Sun shines on weekend competitions
Results so far from a full schedule of events
Hi folks,
It was another great weekend for local equestrian competitions and activities, with the sun even making an appearance, which is always welcome!
There was a hectic schedule of events arranged for both Saturday and Sunday and this latest Horse&Field newsletter is pleased to bring you the reports, results and fabulous photos received so far. Please do check out each of the articles to see whose name or picture you recognise and who took home the ribbons.
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In the news
Here are the main stories received so far from the weekend. Please click on each story to read the article and see more photos - but remember to visit Horse&Field for lots more equestrian news…
Knockagh View, Greenisland held Arena Eventing on Sunday, with some great rounds being jumped and very happy riders taking home ribbons.
Arena Eventing at Knockagh View
Thanks are extended to everyone who supported the Arena Eventing at Knockagh View, Greenisland, on Sunday, September 3. It was a lovely relaxed day and, even better, the sun made an appearance! Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to supp…
Kathryn Knox had a very pleasing day out at the Northern Lights NI Riding Club End of Summer Show, where she claimed the Champion Horse title with ‘Springvale O’Grady’.
'Springvale O'Grady' named Champion Horse at Northern Lights NI show
Kathryn Knox from Broughshane rode ‘Springvale O’Grady’ to claim the Champion Horse title at the Northern Lights NI Riding Club End of Summer Show at the RDA Causeway Coast Arena, Coleraine on Sunday, September 3. The pair won the Hunter class and then went on to stand Champion.
A charity auction held at Saintfield Livestock Mart was a resounding success, raising funds for Action Cancer’s recently launched skin cancer detection service.
Livestock Auction raises funds for Action Cancer
Raffrey farmer Dee Heron, who volunteers with the Moneyreagh and District Action Cancer Fundraising Group, organised an auction of over 50 ewe lambs, two calves, one turkey and straw at the Saintfield Livestock Mart on Friday, August 18. It was a resounding success, raising £14,700 for the charity, which will help fund its recently launched skin cancer …
Meanwhile, on the international stage, the Irish show jumping team took silver in the FEI Jumping European Championship in Milan, Italy.
Ireland win team silver at FEI European Championship
The Underwriting Exchange Irish Show Jumping team delivered an excellent performance to claim the silver medal in the team final of the FEI Jumping European Championship in Milano, Italy, on Friday afternoon, September 1. Hello and welcome to…
Donegal-bred super star, ‘Pacino Amiro’ added another win to their tally, with a victory in Gijon, Spain.
Bertram Allen and 'Pacino Amiro' continue their good form with a win in Gijon
Irish Sport Horse ‘Pacino Amiro’ and Bertram Allen continue their recent run of excellent form. The pair won the €52,200 Special Two Phase and were sixth in the €200,000 Two Round competition at the CSI4* in Gijon, Spain.
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