The Donegal Gaeltachts have invited us to join them for a National Trails Day ride at Errigal Forest this Sunday, 3 October. Errigal Forest (not Errigal!) is also known ar Learcas/Learachas. From Letterkenny, turn off in Termon for Glenveagh, after Glenveagh turn right for Falcarragh. It’s the forest on the left hand side, opposite aContinue reading “National Trails Day ride at Errigal Forest with Donegal Gaeltachts”
Author Archives: 2011
Elaine enjoying days of motherhood
Even if some members aren’t spotted too often, it’s nice to know how they’re keeping. Elaine popped up out of the trees during the week and reported that she’s thoroughly enjoying her new career as a mother. Baby Shay was delivered in the aftermath of Ardara Show in July, allowing his mother complete one ofContinue reading “Elaine enjoying days of motherhood”
Autumn activities at Cloncaw
Anybody who travelled to the Border Counties 1-day event or any of the 2-Phase competitions at Cloncaw Equestrian Centre will know what a (comparatively!) easy run it is to Glaslough. Cloncaw have published a calendar of activities for the autumn and winter. A couple of events may be of interest to our members: Dressage CompetitionContinue reading “Autumn activities at Cloncaw”
Schedule for our Autumn League Show & Team Show Jumping Challenge, Saturday 23 October
Rachel has been working out the finer details of our upcoming league show. The date has changed from Sunday 24 to Saturday 23 October but the venue remains the same. The value of a completely indoor set-up was clear last year as the rain pelted relentlessly over the roof of Eglinton. LRC 2010 Autumn League+TeamContinue reading “Schedule for our Autumn League Show & Team Show Jumping Challenge, Saturday 23 October”
Autumn/Winter calendar highlights
Jumping seems to be the main focus of our Friday evening activities between now and Christmas, but there’s plenty of other action as well. We’re staying outdoors for another month and Patricia Warren will instruct us in jumping at Cyril’s arena in Milford for the next three Fridays. Book at latest by Wednesday with LizContinue reading “Autumn/Winter calendar highlights”
Multi-talented members in weekend action
Sunday saw the last flapping meet of the season take place at Manorcunningham. 2-legged and 4-legged riding club members were out in the sunshine! Pictured below: Damien Dettori looking the part in the local trainers race (no, he hasn’t started training but he stood in for a trainer for the day) and Doolin, last seenContinue reading “Multi-talented members in weekend action”
Working hunter season in sight
The North West Working Hunter Association (NWWHA) last year extended its reach, running working hunter shows as far north west as Derry. The response was hugely positive and several of our members competed successfully. It looks like the experiment is going to continue this season. Shows are scheduled for Sunday 21 November and Sunday 19 DecemberContinue reading “Working hunter season in sight”
Lancelot Awards 2010
It’s time to think about the Lancelot Awards and we should discuss any nominations at our club meeting this coming Monday. Nominations within our region have to be submitted at the regional meeting next Wednesday, 29 September, in Tuam. Each club attending the meeting is allocated two votes for the regional selection process. See theContinue reading “Lancelot Awards 2010”
12 yr-old thoroughbred available for long-term loan
Gareth Godfrey, for a short while a member of the club, is hoping to find somebody who might enjoy a 12 year-old ex-racehorse. He’s about 15.3hh, pleasant to work with and quiet to ride — and he has a very good jump. He’s available on loan as a riding horse only, not for racing. IfContinue reading “12 yr-old thoroughbred available for long-term loan”
Another hunter trial, this time in Ballina
Another hunter trial has emerged out of the woodwork, this time further away in Ballina, County Mayo. Marina has done some detective work and discovered that the novices run over 70cm while the open riders face 90cm. For further information contact Donnachd on 087 797 8791. Shore Farm Hunter Trials
Letterkenny Riding Club 