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”
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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”
Ride-out at Bunlin Bridge, Milford, Friday 7 May
Rachel will lead a ride-out from Bunlin Bridge, Milford this Friday evening departing at 6.30 pm. The route is fairly long (about 12 miles) over tiny roads and tracks through beautiful scenery. The tracks are not suitable for cantering. Please let Rachel know, if you plan to attend: 086 161 7087. Directions to Bunlin BridgeContinue reading “Ride-out at Bunlin Bridge, Milford, Friday 7 May”
No joy for Letterkenny as Benbulben head for RDS
After a long and entertaining day, Benbulben Riding Club took the honours at the TSJC regional qualifier yesterday, beating Tynagh RC in a rousing jump-off. Donegal Gaeltacht were narrowly pipped for the top spot and took an honourable third in a very tough competition. Our own teams jumped with great credit and finished in theContinue reading “No joy for Letterkenny as Benbulben head for RDS”
Working Hunter Challenge League
Tirnaskea Connemara Stud & X-Jump near Smithboro, Monaghan are running a Working Hunter Challenge League at present. Next dates are 8 May, 22 May and Sunday 6 June (final). According to Castle Leslie Riding Club’s website, there are Mini, Midi and Maxi Classes with Clear Round Jumping before each class. The league is confined to all 2010 registeredContinue reading “Working Hunter Challenge League”
Final details for Sunday’s TSJC Qualifier | updated
Okay, we know what we’re up against at last. There are 24 teams entered for the Team Show Jumping Qualifier this Sunday. Our first team will jump 5th and our second team will jump 22nd of the 24 teams. Allowing 2 minutes for each round of jumping, we’re estimating that the competition will last sevenContinue reading “Final details for Sunday’s TSJC Qualifier | updated”
15h mare available on loan for summer
Catherine Carton, Rachel and Libby’s sister in Cavan, is hoping somebody might like to take her 7 year-old chestnut Arab mare, Ais, on loan for the summer or possibly longer. She’d make an ideal mount for an Advanced Primary rider (probably Intermediate also) and would be very suitable for many pony clubbers. She’ll happily doContinue reading “15h mare available on loan for summer”
Calendar highlights, May–September
Our club meeting on Monday this week covered plenty of topics and a full update will go out in the post shortly. Activities were agreed up until the end of September and the complete schedule is posted in the Calendar. Definitely pencil these highlights into your diaries: 23 May | Spring Friendly, Dressage & ShowContinue reading “Calendar highlights, May–September”
Clear round jumping, Friday 30 April
This Friday we’re going to do some clear round jumping at Cyril’s, a change from our original calendar. Orla will build the course and we’ll begin punctually at 7 pm with crosspoles and work our way up. Everybody welcome. Directions to Cyril’s · Download Rachel’s ride-out will take place a week later than planned onContinue reading “Clear round jumping, Friday 30 April”
Two new club recruits
We’re very happy to welcome our third mother-and-daughter duo to the club. Phyllis McRory and Regina Bonner join us from Drumkeen, Ballybofey. Many of you will know (or know of) Regina – on top of training racehorses, she’s a trained equine dentist. We look forward to seeing both of you out with us soon.
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