Author Archives: 2011

Two new members welcomed to the club

It’s always lovely to see new faces amongst the ranks. Recently we’ve been joined by Vicky Gallagher and Deirdre MacGabhann. Vicky rides a handsome big bay horse called Mr Ted who she keeps with Audrey in Castleshanaghan. Vicky joins us at Primary level. Deirdre too rides a very handsome bay — Suzanne’s pride and joy,Continue reading “Two new members welcomed to the club”

Guaranteed enjoyment at Hillsborough Farm Charity Ride, Sunday 6 October

Nobody knows better than Mary Finneran how to organise a ride-out and barbeque. This Sunday’s event at Hillsborough Farm near Ramelton offers options for all levels of riders (and horses), as well as entertainment for the unmounted followers with their canine friends. Depending on your level of ambition, the rides kick off at 12 noon,Continue reading “Guaranteed enjoyment at Hillsborough Farm Charity Ride, Sunday 6 October”

Jumping lessons with Jackie, Monday evenings, Templemore

Friday nights in Templemore are booked fairly solidly by one of the pony clubs so Cormac has had to think creatively about pre-league jumping lessons in the arena. In a change from routine, lessons will take place on Monday 7 October and Monday 21 October, and will be run jointly for ourselves and the Inishowen Riding Club.Continue reading “Jumping lessons with Jackie, Monday evenings, Templemore”

Making the most of stunning September weather on a Sunday afternoon

Marina and Enda’s last-minute organisation of a cross country ride-out from their farm near St Johnston set spirits soaring for the eight riders who sallied forth on a glorious late-September afternoon. Anne, Keary, Leo and Paddy joined the hosts, together with two welcome visitors from the Gaeltachts — John McDaid and Rosaleen Harkin. The groupContinue reading “Making the most of stunning September weather on a Sunday afternoon”

Cross country hack with Marina, Sunday 29 September

With plans for Friday night’s jumping lesson in limbo, Marina has grabbed the opportunity of a free weekend to plan a cross country hack from her home in St Johnston. She’ll lead the run over her own land and across the road to the large stubble fields that are a feature of the hunt meetContinue reading “Cross country hack with Marina, Sunday 29 September”

Congratulations to Erica and Dave

Former members Erica and Dave returned to home shores at the weekend to tie the knot. Their celebration in Erica’s home county of Sligo featured a wonderful wedding cake which answered all questions about who occupies the top slot in the couple’s affections. Well done Britney and many congratulations to Erica and Dave. We wishContinue reading “Congratulations to Erica and Dave”

Cormac realises long-held ambition at stormy Mullingar Masters

For the second time this year the club had just one solitary flagbearer at one of the AIRC’s major national competitions. On Sunday last Cormac and Charlotte stepped out into the arena at Mullingar to jump for Letterkenny at the finals of the Masters Series. The partnership were met by a deluge of rain whichContinue reading “Cormac realises long-held ambition at stormy Mullingar Masters”

Quick update and dates for your diary

Our derby training day at Marina and Enda’s next weekend has been postponed on account of clashes with several other equestrian events. A new date will be worked out shortly. Mary Finneran is organising a charity ride-out from Hillsborough Farm on Sunday 6 October. Funds will go to children’s cancer care unit who have cared soContinue reading “Quick update and dates for your diary”