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”
Author Archives: 2011
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”
Helpful advice on clipping
This is the time of year when the horses’ coats really get thick and woolly. To Clip or Not To Clip? — this is the question posed and answered by Lorna Keogh on the Stable to Stable equestrian magazine website. It makes interesting reading and has plenty of common sense advice.
Dressage Ireland at Deanes, Sunday 28 November
Deanes are running a registered dressage show in Bruckless on Sunday 28 November. Full details are available on the Dressage Ireland website. Further information from Alax at Deanes.
First hunt of the season, in pictures
Thanks to the Donegal Gaeltachts for tracking down this link to Sunday’s hunting photos: Donegal Harriers | Maggies | 10 November 2009.
Dates for your 2011 diary
AIRC HQ have just published the dates for next year’s national championships: Sunday 17 April – Hunter Trials Championships Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 June – Riding Clubs Festival Sunday 17 July – Show Jumping Championships Sunday 7 August – Team Show Jumping Championship Final Sunday 14 August – Dressage Championships Sunday 21 September –Continue reading “Dates for your 2011 diary”
Speaking of hunting…
Here’s something to get our winter features rolling: When We Were Young(er)
Clinic with Toni Donnelly at Cyril’s, Saturday 13 November
Erica has successfully arranged a clinic on Working Hunters with expert Toni Donnelly for this coming Saturday at Cyril’s arena in Milford. The session is being divided between the riding club and the pony club and there are some final spots which need to be filled. If you’re interested in participating in the clinic (orContinue reading “Clinic with Toni Donnelly at Cyril’s, Saturday 13 November”
Tried & Tested products coming soon
Alice McGinley of Ireland’s Horse & Pony has revealed what product each club is being asked to test for their forthcoming feature: Mackey Ireland Hawthorn Boot & Turnout Rug | Cheval Riding Club Bucas (Shamrock Power – multi-purpose cooler/under rug/stable rug) | Letterkenny Riding Club Bucas (Max Saddle pad – anti bacterial wicking saddle pad) TaraContinue reading “Tried & Tested products coming soon”
Letterkenny Riding Club 