Horse and Field reaches second birthday
Reports, results, photos and news from the local equestrian world
Hi everyone,
Since my last newsletter, Horse and Field has (unbelievably!) reached its second anniversary… and also crossed the landmark of 1,500 articles posted! Thank you to all of you who subscribe and take the time to read the articles, especially those who have been here from the start and those who give encouragement by leaving lovely comments.
My purpose in starting Horse and Field was to shine a light on our local equestrian world and to ensure that riders, equines, coaches, equestrian centres and show organisers, as well as the never-ending list of volunteers, judges, stewards, landowners and more, get the recognition they truly deserve for all their dedication and effort! Long may this continue!
The summer schedule rolls on, with so many equine activities to choose from, whether your interest lies in show jumping, eventing, dressage, showing, Working Hunter and the recent addition of Working Equitation to the calendar. This weekend has seen Castlewellan Show, Limavady Show and National Balmoral running alongside the many regular fixtures that we know and love.
Looking ahead, the Horse&Field calendar has many more shows and events that are well worth considering when planning your horsey schedule!
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you the latest equine news, as well as reports, results and pictures from local competitions and events over the past week or so, including the two-day pony show at The Meadows; the show jumping series final at Lusk’s; SJI horse jumping at Portmore; the dressage league final at Ardnacashel; the first of the Northern Region events at Tullymurry; SJI horse jumping at Connell Hill; the NIHB show at The Meadows; the jump cross at Lisbane Farm; and the Northern Showdown at Ardnacashel. Alongside these, there were articles on reducing EHV and on testing your knowledge on equine nutrition!
What a weekend of pony competition at The Meadows!
After another fantastic series, a Pony Premier Show was run alongside the TRI Equestrian and Ulster Region Spring Pony Final at The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan over the weekend of July 12 and 13 and what a weekend of competition it was!
Double glory for Gigi at Lusk's
Lusk Equestrian, near Lisburn, continues their support of grassroots show jumping with their four-week series, kindly sponsored by Karen Connolly of Greenvale Electric, concluding with the final week on Sunday, July 13.
Claire and 'Ciska' out on top at Portmore
Registered horse jumping continued at Portmore Equestrian Centre, Aghalee last Sunday and Claire Badger took on the 1.30m class with her own ‘Ciska Van T Lozerhof Z’ and jumped a super double clear - well done, Claire!
Dressage winners crowned at Ardnacashel
What a fantastic few weeks of dressage at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber! The centre wrapped up their league with some fabulous performances and crowned their final winners.
Superlatives awarded for Tullymurry
Finding the perfect superlative was not difficult on Saturday, as the Northern Region wrapped up a remarkable event at Tullymurry 1.
Evita on song at Connell Hill's SJI show
It was Gillian Beale King’s day at Connell Hill’s SJI Summer League last Thursday, when she did the double and won both the 1.20m and 1.30m classes with her nine-year-old palomino mare, ‘Tullibards Evita’.
Magnificent mares perform at NIHB show
The Northern Ireland Horse Board held a show including Mares’ Development classes, with prizes funded by the Irish Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Marine (DAFM) through a Horse Sport Ireland grant.
Jump Cross fun at Lisbane Farm
Tuesday night saw another Jump Cross competition being held at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield. Eric Pele had set a flowing course, with just enough challenges, while still being fun for both horse and rider!
Super day in the sun at Ardnacashel's Northern Showdown
It was a super day at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber, as the centre hosted their Northern Showdown, and it was made even better by the sunshine! A huge well done and thank you is extended to all the competitors for their great sportsmanship and for supporting this show.
In equestrian news:
Zoetis calls for help to reduce the risk of Equine Herpes Virus
Zoetis UK Ltd has announced that it is asking horse owners to help with a survey to identify the most effective ways to minimise the risks of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) – a common, debilitating and potentially fatal infectious equine respiratory disease and a cause of abortion in pregnant mares.
Test your knowledge and win three months’ supply of horse feed
If you are keen to prove your knowledge of your horse’s nutritional needs now’s your chance! The SPILLERS™ brand’s new Balancer Quiz is now live online and, if you score seven or more correct answers, you’ll be entered into a draw to win three months’ supply of SPILLERS Balancer.
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