Horse&Field wish you equestrian fun in 2024
Reports, results, photos and news from local equine activities
Hello everyone,
Happy New Year to you all! I hope that 2024 brings you all good things and that you have success and, more importantly, fun in all your equestrian endeavours!
With the holidays, competitions have been a bit quieter over the past week, but this Horse&Field newsletter brings you local reports, results and photos from recent events that have taken place, as well as details of forthcoming activities and, of course, the calendar. More general local news has been included that may be of interest.
The Christmas Cracker Show at Ecclesville, Fintona attracted a good turnout and those present really got into the festive spirit! Meanwhile, the Christmas Show at Ardnacashel, Comber went ahead, despite wet weather, with some brilliant results from both Pony Club qualifiers and the standard classes.
Many people will be delighted that the Flexi Eventing Series is due to begin at The Meadows on January 13 - for more details and the dressage tests being used, just click on the story link below.
In an innovative move, Ardnacashel has come up with some discounts for their customers, so if you are planning to compete (or school!) at Ardnacashel, you need to read the story below!
It’s always good to hear of local people being recognised on a national scale. Robin Mercer of Hillmount has been named in the King’s New Year Honours List - read more by clicking on the link.
More details on these and more are available by clicking on the stories below or visiting Horse&Field and having a scroll through!
The Horse&Field calendar lists local equine activities and is updated on a daily basis. We are trying to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible and currently lists shows and events right up until September, so if you know of any events that aren’t yet listed, please let us know!
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In the news
Here are some of the latest articles on Horse&Field…
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A Cracker of a show to round up 2023 at Ecclesville
Ecclesville’s Christmas Cracker Show was a great event, with competitors coming from far and wide to jump Raymond Caldwell’s courses! The competitors got into the festive spirit and turned out in an array of festive costumes and tinsel. The Fancy Dress parade, sponsored by RD Equestrian, was a brilliant display of Santas, fairies, elves and ponies adorne…
Super rounds in tricky conditions at Ardnacashel Christmas Show
Despite a wet morning, all the competitors who made it to Ardnacashel’s Christmas Show on Saturday, December 30, jumped super rounds in tricky conditions! Organisers thank each and every one of them for coming along - the competitors and spectators certainly kept the spirits high.
Flexi Eventing set to commence at The Meadows
The very popular Baileys Horse Feeds Flexi Eventing series at The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan begins on Saturday, January 13 and runs each Saturday until February 24. The actual league will run for six weeks and prizes will be awarded on the final, non-qualifying day, February 24.
Starting off 2024 right: Innovative discounts at Ardnacashel
Everyone loves a January Sale, so Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber has come up with some innovative discounts for their regular customers, starting with a January Deal of 10% off any entries made during the month of January (for any 2024 shows that are open for entry).
New Year Honour for Hillmount owner
Robin Mercer (69), third generation owner of garden lifestyle business Hillmount, has been named in the King’s New Year Honours List, which recognises the outstanding achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. Being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to business and to the economy in Northern Ireland, the…
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