THE Campbell family are justifiably proud of their beautifully appointed Dirraw Farm in Finvoy and the new outdoor all-weather jumping arena, which was officially used for the first time last Saturday by the Northern Region of Eventing Ireland, adds further to the venue as an equestrian centre.

“It needs time to settle but is a great addition,” said Steven Smith, who narrowly failed to complete on his dressage score (31) in the 17-runner EI110 when two seconds over the time on the new carpet gallop fibre surface with Mr Diceman. Local veterinary surgeon Rosie Alcorn beat the clock in both jumping phases but lowered one of the coloured poles to finish second with her eight-year-old Centre Stage mare, Centre Fold Belle (38).