Melinda Morgan has posted the full results from Sunday’s show on the Benbulben website. It was a great day for Donegal and it seems reasonable to conclude that the benefits of the North West League are considerable! Congratulations to everybody, particularly Francis, Anne and our neighbours in Tirconaill and the Gaeltacht.
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Pre-Flowerhill cross country schooling at Lenamore *updated with times*
With Flowerhill now less than two weeks away, Lenamore is the venue for some last minute fine tuning of cross country skills and fitness this Sunday, 10 April. Cormac McCormack is organising the expedition. Groups are being determined along club lines for insurance and AIRC protocol reasons: 12 pm Tirconaill 1.30 pm Donegal Gaeltacht 3Continue reading “Pre-Flowerhill cross country schooling at Lenamore *updated with times*”
Strangles survey
Eithne Mac Carthy, a fourth year veterinary medicine student in University College Dublin, is undertaking a World Horse Welfare funded investigation into the prevalence of strangles in horses and ponies in Ireland. Eithne’s project aims to measure the level of sub-clinical Strangles in populations of Irish horses (identifying possible carriers) and with this information develop an eradication plan.The test forContinue reading “Strangles survey”
Relaxed and healthy partners spotted in Letterkenny
It’s good to see that Paddy has his priorities right. Scarcely 48 hours back in the country, on Saturday he and Lizzie were spotted out shoe shopping for the new season at the Mountain Top. The pair of them are a great advertisement for taking a 3-month winter break. Seamus has kept Lizzie in primeContinue reading “Relaxed and healthy partners spotted in Letterkenny”
Tempting our fate with the Flowerhill weather gods
We’re finally within the realm of the long range weather forecast for Flowerhill. Here’s the current incredibly promising picture for Portumna. You can keep on top of things yourself at Accuweather | Portumna.
Some further notes on last Friday’s flatwork
Liz, chief organiser of our current series of flatwork lessons with Patricia Warren, has provided some further observations on the initial session last week. She reports that Nadine rode Millie who was full of beans and anxious to show off her musculature. This performance left Liz’s own mare Judy unphased, as were the others! And VeraContinue reading “Some further notes on last Friday’s flatwork”
Team show jumping training begins at Templemore
With the team show show jumping qualifier now just four weeks away, extra training sessions for those interested in being selected begin this Tuesday with Kelda in Templemore. Next week’s session will also be in Templemore while the remaining two are most likely to take place at Cyril’s arena in Milford. Please let Orla knowContinue reading “Team show jumping training begins at Templemore”
Tuition and competition on an active April weekend
The North West League may be over but there’s no shortage of activity for members who want to get out with their horses for club activities. Friday evening saw the first of three flatwork lessons with Patricia Warren at Cyril’s arena in Milford. It was good to have John Kelly back in the saddle afterContinue reading “Tuition and competition on an active April weekend”
Cross country opportunity for non-Flowerhillers
Cloncaw Equestrian Centre in Glaslough, Monaghan, are running “cross country trials” on the same day as the National Hunter Trial Championships at Flowerhill. For those who don’t feel like facing a 6-hour journey to ride over a good cross country course, this may be an attractive option. Cloncaw Cross Country Trials
Coillte invites input on its Draft Strategic Management Plan
How many of you would like legal access to a nearby area of forestry? Now is your chance to let Coillte know that it would be beneficial to permit equestrian activity on their property. Coillte invites comments and input on its draft strategic management plan which you can access on line through the Coillte website. TheContinue reading “Coillte invites input on its Draft Strategic Management Plan”
Letterkenny Riding Club 