Keeping you up to date with the local horsey world
Equestrian results, news and details of what's on!
Hello folks,
With so many shows taking place and so many results winging their way through, here is a second jam-packed newsletter to keep you up to date with the local horsey world!
Many people will be looking forward to the Paris Olympics and all the competitive buzz that will offer, but before then (July 22-28), the European Pony Championships are taking place at Sentower Park in Belgium and 14-year-old Fermanagh girl, Lily Tunney has been selected for the team! You can read more by clicking on the story below - all the very best, Lily!
Lily and ‘Fireman’ all set for European Pony Championships
Fermanagh girl, Lily Tunney, who is 14 years old, has been selected to represent Ireland at the European Pony Championships at Sentower Park in Belgium on July 22nd - 28th. Lily and her pony ‘Fireman’, a 14-year-old gelding, have been in top form this season. On their last outing to The Future Champions CSIOP in Hagen, Germany, the duo were on the winni…
This Horse&Field second instalment brings you reports, results and pictures from local competitions over the past week or so, including the Northern Showdown at Ardnacashel; Connell Hill’s Training Show; the Strule Valley Summer show jumping league; Knockagh View’s Mid-week League; and Mid Antrim Horse Show.
Northern Showdown: a super day out at Ardnacashel
What a lovely, sunny day it was, for the mostpart, for the annual Northern Showdown Show at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber - there were a few random spells of gusty wind and rain showers, which took their toll on some of the results sheets!
Sunshine, showers and great show jumping at Connell Hill Training Show
The Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown on Saturday saw a great start to the morning from Templepatrick rider Lizzy Taylor, who rode her pony ‘Chester’ up into first place in the opening three classes of the day. There was another lovely performance by Noel McKee, who partnered his four-year-old mount ‘Charlie’ to a clear in the 60cm class.
Show jumping continues at Strule Valley Riding Club
Strule Valley Riding Club held the second night of their Annual Summer Show jumping League on Wednesday night, July 10. The Club would like to thank those who came along to compete. The league continues on Wednesday, July 17, with the final planned for Wednesday, July 24. Jumping commences at 7pm each night with 60cm, followed by 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1 m…
Stiff competition as Knockagh View Mid-week league concludes
All at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland extend a huge thank you to everyone who supported their Mid-week League. It was lovely to be back outdoors for the Mid-week Show Jumping, although the summer weather definitely didn't make an appearance for the final!
Mid Antrim double for Fiona and 'O'Harabrook'
Mid Antrim Horse Show on Saturday, June 29 played host to the second leg of the Fraser Homes Ulster Grand Prix series at Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Randalstown. With over 200 entries, competition got underway shortly after 8.30am. The 90cm class, kindly sponsored by McBurney Transport, was won by Jan Brown on her own ‘Balbriggan Boy’. The ever-consi…
Looking ahead to next week, the National Balmoral Championships are being held at Balmoral Park (July 18-21) and always make for good spectating!
Looking forward to National Balmoral Championships with Wilsons Auctions
Wilsons Auctions is delighted to continue its support and sponsorship at this year’s National Balmoral Championships, in association with Show Jumping Ireland. With this additional funding, the Premier Grand Prix will boast a substantial prize fund of €30,000.
Plus there’s a chance to win a year’s supply of balancer for your equine friend:
Feed brand offers a free year’s supply of balancer, to help with weight control
The SPILLERS™ brand is giving horse owners the chance to win a year’s supply of Balancer - all they need to do is complete an entry form here. The SPILLERS brand hopes the initiative will encourage owners of good doers to make the switch to a balancer to help keep their horses at a healthy weight.
More details on these and more are available by clicking on the stories or visiting Horse&Field and having a scroll through - there are now over 750 articles to choose from, with a search facility to find what you wish to read!
The coming weekend also has a list of varied activities to choose from - have a look at the Horse&Field calendar to find out more!
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 it currently lists shows and events right up until the end of the year, so if you know of any events that aren’t yet listed, please let us know!
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