Rachel, Martina and Orla travel to Necarne on Monday afternoon for a three-day BHS summer camp. The horses—Dante, Rosa and Molly—take up temporary residence in the beautiful cut stone stable yard while their riders sleep in rooms above them. On top of two intensive sessions of tuition daily, they’ll hack out around the estate toContinue reading “Three lucky members off to BHS summer camp at Necarne”
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A diversion from equestrian activity: Sailing & kayaking in Rathmullan
There’s a definite parallel between the feel you need for riding a horse and the feel you need to sail a dinghy. For anybody who fancies trying their hand at tiller and mainsheet as a change from two reins, classes at Rathmullan Sailing & Watersports School are in full swing. High season weeks are already practicallyContinue reading “A diversion from equestrian activity: Sailing & kayaking in Rathmullan”
Pre-ODE cross country schooling
There’ll be two opportunities to school over cross country obstacles before the 1-day event at Glaslough on Sunday 11 July, provided we get some rain to soften the concrete ground. We’re booked in to school at Gabriel’s this Tuesday, 29 June. On Thursday 8 July we plan on going to Peter Mulrine’s land in Stranorlar. ThereContinue reading “Pre-ODE cross country schooling”
The big bump
Our over-sized club treasurer Sharon Lee was spotted today on cheque book duty with assistant treasurer, Rachel. The pair were taking measures to ensure that things run smoothly during Sharon’s imminent maternity leave. The Bump is VERY big and Sharon is due any day now. So far things have been going well and we wishContinue reading “The big bump”
Chasing optimum times across Castleshanaghan country
No need for words to describe last night’s cross country session – the pictures do the talking. Many thanks to Audrey and Tanya for inviting us to their freshly-cut silage fields on a wonderful midsummer’s evening. We left without removing the markers so maybe we’ll be back… Pictured below: Catherine Higgins in action on Connaught. MoreContinue reading “Chasing optimum times across Castleshanaghan country”
Teagasc demonstration evenings for mare owners
Teagasc have announced details of dates and venues for upcoming demonstration evenings organised to inform mare owners on the format of this autumn’s mare inspections, what’s involved and how best to prepare. Sligo is our closest venue. These demo’s will be of interest to anyone with an interest in conformation assessment, loose movement and looseContinue reading “Teagasc demonstration evenings for mare owners”
7 yr old 16hh mare with great riding club potential for sale
With no time to devote to her riding, Mandy Blaney has reluctantly decided to sell her mare, Missy. Missy is a very good looking bay half-bred type, approximately 16hh and 7 years old. She’s full of character and is forward going. Good to shoe and box. She’s happy hacking out, jumping, and showed promise whenContinue reading “7 yr old 16hh mare with great riding club potential for sale”
Weekend news from Glenleary to Galway
From a freshly mown field in Donegal to the venerable showgrounds of Clarinbridge, our members were out in numbers over another magnificent weekend. Friday evening’s jumping lesson at Lenamore was held in the sand arena and Kelda got her seven pupils plenty warm despite the chilly breeze from the north. Gridwork demanded a lot ofContinue reading “Weekend news from Glenleary to Galway”
Friday evening at Lenamore cancelled
This Friday’s clear round jumping at Lenamore has been cancelled. Marina feels we’re caught between a rock and a hard place with the going underfoot. The grass surface is very hard at present whereas the going in the arena is very, very deep. Richard Smyth’s league in Victoria Bridge might be a good alternative forContinue reading “Friday evening at Lenamore cancelled”
Equine-orientated workshops in Sligo
Whitethorn Equine Healing have contacted the club with information about forthcoming workshops at their base in Sligo. Two workshops are planned: · Herbs & Oils for Equine Health · Shiatsu for Equines Carly Hillier of Whitethorn explains that “the purpose of these workshops is to empower horse owners/carers to provide better quality healthcare thus reducingContinue reading “Equine-orientated workshops in Sligo”
Letterkenny Riding Club 