The .morning of the Northern Ireland Dressage Festival dawned wet but thankfully not too cold.

 Both dressage horses, Indie and Henry were beautifully prepared for their big day by Martin and it reflected in their excellent performances . Henry rode a good test for his first elementary and Indie came 5th in his class with a cracking score of 71% to qualify him for the Irish National Championships.

Our other competition horse, Nicki, along with Indie and Henry had full sets of shoes put on them in preparation for the showing/dresssge season.

 Things were quieter with the riding school this week as communions and confirmations are the highlights for each family with young children.

 Lessons were concentrated on jumping with particular emphasis on practising the water tray. Holly and Willow were a good combination but Autumn was having none of it!

 Eileen joined in the ladies group. The ladies concentrated on their dressage techniques. The first movement of a dresssge test, enter at A and continue in a straight line to C, is usually the hardest ( nerves etc). The ladies mastered it perfectly by the end of the lesson. Well done and good luck for the 14th May.

 Will Glendenning took Blue to Killeagh show to practise mastering both his dressage and show jumping in the Working Hunter class.

 Keep practising everyone for next week end's show and thanks to all our little and big people who keep Carlingford Lough Equestrian Centre a little horsey haven☺

Dressage commences again on Friday 14th. Judge Christina Keane. Please have all entries in for this Thursday before 12 clock please.

Thankyou again for CC CRAFT AND TACK SHOP AND BOYDS STORES OF NEWRY FOR THEIR KIND SPONSORSHIP.