Keep calm and carry on riding
Organisers strive to keep equestrian events on track
Hello everyone,
As the weekend approaches once again, this Horse&Field newsletter brings you the latest local results, as well as important details and updates on forthcoming shows and ongoing competitions and, of course, the all-important calendar of events!
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The Horse&Field calendar has seen a few changes in recent weeks, mainly due to the unseasonal weather, with some shows having to be re-scheduled, relocated or even cancelled. Please do check before setting off to make sure that the competition you hope to attend is still running… and that it’s in the same place as you thought.
If anyone plans to attend Saintfield Horse Show on Saturday, please be aware of the new venue - Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland.
And if anyone fancies a stylish way to spend their Bank Holiday on Monday, Downpatrick Racecourse is hosting their Ladies’ Day meeting.
We are trying to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible, so if you know of any events that aren’t yet listed, please let us know!
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Thanks for reading and let’s hope for a dry weekend…
In the news
Looking forward to this weekend, there are a number of events to choose from, whether you want to compete or spectate.
Despite the recent wet weather, many local competitions have been able to proceed, with many smiling faces in evidence of the successes!
Please click on each story to read the article and see more photos…
Saintfield Horse Show may have had to change their venue for this year’s show on Saturday, but they intend to run all the scheduled classes and hope for a good turnout to raise funds for charity.
NEWSFLASH: Change of venue for Saintfield Horse Show
Due to exceptionally wet weather, this Saturday (August 26)’s Saintfield Horse Show has had to change their venue to Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, 234 Upper Road, Greenisland, Co. Antrim, BT38 8RP, kindly hosted by Ruth Logan. Organiser, Joan Cunningham is delighted that all the scheduled classes can go ahead, with entries currently still open.
There will be top class racing in style at Downpatrick Racecourse on Bank Holiday Monday, as they host their Ladies’ Day meeting. Why not treat yourself to a day out?
Calling all fashion conscious racegoers!
This coming Bank Holiday Monday, August 28, will see Downpatrick Racecourse host their much anticipated Ladies Day meeting, which features the ‘Helen McBurney Skincare Most Appropriately Dressed Lady’ and ‘Best Dressed Gentleman’ competitions.
Meanwhile, in show jumping, there was great excitement and tough competition as Knockagh View held the final of their Mid-week league.
Fabulous finale for Knockagh View Mid-week league
KNOCKAGH View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland would like to thank everyone who has supported their Mid-week Summer Show jumping League. It has been great to see so many competitors out each week and even better to see the improvements and progress in horses and riders each week!
Connell Hill saw another great turnout for the latest leg of their popular SJI Spring/ Summer league.
Enjoying the sunshine at Connell Hill
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Connell Hill also held a successful unregistered show, with the action being captured in pictures.
Unregistered jumping at Connell Hill
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We all know so many people in equestrian circles, who are worth their weight in gold and who deserve to be recognised for their efforts and dedication. Do you know anyone who deserves to be nominated for an Equine Award?
Get your nominations in for Equine Awards NI 2023
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