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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.
MAY
Friday, May 16: Balmoral Show at Balmoral Park, Lisburn. Show jumping league final (40cm-1m) at Ecclesville, Fintona.
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. Show jumping League (cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App. Unregistered Show jumping Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Horse and Pony Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 10am.
Sunday, May 18: The Big Sunday May Market Under the Monument at Knockagh View, Greenisland, 12-5pm. SJI Horse Show at Portmore, Aghalee.
** 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. RDS Horse Qualifier at The Meadows, Lurgan. Training Show (70cm-1.20m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 6.30pm - entries taken at the show. Jump Cross at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield, 60cm from 5pm; 75cm/90cm/1m from 6pm - entries on the field.
Wednesday, May 21: Show jumping Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Ardnacashel, Comber, 6pm. Midweek Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.40m) at The Meadows, Lurgan, 10am.
Thursday, May 22: Causeway and Glens Riding Club show jumping training shows at RDA Causeway Coast Arena, Coleraine, 6pm sharp - more details on Facebook. SJI Registered Show jumping at Connell Hill, Randalstown.
Friday, May 23: Causeway and Glens Riding Club show jumping training show (cross-poles-1.10m) at RDA Causeway Coast Arena, Coleraine, 6pm sharp - enter on the night, more details on Facebook.
Saturday, May 24: Show jumping League (cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App. Irish Draught Horse Society Ltd Pleasure Ride at Shane’s Castle, Antrim, 10am-12 midday - no booking required. Unregistered Show jumping Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Pony Club Area Mounted Games at Oak Tree Farm, Hillsborough. Dressage at Home and International Spring / Summer Dressage League (2). Horse and Pony Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 10am. SJI Summer Series and Unregistered show jumping at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Sunday, May 25: Summer Dressage League (1 of 5) at Laurel View, Templepatrick - pre-entry by noon on Thurs, May 22. Prosecco Show Jumping (cross-poles-1.20m) at Ardnacashel, Comber. SJI Horse Show at Portmore, Aghalee. Derby League - XC, SJ, WH fences - (40cm Assisted-1m) at Ash Hollow, Dromore, Co Tyrone.
Tuesday, May 27: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Tuesday night training. Training Show (70cm-1.20m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 6.30pm - entries taken at the show. Jump Cross at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield, 60cm from 5pm; 75cm/90cm/1m from 6pm - entries on the field.
Wednesday, May 28: Show jumping Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Ardnacashel, Comber, 6pm. Midweek Summer show jumping league (cross-poles-1m) at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Midweek Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.40m) at The Meadows, Lurgan, 10am.
Thursday, May 29: Coaching Day with Olympic Dressage Rider, Abi Lyle at Gransha, Bangor - booking required. SJI Registered Show jumping at Connell Hill, Randalstown.
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. Show jumping League (cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App. Unregistered Show jumping Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Horse and Pony Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Portmore, Aghalee, 10am. SJI Horse Show and Unregistered show jumping at The Meadows, Lurgan.
JUNE
Sunday, June 1: Dressage League week 1 (Intro-Elementary) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Working Equitation Pre-Show Training at Laurel View, Templepatrick, 10am-5pm - booking required.
Tuesday, June 3: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Tuesday night training.
Wednesday, June 4: Show jumping Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Ardnacashel, Comber, 6pm. Midweek Summer show jumping league (cross-poles-1m) at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Thursday, June 5: SJI Registered Show jumping at Connell Hill, Randalstown.
Friday, June 6: Ballymoney Show.
Saturday, June 7: Lurgan Show. Ballymoney Show. Banbridge Charity Horse and Pony Show at The Meadows, Lurgan (horses). Young Event Horse competition at Danescroft, Lisburn. Show jumping League (cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App. Unregistered Show jumping Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Dressage at Home and International Spring / Summer Dressage League (3).
Sunday, June 8: Banbridge Charity Horse and Pony Show including Ulster Region Spring Pony Tour at The Meadows, Lurgan (ponies). Working Equitation Schooling Show at Laurel View, Templepatrick.
Tuesday, June 10: Workshop with Helen Spence at Duke’s Livery Stables and Cross-Country, Portadown: Tuesday night training.
Wednesday, June 11: Show jumping Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Ardnacashel, Comber, 6pm. Midweek Summer show jumping league (cross-poles-1m) at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Thursday, June 12: SJI Registered Show jumping at Connell Hill, Randalstown.
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. Show jumping League (cross-poles-1.10m) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App. Unregistered Show jumping Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Northern Ireland Horse Board Horse Championships incl. 2025 Mares’ Development Classes at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Sunday, June 15: ILDRA ride (CTRs, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides) at Shane’s Castle Estate, Antrim, Co Antrim. Dressage League week 2 (Intro-Elementary) at Ardnacashel, Comber. Derby League - XC, SJ, WH fences - (40cm Assisted-1m) at Ash Hollow, Dromore, Co Tyrone.
Wednesday, June 18: Show jumping Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Ardnacashel, Comber, 6pm. Midweek Summer show jumping league (cross-poles-1m) at Knockagh View, Greenisland. RDS Working Hunter Pony Qualifier and Midweek Horse and Pony Training Show (60cm-1.40m) at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Thursday, June 19: SJI Registered Show jumping at Connell Hill, Randalstown.
Saturday, June 21: Saintfield Show. Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show at Castle Irvine Estate, Fermanagh. Unregistered Show jumping Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown. Dressage at Home and International Spring / Summer Dressage League (4). Unregistered show jumping (cross-poles-1.30m) at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Sunday, June 22: Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show at Castle Irvine Estate, Fermanagh. 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.
Wednesday, June 25: Show jumping Training Show (cross-poles-1.20m) at Ardnacashel, Comber, 6pm. Midweek Summer show jumping league (cross-poles-1m) at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
Thursday, June 26: SJI Registered Show jumping at Connell Hill, Randalstown.
Saturday, June 28: Newry Show. Summer Festival (ponies) at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Dressage League (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App. Unregistered Show jumping Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown.
Sunday, June 29: Summer Festival (horses) at Knockagh View, Greenisland. Show jumping at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Dressage League week 3 (Intro-Elementary) at Ardnacashel, Comber.
JULY
Wednesday, July 2: Midweek Summer show jumping league (cross-poles-1m) at Knockagh View, Greenisland.
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. Northern Showdown 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 at Lusk Equestrian, Carr, Lisburn. Derby League - XC, SJ, WH fences - (40cm Assisted-1m) at Ash Hollow, Dromore, Co Tyrone.
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. Dressage League final (Intro-Elementary) at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Saturday, July 19: Castlewellan Show. Limavady Show. 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).
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). Dressage League (Intro-Medium) at Hagans Croft, Bailiesmills, 10am - pre-entry only via Hagans Croft website or App.
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. 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).
Sunday, August 3: Derby League FINAL - XC, SJ, WH fences - (40cm Assisted-1m) at Ash Hollow, Dromore, Co Tyrone.
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. Dressage at Home and International Spring / Summer Dressage League Final (8).
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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