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.
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 23: Dressage League (week 3) at Gransha, Bangor. Winter Dressage League (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills - pre-entry only. Autumn Unregistered Jumping (cross-poles-1.30m) at Connell Hill, Randalstown, 10am. Inter-Schools’ Show Jumping League Week 6 (50cm-1.10m) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Horse and Pony Training Show at Portmore, Aghalee.
Sunday, November 24: Dressage League week three at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn.
**Antrim Chase Hack at Shane’s Castle Estate, Antrim - CANCELLED DUE TO YELLOW WIND WARNING.**
**Diva's Dressage Day at Knockagh View, Greenisland - POSTPONED UNTIL SAT, NOV 30.**
**SJI Horse Show at Portmore, Aghalee - CANCELLED.**
**Winter Working Hunter League including NIF qualifiers (cross-poles-1.10m) at Ardnacashel, Comber - CANCELLED'.**
**Arena Event League round 3 - FINAL (50cm-1m) at Hazeldene, Ballynahinch - CANCELLED.**
**Dressage Ireland NR Winter League at Gransha, Bangor - CANCELLED.**
Tuesday, November 26: Training Show (70cm-1.20m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 6.30pm.
Wednesday, November 27: Mid-week Show Jumping league at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Autumn Mid-Week Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.40m) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Wednesday night Working Hunter including NIF qualifiers (cross-poles-1.10m) at Ardnacashel, Comber - casual dress code.
Thursday, November 28: Mossvale Riding Club pairs league at Mossvale, Dromara, 7pm.
Friday, November 29: Dressage League (week 4) at Gransha, Bangor. Show Jumping League (40cm-1m) week four at Ecclesville, Fintona, 6.15pm. Winter Championships at Portmore, Aghalee. Friday night cup show jumping qualifying night (cross-poles-70cm) at Mossvale, Dromara.
Saturday, November 30: Winter Dressage League (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills - pre-entry only. Diva's Dressage Day at Knockagh View, Greenisland (RE-SCHEDULED FROM SUN, NOV 24). Antrim Chase meeting at venue (TBC). Autumn Unregistered Jumping (cross-poles-1.30m) at Connell Hill, Randalstown, 10am. Inter-Schools’ Show Jumping League Week 6 (50cm-1.10m) at The Meadows, Lurgan (RE-SCHEDULED FROM SAT, NOV 23). Arena Event (50cm-1m) at Hazeldene, Ballynahinch. Dressage at Home and International Autumn/ Winter Online League - week two. Winter Championships at Portmore, Aghalee.
**Arena Eventing at Knockagh View, Greenisland - BEING RE-SCHEDULED.**
DECEMBER
Sunday, December 1: Dressage League final AND Equestrian and bric-a-brac CAR BOOT SALE in indoor school, in aid of the RDA (starting at 10am) at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Artisan Market at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Winter Working Hunter League including NIF qualifiers (cross-poles-1.10m) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Winter Championships at Portmore, Aghalee. Unregistered Winter League Week 5 (cross-poles-1.30m) at The Meadows, Lurgan (RE-SCHEDULED FROM SAT, NOV 30).
Wednesday, December 4: Wednesday night Working Hunter including NIF qualifiers (cross-poles-1.10m) at Ardnacashel, Comber - casual dress code.
Thursday, December 5: Mossvale Riding Club pairs league at Mossvale, Dromara, 7pm.
Friday, December 6: Show Jumping League (40cm-1m) week five at Ecclesville, Fintona, 6.15pm. Friday night cup show jumping final (cross-poles-70cm) at Mossvale, Dromara.
Saturday, December 7: Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride at Mary Mother of the Church Saintfield, 33 Crossgar Road, Saintfield, BT24 7JE - mulled wine and mince pie reception 11am, riding out 12 noon. Working Hunter Final at Gransha, Bangor. Winter Dressage League (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills - pre-entry only. Christmas Show and Fun Day at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Antrim Chase meeting at Kilwaughter. Christmas Show - Unregistered Winter League Week 6 [Final] (cross-poles-1.30m) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Dressage Ireland NR Winter League and Christmas Show at Danescroft, Lisburn.
Sunday, December 8: Winter Dressage League (3 of 6) **CHARITY SHOW** at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-enter by noon on Dec 5. Winter Working Hunter League including NIF qualifiers (cross-poles-1.10m) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Pony Club Barrier Spring Festival Qualifier (show jumping and arena eventing) AND Show Jumping Accumulator at Hazeldene, Ballynahinch.
Wednesday, December 11: Wednesday night Working Hunter including NIF qualifiers (cross-poles-1.10m) at Ardnacashel, Comber - casual dress code. Strule Valley Riding Club Annual Christmas Show (40cm-1m) at Ecclesville, Fintona, 7pm.
Saturday, December 14: Dressage Final at Gransha, Bangor. Winter Dressage League (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills - pre-entry only. Antrim Chase car boot sale. Jump Cross (75cm, 90cm, 1m) at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield, 10am - entries on the field. Dressage at Home and International Autumn/ Winter Online League - week three.
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. Winter Working Hunter League including NIF qualifiers (cross-poles-1.10m) at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Saturday, December 21: Winter Dressage League and Christmas Finale (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills - pre-entry only.
Tuesday, December 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE
Wednesday, December 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY
Thursday, December 26 - BOXING DAY
Friday, December 27: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly at The Meadows, Lurgan - booking required.
Tuesday, December 31: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly at The Meadows, Lurgan - booking required.
JANUARY
Wednesday, January 1 - NEW YEAR’S DAY: Antrim Chase meeting at Bellaghy.
Friday, January 3: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly at The Meadows, Lurgan - booking required.
Sunday, January 5: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly at The Meadows, Lurgan - booking required.
Saturday, January 11: Flexi Eventing Series at The Meadows, Lurgan. Dressage at Home and International Autumn/ Winter Online League - week four.
Saturday, January 18: Flexi Eventing Series at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Sunday, January 19: Dressage Ireland NR Winter League at Laurel View, Templepatrick. Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly at The Meadows, Lurgan - booking required.
Saturday, January 25: Flexi Eventing Series at The Meadows, Lurgan. Dressage at Home and International Autumn/ Winter Online League - week five.
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 1: Flexi Eventing Series at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Sunday, February 2: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly at The Meadows, Lurgan - booking required.
Saturday, February 8: Flexi Eventing Series at The Meadows, Lurgan. Dressage at Home and International Autumn/ Winter Online League - week six.
Sunday, February 9: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly at The Meadows, Lurgan - booking required.
Wednesday, February 12: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly at The Meadows, Lurgan - booking required.
Saturday, February 15: Flexi Eventing Series at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Saturday, February 22: Flexi Eventing Series (non-qualifying day) at The Meadows, Lurgan. Dressage at Home and International Autumn/ Winter Online League - week seven.
Sunday, February 23: Performance Clinic with Toni Donnelly at The Meadows, Lurgan - booking required.
MARCH
Saturday, March 8: Dressage at Home and International Autumn/ Winter Online League - week eight (FINAL).
Sunday, March 16: Dressage Ireland NR Winter League at Castle Irvine, Necarne.
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