Laurel View Equestrian Centre near Templepatrick has a good schedule of events over the coming months. It’s a long enough drive to get there but the facilities are excellent and it’s a very friendly venue with indoor and outdoor arenas, and a cross country course. Laurelview Schedule · Download or visit Laurel View
Author Archives: 2011
Dressage tests for Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show
For those of you who’d like to start practicing early, Donegal Gaeltacht RC have announced that they’ll be using the Festival tests for the dressage classes at their Beach Show on 6 June: P – PC Introductory (1995), AP – AIRC 3 (2007), I – BD 1 (2006), AI – AIRC 20 (2010), O/AO – AIRC 22Continue reading “Dressage tests for Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show”
Three musketeers fly the flag at Deanes
Suzanne, Mick and Leo, pictured below, travelled to Deanes on Sunday for the Riding Club class at the annual combined training competition and enjoyed a great day. Mick’s enthusiasm got the better of him and he couldn’t resist jumping fence No.6 twice, getting himself eliminated for his extra effort!
Cross Country & Trail Riding Weekend special offer for Riding Club members
Loughrea Equestrian Centre in association with Flowerhill has asked us to announce a Special Weekend Package for Riding Club members. In their own words: · · · · · · · · Cross Country and Trail Riding Combo On the Saturday enjoy a wonderful cross country at Flowerhill Equestrian Centre which has over 150 jumps across 250Continue reading “Cross Country & Trail Riding Weekend special offer for Riding Club members”
Flatwork lessons with Jackie McPherson, Friday 14 & 21 May
We’ve lined up Jackie McPherson for the next two Fridays, 14 and 21 May. She’ll give us instruction in flatwork at Harley’s arena. Please book in good time with Vera on 087 232 5632.
Schedule for our Spring Friendly
Nadine and Damien have put all the pieces in place for our show on 23 May and the schedule, which includes dressage and show jumping at levels suitable for every rider, is now complete. LRC Spring Friendly Schedule · Download Pictured below: Sharon on Sky at our 2009 Crossjump & Dressage Show.
Official photographs of TSJC Qualifier now available
Serena Finnerty, official Horseware Ireland photographer on the day, now has her collection available to view and purchase. There are some lovely ones – take a look: TSJC Qualifier Photographs.
Your horse’s family tree and photo album
Some of us know the breeding of our horses and some of us don’t. Either way, anybody who has the slightest interest in breeding will find the All Breed Pedigree website pretty fascinating: allbreedpedigree.com The online database contains a vast bank of pedigree details. If you know your horse’s breeding, search for its parents. Marina’sContinue reading “Your horse’s family tree and photo album”
Success at Greenacres
Club member Ava Ward has been in touch to reassure us that she’s still alive and kicking. Although we haven’t spotted her at any riding club events this year, she’s keeping her head above water in the equine world and enjoyed a successful outing at Greenacres last weekend. With her mare, Gallanta, she took theContinue reading “Success at Greenacres”
Entry deadline for Festival extended to 6 May
The AIRC National Committee, following a meeting last night, has decided to extend the closing date for online entries for the Riding Clubs Festival until Thursday 6th May. No entries will be accepted after this date. Members can enter the two day event, which takes place on 12 & 13 June, by accessing their Membership OnlineContinue reading “Entry deadline for Festival extended to 6 May”
Letterkenny Riding Club 