THE first Horse Sport Ireland Autumn Development Series Arena Eventing competition was hosted by the Northern Region of Eventing Ireland last Saturday at The Meadows where the dressage phase took place on grass while the jumping phases were both staged on a surface.

The German Sport Horse mare Lougherne Bellissima, who was imported as a foal by the Hillsborough-based Lougherne Stud, recorded an all-the-way success on her eventing debut in the 18-runner AE110 for six and seven-year-olds under a delighted Hannah Blakely.