Tonight, at another of our armchair evenings, Francis will cover the topic of safely transporting your horse. As we all know, hitching the trailer is the easy part. Loading the horse is generally not too difficult either (although some remedial work is sometimes necessary). And sure once that bit’s over we just sit back inContinue reading “Learn how to safely transport your horse at another of our armchair evenings”
Author Archives: 2011
TREC Donegal brings another equestrian sport to our area
Orla and some of her henchmen around the Ramelton area have been working away over the winter season in an effort to bring the sport of TREC to Donegal. The fruits of their labour were rewarded recently with a visit from a TREC Ireland technical delegate who discussed plans to initiate TREC Donegal. TREC isContinue reading “TREC Donegal brings another equestrian sport to our area”
Much anticipated images of Creeslough hunt
Rosaleen Harkin of the Gaeltachts has kindly sent us on some photos of Leo and Keary enjoying the Donegal Harriers’ glorious day at Creeslough recently. You can read her great account of the action on the Donegal Gaeltacht’s site: Creeslough Hunt 19 March 2011 A full collection of Clive Wasson’s images of can be enjoyedContinue reading “Much anticipated images of Creeslough hunt”
Entries open for Flowerhill
The schedule, entry criteria and closing dates have been announced for the Connolly Red Mills sponsored AIRC National Hunter Trials Championships which take place on Sunday 17 April at Flowerhill, Co. Galway. There are no changes to the schedule from previous years with competitions on offer for individuals and pairs. Postal entries close on WednesdayContinue reading “Entries open for Flowerhill”
Brand new filly foal for Spitfire
Spring is definitely here. Yesterday, in her characteristically impetuous style, Spitfire (Annatelle) delivered a perfect filly foal a full two weeks ahead of schedule. The youngster is by the Arab stallion, Redhouse Condor, and is typical of his stock: chestnut with four white socks and a white blaze. Spitfire was covered in the week leading up toContinue reading “Brand new filly foal for Spitfire”
Happy Birthday Teldel
Every horse has its official birthday on New Year’s Day but few of them are actually born on 1 January. Today, 2 March, is Teldel’s 21st birthday. Many happy returns, young man! Read Teldel’s full story from our Meet The Horses feature: Teldel. Pictured below: Teldel, on his most recent competitive outing, winning the Primary class withContinue reading “Happy Birthday Teldel”
Opportunity to train as a show jumping judge or course builder
The AIRC strongly promotes the training of members in a range of disciplines, including the arts of building courses and judging show jumping competitions. Training courses lead to exams and competent individuals are then qualified to officiate at riding club events. Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club have invited us to join them in training for theContinue reading “Opportunity to train as a show jumping judge or course builder”
Cross country training on the horizon: Sunday 13 March
On Sunday 13 March we have the opportunity to join our Tirconaill and Gaeltacht neighbours for a day of cross country training at Lenamore. With Flowerhill just six weeks away, it’s time for anybody who hasn’t been hunting to regain their feel for open country and solid obstacles. The training will be split into twoContinue reading “Cross country training on the horizon: Sunday 13 March”
Interesting job opportunity in Australia
We hear of plenty of Irish heading for Australia. Did you ever think that you could pursue your professional hunting career in that distant spot? Here’s a job vacancy notice which has come in via one of our moles in the Ballymacads: Hunt Whip in Australia We are currently seeking a keen hunter to helpContinue reading “Interesting job opportunity in Australia”
Introducing another two new members
Membership of the club is at present so healthy that we’ve almost let a new face slip through the cracks. Rachel McKimmon joined us in late January and some of you may have met her at the first leg of the league when she was part of Martina’s gang. Rachel is a highly experienced youngContinue reading “Introducing another two new members”
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