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Great excitement as
Meadows Inter-Schools’
show jumping begins P91
FITTING FINALE:
Steven Smith won the
EI 110 Open at the
concluding Northern
Region event of the
season at Knockany
on ‘Mike of Mourne’
(here) and also the
EI 100 class with
‘Jaguar Blues’.
(FW38-524AH)
PICTURE:
Anne Hughes
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Brilliant podium finish for
Susie Berry at Blenheim Palace
A
superb performance from Irish Eventing
rider, Susie Berry saw her take third
place on the podium in the CCI4*-L at the
prestigious Blenheim Palace International
Horse Trials in the UK.
Riding the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding
‘John The Bull’, Berry, who was the only Irish rider
in a competition that attracted 90 competitors,
scored an excellent 27.9 in Friday’s opening
Dressage phase. This was followed by a perfect
clear inside the time in Saturday’s cross-country
and another flawless performance in Sunday’s final
Show Jumping as the Irish rider completed the
tough Blenheim competition on her Dressage score.
Britain’s Yasmin Ingham took victory aboard
‘Banzai Du Loir’ on 25.2, while Rosalind Canter took
runner-up spot with ‘Lordships Graffalo’ on 27.1.
PODIUM FINISH: Ireland’s Susie Berry and ‘John The Bull’
claimed third place in the CCI4*-L at the prestigious Blenheim
Palace International Horse Trials. (FW38-515NN)
PICTURE: courtesy of Katie Neat
BREEDING
John The Bull (ISH) - 2011 chestnut gelding
by Luidam (KWPN), out of Think About It (TB),
by Houmayoun (TB). Bred by James Byrne, Co.
Westmeath. Owner: Caroline Berry and Helen
Caton.
Summer season
ride round up
from ILDRA P88
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HORSESCENE
It is always advisable to ring the venue before setting off, to
ensure the event is taking place.
Equestrian competitions have been subject to cancellations and
postponements due to Covid-19, but there now some competitions
scheduled for the coming weeks. As restrictions are eased, please
do check with the venue in advance to ensure that the details listed
are up to date.
Please also ensure that you check the rules and regulations for
the venue before you travel, as there may be guidance about preentering, car parking etc that you should be aware of.
5pm. Show jumping league (40cmTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 1m) at Ecclesville, Fintona, 6.30pm.
Balmoral Show. Horse and pony
Pony show jumping (cross-polesshow jumping training (60cm-1m+)
90cm) at Mossvale, Dromara, 7pm.
at Mossvale, Dromara, 7pm.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 - TRI
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Inter-Schools’ Show jumping League
Balmoral Show. Redhall Riding
at The Meadows, Lurgan - entries
Club Fun Friday jumping at Dalways
close Sept 29. Unregistered Autumn
Bawn, Carrickfergus, 5.30pm. Show
League (70cm-1.30m) at Connell
jumping league (40cm-1m) at
Hill, Randalstown. Working Hunter
Ecclesville, Fintona, 6.30pm. Pony
League at Ardnacashel, Comber show jumping (cross-poles-90cm) at
pre-entry.
Mossvale, Dromara, 7pm.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 - Dressage
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 league at Dalways Bawn,
Balmoral Show. SJI Horse Show
Carrickfergus. Two-phase (1m,
Jumping at The Meadows, Lurgan.
90cm, 75cm) at Hazeldene,
Show Jumping league at Hagans
Ballynahinch - entries close Oct
Croft, Ballynahinch/ Lisburn - pre2. Autumn Dressage League at
entry. Unregistered Autumn League
Ardnacashel, Comber - pre-entry.
(70cm-1.30m) at Connell Hill,
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Randalstown.
Wednesday Evening Jumping
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - One(Working Hunter Course) at
Day Event and Two-phase (1m,
Ardnacashel, Comber - pre-entry.
85cm, 70cm) at Lusk’s, Carr, Lisburn
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 - Horse
- pre-entry by Sep 24. Summer
and pony show jumping training
Show Jumping League final at
(60cm-1m+) at Mossvale, Dromara,
Ardnacashel, Comber. Autumn
7pm.
Dressage Show at Causeway Coast
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 - Show
Arena, Coleraine - enter online.
jumping league (40cm-1m) at
Bann Valley Annual Derby at
Ecclesville, Fintona, 6.30pm. Pony
Killeague Road, Macosquin, 11am
show jumping (cross-poles-90cm) at
- pre-entry.
Mossvale, Dromara, 7pm.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 - Wednesday Evening Jumping
Unregistered Autumn League
(Working Hunter Course) at
(70cm-1.30m) at Connell Hill,
Ardnacashel, Comber - pre-entry.
Randalstown. Working Hunter
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 League at Ardnacashel, Comber Horse and pony show jumping
pre-entry.
training (60cm-1m+) at Mossvale,
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 - Winter
Dromara, 7pm.
Dressage League (1 of 6) at Laurel
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 - End of
View, Templepatrick - pre-entry
Summer show jumping league
by noon Oct 7. Autumn Dressage
final (cross-poles-1m) at The Burn
League at Ardnacashel, Comber Equestrian Centre, Knockbracken
pre-entry.
Healthcare Park, near Carryduff,
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