Author Archives: 2011

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”

Great weather, great scenery for National Trails Day ride

The weather front that was meant to pelt us this weekend obligingly passed us by on a more easterly course (poor Ryder Cup…) and Coillte’s National Trails Day saw Donegal looking its brilliant best. Mick, Suzanne, Paddy, Leo and Libby joined members of the Donegal Gaeltacht riding club for a very enjoyable ride through Coillte’sContinue reading “Great weather, great scenery for National Trails Day ride”

The season of good photography is over – let the imagination begin

The club’s first lessons with Patricia Warren were a great success on Friday evening when three groups enjoyed intriguing exercises which illustrated the inextricable relationship between good flatwork and good jumping. Patricia was confronted with a colourful cross section of members and their equally diverse mounts but she quickly identified the essential characteristics of eachContinue reading “The season of good photography is over – let the imagination begin”