Weekend update: Local equestrian latest
Reports, results, images and news from the equine world
Hi everyone,
Here is the second instalment of reports, results and amazing photos from equine activities over the past week or so…
From showing and Working Hunter to dressage and inter-schools’ jumping, our local venues really try to cater for all tastes and levels.
There is certainly a change in temperature over the past week and, with coats changing, it looks like clipping time is looming… This time of year also sees the start of the hunt hack season, with the Newrys and the East Downs out today, while Antrim Chase had their first outing of the season at Ballyboley Inn yesterday.
This coming week will see Six Mile Water Riding Club hosting a First Aid evening at Laurel View on Wednesday night - find out more here:
Six Mile Water host Equine First Aid evening
Six Mile Water Riding Club are hosting an Equine First Aid evening on Wednesday, October 9 at Laurel View Equestrian Centre, Templepatrick, starting at 7pm.
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 the Autumn Festival at Danescroft, which hosted showing and Working Hunter; Inter-schools’ show jumping at The Meadows; the Autumn Dressage League at Ardnacashel; the Autumn Dressage League at Gransha; details of the forthcoming Best Dressed Lady competition at Down Royal’s Festival of Racing.
Fantastic Autumn Festival at Danescroft
Danescroft Equestrian Centre welcomed showing and Working Hunter enthusiasts to the Lisburn venue over the course of last weekend, with in-hand and ridden showing classes being held on Saturday, catering for horses in the morning, followed by ponies, while Working Hunters took centre-stage on Sunday, again with horses in the morning and ponies in the af…
Super rounds jumped at Meadows schools' jumping
The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan held their very popular Inter-schools’ show jumping league on Saturday, September 28. There were some super rounds of jumping, as the photos captured by Tori O’Connor and her team show!
Dressage competitors in action at Ardnacashel
The rain stayed away for the first week of the 2024 Autumn Dressage League at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber.
Autumn Dressage underway at Gransha
The September sunshine continued to shine for week one of Gransha Equestrian Centre’s Autumn Dressage League, generously sponsored by Cryotherapy Ireland.
If you’re planning ahead and fancy a day out…
bottlegreen returns for fizz and fashion at Down Royal Ladies Day
A thrilling day of racing and high fashion is just around the corner! Next month, ladies are invited to don their most stylish attire for Down Royal’s Best Dressed Lady competition at the two-day Ladbrokes Festival of Racing.
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