In a break with tradition, the annual St Patrick’s Day ride-out through Glenveagh National Park is not going ahead this year. James has found it too difficult to comply with Glenveagh’s increasingly strict conditions for allowing the riders through the park. A lot of people have very fond memories of the annual event which endedContinue reading “Break in Glenveagh ride-out tradition”
Author Archives: 2011
Sunday falls prey to weather but Friday provides enough entertainment for a month of Sundays
A spell of old-school March weather played havoc with many activities this weekend and the cross country training day at Lenamore on Sunday didn’t escape the axe. Although Lenamore has very free draining ground, at least one of the fields was just too wet to make training feasible. As things turned out, it was aContinue reading “Sunday falls prey to weather but Friday provides enough entertainment for a month of Sundays”
Greetings from the Deep South
Paddy has been keeping an eye on us from his temporary home in Mississippi: keeping up to date with happenings in club, thanks to web site. just returned from mardi gras and having a good time. give my regards to everybody. Paddy g Well, Paddy, we miss you! Enjoy the rest of your timeContinue reading “Greetings from the Deep South”
Team building & obstacle challenge this Friday evening
Francis has booked Gallagher’s arena in Ballybofey for this Friday’s team building & obstacle challenge evening. Francis, a master designer of Le Trec and Treasure Hunt courses, will be joined by guest pony club games expert, Liam Barry. Liam has trained the East Donegal Pony Club games team for the past few years and his daughter,Continue reading “Team building & obstacle challenge this Friday evening”
New product for ‘Tried & Tested’ arrives
Last autumn Damien did the leg work on the first product we received for the Ireland’s Horse & Pony Magazine feature “Tried & Tested”. That time it was an all-purpose Bucas Shamrock cooler which arrived in Millie-size. He was very impressed and gave it a high rating on his feedback sheet. Now we’ve received twoContinue reading “New product for ‘Tried & Tested’ arrives”
An armchair night to remember
The prospect of a talk on “safe towing and transport of horses” doesn’t exactly get the adrenalin flowing but the sober topic did nothing to deter a large troop of members from showing up for our armchair event at Tir na nOg last Friday. The original intention was to have a professional expert on handContinue reading “An armchair night to remember”
Benbulben Spring Show Schedule, Sunday 3 April
The timing of Benbulben’s Spring Show this year should suit everybody who has been competing at the North West League. The show takes place on Sunday 3 April, exactly a week after our league final so horses and riders should be finely tuned. The event always has a large attendance on account of its location bangContinue reading “Benbulben Spring Show Schedule, Sunday 3 April”
Getting tight at the top: Full results and league points after NWL Show 3
Things are hotting up in the North West league and the Shows 4 and 5 leave everything to play for. In the best spirit of a friendly league, it looks as if practically every class will come down to the wire. Results for NWL 2011 · Show 3 NW League | Points Table @ 7.3.2011Continue reading “Getting tight at the top: Full results and league points after NWL Show 3”
North West League provides another great day’s competition
Everybody has their own approach to preparing for a competition and most riders know what routine is likely to get the best tune out of their horse on the big day. Mick stuck to his own recipe this weekend, taking Angel to the Donegal Harriers’ meet at Baronscourt for three hours of exhilarating cross countryContinue reading “North West League provides another great day’s competition”
3-yr old Arab Connemara cross for sale
Bruno, a really lovely 3-year old Arab/Connemara cross, is for sale. He was recently broken in by Rachel Carton who thought the world of him and believes he’d make a lovely prospect for somebody with the time to bring him on. He’s a good 14.2hh, bay, and has a great temperament and attitude. He’s stillContinue reading “3-yr old Arab Connemara cross for sale”
Letterkenny Riding Club 