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‘Indian Moondust’ Comes To Connell Hill

‘Indian Moondust’ Comes To Connell Hill

| February 24, 2014

As we near the end of February and that little bit of extra day light we think great but this is not the case owing to such heavy rainfall therefore the Training Shows at Connell Hill have been such a huge relief to those seeking to not only get their young horse out but those [...]

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Bumper Finale For Flexi Eventing

Bumper Finale For Flexi Eventing

| February 24, 2014

The. Meadows Equestrian Centre was a hive of activity on Saturday for the final leg in the current series of Flexi Eventing with all three disciplines well supported. In attendance was a group of equine students from CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus, under the guidance of Julie McSwiggan, who thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and certainly did their [...]

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Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 Speed to Sweet $34,000 Victory

Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 Speed to Sweet $34,000 Victory

| February 21, 2014

Wellington, FL – February 19, 2014 – The 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) began its seventh week of competition on Wednesday with a win for Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Cyklon 1083 in the $34,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.45m at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. Sponsored by Adequan®, [...]

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Brazil’s Alvaro de Miranda and Rodrigo Pessoa Earn Dual Victory in $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 7

Brazil’s Alvaro de Miranda and Rodrigo Pessoa Earn Dual Victory in $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 7

| February 21, 2014

Wellington, FL – February 20, 2014 – Week seven of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) continued on Thursday afternoon with a shared victory for Brazil’s Alvaro de Miranda aboard AD Uutje and Rodrigo Pessoa with Citizenguard Cadjanine Z in the $125,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 7. Held in [...]

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FEI Awards 2014 Eventing Nations Cup Round to Ballindenisk

FEI Awards 2014 Eventing Nations Cup Round to Ballindenisk

| February 20, 2014

WORLD Governing Body, the FEI, has awarded a round of the FEI Nations Cup Series in Eventing to Ballindenisk in Co. Cork on the weekend of April 11th to 14th this year. The series has nine legs all over Europe, starting in Fontainebleau in France from March 19th to 23rd and finishing in Boekelo in [...]

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Amy Continues Winning Streak at Connell Hill

Amy Continues Winning Streak at Connell Hill

| February 20, 2014

The third date of the SJI Horse League saw sun shine, which was much appreciated by riders and horses as they warmed up outdoors, what a relief. The picturesque indoor arena was an array of coloured fences adorned with trees and shrubs, which was a strategic course inviting horses to take the challenge and display [...]

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Kernan  Equestrian Centre Plan Busy Season Ahead

Kernan Equestrian Centre Plan Busy Season Ahead

| February 20, 2014

Kernan Equestrian Centre in Crossmaglen have a busy forthcoming events schedule for the next few months.  Please see below for further details: Horse & Pony Training Show Every Wednesday @ 6.30pm Wednesday 19th/26th February 2014. SJI Spring Horse & Pony League 2014 23rd February: Horses 10am/Ponies 2pm. Continues every Sunday FINAL on 20th April No [...]

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Hannah Biggs & Archie celebrate Medium wins at regionals

Hannah Biggs & Archie celebrate Medium wins at regionals

| February 20, 2014

Champagne corks could be heard popping in Hannah Bigg’s lorry at Kingston Maurward after the International rider and 7 year old Don Caledonia (Archie) become Medium Freestyle to Music and Medium Open Regional champions. The latter a title she now holds for 2 years running. In Monday’s music test, the partnership saw off stiff competition [...]

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A ‘RED’ ‘COMET’ AT CONNELL HILL

A ‘RED’ ‘COMET’ AT CONNELL HILL

| February 19, 2014

It feels like this undesirable weather is never going to go away fortunately Connell Hill gives riders the opportunity to train or school their horses at their Indoor Training Shows.  Not only do horses and ponies benefit from these shows but also the rider as they can up their fitness and improve riding skills; maybe [...]

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Something for everyone at Knockagh

Something for everyone at Knockagh

| February 19, 2014

There is a non stop schedule of events coming up over the next few months at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland.  The exciting jump cross league takes place on Saturdays 1st, 15th March, 5th April and the final on 26th April.  Points accumulated each week with double points at final, each week there will be [...]

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CAFRE Nutrition Clinic at Down Royal

CAFRE Nutrition Clinic at Down Royal

| February 19, 2014

Ever wanted to get an accurate weight for your horse? And individual nutrition advice specific to your horse? CAFRE will have Equine Nutritionists and an electronic weigh bridge on hand to give accurate advice on feeding your horse. Bring your horse along to our nutrition and weight management clinic at Down Royal Racecourse on Saturday [...]

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Swail and Landsdown Take Eighth Place in 2013 World Rankings

Swail and Landsdown Take Eighth Place in 2013 World Rankings

| February 19, 2014

Horse Sport Ireland Release: IRELAND’S Conor Swail and the stallion Lansdowne amassed enough points during the 2013 show jumping season to propel them to eighth place overall in the world rankings, which were issued this week by the world governing body, the FEI. Owned by Susan and Ariel Grange, the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion gave [...]

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Jump Cross fun at Knockagh

Jump Cross fun at Knockagh

| February 18, 2014

Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland held a jump cross day on Sunday 9th February, it was such a success there will be an exciting jump cross league on Saturdays’s 1st, 15th March, 5th April and the final on 26th April.  There will be a point system with 1 point being allocated each week for attendance, [...]

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Mill Yard Dressage Final Approaches

Mill Yard Dressage Final Approaches

| February 18, 2014

Saturday 8th February, Dressage For All Spring League saw a great start to the 2014 Events calendar at Mill Yard Equestrian Centre, Anahilt, Hillsborough.  The league is open to everyone and classes range from Walk/Trot only tests, Preliminary and Novice. The 3 week league finishes with the final on Saturday 22nd February.  Classes open to everyone [...]

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Arvalee RC Working Hunter Continues

Arvalee RC Working Hunter Continues

| February 18, 2014

The Working Hunter competitions hosted by Arvalee Riding Club will continue this Saturday 22nd February at Omagh RDA centre. Ponies will commence at 10.30 with the beginner cross pole class, whilst horses will start at approximately 1.30.  A full schedule for all heights and abilities will be held on the day with Northern Ireland Festival [...]

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