Great weather, great riding, great fun and great results – everything came together for us this year at Flowerhill. After a ribbonless trip to the Galway venue in 2010, the club covered itself in glory in 2011. Anne Chambers on Molly had a magnificent win in the Advanced Primary Championship while, on her fourth trip to Flowerhill,Continue reading “Glory for club at glorious Flowerhill”
Author Archives: 2011
Big weekend gets off to the best possible start
Whatever gods are on our side, we thank you. Who could wish for a finer forecast for a weekend of equestrian activity? Tonight’s Friday evening flatwork lessons with Patricia Warren were graced with the kind of weather most non-locals don’t believe we experience in Donegal. Patricia will have had a short night’s sleep after sheContinue reading “Big weekend gets off to the best possible start”
Doolin Star, 13.2hh connemara pony for sale
Doolin Star, who has been seen on many occasions with both Libby and Rachel at riding club, is reluctantly for sale. Doolin is a 5 year old, 13.2hh (approx) connemara gelding by ‘Oisin’ (see full breeding on All Breed Pedigree). He has had one season’s hunting with the Donegal Harriers and has done everything from ponyContinue reading “Doolin Star, 13.2hh connemara pony for sale”
Show jumping at Richard Smyths
Richard Smyth of Mulvin Stables, Newtownstewart, is holding two days of show jumping at his yard. These will be on Easter Monday, 25 April, and on the bank holiday Monday, 2 May. Both days start at 10.00am with starter stakes jumping and classes run throughout the day up to 1m in height. Contact Richard for furtherContinue reading “Show jumping at Richard Smyths”
Crunch time for TSJC team selection looms
Entries for the Team Show Jumping Championship qualifier close next Thursday, 21 April. It’s now time to nail your colours to the mast and let Orla know definitively whether you want to be considered for selection. Also, if you plan to participate, make sure your horse is registered with AIRC HQ before the closing date.Continue reading “Crunch time for TSJC team selection looms”
Another challenge from Strule Valley Riding Club
Strule Valley Riding Club have been in touch again to invite us to compete in another team show jumping challenge on Wednesday 25 May in Ecclesville. Further information in due course from Orla.
Five days to Flowerhill
The big day is approaching fast. On Saturday the traditional convoy of lorries and trailers will travel the long road from the four corners of Donegal to one of the finest cross country venues in the country, Flowerhill near Portumna in Galway. The AIRC National Hunter Trial Championship is by far the most popular nationalContinue reading “Five days to Flowerhill”
First report in from a weekend of diverse activity
With Patricia Warren’s flatwork lessons on Friday evening and cross country schooling at Lenamore on Sunday, it was another active club weekend. But it’s from a non-club event that the first news from happy members has seeped in. Marina and Martina both travelled to Deane’s for the cross jump event over mixed obstacles. Marina had theContinue reading “First report in from a weekend of diverse activity”
Provisional glimpse of Beach Show menu
The Gaeltachts are well on their way to orchestrating another of their seaside masterpieces. See their website for the first glimpse of a skeleton schedule. It looks like it could give the Festival at Stradbally a run for its money at a fraction of the diesel cost.
Post-North West League bowls evening
The success of this year’s North West League will be celebrated this Monday evening, 11 April, when we play bowls without the horses. All three clubs are getting together at 8pm at the McKemie Hall in Ramelton for a purely social evening. Let’s see if our show jumping prowess can be translated into bowling successContinue reading “Post-North West League bowls evening”
Letterkenny Riding Club 