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Winter league concludes
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PERSONAL BESTS:
Abi Lyle and ‘Giraldo’
scored two international
personal bests in FEI
World Cup Grand Prix
classes in London.
(FW51-522NN)
PICTURE:
courtesy of
London International
Horse Show/
Peter Nixon
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Coyle secures World Cup
Grand Prix win once again
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RELAND’S Show Jumping and Dressage athletes were
in superb form over the weekend, posting a string of
impressive results in the USA, the Middle East and in
Europe.
Before the weekend, Derry’s Daniel Coyle had already
VICTORY: Daniel Coyle (IRL) and ‘Legacy’ won the
Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2022/2023 North
American League at Fort Worth, Texas. (FW51-512NN)
taken a Longines FEI Jumping World Cup win in Toronto
(CAN) and a runner-up finish in Las Vegas (USA). Coyle
added another World Cup Grand Prix victory on Saturday
night at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth (USA) with
the Ariel Grange-owned ‘Legacy’.
The pair came out on top after a three-horse jump-off,
crossing the finish line clear in 31.47 seconds. McLain
Ward (USA) and ‘Callas’ settled for second (32.60), with
Erynn Ballard (CAN) third (34.94).
“The way the sport has [evolved], you have to be able to
go so fast,” Coyle explained. “In the beginning, [‘Legacy’]
was always fast, but she didn’t really understand what she
was doing. As the night shows, you have to be able to do
everything to beat [your competitors].”
Coyle has now assumed the lead in the North American
World Cup standings with 66 points. Fellow Irishman Conor
Swail, also with two victories this season, sits second (56
points), while Daniel Bluman (ISR) is third (54).
“I don’t know that being first or second or third in the
league [standings] brings you anything when you get to
the Finals,” Coyle said, “but it assures you get there, so
that’s always good, too!”
The North American League resumes on January 28,
2023 in Puebla (MEX) before concluding in March at Ocala
(USA).
Latest league and
Super League decided
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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 resumed, following the cancellations
and postponements due to Covid-19. 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 still be guidance about pre-entering, car parking etc that you
should be aware of.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 Equestrian Centre, Warrenpoint CHRISTMAS EVE.
rescheduled from Dec 17.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 - Arena Jump
CHRISTMAS DAY.
Mix at Ardnacashel, Comber.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 - BOXING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 - Training
DAY - Boxing Day Race Meeting at
Show (70cm+) at Portmore, Aghalee,
Down Royal - gates open 10.30am;
6.30pm.
first race 11.40am.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 - Flexi
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Eventing at The Meadows, Lurgan.
Christmas Show (30cm-1m) at
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 - New Year
Knockagh View, Greenisland. Derby at
Charity Hack in aid of Air Ambulance
Connell Hill, Randalstown. Christmas
meeting at the Burn Equestrian
Cracker Show (classes to suit all
Centre main yard, near Carryduff,
ages and abilities) at Ecclesville,
leaving at 12 noon sharp - lunch
Fintona, 10am. Working Hunter final
provided. Winter Dressage League (4
at Ardnacashel, Comber (rescheduled
of 6) at Laurel View, Templepatrick from Dec 11). Training Show (70cm+)
pre-entry by Jan 12. Arena Jump Mix
at Portmore, Aghalee, 6.30pm.
at Ardnacashel, Comber.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 - Training
- Show Jumping at Ardnacashel,
Show (70cm+) at Portmore, Aghalee,
Comber, 6pm.
6.30pm.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 - Flexi
Aldertree Equine Show jumping
Eventing at The Meadows, Lurgan.
training show (cross-poles-1.10m) at
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 - Dressage
Castle Irvine, Irvinestown, 9am.
League at Ardnacashel, Comber.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 - NEW
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 - Training
YEAR’S EVE - New Year’s Show
Show (70cm+) at Portmore, Aghalee,
Jumping at Ardnacashel, Comber.
6.30pm.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 - NEW YEAR’S
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 - Flexi
DAY.
Eventing at The Meadows, Lurgan.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 - Training
Dressage at Home and International
Show (70cm+) at Portmore, Aghalee,
Autumn/ Winter League (week six).
6.30pm.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 - Dressage
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 - Cash Back
League at Ardnacashel, Comber.
Unregistered show jumping at The
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 - Training
Meadows, Lurgan. Dressage at Home
Show (70cm+) at Portmore, Aghalee,
and International Autumn/ Winter
6.30pm.
League (week five). Jump-Cross
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - JumpWinter All-Weather track competition
Cross Winter All-Weather track
(60cm, 75cm, 90cm, 1m) at Lisbane
competition (60cm, 75cm, 90cm,
Farm, Saintfield - pre-entry. Dressage
1m) at Lisbane Farm, Saintfield - preLeague final at Gransha, Bangor entry. Flexi Eventing at The Meadows,
rescheduled from Dec 17. Dressage
Lurgan.
Show (Intro-Medium) at Wheatfield
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