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Equestrian News NI Out of Office

Equestrian News NI Out of Office

| August 24, 2015

The Equestrian News NI office will be closed until the end of September due to staff holidays and essential website maintenance. If you would like to get in touch with us, please email info@equestriannewsni.co.uk and we will reply on our return. Thank you for your continued readership as we promote and report on equestrian activities [...]

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Annual Charity Show Jumping Show @ The Meadows 31st Aug

Annual Charity Show Jumping Show @ The Meadows 31st Aug

| August 17, 2015

On Bank holiday Monday 31st August all roads will lead to the Meadows Equestrian Centre for the charity showjumping show which is run annually to raise money for Beth, a local teenager who suffers from Friedrich’s Ataxia. This is a progressive, debilitating neurological condition which affects the ability to walk and carry out general activities [...]

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BEVA Trust Vets Support Horse Charity Projects

BEVA Trust Vets Support Horse Charity Projects

| May 22, 2015

The BEVA Trust joined up with the BHS and SPANA this month to pilot two separate projects to help horse welfare at home and abroad. Seven veterinary volunteers assisted with a UK-based equine castration and microchipping day organised by the BHS, while in Morocco two volunteers provided valuable teaching support for SPANA’s veterinary teams. The [...]

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Charity Cycle Across Europe For Jonjo Bright Trust

Charity Cycle Across Europe For Jonjo Bright Trust

| April 29, 2015

Islandmagee man David Stanbridge is setting off on a one month adventure across France in aid of his good friend Jonjo Bright who had a serious fall from a horse in May 2013 while riding at Tyrella point to point. This fall left the 19 year old jockey from Templepatrick with a serious spinal injury [...]

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NEF introduces Honorary Fellows

NEF introduces Honorary Fellows

| April 15, 2015

The National Equine Forum (NEF) has introduced the position of Honorary Fellow to its organisation, in recognition of those who have made an important contribution to the event over the years. The new title was bestowed upon nine past and retiring members at this year’s NEF, held in March 2015. The National Equine Forum is [...]

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Strule Valley RC Raice Money for CrossKennan Lane Animal Sanctuary

Strule Valley RC Raice Money for CrossKennan Lane Animal Sanctuary

| April 1, 2015

STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB members & friends enjoyed an Easter Ride at Baronscourt on Easter Monday by kind permission of the Duke & Duchess of Abercorn; on a beautiful spring day! The Club would like to thank all who supported the ride for Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary & £75 was raised on the day.

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Crosskennan Animals in Need of New Homes

Crosskennan Animals in Need of New Homes

| March 19, 2015

As always we have a number of animals who are waiting for a loving home to finally call their own, please forward this mail on to anyone you think may be interested in any of our residents below. Terence the rooster is looking for a new home. Having grown up with his brothers and sisters [...]

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Route Hunt Finish the Season Supporting RDA Coleraine

Route Hunt Finish the Season Supporting RDA Coleraine

| March 18, 2015

Saturday 14th March was the last hunt of the 2014/2015 season for The Route hunt .Hunt members and friends gathered at Ballylagan Equestrian Centre  and enjoyed refreshments provided by Martin & Frances Mellet of Jazz Horses. Before setting off a cheque for £1000  was presented  to Mr Rex Humphries President of RDA Coleraine. Mr Humphries [...]

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National Equine Health Survey Needs Your Input

National Equine Health Survey Needs Your Input

| March 9, 2015

Just five minutes will give horses a healthier future When:      18 – 24 May 2015 Where:     Online at www.bluecross.org.uk/NEHS What:       A short, anonymous snapshot survey about your horse’s health Why:           To help safeguard the future health and welfare of our horses and ponies The National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) is an important annual survey run by [...]

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Santa’s Pony Parade in Ballycastle

Santa’s Pony Parade in Ballycastle

| February 17, 2015

December 13th in Ballycastle, a group of over 30 festively dressed horses, riders (and even dogs!) raised £1300 for charity, with subsequent donations being made after people saw the event covered in local newspapers.  The final total was £1500.26p, a massive sum of money from the very generous people of Ballycastle and surrounding area. The [...]

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Saintfield Charity Ride Cheque Presentation Evening

Saintfield Charity Ride Cheque Presentation Evening

| January 19, 2015

Saintfield Christmas Charity Santa Ride which took place on Saturday 6th December 2014 raised £2,500. Cheques were presented last Thursday Evening at a Reception in Belfast’s Ramada Hotel. Ride Organiser Joan Cunningham presented a cheque for £1,500 to Doreen McKelvey from Rock Ministries N.I. Trust. The money will be used to help under privileged children in Uganda. A further cheque for [...]

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Equestrian News NI Christmas Closure Dates

Equestrian News NI Christmas Closure Dates

| December 24, 2014

The Equestrian News NI Offices will be closed from Thursday 25th December until Thurs 1st January inclusive. We will be carrying out essential maintenance to the website during the break, however should anyone need to contact us, please email info@equestriannewsni.co.uk we would hope to follow up with any requests as soon as we open again. [...]

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Greenmount Equine Hospital

Greenmount Equine Hospital

| December 23, 2014

A new equine veterinary hospital is opening in Greenmount Park adjacent to Limerick Racecourse this Saturday. The hospital is located within the grounds of the old Greenmount Stud and the facility has been reinvigorated to create a centre of excellence for equine care.

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Crosskennan Lane Christmas Sale Event

Crosskennan Lane Christmas Sale Event

| November 26, 2014

Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary, in Antrim will be having a Christmas sale event at the charity’s log cabin on Sunday 30th November 1-3pm.  There will be Christmas goods for sale, pony rides, tombola, mince pies, and refreshments. Everyone is welcome to come along but wear appropriate footwear as the recent heavy rain has taken its [...]

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Maeve and Millie lead the way at Omagh RDA ‘Pix and Mix’ Event

Maeve and Millie lead the way at Omagh RDA ‘Pix and Mix’ Event

| October 29, 2014

Maeve and Millie lead the way at Omagh RDA ‘Pix and Mix’ Combined Training Event. A highly successful day was had by all who attended the Pix and Mix competition organised by Omagh RDA last weekend.  Under the Watchful eye of dressage judge, Myra Grieves competitors rode dressage tests ranging from the RDA Grade 1a to [...]

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