Anyone who wishes tow shine tune their slumping skills in advance of the next leg of the NWL may like to participate in Kelda’s lesson at 8pm in Eglinton on Tuesday this week. Contact Kelda directly if you’d like to go along.
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A healthy mixture of continuity and change after our 2013 AGM
There’s no doubt it felt a bit odd gathering in earliest November for our AGM when tradition dictates that it falls in the festive December season. We’re an adaptable bunch however and the healthy number of members who attended Friday night’s meeting got on with both the official business and the business of socialising withoutContinue reading “A healthy mixture of continuity and change after our 2013 AGM”
Reminder: AGM this Friday, 1 November
All members are welcome at our Annual General Meeting this coming Friday, 1 November, at Tir na nOg in Letterkenny. Cormac has sent everybody an agenda so club officers should be prepared to report on their respective areas of responsibility and all members should be ready to contribute to the planning of the next 12Continue reading “Reminder: AGM this Friday, 1 November”
Nominations please! Club Member and Club Horse of the Year Awards
Wednesday is your deadline for submitting nominations for your Club Horse and Club Member of the Year, to be announced at our AGM on Friday. Last year’s award for 2-legged members was shared three ways and honoured Jenny, Louise and Cormac. Teldel was the outstanding winner of the 4-legged trophy. Submit your nominations (2 per personContinue reading “Nominations please! Club Member and Club Horse of the Year Awards”
North West League, Show 1, Sunday 3 November
All eyes turn to Templemore next Sunday as the 3-leg North West Autumn League kicks off. Most members are well familiar with the order of the day at this stage. Please be conscious of the fact that Letterkenny and Tirconaill clubs are jointly responsible for running this initial show so be sure to volunteer yourContinue reading “North West League, Show 1, Sunday 3 November”
Catching up on club activities
With action on several different fronts over the past 10 days, it’s easy enough to move on to something new without pausing to reflect on what’s just happened. Audrey and Tanya’s bowls night in Ramelton recently was a wonderful social evening with the kind of tight competition, scarcely controlled egos and rapid-fire quips that defiedContinue reading “Catching up on club activities”
Pictures capture magical ride-out at Hillsborough Farm
Anybody who hasn’t yet seen the photos of the recent fundraising ride-out from Hillsborough Farm will enjoy the collection posted on the Glenleary website. The shots were taken by Gillian and Annette and capture better than any words the beauty and spirit of the day. Well done everybody and thank you for a memorable afternoon.
Valuable chance to train for NWL at Cyril’s, Sunday 27 October
With most jumping opportunities of late occurring in the Derry district, it’s probably useful to many members at the other end of our far-flung catchment area to have the chance to train at Cyril’s near Milford. Orla is organising a session this Sunday which can be tailored to suit demand. If you’re interested in goingContinue reading “Valuable chance to train for NWL at Cyril’s, Sunday 27 October”
North West Autumn League Schedule
Just two weeks to go until the first leg of the North West Autumn League! The familiar schedule is now published and we can all look forward to this three-leg competiton. NW Autumn League 2013 The shows take place on Sundays 3, 17 and 24 November at Templemore and offer a combination of training andContinue reading “North West Autumn League Schedule”
Kelda offering Tuesday night lessons at Eglinton
Several of our members benefitted from Kelda’s tuition at Templemore earlier in the year. She is now restarting her Tuesday night fixture and you should contact her on 086 834 9406, if you’re interested in joining in. This is not a riding club session so is open to all ages.
Letterkenny Riding Club 