Something to suit all equine tastes and abilities
First instalment of this week's reports, results and photos from local equine activities
Hello everyone,
It has been a very busy spell over the past week or so, which means that this is just the first instalment of the equine activities round up, as everything won’t fit into one newsletter this week! I always see that as a great sign, as it means that there are lots of local events and shows for people to choose from and might even mean they manage to get out to multiple activities to have fun with their horse or pony over the course of the week.
From showing and dressage to show jumping and eventing, there has been something to suit all equine tastes and abilities recently… And there is plenty more to come in the second instalment and indeed in forthcoming events in the weeks ahead!
Speaking of which, the 2025 running of the St Patrick’s Coast Endurance Ride is scheduled for Sunday, August 31 and entries are now open for ILDRA members, while non-members will be able to enter from August 8. More details are available by clicking here:
St Patrick’s Coast Ride 2025: entries opening
St Patrick’s Coast Ride is the Irish Long Distance Riding Association (ILDRA)'s flagship event and is returning for 2025 for its 10th anniversary event. Often described as the ‘emerald jewel of endurance riding’, the event is unique on the island of Ireland in so many ways… It is one ride that is not to be missed!
The Horse&Field calendar gives details of this and many other shows and events that are scheduled in the coming weeks and months. It is in date order, so you can keep track of what is on when - be sure to check it out!
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you the latest equine news, as well as reports, results and pictures from local competitions and events over the past week or so, including the second Eventing Ireland Northern Region event at The Clare; registered and unregistered show jumping at The Meadows; the Training Show at Connell Hill; week four of the dressage league at Hagans Croft; the SJI Horse Show at Connell Hill; Veteran action from Danescroft; the Six Mile Water Riding Club Memorial Derby Show; the Irish Pony Society Northern Area Summer Show at Gransha; and, in local news, artist Kathryn Callaghan is on tour along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Smith domination at The Clare 2
Vision, strategy and imagination are elements we engage with daily, yet they rarely align perfectly to manifest our aspirations. However, this was not the case for the Cullen family, whose efforts exceeded their own ambitious goals for the two events they organised in quick succession this month. Every detail was meticulously attended to in their quest …
Amy takes 1.30m honours at The Meadows
The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan, continued with their regular horse series on Saturday, July 26, hosting classes for both registered and unregistered competitors.
Talent on display at Connell Hill Training Show
As the gates opened at Connell Hill’s Training Show on Saturday morning, July 26, it was a pleasure to see the arena fill with junior riders sporting their ponies around the jumps and inspecting the course for the day ahead.
Hot competition at penultimate leg of Hagans Croft Dressage League
Saturday, July 26 saw the fourth week of Hagans Croft’s five-week dressage league being held. With judge Barbara McMurray in the judges seat for the Intro and Newcomers classes, the day got underway with a Pony Club walk and trot test. With a total of 10 horses and riders trotting up the centre line, this class was hotly contested by competitors wishing…
Decisive win for Zoe at Connell Hill SJI show
The SJI Summer Horse League continued at Connell Hill, Randalstown on Thursday, July 24, with classes offered from 80cm up to 1.30m - although there were no entries forward for the 1.30m on the day.
Veterans 'Moo'-ving on up at Danescroft Pre-Dublin Show
Wednesday, July 23 at Danescroft Equestrian, Lisburn, was the scene for a very special and somewhat emotional event for veteran horses. Leah Knight, proprietor at Danescroft, very kindly agreed to host a Ridden Veteran sub-section to her Pre-Dublin show consisting of:
Memorial Derby Show success for Six Mile Water
Six Mile Water Riding Club held the second of two fundraising events in memory of their friend and founding member Miriam Wright. The club held a memorial derby show at Laurel View Equestrian Centre, Templepatrick.
Sun and competitors shine at IPS NA Summer Show
The Irish Pony Society (IPS) Northern Area (NA) held their Summer Show at Gransha Equestrian Centre on Saturday, July 5. The weather was kind on the day and the sun shone on everyone.
In local news:
Celebrated Irish artist Kathryn Callaghan on artistic road trip
Renowned contemporary artist Kathryn Callaghan swapped her Co Down studio to embark on an eight-day artistic adventure along Ireland’s breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way.
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