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Emma Jackson, Sidney delivered a faultless performance across all three phases at Balmoral. (Photo: Freelance)

Balmoral 2025 success for Ardnacashel Monarch (Sidney)

Award winners along with DRCOH Chairperson Pamela Ballantine and Downpatrick Racecourse Manager Ruth Morrison at the DRCOH Northern Region Point to Point award at Downpatrick Racecourse. (Photos by Raphael Mason Photography)

Northern Region Point-to-Point champions honoured at Downpatrick Racecourse

Left to right; Andrew Thompson, Adam Adair, Dessie McFadden, Katy Saunders. (Photo: Freelance)

Fraser Homes Ulster Grand Prix Series 2025 launched

Amy Reid, Bonnie. (Black Horse Photography NI)

Showjumping competition hots up at Hagans Croft Equestrian

Thomas Forbes on Prince George xpoles junior rider. (Photo: Freelance)

Competitors embrace the sunshine at Connell Hill Equestrian

Alyson Lock and her horse Mylo. (Photo: Freelance)

Horse rider shares road accident horror as Blue Cross launches new safety code

Casey Froemling, Ralphie. (Photo: Black Horse Photography NI)

Competitors moving up the showjumping levels at Hagans Croft

Jonathan Steele took the blue rosette in the EI115 section at Hazeldene2 on Somerville Springheeled. (Photo: Anne Hughes)

Curtain comes down on another fabulous Hazeldene event

Portmore Equestrian Centre

Portmore Equestrian Centre holds registered horse show

Odhran McDaid Support team. (Photo: Freelance)

Donegal equestrian athletes strike gold at Special Olympics Championships

Tiernan Gill with his Balmoral youngstock champion Flogas Syb. (Photo: Anne Hughes)

22 photographs from the equestrian classes at Balmoral Show

Mia O'Neill and Elvis, winners of the 60cm class. (Photo: Jennifer Leonard/Ecclesville)

Elvis is king of the ring at Ecclesville

Winners of the cross-poles class, Cameron Barry and Anna Palmer. (Photo: Freelance)

Donegal sisters shine at Connell Hill training show

Hazeldene Farm hosted Northern Region at the weekend. (Photo: Hazeldene Farm)

Badminton comes to Hazeldene

Pictured at the Northern Ireland Festival held in Cavan Equestrian Centre recently. (Photo: Dara McCracken)

19th Northern Ireland Festival held at Cavan Equestrian Centre

Portmore Spring Championships

Portmore Equestrian hosts Spring Championships

Maisie Anderson, Farhill Captain Harry. (Photo: Black Horse Photography)

Double win for Emma and Sliabh Ban Rosie
BLUE skies, sunshine, colourful showjumps and rosettes where the order of the day at Hagans Croft Equestrian as their six-week showjumping league got underway on Saturday, May 10.
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Dara Flynn and Joey had a lovely double clear round in the 90cm class. (Photo: Ecclesville/Jennifer Leonard)

Another exciting showjumping league final anticipated at Ecclesville

Abbey on Kyoka in the third test match. (Photo: American Polocrosse Association)

Tyrella polocrosse juniors enjoy success in the USA

Two phase rosette winners pictured at Ballyknock.

Ballyknock Riding School have fun over the holiday periods

Anthea Steele and Clara-Rose Huddleston on Ronelle Ebony. (Photo: Ellie Johnston Photography)

All roads lead to Knockagh for NPS Area 32 annual Spring Show

Lisa Talbot jumping Ghs Fremont (2nd 1.20m Class). (Photo: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Portadown Siblings enjoy success and sunshine at Connell Hill Equestrian

Matilda Ham on Lily winner 80cm class. (Photo: Sporting Images NI)

Sun shines on Tyrella for East Down Pony Club’s Holmestead Saddlery Easter Derby

Lee Bloomfield and BGS Tea or Coffee winning EI110(J) at Vesey Lodge. (Photo: Anne Hughes)

Amanda does the double at Vesey Lodge

Bluegrass Horse Feed is proud to be back at Balmoral Show 2025, with an exciting line-up of activity across the week. (Photo: Brian Thompson)

Visit Bluegrass Horse Feed at Balmoral – Stand G11

Anna-Rose Garrity and Ash competed in the 70cm class. (Photo: Jennifer Leonard/Ecclesville)

Ecclesville’s league continues to be a great success

Club Mixers sponsorship shakes Up Down Royal’s May Day fixture once again. Pictured, from left, is Cathy Fox, Head of Sales, Britvic NI and Chloe Ferris, Commercial Director at Down Royal. (Pic: Freelance)

Club Mixers sponsorship shakes up Down Royal’s May Day fixture once again

Horse League Champions Jayne Moore, Tia (left) Reserve Champion Ciara Collins, Carneyhaugh Talisman (right) pictured with judge Conor O'Hare. (Pic: Hagans Croft)

Horse Week: Colourful end to Hagans Croft's Working Hunter League
SATURDAY, April 26 saw the final week of Hagans Croft’s Working Hunter League and NIF Qualifiers with an abundance of rosettes, sashes, trophies and prizes galore!
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Eva Lawther jumping Nancy. (Photo: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Another enjoyable day at Connell Hill training show

Ben and Maisy Power take second place over the 45cm course. (Photo: Equi-Tog)

Easter ‘eggcitement’ at Laurel View Equestrian Centre

Ana Donnelly and Bailie competed in the 70cm class. (Pic: Jennifer Leonard/Ecclesville)

Ecclesville’s showjumping league continues

The British Equine Veterinary Association has introduced the BEVA One To Watch Award to recognise exceptional early-career equine vets. (Pic: BEVA)

New BEVA award to recognise exceptional equine vets

Tilly Tumilty and Millbarr Phynix jumped clear across country to win Tyrella4's EI110(P) class. (Pic: Anne Hughes)

The curtain comes down on Tyrella for 2025

Little and Large. (Pic: Freelance)

Little and Large take April pairs league win at Mossvale

Ruby Will on Ben. (Pic: freelance)

Friday night league final held at Mossvale

Caitlyn Timoney and Rosie jumped clear in the 60cm and 70cm classes. (Pic: Jennifer Leonard/Ecclesville)

A super start for Ecclesville’s showjumping league

Alia Fletcher and Topaz. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Air Ambulance Show at Ardnacashel Equestrian

Nicola Wray and Dylan were clear winners of the EI110(Amateur) class at Tyrella. (Pic: Anne Hughes)

An enchanting day for Tyrella 3

Wesley Cole and Rhydian. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Final of Spring Working Hunter League at Ardnacashel

Beth Hayes and Susie took home a 1st and a 2nd for their February test performances. (Pic: Equi-Tog)

Winter dressage winners declared at Laurel View

Pony Reserve Champion, Megan Burns, Frankie, judge Declan O'Neill with Pony Champion Eva Kennedy, Nicely Dun Darcy. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Champion day once more for Eva and Nicely Dun Darcy

Emily Dobbin jumping Ellie. (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Competitors enjoy the Sunshine at Connell Hill Equestrian

Paul Johnston memorial prize winner Rhianne McFall. (Pic: Ellie Johnston Photography)

Amazing support for Paul Johnston Memorial League at Knockagh View

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A packed house enjoys wall to wall sunshine at Tyrella 2

Jonny Steele and Point of View qualified for Balmoral with 2nd place in the 6/7yo section at Lusk Equestrian. (Pic: Anne Hughes)

Jump mix and Balmoral qualifiers at Lusk Equestrian

Anne Marie Dunphy will continue at the helm of youth and senior dressage as High Performance Manager

Anne Marie Dunphy appointed Youth and Senior Dressage High Performance Manager

Colin Boggs. (Pic: A. Woods)

Ballycross Charity Cross Country raises money for Southern Area Hospice Services

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