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Equestrian activities thriving across the disciplines
Hi folks,
I hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend - my goodness the weeks are flying by! This Horse&Field newsletter brings you the latest local results, details of forthcoming shows and ongoing competitions and, of course, the all-important calendar of events!
The Horse&Field calendar lists local equine activities and is updated on a daily basis. After some weather disruptions recently, please do check before setting off to make sure that the competition you hope to attend is still running…
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In the news
Last weekend was a busy one, with competitions on all over the country! It is always great to be able to share the reports, results and fabulous photos from the events with you.
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Knockagh View certainly had a busy weekend! After hosting Saintfield Horse Show on Saturday, they held their own dressage league, alongside show jumping and a Rising Stars qualifier on Sunday.
Busy weekend at Knockagh View
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland, would like to say thank you so much to everyone who supported their dressage final, show jumping and Rising Stars qualifier on Sunday, August 27. The weather wasn't exactly on side, but everyone had a good day!
Connell Hill continues with the SJI Summer Horse League, with some top class rounds being jumped.
Mackey takes red at Connell SJI show
With the SJI Summer Horse League at Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Randalstown, continuing every Thursday, all competitors on Thursday, August 24 enjoyed the opportunity to jump a great course built by Will Crean. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our…
The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan saw some impressive show jumping action, as they hosted their SJI Summer Series alongside their popular Cash Back Unregistered jumping.
Show jumping action from the Meadows
Even with the unseasonal deluge of rain experienced last Friday (August 25), Arenas 1 and 2 at the Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan were bustling, as their weekly Show Jumping Competitions took place on Saturday, August 26. Hello and wel…
Strule Valley Riding Club are looking forward to a busy autumn schedule of both training for members and competition, where non-members are welcome to tale part!
Busy Autumn for Strule Valley club
Strule Valley Riding Club commence their autumn schedule on Saturday, September 2, with a Pleasure Ride at Gortin Glens. Three weeks of flatwork training with Yvonne Chisholm commences on Wednesday, September 6 at the RDA, Omagh. Hello and welcome to H…
Saturday saw an Equine Awards NI Rising Stars qualifier being held at Gransha Equestrian Centre, Bangor, with many smiling faces as they received their rosettes and prizes!
Latest Equine Awards NI qualifier held at Gransha
There was a great turnout of young riders of all ages at Gransha Equestrian Centre, Bangor for the Equine Awards NI Rising Stars Show jumping Qualifier on Saturday, August 26. There were lots of new faces from Portaferry to Dromore; it was great to see so many attending.
The Horse Sport Ireland Development Series has announced dates and venues for the Autumn, with two of the five dates being held in the north - at the Meadows, Lurgan and Danescroft, Lisburn.
Dressage Autumn Development Series announced
Horse Sport Ireland, in conjunction with the Department for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, can announce the dates and venues for the 2023 Dressage Autumn Development Series. This year, the Autumn Development Series will run as a league, with four qualifying legs and a final.
Please visit Horse&Field for more local equestrian updates!