Weather warning brings local equestrian postponements
Results and pics, along with important notices and news
Hi folks,
After a not-so-bad weekend weather-wise last week, the storms are upon us yet again… There are yellow weather warning in place over this coming weekend, which have resulted in the postponement of some much looked forward to equestrian activities.
So, while this Horse&Field newsletter brings you another instalment of equestrian reports, results and pictures, it also includes some important notices and news! Please make sure you check with the venue or organiser before you travel to ensure that your planned activity is going ahead.
Knockagh View, Greenisland held a very popular Pre-Season Show on Sunday, with glorious weather and beautifully turned out competitors across showing and Working Hunter classes.
Eventing Ireland Northern Region have made the difficult decision to postpone this weekend’s planned event at Tyrella until the following Saturday, due to the forecast of Storm Kathleen.
Likewise, Strule Valley Riding club had re-scheduled their Annual Working Hunter competition until the following Saturday.
Balmoral Show has announced some new sponsors for this year’s show - read more by clicking on the story below.
Meanwhile, Down Royal Racecourse has announced a continued partnership with Britvic prior to their May Day race meeting.
A meeting of Northern Ireland’s two veterinary associations took place recently, with a high level of interest in IBR and parasite controls.
On a positive note, there is a chance to win tickets to Badminton Horse Trials… Wouldn’t that be nice to look forward to?
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In the news
Here are some of the latest articles on Horse&Field…
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Glorious weather for Pre-Season Show at Knockagh View
The Pre-Season Show at Knockagh View, Greenisland on Sunday, March 31 was graced with glorious weather and it was lovely to see so many well turned out combinations. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is …
Tyrella 2 postponed
Note from the Organiser: “Sadly, the weather has beaten us yet again and we can’t run this coming Saturday, April 6. “However, we have moved Tyrella 2 to Saturday, April 13, when we hope the sun will be shining. “To say we are devastated that we cannot hold an event this week, as planned, is an understatement, but we hope you all understand that this is co…
New date for Strule Valley Working Hunter
Strule Valley Riding Club have unfortunately had to re-schedule their Annual Working Hunter Show for horses to include NI Festival Qualifiers, which was scheduled for Saturday, April 6, due to a yellow warning of wind. The new date is Saturday, April 13 at Ecclesville Centre outdoor, Fintona, commencing at 11am.
Balmoral Show welcomes new sponsors
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Eco Egg Shell, Karlswood, Pure Jumps Ltd and Solarfix NI have been confirmed as new sponsors for the 2024 Balmoral Show. CA…
Britvic and Down Royal partnership refreshed ahead of May Day meeting
The longstanding relationship between Down Royal Racecourse and popular soft drinks supplier, Britvic, whose portfolio includes the iconic range of Club mixers, will continue into 2025. As part of the partnership, Britvic will retain naming rights on the Club Mixers May Day meeting, including all seven scheduled races.
Huge interest in IBR and parasite controls at vets’ spring meeting
Over 80 vets attended the recent joint spring meeting of Northern Ireland’s two veterinary associations, the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) and the Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practising in Northern Ireland (AVSPNI). The large turnout demonstrated the high level of interest in the topics being discussed, namely controlling IBR (In…
Win tickets to Badminton Horse Trials
The makers of SPILLERS™ are celebrating the long-awaited arrival of Spring by giving horse owners the chance to win two tickets to the legendary Badminton Horse Trials (May 8-12, 2024), together with three bags of SPILLERS low-calorie fibre horse feed.
Please visit Horse&Field to read more on each of these stories and others!