Riders celebrate end of winter season with awards ceremony

Sunday, 8 March 2026 at 08:55

Riders from across the Island have been celebrating the end of the winter competition season at Conrhenny Equestrian Centre in Onchan.

Nearly 40 trophies were presented during the Winter Points Series prizegiving ceremony.

Awards ranged from young riders in the Lead Rein and First Ridden categories through to junior, intermediate and senior competitors.

The centre says it's now turning its focus to spring and summer season, with lots of interest expected in upcoming outdoor shows and training clinics.

More from Isle of Man News

One nuisance cyclist ticketed in more than three years

Douglas Council says it's had 13 complaints about cyclists in almost four years.
New ministerial post created by chief minister

The Isle of Man has a new ministerial job - and a minister to go with it.
Huge floating book fair to arrive in Douglas next month

The world's largest floating bookshop will be in Douglas for almost a fortnight next month.
Stay safe for Hop Tu Naa tonight

Police are asking trick or treaters to make sure they can be seen tonight.
Special Olympics fundraiser needs you

A organisation for athletes with learning disabilities has raised more than £17,000 to compete at a global competition in Chile next year.
Peel ready for bonfire and fireworks later

Peel kicks off the Island's bonfire night fun tonight with its fireworks display.
Government: "UK never told us about child murderer"

The government says it'll write to the UK demanding to know how a convicted child murderer ended up living on the Isle of Man.
Farm shop's newest worker needs your name suggestions

A farm shop in Glen Helen is asking you to name its newest member of staff.