Lots of equestrian news to share!
Latest reports, results and pictures from local equine activities
Hi everyone,
There is such a lot to share with you here, so this will be a rather packed update! Our neck of the woods is blessed to have a huge amount going on in the horsey world at present - I will take this opportunity to thank all those who are sending in their results and their amazing photos for me to share with you!
We have seen an upturn in the weather this past week, with beautiful sunshine and amazing temperatures for September… Long may this ‘Indian Summer’ continue, as it makes equestrian sport (and everything else!) so much more enjoyable… And the photos so much more eye-catching!
Looking ahead, Lyndon McKee and Connell Hill Equestrian Centre are running a Charity Show, in aid of Air Ambulance NI on Saturday, September 28:
Charity Show at Connell Hill
A Charity Show, in aid of Air Ambulance NI, is being held at Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Randalstown on Saturday, September 28, starting at 10am.
Strule Valley Riding Club is set to host a two-phase competition on Sunday, September 29:
Indoor two-phase for Strule Valley
Strule Valley Riding Club are holding an Indoor two-phase competition on Sunday, September 29 at Ecclesville, Fintona, commencing at 11am with 60cm, followed by 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1 metre.
Meanwhile, excitement is certainly mounting ahead of the forthcoming Dressage at Home and International residential camp at Castle Irvine, Necarne, which culminates in their Gala Dressage Show on Sunday, October 6!
More details on how to enter here:
Gala Dressage Show at Castle Irvine
Dressage at Home and International may be better known for their online platform, where competitors video their dressage tests and send them in to be judged, but the company recognises that sometimes it is nice to go to a show, ride a test in front of a judge in real time and mingle with like-minded horsey people… Especially when the venue is Castle Irv…
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you the latest equine news, as well as reports, results and pictures from local competitions over the past week or so, including coverage of the latest SJI horse show at Portmore; Jump Mix results from Hagans Croft; the Training Show and the SJI Summer League at Connell Hill; and week two of the show jumping league at Ecclesville.
Curran on form at Portmore
Show jumpers headed to Portmore Equestrian Centre, Aghalee again last Sunday, as the venue held another of their popular registered horse shows.
Future jumping stars shine bright at Hagans Croft
Saturday, September 14 saw a dry, sunny day for the second week of Hagans Croft’s Jump Mix events. Not only was the sun shining, but the future jumping stars were also shining bright, as the cross-poles classes and 50cm class got underway.
Ross Graham makes 1.10m debut at Connell Hill
As competitors gathered for the Training Show at Connell Hill, Randalstown, on Saturday, the hooves went into motion with the cross-poles class right the way to up the 1.30m, with all riders setting the standard of jumping very high.
Ecclesville’s popular Show jumping League continues
Week two of Ecclesville’s Showjumping League was another great success with over 100 entries on the night. Raymond Caldwell’s flowing courses are proving to be as popular as ever.
Eventers dominate at Connell Hill SJI show
The SJI Summer League continued at Connell Hill on Thursday, with a great turnout across the heights. The smaller classes saw a super number of very talented combinations jumping clear rounds.
After many hours of working through the massive number of results, in order to identify our local competitors and request relevant images, I am delighted to share the showing results from Dublin Horse Show - due to the volume of results and the number of photos, these had to be split in two, with Wednesday, Thursday and Friday classes in the first post and Saturday and Sunday in the second:
Northern successes at Dublin 1/2
This year’s Dublin Horse Show saw another impressive performance from northern competitors, who brought home numerous rosettes and winners’ sashes from the prestigious RDS showgrounds.
Dublin ribbons and sashes for local competitors 2/2
Dublin Horse Show is the pinnacle of the showing season for many competitors, certainly for those who do not compete beyond these shores. It is always encouraging to see those from northern counties being recognised in the winning line ups at the RDS and this year, even the Supreme Hunter Champion was from north of the border!
Show jumping results and pictures will follow.
Meanwhile, on the mainland:
And in local news:
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