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”
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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”
Some key dates nailed at lively club meeting
Last night’s excellently attended meeting at Tir na nOg was a lively affair and plenty of decisions were made. The calendar was mapped out up to the end of September and will be published shortly. In the meantime, here are some highlights for your diaries: 17 April Flowerhill, the AIRC National Hunter Trial Championship 1Continue reading “Some key dates nailed at lively club meeting”
Details of 2011 Masters Series announced
Full details of this year’s revamped Masters Series have been announced on the AIRC website.
Another new member for our thriving club
Mary Finneran, one of the founders of the club, has developed yet another new member for us. Christopher Pyper, whom many of you will have met at last night’s meeting, is our newest recruit. From Moorefield, Ramelton, Christopher took up riding just a year or so ago at Glenleary Stables and puts in as muchContinue reading “Another new member for our thriving club”
Flatwork Lessons with Patricia Warren
This Friday evening sees the beginning of a series of flatwork lessons at Cyril’s with Patricia Warren. Patricia’s jumping lessons last autumn proved immensely popular and her flatwork sessions are bound to attract plenty of participants. To book, contact Liz on 086 831 3799 by the end of Wednesday and let her know approximately what time suitsContinue reading “Flatwork Lessons with Patricia Warren”
Gamble Photography photos now online
Gamble’s photographs from Sunday’s North West League final at Templemore are now on line. Enjoy: Gamble Photography.
Happy birthday website
Today is the first anniversary of our website’s launch and it’s fairly safe to say that it has gone from strength to strength since beginning life with a short report on last year’s North West League Final. It’s been a great year and the website has generated a lot of interest, both as a means ofContinue reading “Happy birthday website”
The fine art of lungeing on a frosty Friday evening
Mary Finneran’s well attended lungeing demonstration on a dry but bitterly cold Friday evening opened the eyes of many members to a very fine equestrian art. Beginning with a talk on lungeing equipment, Mary then explained the three types of lungeing: lungeing to train, lungeing to exercise and lungeing to school. Moving outside to theContinue reading “The fine art of lungeing on a frosty Friday evening”
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