Normally at this time of year we ride along the roads looking wishfully into those beautiful big fields as the silage is cut and the corn harvested. Last night we found ourselves on the right side of the fence and enjoyed a spectacular autumn evening of childish fun careering around the freshly cut headlands ofContinue reading “Harvest time on horseback”
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2-Phase event at Tullylish, Co. Armagh, Saturday 11 September
The Iveagh Pony Club and Eventing Ireland are running a 2 Phase event at Tullylish, Gilford, County Armagh on Saturday 11 September. Anybody who’s thinking of going should act quickly — entries close this weekend. Tullylish 2 Phase | Entry Form
Change of dressage judge for next week
Mary Devine has had to change her plans and won’t after all be judging our dressage tests next week. Jackie will do the honours instead so consider bringing her some treats for the lesson tomorrow evening. Once again Martina has four lessons scheduled, beginning at 6pm.
Perseverance pays off with a new horse for Annie
There are many ways to skin a cat, as Gabriel McCole found out when trying to find a new horse for his daughters, club member Annie and younger sister Eimear. Little girls grow into young adults and childhood ponies shrink by comparison. The progression from ponies to horses proves problematic for many young riders andContinue reading “Perseverance pays off with a new horse for Annie”
Early autumn cross country evening at Audrey & Tanya’s, Thursday 2 September
Audrey and Tanya hope to squeeze the very last gasp out of the waning summer daylight with a cross country evening at their farm in Castleshanaghan this Thursday. The silage has been cut and Audrey plans to make jumps around the headlands of the fields so that we can enjoy an early-autumn cross country adrenalinContinue reading “Early autumn cross country evening at Audrey & Tanya’s, Thursday 2 September”
Great day at Annaghmore
Kean and Louise O’Hara’s Annaghmore Estate south of Sligo was the venue for Benbulben Riding Club’s cross jump on Sunday. Thick grassy cover on the rolling fields, lovely jumps, a great natural water obstacle and a challenging sunken road all made for a great cross country experience. Tanya and Mick competed at Advanced Primary levelContinue reading “Great day at Annaghmore”
Active weekend ahead
24 riders have booked in for what’s shaping up to be a marathon session this Friday evening with Jackie McPherson. From 6 to 10 pm, Martina has scheduled 4 lessons to accommodate everybody who booked in punctually this week. Who ever said flatwork was boring? Jackie has set two AIRC tests, 4 and 17, forContinue reading “Active weekend ahead”
4 year-old grey TB mare for sale
Club member Regina Bonner is selling a very good looking grey thoroughbred mare with good paces that she believes will make an ideal riding horse. By Portrait Gallery, she only raced once so has none of the ingrained annoying habits of ex-racehorses. The asking price is very reasonable. She’s about 16hh and is fully vaccinatedContinue reading “4 year-old grey TB mare for sale”
Ragwort — better late than never
This summer has seen a massive increase in the level of ugly yellow on the landscape: Ragwort. Right now it’s beginning to go to seed and the real damage –propogation – will be done. Even at this late stage in the season, it’s still worth pulling. Check out the BHS’s recommendations for controlling and eradicatingContinue reading “Ragwort — better late than never”
Charity ride-out, Sunday 26 September
Mary Finneran, founder member of the club, is participating in a Bóthar charity challenge ride in Africa this October. She has undertaken a huge fundraising drive for the expedition and is planning some events in the coming weeks. A charity ride-out will take place on Sunday 26 September. Leaving from Glenleary, Ramelton, the ride-out willContinue reading “Charity ride-out, Sunday 26 September”
Letterkenny Riding Club 