What a treat! Sunday was a rare summer’s day with air warm enough to entice the perfume from the fields of clover overlooking Gordon’s Bay at Liz and Ryan’s beautiful homeplace near Carrigart. The cross country course was immaculate, the springy turf of the dressage arena was perfect, and the event was prepared and organised to the highest internationalContinue reading “Riding clubs in clover”
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Summer calendar: The potted version
Here’s the bones of what’s planned for the next few months. The calendar page will be updated shortly to include all of this. Sun 5th July – xc league Liz & Ryan Fri 10th July – flatwork – Tanya Fri 17th July – xc Marina Sun 19th July – 2 phase Cloncaw Fri 24th JulyContinue reading “Summer calendar: The potted version”
Everything you need to know for XC & Dressage in Carrigart this Sunday, 5 July
Liz has left no stone unturned in her masterful preparations for Sunday’s first leg of the league. Here are your start times, a map, your volunteer information, and lots more. Looking forward to a great day! Driving Directions Carrigart Dressage Start Times -Carrigart XC Start times- Carrigart XC Map Carrigart-5th July Volunteer Rota Carrigart FenceContinue reading “Everything you need to know for XC & Dressage in Carrigart this Sunday, 5 July”
Summer XC & Dressage 2-Phase League just around the corner
Our inter-club summer league promises to add a whole new dimension to riding club life over the next few months and the first leg is only just around the corner on Sunday 5 July. The event is pre-entry only and you must enter for the first leg by Monday 29 June. It’s not mandatory toContinue reading “Summer XC & Dressage 2-Phase League just around the corner”
Derby & Dressage Show postponed!!!
Bad weather and ground conditions have led to the postponement of next Sunday’s Derby & Dressage show at Hillsborough Farm. News of the rescheduled date to follow shortly!
Nothing like a little education with your birthday cake and beer
Never let it be said that the members of Letterkenny Riding Club shirk an opportunity to broaden their minds. Last Friday evening saw a sizeable group of them following the hops to Kinnegar Brewing in Rathmullan where Libby, Rachel and Louise explained to a very receptive audience just how that magical liquid, beer, comes into being. TheContinue reading “Nothing like a little education with your birthday cake and beer”
Dressage Divas do it again
Congratulations to our heroines – Nadine, Tanya, Vera and Louise – who have qualified for the Team Championship at the AIRC National Dressage Championships in August for the second year on the trot (your choice of collected, working or extended). At a chilly Inishowen show at Lenamore on Sunday they once again showed that we are moreContinue reading “Dressage Divas do it again”
Social climbers: Enda reveals all
Where do I start – the wrestlers in lycra or the wall. They both had the ladies in a sweat. More on the men in pink in a moment but first the 12 members who made the journey to Derry on Friday for a mystery evening all rose to the challenge and what a challenge.Continue reading “Social climbers: Enda reveals all”
Derby & Dressage Show Schedule, Sunday 14 June
It’s nearly time for our annual big day out at Hillsborough Farm, competing on grass as the summer gets into full swing. Our show follows the same format as in previous years. We have a new dressage judge, just to keep everybody on their toes, with Jackie replacing Petra in the hot seat. Letterkenny Derby &Continue reading “Derby & Dressage Show Schedule, Sunday 14 June”
Brilliant best-ever finish at team qualifier in Sligo
So near and yet so far… Our gallant team riders finished a memorable third in the RDS qualifier in Sligo this afternoon while our Donegal Gaeltacht neighbours again set sail for Dublin in August. Congratulations everybody on a very, very fine effort. We’re proud of you. Go Donegal!
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