Most people will be aware of how the NIF Working Hunter finals operate, but for those who have qualified for the first time, here is a brief summary. No positions or rosettes are handed out at the end of the class. Once results have been counted and verified, the top ten from each final will […]

We are committed to making NIF 2023 as efficient as possible for competitors. In order to reduce waiting times at the show office, we have created a much faster system for those intending to make a late entry. 1). We would encourage those making a late entry to do it in advance using the online […]

Showgrounds layout (please note the BLUE ring is now sand – was previously grass).

To speed up number collection, we are listing the catalogued animals for NIF 2023. After entering the showgrounds, please make your way to the show office and request your number. This should then be worn whenever leading or riding your animal, to comply with our insurance. A few people seem to have either spelt their […]

The Bronze ring (Friday 28th April) will close for entries on 31st March. There will be no late entries available as this ring is very close to capacity. That means the following classes will be closed from midnight on Friday. Class 22: Pony Performance 55cmsClass 23: Pony Performance 65cmsClass 24: Pony Performance 75cmsClass 25: Pony […]

In an effort to make the collection of competition numbers fast and as efficient as possible, we will once again be listing the animals registered for NIF 2023 with their competition number. This number must be used for all classes. The list will be published next week, after catalogue entries close. Please make a note […]

PLEASE ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO GET INTO THE SHOW-GROUNDS AS ROADS AROUND CAVAN ARE LIKELY TO BE VERY BUSY ALL WEEKEND – EVERY YEAR PEOPLE MISS CLASSES BECAUSE THEY DIDN’T ALLOW ENOUGH TIME 1). SHOW GROUNDS – open on Thursday 27th April from 12 noon until 6pm – Please get your stable numbers upon arrival […]

The committee of the Northern Ireland Festival would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support. Ardnacashel Equestrian and StudCasey’s Salmon LtdEden Car SalesEmily WidgerEquine Viewer IrelandExcel Roofing & CladdingFidelma MartinGalco Steel LtdGlasdrumman StudJennifer KennedyJump In Action PhotographyK2 Cloud Engineering LTDKilbride Equestrian CentreKillmaconnell House StablesKnockagh View Equestrian CentreNW CarePeyangoPolly Coles Show TeamSarah BrashawSteele […]

NIF 2023 are delighted to be hosting a Golden Ticket Qualifier for theVeteran Horse of the Year 2023An opportunity for a Ridden Horse / Pony or an In-Hand Horse / Pony to win direct entry to theVeteran Horse Society Supreme Finalat Arena UK, Lincolnshire on 29th September – 1st October 2023 Classes 146 and 147 […]

They are:Working Hunter of the Year ChampionshipNational Pony Society/Baileys Horse Feeds Mountain & Moorland Ridden Connemara Pony of the YearIntermediate Working Hunter Pony of the Year153cm Working Hunter Pony of the Year143cm Working Hunter Pony of the Year133cm Working Hunter Pony of the YearThe Price Family Supreme In-Hand Championship The timetable and online entry system […]