Any of our members whose sole allegiance is to the riding club probably wonders why attendance at events at this time of year can sometimes be low. The majority of our members have their fingers in more than one club pie and know all about the demands placed on them in the peak of summer.
The 3-day Irish Pony Club Festival finished yesterday in Mullingar, fully occupying Suzanne (DC of the East Donegal branch) and Audrey (secretary), as well as several other parent members. Tanya qualified for the combined training championship with Al so was present as a competitor at the event. Congratulations to Suzanne and Mick’s daughter Gemma who finished 5th in her combined training competition on her Connemara, Jack (Holiday Anytime).
The highlight of the pony racing calendar takes place next weekend in Dingle and Rachel will be travelling to that with the family and pony hopeful, Lucky (She’s In The Stars).
As if all of that weren’t enough, the Errigal Polocrosse Club is now fully operational and training is taking place at regular 2-week intervals. The motley collection of children and adult members—and particularly the ponies—are beginning to appear somewhat more accomplished. You can see the evidence in the club’s website gallery.
Pictured below: The Errigal Polocrosse Club in training at Cyril’s arena, Milford.
Letterkenny Riding Club 