Local equine competitors spoilt for choice
Results and pictures from dressage, show jumping and Working Hunter
Hi folks,
I’m not quite sure how we’re at this time of the week again already - time is flying by!
There was lots again on at the weekend, with a great selection for competitors to choose from between dressage, show jumping and Working Hunter events. This Horse&Field newsletter brings you some of results and pictures from a variety of these local competitions, along with news and information on forthcoming events. Another instalment will follow as there’s not room for everything here!
The weekend commenced with another leg of the show jumping league being held at Ecclesville on Friday night, while the popular Winter League ran at Connell Hill on Saturday. Mossvale also continues to run pony jumping on a Friday night, which always attracts plenty of young talent.
Once again there was a choice of dressage competitions, with Lusk’s holding the final of their dressage series on Sunday, alongside the third week of the dressage league at Knockagh View.
Meanwhile, Ardnacashel continued with their Working Hunter League on Sunday, which is drawing both horse and pony competitors to the Comber venue.
Strule Valley Riding Club has announced their Winter schedule, which includes the club’s forthcoming Christmas Show.
Hopefully anyone who is thinking of taking part in the Santa Ride has by now heard or read that it will run in Downpatrick rather than Saintfield this year.
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In the news
Please see below links to the most recent stories and results on Horse&Field.
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Ecclesville’s league continues
Week three of Ecclesville’s Show jumping League was another great success with everyone enjoying the challenge of Raymond Caldwell’s twisty courses. The Show jumping League will continue on Friday, December 1 at 6.15pm, with the Final scheduled for December 8.
Fabulous Fridays for the kids at Mossvale
The pony jumping at Mossvale Equestrian Centre, Dromara runs every Friday night, giving children and their ponies a chance to jump round courses from cross-poles up to 80cm. These evenings always prove popular, as there is a friendly atmosphere and the emphasis is on having fun!
First class jumping at Connell Hill Equestrian
Saturday, November 25 saw all competitors at week four of Connell Hill’s Winter Show Jumping League in great form, with Lily Crawford and Elsie Crawford taking the red rosettes in the first two classes of the day. Hello and welcome…
Dressage finale at Lusk's
Lusk Equestrian held their final day of Dressage on Sunday, November 26 and saw many of the local Pony Club members compete from walk trot test to novice standard. The children really make it look so easy and there were so many exciting combinations.
Smiles despite the soggy afternoon at Knockagh View
Thanks are extended to everyone who supported the third week of the dressage league at Knockagh View, Greenisland on Sunday, November 26. It was a soggy, wet afternoon after such a lovely morning. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Ou…
Working Hunter Sunday at Ardnacashel
A huge well done goes to each and every competitor who took part in the Working Hunter Show at Ardnacashel, Comber on Sunday (November 26)! Everyone put in solid performances and certainly gave the judge, Toni Donnelly some hard decisions to make.
Busy winter schedule for Strule Valley
STRULE Valley Riding Club commence their winter schedule next week, with further show jumping training with William Anderson. Wednesday, December 13 is the date for the Annual Christmas Show, which is open to everyone, members and non-members, ponies and horses. It is being held at Ecclesville Centre, Fintona, commencing at 7pm with a cross-poles class, …
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