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”
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Bundoran 2013
Despite the weather our club’s annual trip away was a very enjoyable weekend filled with adventurous routes through unknown territory though the sand dunes, beach rides, cross country, good food and great craic. This year’s choice of venue at Stracomer Stables ensured we were not going to be beaten by the weather. As the weekendContinue reading “Bundoran 2013”
Donegal Trec, Saturday 14 September
Donegal TREC will host a PTV (cross country obstacles) and Control of Paces day at Ballinacross Farm (Nixon’s Corner, Derry) on Saturday 14 September. Riders will have a 90-minute practice session with the obstacles before riding a PTV competition track. This is a great opportunity to make use of nice canters through the stubble fieldsContinue reading “Donegal Trec, Saturday 14 September”
Lisa heads for Belgium. Good luck! Go Ireland!
At the weekend, Ireland will for the first time, field a team in the TREC European Championships. The competition will be held in Mont le Soie, Vielsalm in Belgium from the 5 to 8 of September 2013. The team comprises Donegal rider, Lisa Moore (Jo Dazzler), Katie Smyth (Whitethorn Jack) and Rohan Madhavan (Annie’s Prince),Continue reading “Lisa heads for Belgium. Good luck! Go Ireland!”
Donegal Clubs Meeting, Tuesday 3 September
With the North West Autumn League emerging as a focal point for competitive life in the coming season, a meeting of the Donegal Clubs is timely. There’s also the much-antiocipated dinner dance and awards to plan. The meeting will take place on Tuesday 3 September at Tir na nOg. Everybody welcome.
Treasure hunting and jumping our way into autumn
How time flies. September beckons this weekend and the club’s quiet period will end as activity steps up in the autumn. Those who have looked for entertainment and activity during August have found it as club life ticked over at a pleasant summer pace. Select groups of members turned out to hunt treasure with FrancisContinue reading “Treasure hunting and jumping our way into autumn”
Opportunity to train with Patricia Warren
Tanya has masterminded the next series of Friday evening lessons and many members will be delighted to have the opportunity to train again in jumping with Patricia Warren. It’s not a million months until the beginning of the Northwest Autumn League so this could be a great opportunity to start preparing mentally as well asContinue reading “Opportunity to train with Patricia Warren”
Treasure Hunt kicks off at 2pm
Our much-anticipated annual Treasure Hunt will kick off at 2pm on Sunday. Treasure hunters should congregate at Francis and Maura’s place on the coast road at Anney, about 5 miles north of Rathmullan. The treasure hunt will be of the shorter variety and Francis expects to have everybody back at base within and hour andContinue reading “Treasure Hunt kicks off at 2pm”
September weekend away at the seaside : Time to start making plans
This year our weekend away will be to the dry and durable sandunes near Bundoran. There’s no prospect of the ground being so wet that the trip has to be abandoned so you can confidently mark the 7 & 8 September in your calendar in indelible ink. Damien has made arrangements for human and horseContinue reading “September weekend away at the seaside : Time to start making plans”
“Best tenner I’ve spent all year”
That was Paddy’s verdict as he came in off the cross country course at Lenamore on Friday evening last. And there’s no need to ask what Lizzie’s opinion was — she’s one of the greatest cross country enthusiasts in the club. Hazel discovered that Sapphire is another grey with an appetite for green fields andContinue reading ““Best tenner I’ve spent all year””
Letterkenny Riding Club 