Most of us reach for our veterinary encyclopaedia when something goes wrong with our horse. This helps to cure the problem but it’s not a great deal of use in preventing the problem occurring. TheHorse.com is an American online resource which publishes articles on all aspects of horse health and management. Some of the featuresContinue reading “Keeping abreast of veterinary news”
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Combined Training, Riding Club Class, Deanes, Sunday 9 May
This year, as in 2009, there will be a riding club class at the annual Combined Training at Deanes, run traditionally by the South Donegal Pony Club. Entries should be made directly to Jane Higgins by 4 May. No late entries will be accepted. Combined Training 9 May · Download
General club meeting, Monday 26, 8pm
Our current calendar of events runs until the end of April so it’s time for a general club meeting. Everybody is welcome. We’ll agree our activities until the end of the summer and work out the details of special events like our spring show and camping weekend. If you can’t make it to the meetingContinue reading “General club meeting, Monday 26, 8pm”
Approximate start times for Benbulben Spring Show
Leah McNulty, secretary of Benbulben RC, has done her best to estimate start times for classes on Sunday. Primary and Advanced Primary classes are being allowed 3 hours starting at 11 am (clear round, individuals and pairs). Intermediate clear round will begin at about 2 pm. Massive entries for Intermediate and above classes are expectedContinue reading “Approximate start times for Benbulben Spring Show”
Teams selected for TSJC (aka EPS) Qualifier
With just ten days to go until the Western Region Qualifier for the Team Show Jumping Championships, teams were selected on Tuesday evening in time for Wednesday’s entry deadline. Eight members had expressed an interest in training and all eight elected to participate in the competition giving us the perfect number for our quota ofContinue reading “Teams selected for TSJC (aka EPS) Qualifier”
EquiFestival of Ireland, Cavan, July
This sounds like a good event. Day 2 clashes with our crossjump in July unfortunately. EquiFestival of Ireland
Festival showing guide
Anybody could be forgiven for feeling confused by the sheer volume of showing classes on the Festival schedule. To help you organise your brain, Orla has put together a good overview of the different types of specimen, from small hunters to traditional Irish cobs: Something to Show · Download Remember, Festival entries close online onContinue reading “Festival showing guide”
Dressage tests
Copies of all dressage tests being used in 2010 are available from Libby (086 830 1392 or libby@cartonlevert.ie). If your test is an AIRC test, you’ll find it on the AIRC website. If it’s a non-AIRC test, it can’t be made available on line for copyright reasons and you must request it specifically from Libby. WeContinue reading “Dressage tests”
No rosettes but smiles all round at Flowerhill
No rosettes for the club this year but a lot of exceptionally happy club members. Martina was first off the mark with downloading her photos. There’ll be plenty more contributions but her collection sums up a great weekend. Go to the gallery for the full show. Flowerhill NHTC 2010 Final Results · Download Pictured below:Continue reading “No rosettes but smiles all round at Flowerhill”
Final countdown to Flowerhill
Competitor times have been published so everything is set for the annual pilgrimage to Flowerhill. We have six members competing this year: Mick, Leo, Anne, Keary, Rachel and Libby. Sharon O’Donnell had also hoped to travel but has been forced to withdraw at the last moment. Anne hopes to ride Sakima but Cyril’s Lady willContinue reading “Final countdown to Flowerhill”
Letterkenny Riding Club 