LAST Saturday, the South East Region of Dressage Ireland announced an hour’s delay to the start of their show at Barnadown the following day but, as conditions deteriorated on Sunday, they were forced to cancel. Their next scheduled show, at the same venue, takes place on Sunday, November 15th.

The sole Dressage Ireland-affiliated fixture throughout the country this weekend is today’s (Saturday) Northern Region show at the Gransha Equestrian Centre. This is the first leg of the Region’s winter league (including Try Dressage) which is being sponsored by ConnemaraHQ and includes a special Connemara pony league.

Halloween Masquerade Ball tickets

Tickets are still available for Dressage Ireland’s Halloween Masquerade Ball being held in the Westgrove Hotel, Clane on Friday, October 31st. This black-tie function will commence with a prosecco reception at 7pm after which guests will be invited to sit down for a three-course meal at 8pm. The ‘No Tricks, Just Treats’ evening will then burst into musical life with a live band followed by a DJ; there will also be a late bar. Under 18s are welcome but must be accompanied by a named adult.