Summer sun and equine fun
Lots of local equestrian activities to suit all tastes and abilities
Hi everyone,
I hope that, as I send this, you have made the difficult decision on where to go with your equine friends today and that you are having a great day out!
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you another instalment of reports, results and pictures from recent local competitions, including Beth’s Charity Derby Day, dressage at Ardnacashel, the Summer Series at The Meadows and Killyleagh Show, as well as details of the forthcoming show jumping league being run by Strule Valley Riding Club and news of a new industry survey.
Beth's Charity Derby Day: a great success
Beth’s Charity Derby Day, kindly hosted by Leah Knight at Danescroft Equestrian Centre, Lisburn, was a great success last Saturday. The purpose of this annual event is to support Beth, a local young lady who suffers with the neurological condition, Freidrichs Ataxia.
Glorious day for Ardnacashel dressage
What a glorious day was had at week four of the Dressage League at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber. A massive thank you to the judge, Dale Roberts and Ardnacashel’s very own Claire Bevan as his scribe.
Summer Series success at The Meadows
The SJI Summer Series continued at The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan on Saturday, alongside their popular Cash Back Unregistered show jumping. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts …
A great comeback for Killyleagh Show
Killyleagh Show had a great comeback at the first show in the new venue last Saturday, June 22. The sun shone as everyone enjoyed a day of friendly competition. The standard was high in each class and the judges were given a tough job deciding on who would get the top spots and the many cups and trophies that were on offer.
Strule Valley show jumping league approaches
The annual summer show jumping league organised by Strule Valley Riding Club is commencing on Wednesday night, July 3 at Ecclesville, Fintona at 7pm, with the 60cm class, followed by 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1 metre open. Everyone is very welcome, members and non-members, ponies and horses and entries are on the night.
Survey aims to further build knowledge
The SPILLERS™ brand is appealing to anyone who works in the equestrian industry to complete a short survey, to help them gain further insight on equine obesity in the UK. Everyone who participates will have the chance to win £250 Love2Shop vouchers.
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