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”
Author Archives: 2011
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”
Learn how to safely transport your horse at another of our armchair evenings
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”
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”
Letterkenny Riding Club 