Equestrian

Overall Event Horse Champion: Clare Abbott & MT Kenobis Touch, winners of the Glasdrumman Stud Cup. (Photo: Ellie Johnston Photography)

Young Event Horse Development Day at Danescroft

Jane Bruce and Minnie the Minx. (Photo: Black Horse Photography)

Showjumping at Ardnacashel Equestrian Centre

Katie Riddles, Pebbles. (Photo: Black Horse Photography)

Katelyn and Crackerjack double victory at Hagans Croft

Local farrier Rory Lavery showing pupils how a horse shoe is fitted at the Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Racing Juniors education day at Downpatrick Racecourse on Wednesday June 4 as the County Down racecourse gears up for their two-day meeting on Saturday and Sunday June 14 and 15. (Photo: Raphael Mason)

School children enjoy HRI Racing Juniors Education Day at Downpatrick

Alastair McNeilly from Muckamore, is one of CAFRE’s beef grassland management Technology Demonstration Farmers. Book now to visit a TDF to view practices which could benefit your business. (photo: freelance)

Technology Demonstration Farms open for visit bookings

Rachael Booth - Freddie & Freya Bevan - Buddy. (Photo: Black Horse Photography)

Ardnacashel Equestrian's dressage league gets underway

Annie Lucas, Sparky. (Photo: Black Horse Photography NI)

Bumper entries for showjumping at Hagans Croft Equestrian

Sarah Irwin jumping Charles De Reve. (Photo: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Connell Hill enjoys another busy week of jumping

Pictured is Head Judge and Host of the competition, Rebecca McKinney, alongside CEO of Down Royal Racecourse, Emma Meehan, as they reflect on an exciting new direction for this year’s Best Dressed Competition. (photo: Kelvin Boyes)

Ladies day returns to Down Royal with new competitions and double the glamour

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

Balmoral 2025 success for Ardnacashel Monarch (Sidney)

Caitlin Foster jumping Ziggy. (Photo: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Training show proves very popular at Connell Hill Equestrian

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

Fraser Homes Ulster Grand Prix Series 2025 launched

THE Ulster Region of Showjumping Ireland recently launched its prestigious 2025 Grand Prix League at the stunning Castle Irvine, Necarne.

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Amy Reid, Bonnie. (Black Horse Photography NI)

Showjumping competition hots up at Hagans Croft Equestrian

Graeme got down on one knee at Balmoral Show on Thursday.

A Balmoral love story as Sarah says ‘yes’

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Carrick Quidam de Revel

Greaghwillan Stud announce 2025 stallion roster

Carrick Diamond Royale

Greaghwillan Stud announce 2025 stallion roster

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
Saturday, May 17 saw the second week get underway of Hagans Croft’s six-week showjumping league.
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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

Julia Krajewski with Nickel, Luhmühlen 2024. (photo: TGL / Annette Dölger)

Longines Luhmühlen Horse Trials look forward to another eventing highlight

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

⁠Lesley Wilson, Lyleview Martell representing Ballycorr winners of 70cm class. (Photo: Ellie Johnston Photography)

Glorious sunshine for NI Riding Clubs Showjumping Championships

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

Daragh Ó Tuairisg

The enduring popularity of the Connemara Pony to be explored in a new TG4 series

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

19th Northern Ireland Festival held at Cavan Equestrian Centre
THE sun shone down over Cavan Equestrian Centre as it hosted the 19th Northern Ireland Festival across the Bank Holiday weekend.
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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

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

Eva Lawther jumping Nancy. (Photo: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Another enjoyable day at Connell Hill training show

Superintendent Joanne Gibson, Operation Gallop lead; Mark Robinson on Monty, Susan Spratt (BHS) and Head of Road Policing Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson. (Photo courtesy of Parkway Photography)

Operation Gallop - focus on road safety for horse riders and drivers

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

Farmers Rob Nicholson and Ruth Burgess with Animal Care and Management T Level students with Platinum, Flower, Casper and Finnian

Equines arrive at Barnsley College from Cannon Hall

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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