Anthea Steele Equestrian

27/07/2026

Antrim show 😷

Simply could not be anymore proud of 2 girls that step up no matter what

Rachel & Ellie, without you 2 (my life support) we would not be able to do what we do!!

This week has been s**t!! I was in hospital all day Friday with a kidney infection and sepsis, these 2 got a team of 10 ponies ready, and I mean everything from packing the lorry, tack, bathing, working them and plaiting!

We had some great results at Antrim show!

To many to list but I am super proud of how a team of people rally around and come together to make days like this possible so thank u, to those who held ponies, made food, got riders ready, and generally checked in to see how things were going! I was given strict instructions behind the scenes to not be getting dressed for lead reins (Rachel is scary)

Thank u to owners as always for our lovely ponies, and generally to everyone who made the day run so smoothly!!

09/07/2026

Whilst the ponies are out on a break we have been super busy preparing their barn

We removed their deep littler beds, power hosed, painted and had a fresh delivery of bedding for their stables

Now for a well earned few days off 😃

09/07/2026

Almost 500 miles traveled in our last 2 weekends showing

Finn valley agricultural
Kilusty IPS
Clonmel agricultural

We are so grateful to have some very special ponies who make our weekends successful

Thank u to the owners, riders and helpers keeping us on the road 🛣️

Ponies are having a well deserved break before we start again next week 😃

28/06/2026

Darcie flying solo yesterday at Killyleagh show whilst the rest of us headed to Finn valley - awaiting pics

But just look at how darcie’s day went 🤩🤩🤩

28/06/2026

Not very good with posting results recently 🤦🏽‍♀️

Here is a bunch of pics from our last few shows

01/06/2026

IPS northern area

10 ponies in total for the team

5 of which are 4yo’s so we had a very busy day

Brookllan sweet dreams missed her show pony lead rein as I was riding so we went into newcomers with darcie Jackson for the experience

Rotherwood its the business & Jocelyn Hutchinson 2nd show pony

Meeryhill Lorenzo at his first ridden show coming 4th in the large breeds with myself

Dawros voodoo ray in hand reserve supreme led by Rachel Mccoey

Brookllan Beaus Delight
Winner of the part bred ridden at his first ridden show

Quinton Shiraz & Miya Armstrong
Winner of the LR SHP
Taylor Armstrong then rode in the newcomers to place 4th

Musslebrough Darcie & Darcie Jackson competed in the m&m lead rein with a tiny baby blip in their show

Ronelle ebony ridden by miya armstrong
M&m mini reserve champion

Homealone sparkles ridden by Ellie Williams 2nd in the coloured ridden

Thanks again to the owners, helpers and riders and of course the ponies who had a wonderful day off in the field

22/05/2026

Balmoral show 2026

Delighted with the ponies in cold wet conditions - can we have a warm sunny show now???

Ronelle Ebony ridden by Miya Armstrong
Pulled 2nd and stayed 2nd in a huge class of top ponies
Both tiny pony and rider can hold their own 🤩

Brookllan sweet-dreams ridden by Alice Shelly
Pacing 5th in a strong class of open show ponies and hunters
She’s just a baby and so much mileage to gain

Musslebouragh Darcie ridden by Alice Shelly & led by Rachel mccoey put in a great performance for another baby pony and ended out of the placing
Alice giving both ponies a great ride and invaluable experience 😃

Rotherwood it’s the business ridden by Jocelyn Hutchinson
Reserve champion show pony
Those little size 3 booties rode her beautifully with the highest ride mark
I love this combination to watch 😍

Thanks again to owners, helpers, leaders and those back home keeping the yard going 👍🏼

A busy few weeks ahead now as we start to get the novice ponies out and about aswell

Well done to all other competitors on fab results 😃

06/05/2026

NIF 2026

What a busy weekend, we headed off Thursday morning with 8

Brookllan sweet dreams ridden by Alice Shelly sharing the leading job with me was Rachel mccoey
Novice show pony reserve champion
3rd part bred
3rd open show pony LR
This little pony arrived with me unbroken at the end of January and her results this weekend shows her versatility

Ronelle ebony ridden by Miya Armstrong
Our trusty little steed was tiny tots champion, 2nd in the open lead rein and 2nd in the lead rein working hunter

Dawros voo doo ray who I rode
2nd novice m&m smalls
This little stallion was backed 5 weeks ago and we are delighted with his performance in such an atmosphere

Rotherwood it’s the business ridden by Jocelyn Hutchinson
2nd open show pony
Super pleased with Lulu’s performance and I’m sure she can’t wait to sleep over with Jocelyn 😜

Quinton Shiraz ridden by Miya Armstrong
And lead by both myself and Rachel mccoey
3rd novice show pony lead rein
3rd SHP lead rein
3rd open SHP lead rein
Raz was brought in 5 weeks ago after a very long break since being broken many years ago and Miya was her first tiny jockey to sit on board

Musslebouragh Darcie ridden by Darcie Jackson
No placing in the novice lead rein m&m
Every day is a learning day for the two darcies, Darcie pony was only broke over the winter and Darcie wasn’t doing rising trot 6 weeks ago so we are delighted with both as they have so much more to give

Pickmere Wizard of oz ridden by Ellie Williams as we had a clash of classes and I had to ride the stallion in his class
6th part bred ridden

Homealone sparkles ridden by Ellie Williams
Jumped the performance workers to unfortunately have a pole down

I also had the privilege of leading pom pom in the veteran class with Alice to gain a 4th in great company thanks Rebecca

And chaseford camellia with wynter in the open show pony lead rein to place 2nd

Our little team competed in the fancy dress coming champions as ‘The Arena Party’ accompanying the riders were the 2 little Shetlands who were fantastic from start to finish
The 2 girls Alice & miya went for the hobby horse competition placing 1st & 2nd 🐴

As always thanks to the owners, riders, leaders and those who get handed ponies to hold or trips to the lorry for bits and bobs
Also Thanks to our chef for the weekend I know we are a demanding bunch but on the bright side atleast we do the dishes 😂😂

https://youtube.com/shorts/86NlZBHoSjk?si=mi8gj8nXVCl8KlCF

29/03/2026

IPS spring Show

Our first show of 2026 was a successful one

Ronelle ebony & Miya Armstrong
Clear in the lead rein working hunter
3rd m&m lead rein

Brookllan Sweet-Dreams & Rachel McCoey
1st sp 4yo & over
Overall reserve supreme in hand

Rotherwood it’s the business & Jocelyn Hutchinson
1st sp 138-148
Reserve champion show pony

Brookllan Dream Boy & Miya Armstrong
1st sp lead rein
Reserve sp mini champion

Pickmere wizard of oz & myself
2nd part bred ridden

Dawros Voodoo Ray & myself
1st m&m 4yo and over

Musselbrough Darcie & Miya
4th newcomer lead rein

I am forever greatful to have such an amazing team of helpers, owners and liveries, from the endless days of bringing my little lead rein jockey up to ride each pony,the lunch makers, those who help keep the outfits ready for each class, the kids dressed and the craic going Sarah & Ally kept the lorry and kids impeccable yesterday!!

I’m starting another season of showing, with 2 girls who work so hard alongside me daily.. Rachel and Ellie no matter what I ask they are there, without them both we couldn’t do what we do! The dedication they have for our team of ponies is second to none 😃

Brookllan Stud
Rachel Gavan-mccoey
Ellie Williams
Charlotte Douglas

13/02/2026

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