Great to see that Mick finally got his 2010 hunting season off the mark at Falcarragh on Sunday after other obligations forced him to miss the first two meets. Don’t he and Angel look the part! There are probably other members to be spotted in Emerald Guitar’s Flickr collection: Donegal Harriers meet at Falcarragh
Author Archives: 2011
Hectic horseless week ahead
With the exception of Monday Club, there’s no need to pull our horses out of the stable for any riding club activities until Friday 10 December. But that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing going on — not by a long shot. The Western Region AGM takes place this Wednesday at Markree Castle in Sligo. It’sContinue reading “Hectic horseless week ahead”
Monday Club is the new Wednesday Club
The infamous Wednesday Club, our novice’s session held weekly at Cyril’s arena in Milford under Rachel’s tutelage, is set to become Monday Club. The night may have changed but everything else remains the same. For further information contact Rachel on 086 161 7087.
Fundraising table quiz for IHWT, Thursday 25 November
In a joint effort with East Donegal Pony Club to Raise A Grand for the Irish Horse Welfare Trust, the club has organised a table quiz at Arena 7 on Thursday next, 25 November. 12 months ago the pony club raised €600 in their fund raising effort. Please do your best to get out andContinue reading “Fundraising table quiz for IHWT, Thursday 25 November”
Missy — 7 yr old 16hh mare for sale or loan
Mandy would like to remind everybody that her mare, Missy, is on the market. Alternatively, she’s available on loan to the right home. Since reaching the decision to part with Missy, Mandy has sent the mare to Richard Smyth for further schooling and she is now going very well and happily jumping a meter. Here’sContinue reading “Missy — 7 yr old 16hh mare for sale or loan”
Our members and horses of the year
For those of you who weren’t there to hear Damien’s presentation of the nominations for Club Member and Club Horse of the Year, here are people’s thoughts on our 2-legged and 4-legged friends. 2010 Club Member & Horse of the Year
Club subscription remains the same for 2011
AIRC HQ have today announced that they are reducing their element of our annual membership subscriptions by €5 for 2011. See the AIRC website for full details. Our subscriptions however will remain the same as in 2010. We will decide at our next club meeting how we want to use the €5 surplus. Ideas include a €5Continue reading “Club subscription remains the same for 2011”
No rotten fruit thrown at very enjoyable AGM
No rotten fruit was thrown, no insults were hurled, no complaints were lodged. Another year of club business was successfully wound up last night at a very good humoured and enjoyable AGM. The spirit of the meeting reflected a deeply rooted confidence in the club and universal approval of the way things continue to run.Continue reading “No rotten fruit thrown at very enjoyable AGM”
Hectic weekend in a nutshell
This weekend must surely be a record for club activities with action on four consecutive days concluding this evening with our AGM in Tír na Og. Valerie taught two lessons on Friday evening at Templemore. The first was a sedate affair with four earnest pupils on well behaved mounts. The second was a cavalry chargeContinue reading “Hectic weekend in a nutshell”
Photos from recent show jumping and hunting action
Photographic evidence of our recent expedition to Ecclesville is now up on the Prime Photography website. There was also a full report in Farm Week last week with a lovely photo of Tanya on Jack. Perfect weather for hunting has resulted in some beautiful photographs from the Donegal Harriers meet at Porthall on Emerald Guitars’ FlickrContinue reading “Photos from recent show jumping and hunting action”
Letterkenny Riding Club 