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FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing: Germany makes it five in a row

FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing: Germany makes it five in a row

| October 1, 2014

An in-form German team reigned supreme at Waregem (BEL), the eighth and penultimate competition in the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2014. They scored a fifth successive victory in the series and have now extended their lead to 10 points over Great Britain, who finished second at Belgium’s premier event. Andreas Ostholt, riding Pennysylvania 28, Anna-Maria [...]

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Unseasonal Start for Autumn/Winter Schedule at Ravensdale Lodge

Unseasonal Start for Autumn/Winter Schedule at Ravensdale Lodge

| September 30, 2014

Week ending 28th September 2014, results Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Event Centre. It may be a case of sound and picture not matching but combinations were none the less happy to move indoors last week at Ravensdale Lodge. The words winter & indoor seemed out of place as the country enjoyed the continued spell of [...]

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Annie Gathers Silver at Knockagh

Annie Gathers Silver at Knockagh

| September 30, 2014

Knockagh View Equestrian centre held an All Silver fun day on Sunday with classes for everyone and winners of all classes taking home a beautiful trophy and all little competitors got a rosette and medal for taking part.  The next All Silver day will be on Sunday 2nd November, this will be a halloween show. [...]

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Down Royal On Course To Have a ‘WKD’ Festival of Racing

Down Royal On Course To Have a ‘WKD’ Festival of Racing

| September 30, 2014

€50k prize pot for hurdle previously won by AP McCoy Drinks brand ‘WKD’ will once again sponsor the first day of this year’s Festival of Racing, featuring one of the richest prize pots in racing here which was won last year by one of Northern Ireland’s sporting heroes paving the way for a spectacular Cheltenham [...]

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It’s Turbo Power at Connell Hill’s Training League Show

It’s Turbo Power at Connell Hill’s Training League Show

| September 30, 2014

The second leg of the ‘Training League Show’ on Friday night saw a large number of riders join in the competition to qualify for the final of this league on Friday 19th December.  To be eligible for prizes in the final competitors must compete at five league shows, with same rider and horse combination in [...]

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Mossvale Leagues Jump Start the Winter league

Mossvale Leagues Jump Start the Winter league

| September 29, 2014

This Saturday will see the start of the team and individual leagues get under way. Starting with the BOTANICA Adult league on Saturday 4th October. Clear round jumping from 2pm competition starting at 3pm. These leagues are open to everyone and all welcome. For more details call mossvale on Tel 07802 655065 or 07808 369379 or [...]

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Mid Antrim Postphone Point to point Scheduled for 4th Oct

Mid Antrim Postphone Point to point Scheduled for 4th Oct

| September 29, 2014

Unfortunately due to the hard ground the Mid Antrim Hunt Point-to-point scheduled for 4th October has had to be postponed and we will let you know the new date as soon as it has been confirmed by the Turf Club.

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Floodlight Switch On Ceremony For Iveagh Pony Club

Floodlight Switch On Ceremony For Iveagh Pony Club

| September 29, 2014

Iveagh Branch of the Pony Club had the Official Switch-On Ceremony for their new floodlights on Friday evening 26th September. This was in perfect time for the dark evenings which are now upon us. It was fantastic on Friday evening to see Pony Club grounds at Moyallon being used by the members during the hours of [...]

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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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