Author Archives: 2011

Our annual outing to Eglinton, our show-with-a-lid, our celebration of a wonderful past member, is almost upon us. Hazel has been doing trojan work getting things organised and all that really remains is to man the various posts on the day. OK, so there’s the small matter of building the course and laying out theContinue reading “Audrey Jacob Team Challenge Time”

We have the best forecast possible for the Easter weekend and I hope you all find time to get out and enjoy it with your equine partners. Tonight, Thursday, sees us at Greenacres Equestrian in Convoy to enjoy the last of our session of gridwork lessons under the tutelage of Alison Higgins. These lessons haveContinue reading “Easter eggs bound to hatch as sun is forecast for weekend”

Details are available on the flyer below for our annual Audrey Jacob Team Challenge. This very special show, held indoors and with free stabling available for all competitors, is held in memory of a very special lady, for whom the AIRC ethos of enjoying equestrian activities was most important. The camaraderie and craic, which areContinue reading “The show with a lid is back”

We have a series of three grid-work lessons lined up at Greenacres Equestrian Centre in Convoy. Alison Higgins is coaching and the lessons will suit every level of rider or horse. Grid-work is invaluable for developing rhythm, athleticism and mental agility in the horse. The repetitive nature of grid-work, combined with the gradual increase inContinue reading “Lots to look forward to”

Sunday’s final at Templemore was every bit as exciting for all the competitors as was anticipated. A trait of this years league has been the almost non-existent participation at primary level, and this trend continued at the final with just Ellen Rogers on Rocco tackling the 70cm course and claiming the red rosette. The APContinue reading “It’s a wrap for another spring league”

Just look at the prize for Best Turned Out for this Sunday’s league final. You know you want it…..out with the shampoo and plaiting bands. Oh, might be a good idea to do the horse too!

The Western region of the AIRC, of which our north western area is a sub-region, has published it’s updated calender for the coming months. There is lots to look forward to on both the regional and the national stage, regardless of where your interest lies.

An inter-club consultation has resulted in the league rules being amended to take into account the loss of a leg. In order to be eligible for prizes a rider must have ridden in two of the four legs, whilst it is now a competitors best three scores which are counted. This leaves almost everybody stillContinue reading “League update”

Tomorrow, Sunday 10th’s, leg of the north west riding clubs spring league has been cancelled. The weather forecast for the Saturday night is far from favorable and the roads from the west of the county are likely to be unsafe for travelling with horses. This gives us all an opportunity to sit back and putContinue reading “Put your feet up and relax”