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East Down Branch of the Pony Club Celebrate Success of 2014

East Down Branch of the Pony Club Celebrate Success of 2014

| January 12, 2015

East Down Branch of the Pony Club recently held their annual prize giving at the Millbrook Lodge Hotel, Ballynahinch. A large turnout of members and their families filled the room to capacity and it was a great opportunity to catch up and reflect on the success of the club during 2014. The members had the [...]

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The countdown is on at Ravensdale Lodge

The countdown is on at Ravensdale Lodge

| January 12, 2015

With Christmas and New Year now a distant memory as everything returns to normality after the seasonal break, show organisers at Ravensdale Lodge are applying the finishing touches in advance of the commencement  of the 2015 season in a week’s time. All arenas have been worked on over the holiday period and the annual “spring [...]

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The Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club TG4 Documentary Airs Tonight

The Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club TG4 Documentary Airs Tonight

| January 11, 2015

‘In riding a horse we borrow freedom…’ Helen Thompson This intimate observational documentary series follows the day-to-day and season-by-season rhythm of life inside a remote community of horse-riding enthusiasts. The Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club is based in the north-west region of Cloich Ceann Fhaola in Co. Donegal.  Against the backdrop of the Derryveagh Mountains, the [...]

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Strule Valley Hosting Join Up Demo

Strule Valley Hosting Join Up Demo

| January 9, 2015

Strule Valley are hosting an evening with Jim Coor, dubbed as ‘The Monty Roberts from Gortin!’  The join up demo will take place on Wednesday 14th January at 7.30pm in RDA Omagh.  The riding club would like to extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to attend and there will be a small [...]

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Area 17 Sparkle at Olympia

Area 17 Sparkle at Olympia

| January 8, 2015

Olympia is a fantastic Equestrian Christmas Party and is host to the UK’s only Show Jumping and Dressage FEI World Cup Qualifiers. It also has outstanding Equestrian Displays and a great Shopping Village and a special Christmas Finale. This year saw Extreme Driving which is a high speed indoor driving competition with the World’s top [...]

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Young Equestrians Group Launch at Nine Acres

Young Equestrians Group Launch at Nine Acres

| January 8, 2015

Saturday 3rd January saw the launch of the latest Young Equestrians group at Nine Acres Equestrian in Mattishall, Norfolk. Designed to offer a social and training programme, Young Equestrians aims to give the opportunity for young people aged 13-18 to connect and re-engage with equestrian sport through a fun and informal hub. The Young Equestrians group at Nine [...]

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Cafre Part-time Equine Courses for 2015

Cafre Part-time Equine Courses for 2015

| January 7, 2015

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have launched their programme of Equine short courses for the beginning of 2015. These courses have something for everyone wishing to learn more about horses.   Online Equine Health A free online workshop covering Equine Health will be delivered in an interactive webinar beginning on 21st [...]

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Route Hunt Boxing Day Meet

Route Hunt Boxing Day Meet

| January 6, 2015

On  Boxing day the  Route hunt  met at  the home of Alison & Alan Millar  Killeague, Coleraine.  Despite the wintery conditions there was a turnout of 23 horses and riders  and  some followers on foot. Before setting off refreshments were served, Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to the meet, thanked the Millars for their [...]

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Wizard a whizz at Laurel View Novelty 3 Phase

Wizard a whizz at Laurel View Novelty 3 Phase

| January 5, 2015

What a fun afternoon the Novelty 3 Phase proved to be once again at Laurel View on the 23rd November? This competition is still proving to be a well-kept secret with a small but dedicated following, competitors will have to be encouraged to spread the word to let some other competitors in on the action. [...]

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Ravensdale Lodge 2014 Review

Ravensdale Lodge 2014 Review

| January 5, 2015

It was a case of déjà vu as both Daniel Coyle and Gerard Clarke reclaimed their Spring Tour and National Grand Prix titles respectively at Ravensdale Lodge in 2014. In the case of Derry native Coyle, it was his third successive victory in the opening Grand Prix of the season at Ravensdale. More impressively, Coyle [...]

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Maddybenny Is First Meet of 2015 for Route Hunt

Maddybenny Is First Meet of 2015 for Route Hunt

| January 4, 2015

On Saturday 3rd January 2015, 20 Route hunt members and 9 visitors met at Morelli’s Lane, Maddybenny for the first meet of 2015.The weather was perfect and spirits were high amongst horses and riders so all used the field at Morelli’s Lane to give the horses some exercise. Hunt Master Philip White welcomed everyone to [...]

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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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Exciting finale to autumn / winter schedule at Ravensdale Lodge

Exciting finale to autumn / winter schedule at Ravensdale Lodge

| December 16, 2014

Week ending 14th December 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. The finals of three autumn / winter leagues were held this week at Ravensdale Lodge and there was great excitement over the three days as combinations battled it out against the clock. First competition up was the final of the SJI registered league [...]

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Lots on offer from The Pony Club at Olympia

Lots on offer from The Pony Club at Olympia

| December 15, 2014

The Pony Club is full steam ahead towards Olympia, The London International Horse Show, with an enhanced presence at the show for 2014,  including all the usual Pony Club merchandise, running the Olympia Shopping Drop Off, launching the next level of the e learning site ‘PonyPrep Plus’ and some great action in the Mini Major [...]

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