Merry Christmas from Horse&Field!
Local equestrian news, results and pics to keep you scrolling through the holidays
Hello everyone,
Well, Christmas is upon us, so first and foremost, Merry Christmas to all! I hope you all have a peaceful break and I wish you a healthy and Happy New Year.
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you local reports, results and photos from recent events, as well as details of forthcoming activities and, of course, the calendar. There are also a few more general local news stories that may be of interest.
In the spirit of Christmas, it is a pleasure to be able to share good news in the form of Alison Donnell being presented with an award for her services to Strule Valley Riding Club - read more by clicking the link below.
Kernan Equestrian in Crossmglen held the final of their Christmas league and everyone got into festive form!
The Winter Working Hunter league came to a conclusion at Ardnacashel, with some very happy prize winners. Meanwhile, the Christmas Arena Event at Lusk’s went down a treat with competitors, with Pony Club qualifiers for the Spring Festival at Necarne being included.
If you’re looking for a good day out on Boxing Day, don’t forget there is racing at Down Royal and, in more general news, Titanic Hotel Belfast has just won several awards.
More details on these and more are available by clicking on the stories below or visiting Horse&Field and having a scroll through!
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In the news
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Alison's dedication recognised
It is always wonderful when people from Northern Ireland are recognised for their contributions to the horsey world, even moreso when it is with a UK-wide award! Co Tyrone’s Alison Donnell had all her years of dedication to Strule Valley Riding Club acknowledged recently, with a British Horse Society award. The British Riding Clubs Leo Harris Award was f…
Countdown to Christmas at Kernan's
Kernan Equestrian Centre, Crossmaglen held the final of their Countdown to Christmas league last Friday, December 15. Riders and ponies battled it out over a period of six weeks in the run up to Christmas. They collected points weekly for every clear round jumped. A special prize was also awarded for the Best Turned Out duo throughout the league.
Mighty atmosphere at Ardnacashel finale
Wow, what a day was had at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber on Sunday at the final of their Winter Working Hunter league! It was a busy day, with additional on-the-day entries and the atmosphere was mighty! A big thank you goes to judge, Nicola Martin for attending the final and giving competitors some lovely feedback.
Arena Event concludes Lusk's competitions for 2023
Lusk Equestrian (Lisburn) held their postponed Xmas Arena event on Sunday, December 17. The event was also a Qualifier for the Pony Club Spring Festival at Necarne. The classes were 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1m, all over six show jumping fences, which were not timed, followed by 12 cross-country jumps, which were timed; the winner being the combination clear …
Down Royal and Metcollect Ltd on the home straight for 2023 with final fixture of the year
Members of the public looking to celebrate the season in style are being encouraged to secure their tickets for the last racing fixture of the year at Down Royal Racecourse. The Boxing Day meeting is once again being sponsored by the specialist metal and hazardous waste recycling company Metcollect Ltd, and is one of the most popular horse-racing fixture…
A feast of awards for Titanic Hotel Belfast
Titanic Hotel Belfast scooped a feast of awards at the Irish Hotel, which celebrate the best and the brightest in the industry. The title of Ulster Gourmet Getaway of the Year recognised the hotel’s unparalleled accommodation, together with the fabulous food offered in the exquisite Wolff Grill, while the meticulously and lovingly restored Drawing Office…
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