THE Northern Region of Eventing Ireland rounded off their 2025 campaign with a second visit to Ian and Alison Wilson’s Vesey Lodge where, on Saturday, things were much like they had been in early May, just about perfect.

The weather may not have played ball in the morning but it’s hard to dampen people’s enthusiasm for the sport when the ground, hedges and fences (some new since May) are so well presented. Most of the credit here is due to farm manager Noel Fitzpatrick, his wife Noreen and daughter Holly whose efforts extended into the neighbouring land of Eddie and Jan Martin.