Provisional results from the National ODE at Annaharvey yesterday have been posted. Neither of our Gaeltacht neighbours finished among the ribbons but hopefully it was a worthwhile expedition nonetheless. A full report will appear on the AIRC website in due corse. AIRC National One-Day Event 2010 | Provisional Results On Saturday, Greenhills Riding Club, representingContinue reading “No joy for Donegal at National ODE; British success for AIRC show jumpers”
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Looking beyond the rain to Millers Hill
The countdown continues. Less than a week now to our trip to Millers Hill and, despite the gloomy view out the window over the last few days, it looks like we might pull off the usual miracle with the weather. Campers will need warm sleeping bags but we might be able to pack lightly onContinue reading “Looking beyond the rain to Millers Hill”
Bon vacances, Fenway – what’s another year?
12 months ago, Fenway and Libby were in Tullamore competing at the National ODE Championships. A year later, having just completed 6 weeks of box rest and walking rehab, Fenway is celebrating Week 1 of a year’s sabbatical — only 51 to go. A recurrent suspensory ligament problem which defies all rehab programmes, care andContinue reading “Bon vacances, Fenway – what’s another year?”
Hunter trials at Castle Leslie, Saturday 9 October
Some snooping on the Castle Leslie RC website has thrown up a real gem: it looks like Castle Leslie (the equestrian centre, not the club) are planning a hunter trial for Saturday 9 October. More news as it’s unearthed…
Cyril and Ava take dressage honours
Our three weeks of flatwork instruction were put to the test on Friday evening when about half of Jackie’s pupils turned out to ride a formal test. For a couple — Suzanne and Maura — it was their first ever dressage test and they overcame the psychological hurdle with smiles on their faces. Their’s wereContinue reading “Cyril and Ava take dressage honours”
Pilates classes at the Milford Inn
Several of our members have benefitted from the pilates classes which take place at the Milford Inn on a regular basis. There’s a new series starting on Wednesday next, 15 September. Classes are at 10.30 am and cost €60 for six weeks. If you’re interested, contact Jackie on 086 341 0756.
Team show jumping invitation from Strule Valley Riding Club
The club has received a very nice invitation from Strule Valley Riding Club in Tyrone to send two teams to their Inter-Club Show Jumping Challenge on the evening of Wednesday 3 November at Ecclesville. Following the usual SJAI format and rules for team competitions, two riders will jump 75 cm and two will jump 85Continue reading “Team show jumping invitation from Strule Valley Riding Club”
No Letterkennys for National ODE at Annaharvey
Unlike last year when three members travelled to the National One-Day Event Championships, this year the club has no competitors at the event this weekend. Travel costs are a serious consideration for most of us these days and trips aren’t undertaken lightly. Add to the financial constraints the difficulty of keeping horses fit and soundContinue reading “No Letterkennys for National ODE at Annaharvey”
Used horseshoes?
What can you do with your horse’s cast-off shoes? Well, you could plant them amongst the roots of your hydrangea bush to make the pink blossoms turn purple, as Libby did. Alternatively, you could help this project that Orla spotted on Done Deal: Used Horse Shoes Urgently Required
Gaeltachts enjoy a great Masters show
Full results are now available from the weekend’s 2-day Masters Series Final show at Mullingar Equestrian Centre. As last year, entries were very low but Donegal was well represented by four members from the Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club. All of them came home with ribbons — several of them red! Well done everybody. Results below.Continue reading “Gaeltachts enjoy a great Masters show”
Letterkenny Riding Club 