flexi Eventing series non-qualifying day (dressage, show jumping, cross-country) at The Meadows, Lurgan - open to all, pre-entry. Uniquest clinic at Danescroft, Lisburn: Flatwork with Penny Sangster and Jumping with Grainne Flavin - booking required.
Sunday, February 22: Winter Dressage League (5 of 6) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by Thurs, Feb 19. Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly (Working Hunter/ Cross-country and Flat Sessions) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Working Hunter Training Show at Ardnacashel, Comber. Working Hunter at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Wednesday, February 25: Paul Johnston Memorial Show Jumping League at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Working Hunter Training Show at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Thursday, February 26: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Grid work and Distances) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Saturday, February 28: Dressage at Home and International Autumn/Winter online league - submit your test by video. Antrim Chase meeting at Kilwaughter - please contact Antrim Chase to express interest and to ensure things are going ahead.
MARCH
Sunday, March 1: Working Hunter League at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Wednesday, March 4: Paul Johnston Memorial Show Jumping League at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Thursday, March 5: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Let’s Jump or Flat) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Saturday, March 7: Antrim Chase meeting at Kells and Connor - please contact Antrim Chase to express interest and to ensure things are going ahead.
Sunday, March 8: Working Hunter League at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Wednesday, March 11: Paul Johnston Memorial Show Jumping League Final at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Thursday, March 12: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Let’s Jump or Flat) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Saturday, March 14: Dressage at Home and International Autumn/Winter online league FINAL - submit your test by video. St Paddy’s Show (Horses) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Showing and Working Hunter Spring Festival for Horses and Ponies at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Antrim Chase ride at Benone Beach - please contact Antrim Chase to express interest and to ensure things are going ahead.
Sunday, March 15: Show jumping and Cross-country Training with Penny Sangster at Eric Pele’s Lisbane Farm, Saintfield - booking required. St Paddy’s Show (Ponies) at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Thursday, March 19: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Let’s Jump or Flat) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Saturday, March 21: Antrim Chase meeting at Shane’s Castle - please contact Antrim Chase to express interest and to ensure things are going ahead.
Sunday, March 22: Winter Dressage League Final (6 of 6) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Mar 19. Working Hunter League at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Thursday, March 26: Get Into Stride with Toni Donnelly - Performance Clinic (Let’s Jump or Flat) at Danescroft, Lisburn - booking required.
Saturday, March 28: Antrim Chase Annual Dinner Dance at Oaktree Hall, Dunamoy.
Sunday, March 29: Working Hunter League at Ardnacashel, Comber.
APRIL
Sunday, April 5: Working Hunter League at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Sunday, April 12: Easter Show (“egg-stra” special schedule!) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, Apr 9. Working Hunter League at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Sunday, April 19: Show jumping and Cross-country Training with Penny Sangster at Eric Pele’s Lisbane Farm, Saintfield - booking required.
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