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”
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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”
Weekend weather set to play ball
Things have undoubtedly become more unsettled but who could argue with the warm breeze and brilliant periodic sunshine that we’re having at present? Anybody heading for events on grass this weekend will be thanking the gods for the recent rain. And the horses are probably happy to be seeing a bit of green in placeContinue reading “Weekend weather set to play ball”
Tuesday show jumping league at Lenamore
Lenamore’s registered Summer Horse League kicked off this week and continues on Tuesdays throughout July. Classes begin at 90 cm and continue up through the usual SJI grades to 1.30 m. All the jumping is on grass and each leg begins at 12 noon. For further details contact Geraldine Graham on 074 938 4022 or +44Continue reading “Tuesday show jumping league at Lenamore”
Horse-World Summer Sale
Horse-World in Ballina was set up last year by former Benbulben RC secretary, Anne Granahan, who saw a gaping hole in the regional market for a good tack shop. Since its establishment she’s been supplying the extended area with good quality tack and equestrian supplies. The shop’s summer sale starts tomorrow, 1 July, with lotsContinue reading “Horse-World Summer Sale”
New member, Erica – the photographic evidence
Not many of our members manage to get out and compete for the club before turning up at some of our non-competitive activities. And when that competition is half the country away in Galway, there’s not much chance of us seeing the new recruit in the flesh. So for everybody who hasn’t yet met EricaContinue reading “New member, Erica – the photographic evidence”
Treasure Hunt, 1pm, Sunday 4 July, Rathmullan
There’s no sign of the big bright sun we’re hoping for as yet but hopefully it will appear on demand for our team treasure hunt on Sunday. The start and finish point is Oughterlin Church near Rathmullan, an unmistakable landmark in the middle of nowhere with lots of parking. Start time is 1pm. Please don’tContinue reading “Treasure Hunt, 1pm, Sunday 4 July, Rathmullan”
Tanya and Jack successfully defend their Finn Valley titles
At Saturday’s Finn Valley Show in Killygordon, Tanya successfully saw off all challengers in both the ridden and in-hand coloured classes. She and Jack were defending the titles they had won 12 months ago. Congratulations to the pair. Finn Valley Show is a lovely, well organised event and Tanya and Audrey would like to commend theContinue reading “Tanya and Jack successfully defend their Finn Valley titles”
Idyllic ILDRA ride-out at Baronscourt
Marina and Rachel both participated in the ILDRA endurance ride at Baronscourt on Sunday. Marina accompanied her daughters on Shank’s Mare and opted for the shorter circuit while Rachel rode the 12 mile route with daughter Emma and two friends. Rachel was pretty impressed with the day: The chance to ride on an estate asContinue reading “Idyllic ILDRA ride-out at Baronscourt”
Letterkenny Riding Club 