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Update on Shows affected by weather this weekend

Update on Shows affected by weather this weekend

| January 18, 2013

We will be adding to the list below as we receive information from show organisers and competitors about shows affected by the weather this weekend. We also want to add to a list of shows that will be going ahead – so get in touch and let everyone know where they can compete this weekend [...]

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ECNI Make Their Recommendations on Classification of Horse

ECNI Make Their Recommendations on Classification of Horse

| January 18, 2013

The Equine Council for Northern Ireland has met with Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle O’Neill to discuss the findings of the recently produced report on the Status of the Horse in Northern Ireland. Chairman of ECNI, Tony McCusker was accompanied by ECNI Board Members John Kidd, Dr Ernest Logan, Helen Troughton and Development [...]

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Online Irish Horse TV Channel Set To Launch

Online Irish Horse TV Channel Set To Launch

| January 17, 2013

A NEW online TV channel dedicated to both Irish Horse Racing and Irish Sport Horse disciplines is ready to air from early February 2013. Irish Horse TV will be the first Irish station of its kind which combines flat and jump racing, excluding live racing, with the Olympic disciplines of show jumping, eventing, dressage as [...]

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New Training Show For Horses at Connell Hill

New Training Show For Horses at Connell Hill

| January 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

At the second of this years Friday nights training show saw some new and novice horses entering the arena. In the 50 cm class both Catherine Cameron on Gem and Emma McManus on Misty decided to take full advantage of this useful training and jumped their horses twice over this course. Showing great promise and [...]

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Connell Hill Forthcoming Shows

Connell Hill Forthcoming Shows

| January 15, 2013

Connell Hill Events: Our Training Shows are aimed to not only introduce your young horse to the world of show jumping but also the novice rider as help and advice is always on hand. Horses for courses – Thursday night horses start 6.30 pm classes 70 cm – 1 m 20 and Ponies Friday Nights [...]

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Side Saddle Course Set for Castle Leslie

Side Saddle Course Set for Castle Leslie

| January 15, 2013

Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre plan to run a series of courses on side saddle. The side saddle course will be for anyone wishing to have a go at side saddle. Sidesaddle riding is a form of equestrianism that uses a type of saddle which allows a rider to sit aside rather than astride an equine. [...]

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LimePark Indoor Showing Jumping League Sun 13th Jan

LimePark Indoor Showing Jumping League Sun 13th Jan

| January 15, 2013

Sunday 13th January saw the first show in Lime Park Equestrian’s Indoor Show Jumping League.  Despite the snow storm early that morning there was still a very good turnout.  It was great to see all the old faces back, with everyone enjoying the craic and getting to catch up and its was a pleasure to [...]

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Strule Valley RC Announce Dressage Competition

Strule Valley RC Announce Dressage Competition

| January 15, 2013

STRULE VALLEY RIDING CLUB in Omagh, Co Tyrone are holding a talk/demo tonight (Wednesday 16th January) at the RDA, Arvalee, Omagh commencing at 7.30 pm.  First up is Roger Gordon, Master Saddler who will give a talk & demonstration on saddle fitting which should be very interesting & beneficial to ensure our horses can work [...]

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Upcoming Training Events and Try Eventing Competitions

Upcoming Training Events and Try Eventing Competitions

| January 15, 2013

A number of training events have been announced by Eventing Ireland to mark the start of the new season. We’ve listed them below, but you can find more information on the Eventing Ireland website. 19 Jan NR Try/Flexi Eventing 1, The Meadows EC 20 Jan MR Combined Training 1, Maryville 26 Jan NR Try/Flexi Eventing [...]

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Strule Valley Riding Club Demo Planned

Strule Valley Riding Club Demo Planned

| January 15, 2013

Strule Valley Riding Club Est 1997 Talk/Demo With  Roger Gordon, Master Saddler and Anne Torrens, Muscle Care in Horses Wednesday 16th January 2013 7.30pm RDA, Omagh ***Everyone welcome*** If you would like an appointment with Roger, please phone Alison on 82 246652

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Eventing Ireland Northern Region Try Eventing Dates

Eventing Ireland Northern Region Try Eventing Dates

| January 14, 2013

Note from Northern Region Eventing Ireland Northern Region is holding a series of 4 weeks Try/Flexi Eventing at The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan starting on 19 January and running each Saturday through to 9 February. This is open to members and non members. Dressage (Pre-Novice, Novice & Intermediate) must be pre-entered with Dora (dorabeacom@live.co.uk or [...]

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Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary £5000 Drop

Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary £5000 Drop

| January 14, 2013

Get ready for one of the biggest steps of your life… Stepping back out over the top of the Europa Hotel, Belfast. After the success of last year’s CLAS Charity Abseil, the charity is organising another big adrenaline rush to raise funds. Crosskennan,CLAS, is now recruiting volunteers for the Crosskennan £5000 Drop and aim to raise [...]

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Ulster Region Training Dates for 2013

Ulster Region Training Dates for 2013

| January 13, 2013

Training weekend camps Training in the Ulster Region for all levels and ages of competitors 2nd and 3rd February 2013 Ponies and Children on Horses 9th and 10th February 2013 Horse Riders at 90cms to 1.10m level. 23rd and 24th February 2013 Horse Riders 1.20m to 1.30m and beyond. (Training is open to all SJI [...]

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Journey Europe Officially Begins!

Journey Europe Officially Begins!

| January 11, 2013

Few things in life bring me more joy than riding good horses with good friends. This weekend was full to the brim with joy and happiness but as with most wonderful things it didn’t come without tremendous effort. What was supposed to be our sunny south Texas getaway started early Friday morning at the balmy [...]

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Welcome to our Newest Writers – On Their Exciting Journey To Europe…

Welcome to our Newest Writers – On Their Exciting Journey To Europe…

| January 10, 2013 | 0 Comments

Two very excited ladies are travelling on a journey from USA through Europe to Rome to raise awareness of the plight of horses worldwide.  They have agreed to keep us updated on their journey as they go with images and pony tales so stay tuned and keep reading their wonderful updates… So, two Cowgirls go [...]

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