Lots to share from a busy weekend
Latest competition results and local equestrian news
Hello everyone,
Welcome to another Horse&Field newsletter, bringing you the latest instalment of results and pictures from local equestrian competitions, as well as information on forthcoming events. It was another busy weekend, so there is lots to share with you!
I had the great pleasure of attending the North Down hack at Rosemount Estate in Greyabbey (Co. Down) on Sunday and what a lovely afternoon it was… There was a warm welcome, a really enjoyable and well organised hack in beautiful surroundings, good company and a fabulous lunch! The organisers had even arranged for blue sky and sunshine - I am suitably impressed and will look forward to the next one.
Over the past week, Connell Hill has held both an SJI Horse Show and a Training Show; while Knockagh View has hosted their Mid-Week Show jumping and Arena Eventing. Hagans Croft held a Horse and Pony Working Hunter competition on Saturday, while Ardnacashel continued with their Dressage series on Sunday.
The previous weekend, the second running of the Equine Awards NI saw plenty of style and celebrations, as winners received their awards. Northern Ireland Riding Clubs held their Dressage Championships - well done to all those from around the clubs who participated.
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In the news
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Talented combinations in action at Connell Hill
Connell Hill, Randalstown held their SJI Autumn League on Thursday (October 12), with classes starting at 80cm and running up to 1.30m, including the 1.10m Amateurs Autumn Series. It was a pleasure to watch the many talented combinations in action across the classes; there certainly was some stiff competition!
Double clears all the way for Mulligan at Connell Hill Training Show
First to go in this week’s cross-poles class at Connell Hill (Randalstown, Co. Antrim)’s Training Show on Saturday (October 14) was six-year-old Olivia Dennison on ‘Sparky’, followed by many talented up and coming junior riders, who are improving their skills week by week and collecting a number of fabulous rosettes, sponsored by Doagh Equestrian.
Mid-Week show jumping at Knockagh View
The second week of the Mid-Week Show Jumping league at Knockagh View, Greenisland was held on Wednesday, October 11. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts and competitors and keep you all infor…
Arena Eventing proves popular at Knockagh View
Knockagh View, Greenisland, held another of their popular Arena Eventing competitions on Sunday, October 15. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts and competito…
Testing Working Hunter course at Hagans Croft
It was a rocky start to the 60cm and Four-year-old Working Hunter Horse class at Hagans Croft Equestrian, Bailiesmills on Saturday, October 14, with all three competitors receiving eliminations, despite all their efforts to jump around the course of nine fences.
Hot competition at Ardnacashel Autumn Dressage League
Sunday (October 15) saw the second leg of the Autumn Dressage League at Ardnacashel, Comber, sponsored by ‘Equine Performance Solutions Ireland’. The competition was hot and the riders certainly knew how to impress the two judges, Coreen Abernethy and Fiona Young.
Honouring outstanding contributions with Equine Awards NI
After many months of anticipation, the second running of the Equine Awards NI was held on Saturday, October 7 with a black tie reception being held in Titanic Belfast. These awards were set up to recognise and honour the remarkable achievements, outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication displayed by individuals, businesses and organisations in …
Sun shines for N.I. Riding Clubs Dressage Championships
Northern Ireland Riding Clubs held their Dressage Championships on Sunday, October 1 at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland. The sun shone all day and everyone had a great day. Hello and welcome to Hors…
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