With the sun shining on dry countryside it’s difficult not to be just a little envious of the riding club members from all over the country enjoying the Festival at Stradbally this weekend. After a virtual wash-out last year, this year’s event should be more of the “Equestrian Picnic” that everybody looks forward to. WithContinue reading “Festival weekend at Stradbally”
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Drumlin Hounds Crossjump, Sunday 27 June
Drumlin Hounds Harriers are running a Cross Jump competition on Sunday 27 June at their all weather course in Cootehill, Co Cavan. There are Novice and Open classes and the event starts at 1pm. Several members of the club thoroughly enjoyed the hunter trials at the same venue this Spring and the track is excellent forContinue reading “Drumlin Hounds Crossjump, Sunday 27 June”
Guinea pigs for Monty Roberts
Have you a problem horse that you feel like hauling all the way to the RDS? Monty Roberts will be at the Horse Show in Dublin and Equus Training Ireland are looking for suitably difficult horses for his demonstrations. The AIRC is facilitating the search for young horses that have not yet been introduced to saddle,Continue reading “Guinea pigs for Monty Roberts”
Beach Show results and more photos
Full show jumping results from Sunday’s beach show in Falcarragh are now posted on the Donegal Gaeltacht’s website and their Gallery has some lovely photographs: Donegal Gaeltacht
AIRC Western Region Training Day
The Western Region’s annual training day takes place on Sunday 11 July at Flowerhill EC, County Galway. Training is available in three disciplines – cross country, show jumping and dressage. It’s a long way to travel for a day but it’s reportedly a very worthwhile event and some members might like to make a weekendContinue reading “AIRC Western Region Training Day”
Another magical day in the Donegal Gaeltacht
The Donegal Gaeltacht’s Beach Show in Falcarragh lived up to all expectations for another year. The superbly run and excellently attended event at Ballyness Bay attracted clubs from all over the region but the hosts held their own in many of the classes. On a highly competitive day, our own club’s achievements included a firstContinue reading “Another magical day in the Donegal Gaeltacht”
Enniskillen Horse & Pony Show, Necarne, 19 June
Enniskillen Horse & Pony Show takes place at one of the finest venues in the region, Necarne Castle, on Saturday 19 June. There’s an extensive schedule with showing classes, working hunter, and show jumping. There’s a dog show too as well as a birds of prey display, arts & crafts, and children’s activities. Enniskillen ScheduleContinue reading “Enniskillen Horse & Pony Show, Necarne, 19 June”
Update for Sunday’s Beach Show, Falcarragh
Dressage on Sunday will now run from 11.30 am on and not from 1–4 pm, as originally planned. Dressage times for pre-entered competitors are now available on the Donegal Gaeltacht website: Dressage Times (updated Saturday 5 June). Some 35 horses have been booked in for livery on Saturday night, an indication of the number ofContinue reading “Update for Sunday’s Beach Show, Falcarragh”
Another new member
We’re happy to welcome Erica Glynn to the club. Erica lives in Ramelton and keeps her horse in Rathmullan. She rides at Intermediate level and already has a couple of stages of BHS exams under her belt. She’s a professional dog groomer so Harvey, Belle, Beanie and the rest of the canine crew can lookContinue reading “Another new member”
Mixed forecast for bank holiday weekend activity
With our ride-out at Declan’s, the Beach Show in Falcarragh and Bonagee Show in Letterkenny, eyes will be cast nervously skywards as the bank holiday weekend approaches. Accuweather | Letterkenny Accuweather | Burtonport At present it looks as if Friday evening should be pleasant enough in Letterkenny: Things are deteriorating just a little for Falcarragh onContinue reading “Mixed forecast for bank holiday weekend activity”
Letterkenny Riding Club 