Equine Awards NI

06/08/2024

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Competition🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Don’t miss Music & Style Sunday on 11th August 2024. Featuring the Shortcross Most Stylish Hat & Accessories Competition with Fantastic prizes on offer. Courtesy of Shortcross and Mighty Women NI.

🎟️We have 10x2 sets of tickets to giveaway .

🎟Turnstiles Open at 12.30pm
🎷Live Music Before and After Racing
🏇First Race 2.15pm
👒Shortcross Most Stylish Hat & Accessories Competition
🎨 Free Face Painting & Children's Activities.

✨All you have to do is leave a nomination for the upcoming Equine Awards in the comments below

✨This can be anything from the best farrier, independent coach, volunteer, riding school, equine product - anyone that you feel deserves recognition for the work they do .

🏅Winners will be announced on Thursday .

🤞Good luck

04/08/2024

🎗️🎗️Charity Hack Sunday 25th August 🎗️🎗️

Charity hack to raise money for the children's Leukemia ward in the Royal Victoria Hospital.

It’s on Sunday 25th August starting from Raymond McKees yard on Loughries Road.

£10 per horse or pony. There will also be ballot tickets available with some great prizes up for grabs!
The hack is for all capabilities. No cantering.

If you love hacking this is a great opportunity to get to hack quiet roads and lanes, while supporting this worthwhile cause😊

Don’t need to pre book, meet at 11am and will be heading off for 11.30am 😊

Please contact Leeanne on 07736349640 for any enquiries 😊

03/08/2024

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25/07/2024

✨⭐️✨ANNOUNCEMENT ✨⭐️✨

Calling all our finalists for Rising Stars 2024!

⭐️The final will be on 21st September at Gransha Equestrian Centre

⭐️This will include both SJ and dressage ✨

❗️Details regarding the final will be posted closer to the time

⭐️We have had lots of enquiries about dates for qualifiers so have decided to hold one more. ✨

⭐️Last date to qualify will be the 7th September at Gransha Equestrian Centre for both SJ and dressage 🤩

⭐️Please contact Gransha if you wish to enter

22/07/2024

🤩Meme Monday🤩

We already know you spoil you horse WAY more than you spoil yourself! Why not come into Maryland Saddlery and find something both you and your horse will love?!😉

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05/07/2024

⁉️ARE YOU A RISING STARS 🌟 FINALIST ⁉️

Good News, we are now taking orders for your finalist hoodies.

HOW TO ORDER -

PM the page with the following details..

● Select size

● Choose your hoodie colour (see options attached)

● Choose a font colour (this can be any colour of your choice)

● Send us your order details via PM

● Make payment via paypal

⚫️ Order deadline is 31st July 2024.

*To ensure all finalists have their hoodies for the Final in September, we are unable to accept any orders past this date.

JUNIOR SIZE HOODIES - £21.99

ADULT SIZE HOODIES £24.99

(Additional cost for p&p, or hoodies can be collected from the qualifying host centres free of charge)

03/07/2024

✨✨✨ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀✨✨✨

🌟Do you know of a person or business that has changed your life or someone else’s life through the work they do with horses ?
If so, we want to hear about them and how they have helped 💜
🌟We are accepting nominations now for our
Changing Lives through Horses category.
PM the page, leave a comment or email us at
[email protected]
✨🌟💜🏆🐴✨

01/07/2024

We are delighted to have Equine halfway house pony rescue and refuge - Equine Welfare Network as our charity partner at this years Equine Awards.

What amazing work they do 🌟✨💜🤩🥰

The below text is Copied from Equine halfway house pony rescue and refuge - Equine Welfare page.

Just about sums it up.
Oh and it's totally unpaid here. I don't sell ponies, we do yard clearances and house moves for small payments and salvage materials to build our shelters.
I get no grants, no loans, I've been driving the same car (which was bought second hand) since 2008. I sold my motorbike to pay vets bills, Brian has done the same.We have lived on spaghetti on toast to pay for wormers.
I've rehomed over 150 equines in the past few years, doing homechecks myself to match the right pony to the right home.
I've tamed feral stallions, brought shut down ponies back to life, slept in stables beside sick ponies, sat up for nights waiting for foals. I've held my furry family as they've passed over rainbow bridge. I have laughed uncontrollably and cried inconsolably.
I wouldn't choose to do anything else with my life. This is my life.
The support I get on here is what gets me through some of the hardest days. I appreciate every like,every comment, every share and every donation.
I love all my ponies new homes, without rehoming I couldn't carry on. Some of you are homechecked and waiting for the right pony
Fundraising is the hardest part of what I do. Firstly I hate asking, secondly, I don't have enough hours in the day to do it
But it's for the ponies, so I'll continue to ask when I can.
Thank you for being part of my journey. ❤️

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Equine Welfare Networ… Katryna Gamble needs your support for Large barn for rescue ponies

25/06/2024

✨Equine Awards NI are now accepting nominations for

🌟Best Farrier
🌟Lifetime Achievement Award
🌟Best Equine Product
🌟Best Livery Yard

✨Join us for the night of the year at Titanic Belfast on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

🏆 Don't miss this chance to celebrate excellence in the equine industry!

Nominate your favourites today and be part of an unforgettable evening! 🎉

20/06/2024

🌟Rising Star qualifier at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre this Sunday 🤩

We have gorgeous rosettes from Awardboard Rosettes & Trophies - Ireland 🏵️

Sweets and brilliant prizes for best turned out in each class 🌟

First and second in each class will qualify for the final 🥇🥈

It’s a great opportunity to come out and compete in Showjumping and dressage 🌟

Enter now via the Knockagh View app .
Entries close Friday @ 5pm

Show Jumping Day & Equine Awards NI Rising star SJ & dressage qualifiersClasses for everyone from 30

18/06/2024

🌟Rising Stars are going to the beautiful Hagans Croft Equestrianthis Saturday !

🌟We have lots of classes running and everyone competing will receive one of our gorgeous rosettes 🏵️, sweets and prizes for best turned out.

🥇🥈First and second in each class on the day will qualify for the final🥳

🌟Winners at the final win tickets to the prestigious Equine Awards event in Titanic Belfast on the 5th October 😊

🌟Get your entries in now.. enter via Hagans Croft website 💜

14/06/2024

Ann is in hospital and was in need of a little pick me up so Summer came to visit!
What can I say, this was amazing! The joy Summer brought to Ann, other patients, Drs, nurses and staff was brilliant.
What a service Samantha and Keith provide 💜
Thank you for giving us all a little bit of Summer today !! 🌟☀️🥰
Look at her wee shoes 🥰🥰

12/06/2024

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08/06/2024

Proud to be sponsoring again this year. 😊

We hope you all have a good day and the weather is on your side ☀️

Good luck to all those competing 🤞🌟

🥇 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥 🥇

We’re delighted to welcome Equine Awards NI onboard as sponsor of this year’s Connemara Championship!

The Equine Awards NI showcase and honour those from across the equestrian sector here in Northern Ireland. Visit equineawardsni.com for more info.

04/06/2024

04/06/2024

Nominate now for Independent trainer of the year!
PM us, leave a comment or email 🌟😊

30/05/2024

🤍💜🕊️

I love you so, so much.

This is my favorite photo of my beautiful wife. It’s from our wedding day in 2021 and it was the best day ever. People will talk about G's smile, and it was incredible—it would make you feel like you were the center of the universe. But what I love about this photo is how it captures her strength. She was a strong, beautiful, phenomenal woman who just loved everything and everyone.

Working in the equestrian world is not an easy life; there are a lot of knocks and dark days. But G would navigate this by throwing so much joy and love at every situation. She would get as much joy from having a Greggs tea on the way home from the gallops as she would teaching a client in the pouring rain or jumping and galloping around biggest courses in the world. It was just incredible to be at your side and feel this energy.

I’m so proud to be your husband.

Rest in peace, my beautiful girl.

I don’t want this to sound like a thank you speech, but there are some people that I’d like to acknowledge and thank. The team at Bicton, who were beyond words in their care for Debbie, Diana, and me in the immediate aftermath; Tim, Jonelle, and their beautiful kids for getting me through the first 24 hours; and the Wolf Pack for being there ever since. There have been so many incredible messages of support, and I’m sorry for not getting back to more of you, but please know that they have been read and are so appreciated.

Seeing the purple and white ribbons has been amazing. But on an even more basic level, when you’re out competing this weekend, please just smile at each other, don’t feel awkward about laughing, and above all, try and love everything and everyone.

💜🤍🕊️

27/05/2024

🏆🐴 Nominate Now for the Equine Awards 2024! 🐴🏆

Do you know a business or individual that stands out and deserves recognition for their outstanding work in the equine industry? We want to hear about them!

To nominate, comment on this post, send us a private message, or email us at: [email protected].

Categories include:

Farrier of the Year
Riding School
Equestrian Centre
Independent Trainer
Endeavour Award
Best Equestrian Store
Changing Lives Through Horses
Equestrian Volunteer
Best Equine Transport Service
Lifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by Castle Leslie Estate)
Equine Dentist
Equine Veterinary Practice
Best Saddler/Saddle Fitter
Special Recognition
Your nomination could make a difference! 🌟

26/05/2024

Dates for June Qualifiers ⬇️

26/05/2024

🌟EQUINE AWARDS NI🌟

🌟RISING STARS 2024.🌟

Just a reminder for all those taking part in this years Rising Stars competition

SJ classes and rules are shown below.

If you are planning on taking part, please read over the rules so this can be as fair a competition as possible .

‼️PLEASE NOTE: Newcomers means a new horse/rider combination in their first year of competing .

‼️Winners of last years Rising Stars must move up to the next class!

Classes.
1. Lead Rein – Cross Poles Riders 4 years old and not exceeding 7 years old on 1/1/2024.
2. Assisted - Parent in Arena with Rider but off the lead rein. Riders 4 years old and not exceeding 7 years old on 1/1/2024.
3. Un-Assisted. Riders 4 years old and not exceeding 7 years old on 1/1/2024.
The first 3 classes will be over a course at 30cms.
4. 40cms - For Riders 5 years old and not exceeding 9 years old on 1/1/2024.
5. 50cms - For Riders 5 years old and not exceeding 9 years old on 1/1/2024.
6. 50cms – Newcomers - For Riders 5 years old and not exceeding 9 years old on 1/1/2024 who are in their first year of competing.
7. 60cms – For Riders 7 years old and not exceeding 12 years old on 1/1/2024.
8. 60cms – Newcomers - For Riders 7 years old and not exceeding 12 years old on 1/1/2024 who are in their first year of competing.
9. 70cms – For Riders 8 years old and not exceeding 16 years old on 1/1/2024.
10. 70cms – Newcomers - For Riders 8 years old and not exceeding 16 years old on 1/1/2024 who are in their first year of competing.
11. 80cms – For Riders 8 years old and not exceeding 16 years old on 1/1/2024.
12. 90cms – For Riders 8 years old and not exceeding 16 years old on 1/1/2024.
13. 90cms – Open to all Riders plus Elite Riders who have won at this height in 2024 and are 8 years old and not exceeding 16 on 1/1/2024.


Rules.

Correctly secured, protective head gear that meets the current safety standards must be worn at all times whilst mounted.

The wearing of a body protector is recommended whilst jumping.

Tack – Spurs, bandages, bitless bridles, standing martingales, gag snaffles and hackamores are not allowed.
Any suitable bridle may be worn. Bits must be used in their manufactured condition without any addition or modification to, or on, any part and conform to the requirements of the class. The bit must never be used to reprimand the pony. Judges will take into consideration the effectiveness and severity of the bit and bridle and their decision is final.

Winning combinations ie. same pony and rider, in their chosen class in 2023 cannot compete in the same class in 2024.
Winning riders with new ponies may compete in any age-appropriate class.

• Riders will be asked to jump a course of 10 show jumps .
• Each jump carries 10 points, so a clear round scores 100 points.
• A deduction of 4 penalties for a knock down, 4 penalties for the first refusal, 8 penalties for the second refusal and Elimination for the third refusal. Fall of horse or rider also causes Elimination.
• An Equitation Mark for each round is also given. Mark 1. Style and ability out of 20. Mark 2. Accuracy out of 20. Mark 3. Rhythm and Balance out of 20. Mark 4. Harmony out of 20 and Mark 5 Use of the Arena out of 20.

First and second placed riders at each qualifier will qualify for the Final.

Prizes on the day of the Final will include tickets to the Equine Awards 2024.