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HORSEWEEK
FARMWEEK
JANUARY 28 2021
Castle Irvine, Necarne
announces two Eventing
Ireland dates for 2021
continued from back page
Vina
Buller
who
represented Ireland at the
highest level, in both Show
jumping and Eventing - has
been named as Course
Designer for both dates,
with input from world
renowned course designer
Ian Stark, it is sure to be
two days of the highest
quality Eventing.
Camilla
Speirs
represented Ireland at
the
Junior
European
Championships at Necarne
in 2006 with ‘Portersize
Just a Jiff’, bred by Philip
White of Maddybenny.
This combination has since
represented Ireland on
many occasions, including
at 5* level at Badminton
and Pau.
She commented that: “We
are very lucky to have a
venue like Necarne back
on the eventing calendar
for 2021. Not only does
Necarne boast some of
the best facilities and
picturesque courses in the
country, but it holds very
special memories for me,
personally, as I competed
here in my very rst Junior
European
Championship
with ‘Portersize Just a Jiff’.’’
Jayne Doherty, winner
of the CCI2* Necarne 2009
on ‘The Only One’ also
commented:
‘’Necarne
is incredibly special to
me. Winning Necarne in
2009 on ‘The Only One’
was pivotal to my entire
career. One year on from
Necarne, we were called up
for the World Equestrian
Championships
in
Kentucky USA to represent
Ireland.
Necarne gave
me the belief that I could
win amongst international
competitors and is one of
my favourite places in the
world. The lure of Necarne
to National and, potentially,
International competitors
is strong. The facilities
are absolutely incredible.
The
remarkable
team
that Derek Keys and Kyle
Porter have put together
to revitalise the venue has
Necarne gleaming. With
the professionalism of
Dora Beacom and Eventing
Ready... steady... groom!
THROUGHOUT the winter, horse
owners often lack motivation
in their grooming routines.
Grooming is not only important
for the health of your horse - it’s
also a great way to relieve stress
and bond with your horse.
Thankfully, grooming kits tend to
consist of pieces of equipment
that last for a long time. To
get you motivated into a good
grooming routine, we wanted to
highlight some newer grooming
essentials, as well as some
old favourites we couldn’t do
without.
RETURN OF EVENTING: Castle Irvine, Necarne will see the return of eventing on a
National level this year. (FW04-507NN)
Ireland behind this venue,
it’s the foremost event that
everyone is going to be
excited about!’’
Castle Irvine Estate Ltd
are delighted that Eventing
Ireland have decided to
include the Estate for two
National Horse Trials this
year
(2021),
following
on from the rst Show
Jumping Ireland event held
in November 2020.
A spokesperson said: “We
hope that these National
Events will act as a stepping
stone to further promote
Castle Irvine, Necarne back
to its former glory as an
International
Equestrian
Centre.
We
began
conversations with the
key members of Eventing
Ireland back in 2017.
Following completion of
our lease with Fermanagh
and Omagh District Council
in July 2020, we pursued
discussions
with
the
Eventing Ireland team, who
ran so many successful
Events at Necarne. A
special thanks to Jean
Mitchell, Denis Currie, Vina
Buller, Dora Beacom and
David Morrison for their
dedication,
knowledge
and wisdom. We truly are
delighted to have approval
for two dates in 2021.
“We would like to thank
Eventing Ireland for their
dedication in bringing
JUNIOR EUROPEANS: Camilla Speirs on ‘Portersize
Just a Jiff’ represented Ireland at the Junior European
Championships at Necarne in 2006. (FW04-509NN)
Horse Trials back to
Necarne. We extend a
warm welcome to everyone
coming to visit Castle
Irvine, Necarne for these
events. This is also a great
opportunity for the local
community to get involved
in this sport so, if anyone
is interested in helping on
either of the two dates,
they should contact the
Event Co-ordinator, Dora
Beacom on 07876 758979.”
LeMieux Flexi Brushes
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strain and the gripping effort on
the brush.
Within the range are natural
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brushes, a curry comb and a
massage brush.
LeMieux Heritage Brushes
The beautifully crafted LeMieux
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LeMieux Hands On Grooming
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the removal of dirt and old hair.
These unique gloves allow for full
flexibility and movement, allowing
FLEXIBLE: LeMieux flexi brushes
COURSE DESIGNER:
Vina Buller has been
named as Course
Designer for both
National events at
Necarne.
(FW04-510NN)
SITE WALK: Left,
Eventing Ireland
representatives
pictured at a site walk
at Necarne, pictured
from left are: Lithgow
Currie, Jean Mitchell,
Denis Currie, Vina
Buller, Dora Beacom
and David Morrison.
(FW04-508NN)
boast a flexible design, which
helps to reduce wrist strain and
the gripping effort on the brush.
(FW04-500bNN)
HANDS ON: The LeMieux hands
on gloves incorporate the idea of
a rubber curry comb into a pair of
gloves, making them perfect for
encouraging the removal of dirt and
old hair. (FW04-500aNN)
you to tackle the hardest to
reach places.
LeMieux Luxury Canvas
Grooming Bag
For those that are ready to ditch
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looking grooming bag, the
LeMieux luxury canvas grooming
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Beautifully designed with
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Carr & Day & Martin Coat Care
Carr & Day & Martin have been a
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the country for many years.
Some best sellers include;
Carr & Day & Martin Dreamcoat
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Carr & Day & Martin Coatshine
- Great for repelling grass stains
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and shoulders to help stop rugs
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Now you’re armed with the
information on all the best
grooming products, it’s time to
up your winter grooming routine!
We can’t wait to see you get
stuck in, remember to tag us on
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