Is there such a word as mizzle? Yes was the answer on Friday evening when five members enjoyed a 2-hour circular ride from Ray across through the hinterland of Rathmullan and back. Soft rain mizzled down on the group but nobody paid much heed. There were two debutants on the expedition – new member ShaunaContinue reading “Mizzle”
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Millers Hill confirmed for our weekend away
Good news: Robert and Roberta McCrum of Millers Hill in Armagh have given us the green light for our weekend away on 18 & 19 September. Full details to follow. We’ll follow approximately the same format as last year but will pre-arrange an expedition to nearby Gosford Park for a hack, probably on the Sunday.Continue reading “Millers Hill confirmed for our weekend away”
The Aga Khan Trophy of the riding club world
As the equestrian-minded nation focusses this afternoon on the Aga Khan Trophy, finalists for the riding club equivalent on Sunday will be nervously biting their nails. The competition may not take place in the main arena at the RDS but the atmosphere will be almost as tense as nine teams battle it out for theContinue reading “The Aga Khan Trophy of the riding club world”
Third leg of Cloncaw 2-Phase league, 15 August
The 3rd leg of the 2 Phase Event League at Cloncaw Equestrian in Glaslough takes place on Sunday 15th August strarting at 11am approx with the Maxi class followed by Midi and Mini. The course will be open for inspection on Saturday 14th after 6pm. Each day is a stand alone competition with €100 perContinue reading “Third leg of Cloncaw 2-Phase league, 15 August”
Masters Series – Something for everyone at the final, 4 & 5 September
AIRC HQ have reminded us that there will be classes for all levels of riders at next month’s Connolly’s Red Mills Masters Series at Mullingar Equestrian Centre, Co. Westmeath. Primary, Advanced Primary and Intermediate riders will have two qualifying classes on the Saturday (4th Sept) with the top 5 riders going forward to their respectiveContinue reading “Masters Series – Something for everyone at the final, 4 & 5 September”
Results from Sunday’s beach show, Falcarragh
Roisín has now posted results and a report from Sunday’s show in Falcarragh on the Donegal Gaeltacht’s website. Well done everybody and congratulations to the Gaeltachts on running another successful show at their unique venue.
Another new face for the club
August has brought us another new member, Shauna Gailey. Shauna lives in England but spends as much time as she can at her house in Anney, north of Rathmullan, where she’s a neighbour of Francis and Maura. Shauna is originally from Carrigans and some members will recognise her by her maiden name, Shauna McFarlane. SheContinue reading “Another new face for the club”
Ride-out at Ray, Rathmullan, Friday 6 August
Libby will lead a ride-out this Friday evening from Ray football pitch, about 3 miles south of Rathmullan. It’s traditionally the quietest Friday in the calendar with at least half our members either away at the Horse Show in the RDS or on holidays. Last year Damien and Libby hacked as a twosome, amending theContinue reading “Ride-out at Ray, Rathmullan, Friday 6 August”
Back on board
Here’s the evidence: Sharon on Ozzie, getting fit together (while Pippa snoozes unphotographed in the background). Sharon started riding again a week ago and hopes to make her riding club reappearance in time for our flatwork lessons later in August.
First reports from Sunday’s beach show
As predicted, there wasn’t a massive turn out from our club at the beach show in Falcarragh on Sunday. Five mounted soldiers flew the flag — Cyril, Catherine, Orla, Tanya and Martina. Plenty of ribbons came home with them and full results will be available later. Orla was very impressed with the feedback from theContinue reading “First reports from Sunday’s beach show”
Letterkenny Riding Club 