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Having checked the forecast for Sunday almost every day last week, I decided the best approach was going to be relying on the woman of the hour to see us right. Safe to say Orla pulled out all the stops and provided us with a really nice autumnal day. We had one brief spit ofContinue reading “Orla came up trumps”

Dressage entries are closing this evening at 6pm and things are looking really promising for a great rendition of our annual Orla O’Reilly show. Riders from neighboring club Benbulben are joining members from all five Donegal clubs in an attempt to pickup some silverware and rosettes. The forecast is looking good and our course builder,Continue reading “We’re getting excited!”

The Association of Irish Riding Clubs has just confirmed that it will be reducing the membership fee for the remainder of the year. This means that for just E40 you can join our club and avail of a busy autumn calendar that will give you a very good idea of what riding club life isContinue reading “Reduced membership fees offer fantastic value”

Whilst I may have been entrusted with the position of club secretary, I can confidently state that it was not due to my I.T skills. I managed to lock myself out of the club website back in April and it has taken until now to find my way back in. So I offer my sincereContinue reading “Back…at last!”

The 1st of March is an important date in the Letterkenny riding club calendar as it is the first day of the new season’s WhatsApp group. Our club communicates primarily by WhatsApp, and the previous season’s chat group is kept active until the end of February as we all know it can take a whileContinue reading “Are you ready?”

Horses or ponies must be registered with the AIRC in advance of entering any national championship or qualifier for a national championship.  Unregistered horses are not eligible to enter national events or any regional qualifier. If you have recently joined us, have purchased a new steed in the last year, or have been offered theContinue reading “Horse registrations are open”

For the first time since 2015 Letterkenny has been awarded the title of North West Club of the Year. Saturday 10th February saw members of all five clubs in the Donegal district join together at the Villa Rose hotel in Ballybofey, to share a good meal, some great craic, a bit of a boogey andContinue reading “2023 Club of the Year”

The West region riding club calendar is filling up rapidly as clubs nail down dates for their annual shows and head-quarters confirm dates for the biggies…the National Championships. A lot of the dates can be taken as confirmed though, as with all events, it’s advisable to check with individual organisers before travelling. The uncertainties lieContinue reading “2024 calendar filling up fast”

What a great day the AIRC West XC Clinic with top trainer Mandi King was. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all participants, including the resident cleggs, with everyone heading home full of confidence and enthusiasm for the summer. With participants from Headfort RC, Border Counties Riding Club, Benbulben Riding Club – SLIGO!!!!, Stracomer Riding Club,Continue reading “Regional Training Day Success”

The North West riding clubs’ spring league reached its conclusion at Greenacres Equestrian on Sunday. With idyllic weather and a large turnout the show was a great success and left all participants hungry for their next riding club outing. Stracomer and Donegal Gaeltacht clubs joined forces to run the day and did a super jobContinue reading “NWRC Spring League Enjoys Fabulous Finale”