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Well hello there!
This has been an interesting week or so for me and I have a new-found respect for all those who travel their horses or ponies to the mainland for competition! I am travelling over to compete for Team Ireland in the Home International competition at the Red Dragon Festival of Endurance in Wales, which is happening this weekend. I am hoping to have more to say on that over the coming days, if time and Storm Agnes permit…
In the meantime, there is so much to share in the way of local equestrian activities! This Horse&Field newsletter brings you reports, results and photos - hopefully you will know some of the horses and riders included, or perhaps be among them yourself!
Please also check out the Horse&Field calendar, which lists local equestrian pursuits. The aim is to make this list as comprehensive as possible, so if you know of any events that aren’t yet listed, please let us know!
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In the news
The following are the stories received so far from the weekend activities.
Please click on each story to read the article and see more photos - but don’t forget to visit Horse&Field for lots more equestrian news…
East Antrim RDA ran their fifth charity ride at Shane’s Castle Estate in Antrim and raised a fantastic sum!
Enthusiastic riders support East Antrim RDA ride at Shane's Castle
The forecast for Sunday, September 17 was not great, but that didn’t put riders off attending the East Antrim RDA charity ride at Shane’s Castle, Antrim. They turned out in their numbers to take part! Hello and welcome to Horse&…
The Meadows, Lurgan held their Autumn Championship Show on Saturday, drawing to a conclusion their SJI Horse and Cash Back Unregistered Series’.
Jackson makes it a one-two at Meadows Autumn Championship Show
Meadows Equestrian Centre, a premier equestrian facility renowned for its world-class competitions, concluded its Autumn Championships and Cash Back Unregistered event on Saturday, September 23. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass …
Arena Eventing at Hazeldene Farm, Ballynahinch proved popular
Enjoyable day at Hazeldene Arena Event
Saturday, September 23 was a very enjoyable day all round at Hazeldene Farm, Ballynahinch, as they held an Arena Event! Andrew designed a long and technical track of 20 fences, which asked lots of questions and kept both horse and rider having to think and react quickly to the challenges!
Challenging twisty courses were the order of the day at Ecclesville’s league.
Ecclesville Show jumping league continues
Entries for week three of Ecclesville’s Show jumping League continued to be steady, with everyone enjoying the challenge of Raymond Caldwell’s twisty courses. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts and competitors and keep …
Final approaches for Hagans Croft Jump Mix League.
Great camaraderie and sportsmanship at Hagans Croft Jump Mix
Saturday, September 23 saw the penultimate leg of Hagans Croft’s Jump Mix League. Next Saturday, competitors will be in for a real treat, as the league reaches its final, with rosettes and prizes galore for those who have competed in three weeks out of the four. To keep competitors up to date with league placings, all information is available on Hagans …
Captured on camera at Connell Hill
Show jumping action at Connell Hill
There was more show jumping action at Connell Hill on Thursday, September 21, as their SJI Autumn League continued. Lyndon McKee was there to capture the various combinations on camera! Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass r…
The Northern Ireland Horse Board has released their latest newsletter:
NIHB newsletter: From foal to five star
The Autumn edition of the Northern Ireland Horse Board (NIHB) newsletter is now available to download. Please click to download your FREE copy here. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts and competitors and keep you all informed of what’s happening in the horsey world, as well as covering all t…
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