Red sky at night, shepherd’s delight. The clear round jumping evening started off in a threatening gloom but brightened up to finish with a brilliant sequence of yellow sky, a complete rainbow, and finally a magnificent red sky. As a side show there was a bit of equestrian action. Everybody enjoyed the course and Orla laughinglyContinue reading “Another perfect evening at Cyril’s”
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Dressage times for Border Counties ODE
Border Counties Riding Club have published the dressage times for Sunday’s 1-day event. The full list is attached. Here’s what interests us most: Intermediate Sharon O’Donnell 10:00 · Annie 10:10 · Libby 11:05 · Nadine 11:25 Advanced Primary Anne 11:10 · Catherine 11:30 · Mick 11:50 · Tanya 12:00 Keary 12:15 · Leo 12:25 Primary OrlaContinue reading “Dressage times for Border Counties ODE”
Closing date for National Show Jumping Championships approaches
Remember, if you’re interested in competing at the AIRC National Show Jumping Championships in Mullingar on 18 July, entries close soon. Postal entries have already closed but online entries remain available until this Sunday, 11 July. There are both conventional show jumping classes and derby classes. Full details for the Championships are available on theContinue reading “Closing date for National Show Jumping Championships approaches”
Clear round jumping at Cyril’s, Friday 9 July
This Friday, 9 July, we return to Cyril’s arena near Milford for an evening of clear round jumping. Orla will build the course and she’d like if people let her know in advance what kind of heights and types of obstacle they hope to jump. Anybody who’s interested in course building is more than welcome toContinue reading “Clear round jumping at Cyril’s, Friday 9 July”
BHS camp a great success yet again
The trio of members who travelled to last week’s BHS camp at Necarne Castle came back with beaming faces and happy horses. No photographic evidence of Rachel and Dante yet but here are two happy partnerships enjoying the magnificent facilities in County Fermanagh. Pictured below: Orla on Molly and Martina on Rosa at work inContinue reading “BHS camp a great success yet again”
Baby daughter for Sharon and John
Congratulations to Sharon and John on the birth of their daughter this morning. Everybody is doing fine. More news in due course!
Large squadron on course for Border Counties ODE
A quarter of the club will be competing at the Border Counties One-Day Event Qualifier at Glaslough this Sunday, 11 July. No fewer than 11 members have entered the competition and it promises to be a hectic but enjoyable day out. Mick, Leo, Tanya, Keary, Anne and Catherine will compete at Advanced Primary level. Annie,Continue reading “Large squadron on course for Border Counties ODE”
Treasure successfully hunted despite best efforts of weather
Sunday morning arrived with torrential rain and a pretty big breeze. The breeze got bigger but luckily the rain diminished to occasional showers. Nine hardy riders gathered at Oughterlin, Rathmullan, to follow Francis and Maura’s cryptic treasure trail over 12 miles of beautiful scenery. Divided into three teams of three, the riders were started atContinue reading “Treasure successfully hunted despite best efforts of weather”
Friday activities on two fronts
Kelda’s second lesson at Lenamore proved a huge success with a group of eight keen pupils treated to a generous 2 1/2 hour session. Starting with schooling over a grid in the sand arena, Kelda then moved the group out to the grass where everybody jumped the course for the Tuesday SJI League at theContinue reading “Friday activities on two fronts”
Richard Smyth’s league attracts club members’ interest
Orla stopped off at Richard Smyth’s show jumping league on the way home from BHS camp last night and spotted Tanya on Jack, Mick on Angel and Leo on Grace. Cyril was there on foot with daughter Helen and Regina Toland was there with daughter Naomi. Orla always has her course builder’s eye on the obstaclesContinue reading “Richard Smyth’s league attracts club members’ interest”
Letterkenny Riding Club 