Author Archives: 2011

Places left for 7 November Equine Training & Learning workshop

Marie McCaffrey of the Leitrim Riding Club has been in touch to say that there are still places left on the Equine Training & Learning workshop on 7 November in Drumshanbo. The workshop will be conducted by Orla Doherty MVB MSc MRCVS, Veterinary Behaviourist and Associate Lecturer at UCD and UL. The workshop is designed toContinue reading “Places left for 7 November Equine Training & Learning workshop”

Teams selected for Strule Valley RC Challenge

Entries close today for Strule Valley Riding Club’s Team Show Jumping Challenge on Wednesday next, 3 November. Barely recovered from last week’s marathon selection of seven teams, Francis has been at work again and has arrived at the following formula: Letterkenny Dreamers Keary, Anne, Paddy, Liz Letterkenny Chancers Leo, Tanya, Erica, Aodhan Several members haveContinue reading “Teams selected for Strule Valley RC Challenge”

Special offer on tickets for Cavan International CSI* Show

It pays to have a Cavan connection in the club. Orla has organised a special offer for us on tickets to this international event: Fancy a trip to Cavan? Cavan International Horse Show CSI–1* 3—7 November 2010 €50,000 prize fund on offer !! We have a special offer on tickets for the Cavan International HorseContinue reading “Special offer on tickets for Cavan International CSI* Show”

Club to test drive products for Ireland’s Horse & Pony

Ireland’s Horse & Pony, one of the country’s small number of equestrian periodicals, has invited our club to participate in its “Tried & Tested” feature. We’ll be sent a range of products from well-known brands to test and evaluate. Our findings will be published as part of the ongoing series. Further information as soon asContinue reading “Club to test drive products for Ireland’s Horse & Pony”

Thrilling victory for the club at our competitive and highly entertaining show

Our autumn show lived up to all expectations with a great turn out, excellent entries and a lot of excitement. The winners of the individual classes were nicely spread out amongst the clubs participating, with Orla on SonnyB and Libby on Armstrong landing the spoils for Letterkenny in the Primary and Intermediate classes respectively. RuthContinue reading “Thrilling victory for the club at our competitive and highly entertaining show”

Shedding some light on the Western Region Leagues

Most of our shows are officially legs of Western Region Leagues. Given the unrealistic travelling requirements within the region, our club members tend not to pay too much attention to the league side of things since it’s too difficult to get to the rest of the shows. However, it’s nonetheless interesting to know how theyContinue reading “Shedding some light on the Western Region Leagues”

Final details for Saturday’s show

The final gaps have been filled in the master plan for Saturday’s show at Eglinton and we’re looking forward to a highly competitive and entertaining day. Check the notes in the download below for full details. On top of the prestigious team show jumping Challenge Cup, we have some lovely prizes for both the individualContinue reading “Final details for Saturday’s show”