Last Thursday’s preliminary planning meeting for the 2011 North West League established the basic parameters for the competition. The format remains pretty much the same as in 2010 with a breakdown between training classes and competitive classes. In addition to the normal classes, there’ll be novelty training classes each week at 70 cm and 90Continue reading “North West League in a nutshell”
Author Archives: 2011
Extra dimension for website
To compensate for the lack of website action over the past several days, take a look at our new Media page. And send on anything that might be of interest…
Opportunities for a dry run before our show
It would probably do all of us good to get in a dry run over a course of jumps before our show on Saturday 23. We plan to have clear round jumping at Cyril’s on Thursday 21. Orla will be doing the course building on Wednesday so anybody who can give a hand will beContinue reading “Opportunities for a dry run before our show”
Assembling the teams for our show jumping challenge
With just 10 days to go until our Autumn Show it’s time to start assembling our teams for the team challenge. Francis and Orla will be the chief selectors. Please let Francis (086 372 2542) know in the next couple of days if you plan to compete at the show. The team challenge doesn’t involveContinue reading “Assembling the teams for our show jumping challenge”
Hunter trial success for Donegal
Castle Leslie Estate’s first hunter trials on Saturday proved lucrative for the Donegal riders who made the journey. Armstrong confirmed that he’s still at the top of his game by carrying off yet another red ribbon, this time with Libby in the saddle. Unlike riding club hunter trials which are judged under optimum time, thisContinue reading “Hunter trial success for Donegal”
Diverse destinations
Club members are heading in divergent directions this weekend as expertise and interest in different disciplines dictates the itinerary. Tanya, Liz and Libby (and Anne and Keary, if they can squeeze it in before a wedding!) are heading to Castle Leslie for the hunter trials on Saturday. On Sunday, Orla plans to fly the club flagContinue reading “Diverse destinations”
Parking directions for Castle Leslie hunter trials
Parking for the hunter trials at Castle Leslie tomorrow is different to that for their Go As You Please days. In Glaslough, drive as far as the T-junction with the main street. Turn right and continue along the Monaghan road beside the walls of the estate until you come to large green gates leading intoContinue reading “Parking directions for Castle Leslie hunter trials”
Getting the ball rolling for the 2011 North West League
Francis, Orla and Paddy, this year’s club coordinators for the North West League, will be meeting with the Tirconaills and Donegal Gaeltachts next Thursday, 14 October, to get the ball rolling for the 2011 edition. If anybody else is interested in being actively involved and can make a commitment to helping with the planning andContinue reading “Getting the ball rolling for the 2011 North West League”
World Equestrian Games building up nicely for Nadine & Damien
Nadine and Damien flew yesterday from Ireland to the States for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. Having safely boarded the two mares with Audrey, Damien did some last minute shoeing for John and Sharon before Harvey was dropped off to continue his pelvis rehab with Nadine’s sister. By now they should be safely inContinue reading “World Equestrian Games building up nicely for Nadine & Damien”
Big Turnout for Bothar Rideout
It sounds like Mary’s charity ride-out in aid of Bothar was a great success, going by the official press release: Hillsborough Farm Shop and Glenleary Stables were blessed with glorious weather for their charity ride out on Sunday 26 September. The Edwards Family of Hillsborough Farm threw open their gates and welcomed all to enjoy theirContinue reading “Big Turnout for Bothar Rideout”
Letterkenny Riding Club 