Pre-Balmoral preparations for equestrian competitors
Showing, Working Hunter and show jumping classes provide great competition
Hi folks,
I hope you have all been able to get out in the sunshine today - it’s been glorious! And I also hope that maybe when you get a chance to sit down with a cuppa, you can catch up with the remainder of last weekend’s equestrian coverage, which includes the Pre-Balmoral Show at Ardnacashel and show jumping at Connell Hill, Portmore and The Meadows, with many competitors in showing, working hunter and show jumping getting in some preparations ahead of next week’s Balmoral Show!
This Horse&Field newsletter brings the second instalment of reports, results and pictures from local competitions, as well as some news items that may be of interest. On another note, I am really looking forward to sharing my next podcast with you; I have a very interesting variety of people lined up and we’re just working on the scheduling at this busy time of year!
Fantastic turnout for Ardnacashel's Pre-Balmoral Show
It was a lovely day at the Pre-Balmoral Show at Ardnacashel, Comber on Saturday, May 4, despite the mizzly rain throughout the day. The centre welcomed around 260 competitors to compete between the four sections. Thank you to the judges, Katie Crozier, Brian Murphy, Ernie and Jane Somerville.
Another super weekend at Connell Hill
It was another super weekend in Randalstown, as junior riders excelled at Connell Hill Equestrian. The first few classes of the day, kindly sponsored by Doagh Equestrian, attracted high numbers of entries from the junior competitors, with lovely double clear rounds from Molly and Penelope Robinson, Alice Gregg and sisters Rose and Violet Semple.
Show jumping talent at Portmore
Portmore Equestrian Centre, Aghalee held another of their popular SJI Horse Shows on Sunday, May 5. There were some very talented combinations in attendance, including some well-known names with some fabulous horses. Hello and welcome to H…
Accomplished combinations at The Meadows' Spring Series
The Spring Horse and Pony Series continued at The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan on Saturday, May 4, with some very accomplished combinations taking part. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots…
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