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.
JUNE
Saturday, June 1: Lurgan Show including side saddle classes at Lurgan Park. Ballymoney Show. Show jumping League (Cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only. SJI Summer League and Cash Back Unregistered Show Jumping at The Meadows, Lurgan, 9am. Horse and Pony Training Show (cross-poles-1.30m) at Connell Hill, Randalstown, 10am. Horse and Pony Training Show at Portmore, Aghalee.
Sunday, June 2: Dressage (incl. Equine Awards qualifiers) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Summer Dressage League (2 of 5) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-enter by noon on May 30. Summer Dressage league at Knockagh View, Greenisland. SJI Horse Show at Portmore, Aghalee.
Tuesday, June 4: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
Wednesday, June 5: SJI Ulster Region Pony measuring at Eglinton, 7pm. Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber. Mid-week Show jumping league at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Mid-week Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.40m) at The Meadows, Lurgan, 10am.
Saturday, June 8: Armagh Show including side saddle classes at Gosford Park, Markethill. Banbridge Charity Show (horses) including Cash Back Unregistered Show Jumping at The Meadows, Lurgan. Show jumping League (Cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only. Two-phase Event (1m, 85cm, 70cm) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Arena Eventing (60cm to 95cm) at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Dressage at Home and International league - week four. Horse and Pony Training Show at Portmore, Aghalee. Horse and Pony Training Show (cross-poles-1.30m) at Connell Hill, Randalstown, 10am.
Sunday, June 9: Banbridge Charity Show (ponies) at The Meadows, Lurgan - including TRI Equestrian Spring Tour, Ulster Region Pony Points Cups and National Pony Leagues. Go As You Please at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn, 10am-4pm; no need to book. SJI Horse Show at Portmore, Aghalee. North Down Pony Club Hack at Clandeboye Estate, 11am-1pm - open to non-members, booking on NDPC website.
Tuesday, June 11: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field. Training Show (70cm-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 6.30pm.
Wednesday, June 12: Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber. Mid-week Show jumping league at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Mid-week Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.40m) at The Meadows, Lurgan, 10am.
Thursday, June 13: Show jumping Training Series (cross-poles - 1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm.
Saturday, June 15: Saintfield Show including Traditional Gypsy Cob Association classes. Ballymena Show. Eventing Ireland event at Glaslough (1), Co Monaghan. Show jumping League (Cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only. Race Meeting at Downpatrick Racecourse, gates open 12 noon, first race 1.45pm. NI Horse Board Summer Championships including Cash Back Unregistered Show Jumping at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Sunday, June 16 - FATHER’S DAY: Dressage (incl. Equine Awards qualifiers) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Father’s Day Race Meeting at Downpatrick Racecourse, gates open 12 noon, first race 1.45pm. Summer Funday Series (cross-poles-1m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
Tuesday, June 18: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field. Training Show (70cm-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 6.30pm.
Wednesday, June 19: Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber. Mid-week Show jumping league at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Mid-week Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.40m) at The Meadows, Lurgan, 10am.
Thursday, June 20: Show jumping Training Series (cross-poles - 1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm.
Friday, June 21: Summer Festival Day 1 at Down Royal Racecourse, gates open 3.30pm.
Saturday, June 22: Killyleagh Show at Ringdufferin Road, by kind permission of Amanda Torrens. Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show (dressage, unregistered show jumping and dog show) at Castle Irvine, Necarne, Irvinestown. Summer Festival Day 2 at Down Royal Racecourse, gates open 12 noon. Show jumping League (Cross-poles-1.10m) and Equine Awards NI Rising Star Qualifiers at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only. SJI Summer League and Cash Back Unregistered Show Jumping at The Meadows, Lurgan, 9am. Dressage at Home and International league - week five. Beth’s Charity Derby Day (2 arenas - cross-poles-70cm & 70cm-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 9.30am.
**Horse and Pony Training Show at Portmore, Aghalee - CANCELLED.**
Sunday, June 23: Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show (showing, working hunter and unregistered show jumping) at Castle Irvine, Necarne, Irvinestown. Rising Stars Qualifier (Dressage & Show Jumping) at Knockagh View, Greenisland. SJI Horse Show at Portmore, Aghalee.
Tuesday, June 25: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
**Training Show (70cm-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee - CANCELLED.**
Wednesday, June 26: Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber. Mid-week Show jumping league at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Mid-week Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.40m) at The Meadows, Lurgan, 10am.
Thursday, June 27: Show jumping Training Series (cross-poles - 1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn, 6.30pm.
Friday, June 28: Summer Horse Show (80cm-1.25m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
Saturday, June 29: Newry Show (Family Pony classes, clear round jumping and equitation riding classes) at Derrywilligan Road, Bessbrook, Newry. Eventing Ireland event at Glaslough (2), Co Monaghan. Show jumping League (Cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only. Summer Gala (Showing, Working Hunter & In Hand classes) at Knockagh View, Greenisland - Ponies. Summer Horse Show (90cm-1.30m) at Portmore, Aghalee. RDS Pony and Young Rider Qualifier at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Sunday, June 30: Summer Gala (Showing, Working Hunter & In Hand classes) at Knockagh View, Greenisland - Horses. Summer Horse Show (90cm-1.30m and Grand Prix) at Portmore, Aghalee. RDS Pony and Young Rider Qualifier at The Meadows, Lurgan.
JULY
Monday, July 1: SJI Ulster Region Pony measuring at Connell Hill, Randalstown, 7pm.
Tuesday, July 2: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
Wednesday, July 3: Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber. Mid-week Show jumping league Final at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Friday, July 5: Omagh Show.
Saturday, July 6: Omagh Show. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at The Clare. Area 21 Northern Ireland Side Saddle Association show with Vanessa Hood at Danescroft, Lisburn. Northern Showdown 2024 Show at Ardnacashel, Comber. Dressage at Home and International league - week six.
Sunday, July 7: Two- and Three-Phase Event (1m, 90cm, 75cm, 60cm) at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield - pre-entry. Area 21 Northern Ireland Side Saddle Association clinic with Vanessa Hood at Danescroft, Lisburn. Dressage (incl. Equine Awards qualifiers) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Summer Dressage League (3 of 5) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-enter by noon on July 4. Summer Dressage league at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Tuesday, July 9: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
Wednesday, July 10: Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Saturday, July 13: Castlewellan Show. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Tullymurry (1), Clough, Downpatrick.
Sunday, July 14: Show Jumping (incl. Equine Awards qualifiers) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Pony Club Area Eventing, hosted by East Antrim Pony Club at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
Monday, July 15: Family Fun Race Day at Downpatrick Racecourse, gates open 12 noon, first race 2.40pm.
Tuesday, July 16: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
Wednesday, July 17: Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Saturday, July 20: Limavady Show. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Tullymurry (2), Clough, Downpatrick. Dressage at Home and International league - week seven. Area Dressage Training with Vanda Stewart at Danescroft, Lisburn.
Sunday, July 21: Show jumping League week one (60cm-1.10m) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Rising Stars Qualifier (Dressage & Show Jumping) at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Summer Funday Series (cross-poles-1m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
Tuesday, July 23: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
Wednesday, July 24: Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Friday, July 26: National Side Saddle Show at Addington Equestrian, Buckingham, England.
Saturday, July 27: Antrim Show. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Glenpatrick, Templepatrick. National Side Saddle Show at Addington Equestrian, Buckingham, England.
Sunday, July 28: National Side Saddle Show at Addington Equestrian, Buckingham, England. Show jumping League week two (60cm-1.10m) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Olympic Fun Day (Olympics live-streamed, Hobby Horse show, children and adult activities and much more!) at Danescroft, Lisburn.
Tuesday, July 30: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
Wednesday, July 31: Clogher Valley Show.
AUGUST
Thursday, August 1: SJI Ulster Region Pony measuring at The Meadows, Lurgan, 7pm.
Saturday, August 3: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Ash Hollow, Dromore, Co Tyrone. Summer Show at Ardnacashel, Comber. Dressage at Home and International league - week eight (FINAL). Show of the North (Showing and Working Hunter classes) at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Sunday, August 4: Summer Dressage League (4 of 5) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-enter by noon on Aug 1. Show jumping League week three (60cm-1.10m) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Summer Dressage league at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Working Hunter Show (cross-poles-1.10m) at Danescroft, Lisburn.
Tuesday, August 6: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
Wednesday, August 7: Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Friday, August 9: Fermanagh County Show.
Saturday, August 10: Fermanagh County Show. Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Loughanmore, Templepatrick.
Sunday, August 11: Music and Style Sunday Race Meeting at Downpatrick Racecourse, gates open 12.30pm, first race 2pm. Show jumping League final (60cm-1.10m) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Summer Show at Ecclesille Fintona, 10am.
Tuesday, August 13: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
Wednesday, August 14: Dublin Horse Show.
Thursday, August 15: Dublin Horse Show.
Friday, August 16: Dublin Horse Show.
Saturday, August 17: Dublin Horse Show.
Sunday, August 18: Dublin Horse Show. Show Jumping (incl. Equine Awards qualifiers) at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Tuesday, August 20: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
Wednesday, August 21: Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Saturday, August 24: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Finvoy (1), Ballymoney.
Sunday, August 25: End of summer arena event (1m, 85cm, 70cm) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Summer Funday Series (cross-poles-1m) at Portmore, Aghalee.
Monday, August 26: Ladies Day Race Meeting at Downpatrick Racecourse, gates open 12.30pm, first race 2pm.
Tuesday, August 27: Jump Cross Series at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield; 75cm at 6pm; followed by 90cm and 1m - entries on the field.
Wednesday, August 28: Wednesday night show jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Saturday, August 31: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Finvoy (2), Ballymoney.
SEPTEMBER
Sunday, September 1: Summer Dressage league final at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Thursday, September 5: SJI Ulster Region Pony measuring at RDA Coleraine, 7pm.
Sunday, September 8: Summer Dressage League final (5 of 5) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-enter by noon on Sep 5.
Saturday, September 14: Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at Vesey Lodge.
Friday, September 20: Race Meeting at Downpatrick Racecourse, gates open 12.30pm, first race 2.15pm.
Saturday, September 21: One Day Event and Two-phase (1m, 85cm, 70cm) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
Sunday, September 22: Northern Ireland Riding Clubs’ Show jumping Championships at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Go As You Please at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn, 10am-4pm; no need to book.
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 6: Winter Dressage League (1 of 6) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-enter by noon on Oct 3.
Friday, October 11: End of Season Race Day at Downpatrick Racecourse, gates open 12.30pm, first race 2pm.
Sunday, October 13: Northern Ireland Riding Clubs’ Dressage Championships at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Sunday, October 27: Hallowe’en Spooktacular Derby (1m, 90cm, 80cm, 70cm) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
NOVEMBER
Sunday, November 3: Hallowe’en Show at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-enter by noon on Oct 31.
Sunday, November 10: Winter Dressage League (2 of 6) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-enter by noon on Nov 7. Dressage League week one at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
Sunday, November 17: Dressage League week two at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
Sunday, November 24: Dressage League week three at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
DECEMBER
Sunday, December 1: Dressage League final at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
Sunday, December 8: Winter Dressage League (3 of 6) **CHARITY SHOW** at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-enter by noon on Dec 5.
Sunday, December 15: Christmas Show at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-enter by noon on Dec 12. Christmas Derby (1m, 90cm, 80cm, 70cm) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
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