Who won what at the weekend
Latest competition results and local equestrian news
Hi folks,
I hope you all had another enjoyable and successful weekend with your equine friends, whether you were hacking, jumping, doing dressage or schooling!
After another busy weekend, this Horse&Field newsletter is crammed with the first batch of results and pictures from local equestrian competitions over the weekend, as well as information on forthcoming events.
The past week saw top class show jumping at Portmore, who hosted their four-day Autumn Championships; Knockagh View hosted another leg of their Mid Week League, as well as a Hallowe’en Spook-tacular at the weekend; Hagans Croft held the penultimate leg of their Working Hunter league; Ardnacashel had a busy weekend, with an End of Season Showing Show on Saturday and their Autumn Dressage League on Sunday; and, with the Down Royal Festival of Racing being held on November 3 and 4, Bryan Cooper talks about Grade 1 winner, ‘Don Cossack’, in an audio clip!
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In the news
Please see below links to the most recent stories and results on Horse&Field.
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Smyth on form at Portmore Autumn Championships
The four-day Autumn Championships drew a great turnout to Portmore Equestrian Centre, Aghalee last weekend, with qualifying classes being held on Thursday and Friday for the weekend championships. Jonathan Smyth was certainly on form with Mulvin Lights Out, as they won the 1.40m SJI Autumn Grand Prix Series for the second year running; Smyth also claimed…
Mid Week show jumping fun at Knockagh View
The penultimate week of the Mid Week Show Jumping League was held at Knockagh View, Greenisland on Wednesday, October 18. Thanks are extended to everyone who came along to support the evening - everyone is looking forward to the final this week! Hello and welcome to Hors…
Hallowe’en Spook-tacular brings fun to Knockagh View
Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland held their Hallowe’en Spook-tacular on Saturday, October 21. Thanks go to everyone who supported the show; thank goodness the weather picked up and it was a lovely day. Hello and welcome to H…
Fabulous Working Hunter Pony line up at Hagans Croft
Saturday, October 21 saw the penultimate week of Hagans Croft’s Working Hunter league and NIF Qualifiers. With few horse entries, the morning session was short and sweet; there were no entries in the 60cm class, but it was a winning day for Louise Reid and her grey Connemara 'Bertie' in the 70cm class.
Showing season concludes at Ardnacashel
Ardnacashel said farewell to the showing season on Saturday, as they held an End of Season Showing Show. Judge Katie Scott had some difficult decisions to make during the day, but she awarded the Pony Championship to Patrick McCready on ‘Shantiks Boy’ and Reserve to Lucy Knox on ‘Kinnards Kitty’.
Autumn Dressage continues at Ardnacashel
The Autumn Dressage League continued at Ardnacashel Equestrian, Comber on Sunday, with classes running from Intro right through to Elementary. 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 happen…
AUDIO: As Down Royal approaches, Bryan Cooper talks about Grade 1 winner 'Don Cossack'
The first Grade 1 race of the National Hunt season takes place at the upcoming Down Royal Festival of Racing on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4. Hello and welcome to Horse&Field. Our aim is to support local, grass roots equestrian enthusiasts and competitors and keep you…
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