Latest update on local equestrian action
Show jumping, dressage, racing, education and more!
Hello everyone,
The weeks are flying by and here we are on the verge of another weekend!
Before this weekend’s competitions commence, this Horse&Field newsletter brings you the latest update on last weekend’s activities, with results and photos, as well as details of forthcoming activities and the calendar of events.
Things have been busy at Kernan Equestrian Centre, Crossmaglen lately, as they hosted the HSI Loose Jumping for Three- and Four-year-old fillies, as well as the holding the final of their latest Friday Night League. Ardnacashel held the penultimate leg of their Autumn Dressage League and look forward to hosting the final this coming Sunday (November 12). Show jumping continued at The Meadows, catering for both registered and unregistered competitors.
Looking forward to the weekend, Dundalk Stadium is offering free admission to their greyhound racing this Saturday, while Spillers has organised a free webinar on Gastric ulcers and horse nutrition.
More details on all of 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, 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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HSI Loose Jumping at Kernan's
Horse Sport Ireland held a loose jumping competition for three- and four-year-old fillies in Kernan’s Equestrian Centre, Crossmaglen on Wednesday, November 1. The filly horse competitions are open to any three- or four-year-old horse that is studbook registered with a breed recorded (this can include main or supplementary section studbook animals).
Exciting week at Ardnacashel Autumn Dressage
It was an exciting week at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber, with the penultimate leg of their Equine Performance Solutions Autumn Dressage League. This week saw a shake up in the league table and leaves even more to play for in the final, which is being held this coming Sunday, November 12!
Thrilling weekend of show jumping at Kernan's
All roads led to Kernan Equestrian Centre, Crossmaglen for a thrilling weekend of show jumping over the Hallowe’en break. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts and competitors and keep you all i…
Show jumping at the Meadows
LAST Saturday saw the Meadows in Lurgan hosting both SJI horse jumping and Cash Back jumping, with some fine combinations in attendance. Tori O’Connor was on hand to capture these talented duos on camera. Hello and we…
Bet on the best night out this Saturday
Thinking of hosting a fundraising evening or company night out at your local Greyhound Stadium or just want to see what a night at the dogs is all about? Then join Greyhound Racing Ireland at one of their venues for their nationwide open evening! Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts and compet…
Spillers Brand helps industry keep up to speed on gastric ulcers and nutrition
The SPILLERS™ brand has achieved AMTRA accreditation for its forthcoming free webinar on Gastric ulcers and horse nutrition to be held on November 21. The webinar, which is part of a winter nutrition knowledge sharing series hosted by the feed brand, has been accredited with 6 CPD points.
Please visit Horse&Field to read more on each of these stories and others!