Our riding club years have a comfortably familiar pattern. We recover slowly from the break over Christmas and New Year (bravely interrupted this time by Inishowen’s show) and gradually start setting the mounted wheels in motion to get us to the first big day of the season, the first leg of the NWL on SundayContinue reading “January sees club life rekindled”
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Happy New Year
A very, very happy new year to all our members and their families and friends. After a memorable 2014 here’s hoping for a peaceful and rewarding 2015 where our equestrian ambitions are realised and our club activities bring us endless pleasure.
Blood pressure set to rise as competition peaks on Sunday
This year’s autumn Northwest League has had one show more than its predecessors to build up excitement in the approach to the final. As if additional excitement was ever needed for such an occasion… First and foremost, our duties as hosts of the final are not to be taken lightly. We need to make sureContinue reading “Blood pressure set to rise as competition peaks on Sunday”
Club calendar for the winter months
As well as the big business of the AGM, we worked out the next few months of club activities when we assembled at Tir na nOg recently. The Northwest League final (Sunday 23 November) and the Donegal Clubs Dinner Dance (Saturday 29 November) are the upcoming highlights before we return to Damien and Nadine’s lovely home for ourContinue reading “Club calendar for the winter months”
Annual General Meeting 2014 – another fine year under our belt
Inevitably one or two members were inconvenienced by the last minute change of day for the AGM but the very healthy attendance (over two-thirds of our membership) who made it on the night demonstrates how interested and involved in the club everybody remains. In his Chairman’s address, Enda applauded our members’ willingness to take on tasks andContinue reading “Annual General Meeting 2014 – another fine year under our belt”
Fun and some challenges on a Friday evening
This Friday, the 14th of November, will see us return to Tir Chonaill Equestrian Centre for a replay of the fun that Francis had lined up two weeks ago. This time its Rachel who is setting the challenges but you may rest assured that it will still be suitable for all levels of rider andContinue reading “Fun and some challenges on a Friday evening”
AGM date changed to Thursday 6 November
Given the exceptionally large number of members who would not be in a position to attend this Friday evening, the AGM has been brought forward by one day to Thursday 6 November. Everybody is strongly encouraged to attend so that the club can benefit from its members’ input as we chart a course for 2015. Nominations for ourContinue reading “AGM date changed to Thursday 6 November”
Hallowe’en Fun Night, Friday 31 October
It’s always nice when Hallowe’en falls on a weekend. This time it conveniently ties in with our Friday evening calendar so Francis and Damien are organising an evening of fun and games at Gallaghers arena in Ballybofey. It’s bound to be highly competitive and you have hopefully been in training for the past six months. EvenContinue reading “Hallowe’en Fun Night, Friday 31 October”
As AGM approaches, it’s time to think about our Club Horse and Rider of the Year
Friday 7 November isn’t far off and our AGM is likely to be the usual productive and sociable affair. Beyond the gripping election of officers for the coming 12 months, the undisputed highlight of the event is the crowning of our Club Horse and Club Member of the Year. Please send your nominations for theContinue reading “As AGM approaches, it’s time to think about our Club Horse and Rider of the Year”
Another enjoyable day at Templemore for Show 2 of NWL
Despite losing a number of the usual suspects to the first hunt of the season, the Noorthwest League’s second show wasn’t short of competitors or quality performances. It was a good day for Letterkenny with the Hamilton/McClafferty contingent producing wins for the club at Advanced Primary and Advanced Intermediate level. 2014 Autumn NWL | PointsContinue reading “Another enjoyable day at Templemore for Show 2 of NWL”
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