Weekend Extra: Equestrian update
More reports, results and pictures from local equine events
Hello folks,
I hope that, as you read this, you are enjoying a bit of downtime with your horse or pony!
The emails have been really busy over the past few days, so I wanted to give you an update on what has been happening in the local equine world.
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you the latest equine news, as well as reports, results and pictures from local competitions over the past week or so, including:
Results from the first leg of the Shloer league at Danescroft - with the second leg of this popular league happening tomorrow, all roads will be leading to the Lisburn venue to be in with a chance of winning some amazing league prizes!
The St Patrick’s Coast Endurance Ride proved popular again this year and enjoyed what was possibly the best day’s weather of the summer… See the report and some excellent photos below.
It’s hard to believe it’s that time already, but the Inter-schools’ show jumping league kicked off at The Meadows last week - the report, results and amazing pictures of the action are available through the link below.
Ardnacashel Equestrian in Comber are running a series of show jumping and derby days - results and some great pics of the latest one can be accessed via the link below!
Shloer show jumping league kicks off at Danescroft
An incredible day was had by all at the opening leg of the Shloer Show jumping League at Danescroft Equestrian, just outside Lisburn on Sunday, September 8.
St Patrick’s Coast 2024 Ride: a resounding success
The annual St Patrick’s Coast Endurance Ride 2024, as ILDRA’s (Irish Long Distance Riding Association) flagship event and the premier endurance ride on the island of Ireland, was a resounding success for all involved. Nearly 100 horses and riders took to the route across the scenic County Down landscape on Saturday, September 7, with summer weather maki…
Exciting start to Inter-schools’ League at the Meadows
The first leg of the TRI Equestrian NI-sponsored Inter-schools’ league kicked off at the Meadows Equestrian Centre on Saturday, September 14, showcasing the talent and competitive spirit among young equestrians from schools across the region.
Show jumping and Derby Day at Ardnacashel
Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber hosted a lovely relaxing show jumping and derby day on Sunday, September 15.
Meanwhile, in UK equestrian news:
Redwings 'rounder' residents get help to battle the bulge
The SPILLERS™ brand has donated £5,000 of strip grazing equipment to Redwings Horse Sanctuary to help some of the charity’s ‘rounder’ residents battle the bulge!
Local news:
For anyone that enjoys folk and traditional music, this one’s for you:
Attention folk and traditional music lovers
The popular John O’Neill Folk and Traditional Music Festival returns to Donaghmore from September 27 to 29. Bringing a blend of familiar faces and new talent to the Old Cross Arts Centre, the festival weekend is dedicated to honouring the life and legacy of legendary traditional Irish musician, John O’Neill.
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