The club is now firing fully on all cylinders. Following our first Friday session last week, Monday Club began its 2011 campaign this week. Last year this hotbed of novice activity was responsible for several members achieving memorable riding milestones: a first dressage test, learning to canter or even learning to jump. Cyril’s famous roundContinue reading “Monday Club back in action”
Author Archives: 2011
First Friday under our club belt
Rachel’s jumping lesson at Templemore on Friday evening saw a fine turn out from the club’s hunting enthusiasts. They and their horses are probably marginally less unfit than the rest of the club’s 2-legged and 4-legged members. Anne, Mick and Leo were joined by Marina and Enda, and new member Cormac McCormack. Anne rode MollyContinue reading “First Friday under our club belt”
Key dates for 2011 club shows confirmed
Orla attended a very constructive regional meeting in distant Tuam yesterday and succeeded in securing the four dates we hoped to get for our club’s shows: Spring Show Sunday 15 May Derby Sunday 10 July Hunter Trial / Crossjump Sunday 4 September Autumn Show Sunday 23 October Dates were also confirmed for the region’s nationalContinue reading “Key dates for 2011 club shows confirmed”
Three new faces as 2011 memberships grow
A good proportion of our existing members have already renewed their membership for 2011 and we’re also very happy to welcome three new faces. Two emerge from the junior ranks while the third returns to equestrianism after a 20 year break. Many of us already know Geraldine Porter, immediately recognisable at any show as sheContinue reading “Three new faces as 2011 memberships grow”
Club meeting gets 2011 off to a good start
Last night’s club meeting at Tir na nOg had a great attendance and our new Secretary, Orla, kept matters moving along at an impressive clip. The calendar to the end of April was sketched out and will be published here in the next couple of days as soon as a couple of dates and venues haveContinue reading “Club meeting gets 2011 off to a good start”
Donegal Harriers juggle to make up lost meets
With so many meets lost to the weather from late November onwards, the Donegal Harriers are scrambling to fit in all the fixtures that usually fill the calendar. They squeaked in a meet last Sunday and enjoyed Robert Smyth’s ground in Ballylennon on a rare fully-thawed weekend. This past Sunday’s rescheduled meet at Dunmore (Carrigans)Continue reading “Donegal Harriers juggle to make up lost meets”
Teagasc young breeders programme 2011
Teagasc and Horse Sport Ireland have announced upcoming training days for Young Breeders throughout February, March and April. These training days are part of the National Young Breeders Competition 2011 programme. Anyone aged between 14 and 25 years that has an interest in horses is welcome to attend the training sessions which will include the evaluationContinue reading “Teagasc young breeders programme 2011”
Club meeting, Sunday 9 January
To get 2011 off to a prompt start, we’re getting together for a general club meeting at 8pm, Tir na nOg, Sunday 9 January. The calendar will be organised for the next three or four months so bring any ideas for activities you’re interested in pursuing. Everybody welcome.
Pilates classes in Milford Inn
The pilates classes that several of our members have attended over the past 12 months are starting again at the Milford Inn on Wednesday 12 January. If you’re interested, book with Jackie on 086 341 0756.
2010 : A year in the life of the club
Before racing ahead to get started on 2011, here’s a quick (and very incomplete) look back at our club’s fifth year, 2010. January began with a big freeze making the year’s first competitive event, a tri-club dressage league, practically impossible to attend. Nadine and Tanya struggled out to one of the legs but the leagueContinue reading “2010 : A year in the life of the club”
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