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It is hoped that the knowledge gained from this study will help direct future research and practice across services. (Pic: Freelance)

Do you help people through horses?

Caroline Chambers, Boo. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Connie and 'Ballyrainey Jack' claim first and second placings

Pictured is Emma Meehan (left), Down Royal Chief Executive and Nicola McGeady, Head of PR for Ladbrokes. (Pic: Darren Kidd/Press Eye)

Leading betting operator reaffirms commitment to Northern Ireland racing

Nancy Scott on Cascum Lewis clear 1m class. (Pic: Sporting Images NI)

Competition hots up at Portmore Equestrian Centre's horse show

Rebecca Millar jumping Tango. (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Carrickfergus Rider Ross Graham jumps his first 1.10m at Connell Hill

Down Royal’s new event for dog lovers set to celebrate all-things canine with an exciting programme of activities. Pictured is Anne Marie Wallace, Presenter at BBC Radio Ulster, Emma Meehan, Chief Executive Officer at Down Royal and Alana Gallagher- NPD Technologist at Naturo. (Pic: Matt Mackey)

Down Royal launches new ‘Dog Royal’ festival with Naturo taking the lead as head...

Emily McClelland, Evie. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

New heights for Taylor and 'Sally' at Hagans Croft Equestrian

Sir Jeremy trained by Ado Mc Guinness with Ronan Whelan aboard was the runaway winner of the second division of the Nursery handicap and looks one to follow. (Photo by Philip Magowan / Press Eye)

Natalie proves to be the queen of Down Royal

Alice Gregg and Ruby Gauge receiving their Rosettes from Gillian Creighton. 9Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Hot competition between father and daughter at Connell Hill

Mollie Lee on George who jumped in the 60cm class. (Pic: Ecclesville/Jennifer Leonard)

Terrific start for Ecclesville’s showjumping league

Ewan Plenderleith, General Manager of the Slieve Donard in Newcastle, a Marine & Lawn Hotel & Resort, and Matthew Fitzpatrick, On-Trade Key Account Manager for leading Northern Ireland drinks distributor United Wines.

United Wines tees up partnership with Slieve Donard

Patrick Williams competing in Open Boys tetrathlon final. (Pic: Freelance)

Successful Summer for Seskinore Harriers

Prizes are presented to Penanns Lola may ridden by Katie Crozier at Dublin Horse Show. (Pic supplied)

Horse Week: ​Dublin delight for Pennans Lola May

Elissa Cowan and Briolen Cindy strutting their stuff in the supreme pony championship. (Pic: Ellie Johnston Photography)

Competitors dazzle at Knockagh View Equestrian's Extravaganza Show

Annie Morrow and Liberty’s Benjamin rode to equal 2nd in Junior prelim. (Pic: Ellie Johnston Photography)

Dressage league final is held at Knockagh View Equestrian

Study online for a Certificate in Equine Science and Management with CAFRE, like learners Joy Carleton (Moy), Diana Cody (Enniskillen), Yvonne Zellmann (Killylea), Orla O’Kane (Rasharkin) and Judith Todd (Dromore, Co Down) with CAFRE Equine Technologists Julie McSwiggan and Kym Griffin. (Pic: CAFRE)

Study online for an Equine qualification with CAFRE

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is proud to announce that the first intake of learners on the fully online Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) in Equine Science and Management validated by Ulster University, successfully graduated in June.

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Three-year-old Clara Rose Huddleson on her pony Dandy winning the tiny tots and lead rein and then went on to win Reserve Champion. (Pic: Freelance)

16th Saintfield Horse Show is a huge success

Judith Owens, Chair of the Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance, Eimear Callaghan, Head of Experience and Industry Development at Tourism NI, and Colin Neill, CEO of Hospitality Ulster, launch Northern Ireland’s first Tourism and Hospitality Week.

First Northern Ireland Tourism and Hospitality Week launches

Nichola Wray and Dylan winning the EI110 (Amateur) class at Hazeldene5. (Pic: Anne Hughes)

International flair at Hazeldene

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Showjumping resumes at Ecclesville

Dr Mike Johnston who last year received the Lifetime Achievement award

NI Farming Awards 2024 include categories for local equestrians

After a two year wait Ballyclare based trainer Harry Smyth was back in the winners enclosure at his favourite venue. (Pic: Freelance)

Ballyclare trainer Harry Smyth is the star of the show at Downpatrick

Lucy Davidson and Puzzle (1st in 60cm league). (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Final leg of summer showjumping league held at Ardnacashel

Fia Hoey, Lily. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Rachel and AJ claim two first place rosettes at Hagans Croft

The Irish Junior Eventing team of (L-R) Tom Nestor, Ava Dowley, Gearoid Bolger, Alex Connors, Matthew Love and Oleana Cowan. (Pic: Horse Sport Ireland)

European silver for Irish junior eventers

Rosette Winners Lineup in the X-Poles. (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

A great day's jumping at Connell Hill for all age groups

Hannah Orr, Humbug

Fun filled classes on offer at Hagans Croft

Saturday, 17th August saw the second week of Hagans Crofts showjumping events entitled 'Showjumping Summer Blow Out!'

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Tullybeg Hello first place 3 year old filly and reserve champion 3 year old

Dublin Show success for local breeders

Level 2 Equine Apprenticeship success: Grainne Flavin, Owner of Bennett’s Equestrian and Emily Flavin pictured with Leah Sheridan who attained her Stage 2 Ride, Care and Lunge certificates during her Equine Apprenticeship training with CAFRE Enniskillen Campus.

Do you want a career working with horses?

The USA team hold aloft the Aga Khan trophy after beating Ireland by just four faults in The Underwriting Exchange 250,000 euro eight team event. Pic: www.sportfot.com

USA eventually hoisted aloft the highly coveted gold Aga Khan Trophy

Tattygare Me Me Me winner of the Hunter Mare Champion, Four Year Old Champion, Light Weight Hunter Champion and Supreme Hunter Champion RDS Dublin Horse Show 2024, bred,owned and produced by Adrian and Shirley Hurst, Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co Fermanagh and ridden by Jamie Smith, Co Antrim.

Dream come true for Co Fermanagh breeders

Cliodhna McEvoy from County Down wins the 138cm pony final in Dublin with Etoile des Chaisnies.

It was a week of successes for Ulster riders all round at Dublin Horse Show

The USA team hold aloft the Aga Khan trophy after beating Ireland by just four faults in The Underwriting Exchange 250,000 euro eight team event.

A spectacular five star feast of showjumping at Dublin

Highview Automatic and Jamie Smyth Supreme Champion

Four rings in operation for Northern Lights event

Equine specialist, Harry Hall, has announced the launch of its first ever Horse Census - a nationwide survey of horse owners and riders that aims to provide an overarching view of how the economic instability in the UK has impacted horse ownership and equestrian communities. (Pic: Harry Hall)

New census to reveal the true impact of rising costs on horse care in the UK

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Strule Valley Riding Club have a busy autumn ahead

Declan Lavery who will be taking part in the celebrity challenge at Saintfield Horse Show on Saturday 24 August. (Pic: Freelance)

All roads lead to Saintfield for annual horse show

Study equine at Enniskillen Campus, CAFRE. Courses on offer for those leaving school with A-Level and GCSE and equivalent qualifications. (Pic: CAFRE)

Awaiting exam results? Discover Equine at Enniskillen Campus

Mark McAuley and GRS Lady Amaro will represent Ireland in the Nations Cup at the RDS on Friday. (Pic: Sportfot)

Ireland team named for Aga Khan Trophy tilt

Omagh rider Niamh McEvoy pictured after winning the Balmoral Bottlegreen/HSI Grand Prix with Templepatrick Welcome Limmerick in 2022. Niamh now joins Team Ireland for international selection to the main arena classes at this year's Rolex Dublin Horse Show. (Pic: Freelance)

Horse Week: Omagh woman heads up international selection for Rolex Dublin Horse ...

53 years after his last course winner Ballyclare trainer Billy Bryson was deservedly back when the winners enclosure when Augusta George pictured last before storming home in the closing stages with Neil Gault aboard to score and surviving a stewards enquiry to reward a stalwart of the Ulster training ranks. (Pic: Freelance)

Ballyclare trainer sends out winner 53 years after last success at track

Ian Moors jumping Pinecroft Galaxy, 2nd in 1.20m registered jumping recently. (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Registered and unregistered jumping continues at Connell Hill

Imogen Gray and Troy won the 1m class each week and won the 1m league. (Pic: Ellie Johnston Photography)

Lusk Equestrian hosts fourth and final week of showjumping league

Katie McKee and Waterpaint took the red rosette in EI90(Amateur) at Loughanmore. (Pic: Anne Hughes)

King of the ‘Cassells’ at Loughanmore

Robert Russell jumping Ballyrobin Nimmerdor (1st 1.35m). (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Connell Hill Equestrian Centre hosts Fraser Homes Ulster Grand Prix Series 2024

Rachel Stranney, AJ. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Summer showjumping at Hagans Croft Equestrian

Emma McGillion riding Knockgraffon Girl, winners of the 148 90cm class. (Pic supplied by Tori OC Photography)

TRI Ulster Region Spring Tour final 2024

Hollie Woods and Oslo Vivant. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Ardnacashel Equestrian Centre holds Annual Summer Show

Supreme Champion of Show Heather Steele (left) receiving the McBurney Cup from showing judge Annabel Hendron, also pictured are Kenzie Calvert (scribe), Rachel Conn (working hunter judge) and Reserve Supreme Champion of Show Ellie Annett. (Pic: Pauline Williams Photography)

Fantastic turnout for Kilkeel and District Riding Club's annual Silver Show

Winners of the 75cm Open class were Anna Rose Garrity and Tinkerbelle. (Pic: Ecclesville/Jennifer Leonard)

Annual summer show proves another super success for Ecclesville

Pictured at the NPS Area 32 Summer Show in conjunction with Antrim Show. (Pic: Ellie Johnston Photography)

NPS Area 32 equestrian results from Antrim Show

Elle Chambers and CRH Brodie on their way to winning the Intro junior class. (Pic: Ellie Johnston Photography)

Penultimate leg of Summer Dressage League held at Knockagh View

John Gilliland OBE. (Pic supplied by Jane Craigie Marketing)

Evidence a key enabler for environmental and economic agriculture resilience

Daniel Coyle praises his mare Legacy, owner Ariel Grange and trainer Jeroen Dubbeldam after jumping three days of clear rounds. He is the son of Eleanor and Fergal Coyle from Ardmore, Derry. (Pic: Ruth Loney)

Coyle loses stirrup and Legacy loses shoe in Olympic showjumping final

Ben Walsh jumping Adastra Milo (2nd 1.35m). (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Fraser Homes Ulster Grand Prix Series at Connell Hill