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‘Classic’ Day’s Jumping at Connell Hill’s SJI Horse League Show

‘Classic’ Day’s Jumping at Connell Hill’s SJI Horse League Show

| September 29, 2014

The beautiful autumn Saturday morning saw competitors travel to Connell Hill for the third week of the Autumn/Winter SJI Horse League which competitors jump at five league dates to qualify for the final on Saturday 29th November.  Competitors walked the very artistically designed courses, by Killian Clarke, in the indoor arena in preparation for their [...]

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Cash up for Grabs at Connell Hill

Cash up for Grabs at Connell Hill

| September 29, 2014

Connell Hill welcomed competitors who arrived to jump at the ‘cashjumpingireland’ show on Sunday hoping to take a place and go home with winnings.  This show  aimed at those who not affiliated to SJI can gain confidence to compete at this level and to then progress or indeed jump their novice horse introducing them to [...]

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Perfectly Priced Gifts from The Pony Club

Perfectly Priced Gifts from The Pony Club

| September 26, 2014

For perfectly priced gifts, that will keep you looking safe, smart and even include something for those who love art, The Pony Club has all you need this Christmas! The 2014 Pony Club Christmas card reflects the current trend for ‘selfies’ and features an exclusive and humorous illustration from Kate Scurfield. “Selfie” comes in a pack [...]

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Exciting week of finals at Ravensdale Lodge

Exciting week of finals at Ravensdale Lodge

| September 25, 2014

Week ending 21st September, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. Following on from the excitement of the recent Autumn Grand Prix show weekend, last week saw the finals of the short six week summer / autumn run of shows at Ravensdale Lodge with 5 different disciplines up for decision throughout the week. First up [...]

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Tredstep CNCJ1* Autumn Series Concludes

Tredstep CNCJ1* Autumn Series Concludes

| September 25, 2014

The conclusion of the Tredstep CNCJ1* Autumn Series was held at Ballindenisk International on Sunday 21 September. Lydia Dawson riding Gloster Boy went into the final in equal first position with Cathal Daniels and Ballyknock Nice Guy.  Points were doubled in the CCIJ1* final so the pressure was on! Charlotte Dixon riding Shadow Light were [...]

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Megan was in the money at Knockagh

Megan was in the money at Knockagh

| September 24, 2014

The final of the all money league at Knockagh View took place on Sunday with Megan Ingram and her pony thizbee taking home a lot of winnings by topping our most popular classes 70cms and 80cms.  Sarah Irwin also had a good day with her ponies Jill and Lenny finishing 1st & 2nd in both the 90cms and [...]

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Busy Competition Season Ahead for Mid Antrims

Busy Competition Season Ahead for Mid Antrims

| September 24, 2014

Saturday 4th October  Mid Antrim Hunt Point-to-Point at Higgins Estate, Moneyglass, 1pm. Saturday 11th October  Jump Cross at Castlehill Equestrian Centre, Ballymena. Classes suitable for every level. Phone Beverley on 07960699161. Saturday 25th October  Hunter Trials at Hamiltons’s farm, Knockan Rd, Broughshane. Novice singles and pairs, Open singles. Phone Judith on 07904342222 These are exciting [...]

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Team Red Mills Rider Bertram Allen Wins Gold Medal at Lanaken

Team Red Mills Rider Bertram Allen Wins Gold Medal at Lanaken

| September 23, 2014

Team RED MILLS show jumping rider Bertram Allen and the seven-year-old mare Barnike, have become the first combination in history to score back-to-back wins in at the FEI World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses 2014 at Lanaken in Belgium. Having landed the gold medal in 2013, Bertram Allen and the daughter of Baldwin B, [...]

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Mossvale Trophy Winners Set Standards High

Mossvale Trophy Winners Set Standards High

| September 23, 2014

Results of Horse and Pony jumping held on Monday 15t September. 60cm 1st= Gypsy, Rosie McGinn; Blaze, Robert McGinn. 90cm 1st= Sally, Yvonne Whiteside; Elfie, Emma Andrews; Ben Ross, Claire Martin; Jack, Emma Andrews. 1m 1st= Kizzy, Yvonne Whiteside; Sparky, Yvonne Whiteside.   Results of Pony jumping held on Friday 19th September. Cross Poles 1st= [...]

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Training Show League Gains Momentum at Connell Hill

Training Show League Gains Momentum at Connell Hill

| September 23, 2014

Friday night saw a large number of competitors turn out to compete at the first leg of the Autumn/Winter League at Connell Hill.  This league will run to Friday 12th December, competitors to jump at five league dates to qualify for the final on Friday 19th December with same horse and rider combination per class [...]

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Route Hunt Preparing for Hunter Trials on 5th Oct

Route Hunt Preparing for Hunter Trials on 5th Oct

| September 22, 2014

On Sunday 5th October 2014 the Route Hunt will once again be running hunter trials at Maddybenny Riding Centre, Portrush starting at 12 noon . There will be 4 classes :- 75 cm , 85 cm, 95 cm and 75 cm pairs with the 75cm and 85cm classes being an optimum time and the 95cm [...]

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Killultagh PC Announce Go As You Please at Beechmount Farm

Killultagh PC Announce Go As You Please at Beechmount Farm

| September 22, 2014

Killultagh Old Rock & Chichester Harriers Branch of the Pony Club are holding a Go As You Please on Saturday 4 October from 10.00am Beechmount Farm, Plantation Road, Lisburn (just off M1 at Saintfield Road Junction) £15 per Horse / £10 per pony Show Jumping Ring all day – £5 per round Phone Margaret Creighton on 07739 099032 [...]

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Autumn Car Boot Sale and Farmer Market Planned for Local RDA premises

Autumn Car Boot Sale and Farmer Market Planned for Local RDA premises

| September 22, 2014

Following the summer break, the Omagh group of Riding for Disabled are planning to hold a series of Autumn/Winter Car Boot sales and Farmers Market at their Deverney Road premises. Commencing this Sunday 28th September, and running the last Sunday of every month until December 2014. Open for traders to set up from 1pm the [...]

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Diamond Seekers at Connell Hill’s SJI Horse League

Diamond Seekers at Connell Hill’s SJI Horse League

| September 22, 2014

Connell Hill opened its gates to the second leg of the Autumn/Winter SJI Horse League on Saturday, 20th September.  The glorious weather added to this most pleasurable day as riders entered the arena in true grandeur all immaculately turned out with judges Joan Cunningham and Julie McLernon never having a dull moment.  Spectators had a [...]

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Downshire Success at UK National Riding Club Show Jumping Championships

Downshire Success at UK National Riding Club Show Jumping Championships

| September 19, 2014

Downshire Do it Again! Two weeks ago a convoy of intrepid travellers comprising 3 Lorries and lots of riders and supporters from Downshire Riding Club left Danescroft Equestrian Centre for the long journey to the BHS NAF National Championships 6-7 September 2014, held at the lovely Lincolnshire Showground. Several thousand riders from all over the [...]

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