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PONY EXPRESS:
Back in May 1961, a
group of local children
were invited to collect
a letter from the Lord
Mayor of Dublin and
deliver it by pony
express to the Lord
Mayor of Belfast. Terry
Swann, Anne Austin,
Michael Black, Philip
Swann and Wendy
Swann are pictured
being greeted by
Lord Mayor of Dublin
outside The Mansion
House in Dublin.
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FOR FULL REPORT AND
MORE PICTURES TURN
TO PAGE 60
Great news for Northern Region
eventing as Necarne returns
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ASTLE Irvine, Necarne will
open up its doors again on
May 22 and August 14, 2021
to welcome the Eventing
Ireland National Horse Trials.
This will see the return of eventing
to Necarne on a National Level,
the beginning of the aim to bring
International events back to Necarne.
Dora Beacom, Event Coordinator
for Eventing Ireland Northern Region,
commented: ‘’It is very exciting to
have this iconic venue back on our
calendar for the forthcoming year.
Necarne is unique for a number of
reasons, not least because of the
all-weather cross-country course
which, given the weather patterns of
the past few years, will, undoubtedly,
prove invaluable. The infrastructure
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and facilities are legendary, as is the
amazing backdrop of the beautiful
17th Century Tudor Castle. Many of
the world’s leading event riders quote
Necarne as their all-time favourite
event and I have no doubt that there
will be a collective welcome to the
news that it is making its way back
onto the schedule.’’
Catherine Abbott, Chair of Eventing
Ireland, Northern Region commented:
‘’The inclusion of Necarne in our
calendar for 2021 is great news for
everyone, particularly since we are
lacking parkland venues. Many of
the fences from the last International
are still there and can be used. It
is wonderful to be working with
the dynamic team from Gardrum
Holdings, who are equally keen to
see eventing return to this amazing
venue.’’
Necarne have been renowned for
holding horse trials at both a National
and International level in the past.
Necarne has hosted a total of 15
International events, with the last one
dating back to 2009. They have also
hosted FEI Eventing Championships
at both Junior and Young Rider levels,
and the FEI Pony Championships for
dressage, show jumping and eventing.
Many of the top eventers, who are now
competing all over the world, have
competed at Necarne. This includes
the current World Number one Oliver
Townend; World Number two Tim
Price; along with Zara Philips.
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HORSESCENE
Equestrian competitions have been subject to cancellations
and postponements due to Covid-19 - there may be events
listed below that have been cancelled since going to print, so
please do check with the venue in advance.
Please also ensure that you check the rules and regulations
for the venue before you travel, as there may be guidance
about pre-entering, car parking etc that you should be
aware of.
Even if competitions are unable to take place, many equestrian
centres may be open for private hire for those who need to
get their horses out of their stable and exercised in safe
surroundings.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 - ITBA
National Breeding and Racing
Awards 2020 - virtual awards
ceremony, 7.30pm.
**Flexi Eventing Series (dressage,
show jumping, cross-country)
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Laurel View dressage cancellation
L
AUREL View Equestrian
Centre, Templepatrick has
conrmed that they have
had to cancel the fth leg of
their Winter Dressage League,
which was scheduled to be held
on Sunday, February 14, due
to the extension of the current
lockdown.
After the next review on
February 18, the centre will
know better whether or not their
March dressage date will be able
to run.
Neigh a little prayer...
SNOW FUN: These horses came across their snow-covered field to a
Katesbridge church to pray for milder weather to return.
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PICTURE: courtesy of Billy Maxwell
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