Reports of last Sunday’s regional training day at Cloncaw have been scarce but word has filtered through that it was a great success. Rachael and Ruth McCrossan spent the day glued to clipboards and ensured that the huge logistical puzzle was solved like a charm. David Carr of the Inishowens was on site with hisContinue reading “Thumbs up for regional training day”
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Lightening leads to Plan B
Although Rathmullan escaped Friday evening’s tropical rain, numerous sightings of forked lightening within shouting distance of the pier led to the cancellation of our watersports activities. Emergency Plan B was instantly activated and all disappointed kayakers and paddle boarders regrouped in the White Harte to drown their sorrows. While it might have been nice toContinue reading “Lightening leads to Plan B”
Looking forward to our cross country evening at Lenamore
The horses are staying at home this Friday evening but they’ll be working for their feed in a week’s time at Lenamore. Cormac has organised a Go As You Please over the cross country course and it offers a nice easy-going opportunity for some schooling. The ground should be perfect given the forecast combination ofContinue reading “Looking forward to our cross country evening at Lenamore”
Numbers stack up for Regional Training Day *updated with times*
With 58 riders signed up for the training day at Cloncaw this Sunday, Rachael McCrossan has her work cut out organising the lessons. Most riders plan to do three coaching sessions meaning that an additional instructor has had to be drafted in to cope with the numbers. Members from clubs in other areas such asContinue reading “Numbers stack up for Regional Training Day *updated with times*”
Louise and Christopher shine at Trec National Championships
Although the local competitive riding club scene is quiet at present, there’s plenty of non-AIRC activity throughout the summer. Last weekend Louise and Christopher travelled as part of the Donegal representation to the TREC Ireland National Championships in Ross House Equestrian Centre in Cavan. They finished 2nd in the Level 1 pairs competition but thatContinue reading “Louise and Christopher shine at Trec National Championships”
Watersports evening in Rathmullan, Friday 26 July
Plans are becoming clear for the watersports activities on Friday 26 July in Rathmullan. Adventure One will teach us paddle-boarding while Rathmullan Sailing & Watersports School will put us through our kayaking paces. We’ll have to leave dinghy sailing until another day since the boats are not available that evening. Five people can kayak and five people can paddleContinue reading “Watersports evening in Rathmullan, Friday 26 July”
Reminder: Book your place for regional training day!
Remember that you need to book your place with Anne this week for the regional training day on Sunday 28 July. It’s a wonderful opportunity to benefit from top class tuition at a really excellent venue.
Connecting horse and rider at Glenleary
Friday evening’s session at Glenleary was conducted in Mediterranean conditions but both riders and horses put in maximum effort to make best use of Mary’s tuition time. Tanya in particular really enjoyed this series of lessons. She put it very well when she said that, whatever it is about Mary, she can get rider and horseContinue reading “Connecting horse and rider at Glenleary”
Calendar highlights : July, August, September
Our recent club meeting (already 3 weeks ago) set the scene for the coming months and there’s plenty to look forward to. Friday evening flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran are already under way and in the second half of August we’ll have the opportunity for some jumping lessons. The instructor is yet to be confirmedContinue reading “Calendar highlights : July, August, September”
Chance to change grade at Regional Meeting, Wednesday
Cormac will be attending the regional meeting which takes place tomorrow, 10 July. Changes of grade must be approved at regional level so, if you want to use this opportunity, contact Cormac before tomorrow evening’s meeting.
Letterkenny Riding Club 