The Gaeltachts’ Beach Show already seems like a lifetime ago but it’s still nice to be able to look back over the results. The inclusion of the county from which each rider hails makes this set of returns particularly interesting. They illustrate both the attraction of this unique event and the immense (and unrealistic) expanseContinue reading “Full results from Beach Show”
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Results from Inishowen RC show, Sunday 16 June
Well done Inishowens! It’s quite a feat to have pulled off your first show so early in your lives. We look forward to many more. Well done everybody who participated and congratulations to the winners. Inishowen RC Show 2013 | Results Photographs were taken on the day. Follow this link to Equi-Snap Ireland‘s facebook page to see/orderContinue reading “Results from Inishowen RC show, Sunday 16 June”
Club meeting, Tuesday 18 June
Don’t forget: club meeting in Tir na nOg, Tuesday, 8pm. Come along and contribute your ideas for the next few months of club activity. Once our Derby & Dressage Show is behind us, the summer months will be a bit less active on the competitive front and the focus will switch to more casual andContinue reading “Club meeting, Tuesday 18 June”
Reminder: Pre-entry for dressage at Inishowen RC show closes today, Wednesday!
Wake up everybody!! Remember that you need to pre-enter for the dressage classes at the Inishowens’ show this weekend. This evening is the deadline so contact Lauren now, if you’re planning on competing! Inishowen RC Summer Show Schedule | Updated
After a stunning ride to Grianán of Aileach, it’s time to explore the Finn Valley
Last Friday’s ride-out from Leo’s was a resounding success and glowing accounts have come in from Francis and Anne. Paddy reportedly took the initiative and decided that the party of five should tackle the target by the most direct route possible. After enjoying the view from Grianán of Aileach, Leo navigated a meandering route backContinue reading “After a stunning ride to Grianán of Aileach, it’s time to explore the Finn Valley”
Updated schedule for our Derby & Dressage Show, Sunday 30 June
On a sunny day like this it’s possible to imagine that we might have good conditions for the rescheduled Derby & Dressage Show on Sunday 30 June! The change in the date has necessitated a few changes to the show’s officials. Now that we’re facing into One Day Event season, we’ve changed the dressage testsContinue reading “Updated schedule for our Derby & Dressage Show, Sunday 30 June”
Practice over freshly painted poles at Lenamore, Friday 14 June
The Inishowens have been hard at work preparing for their inaugural show this coming Sunday. Lenamore’s poles have been painted and are glowing brilliantly in the sun. If you’d like the opportunity to test drive your horse over them before Sunday’s big event, go along to the clear round jumping on Friday evening. The costContinue reading “Practice over freshly painted poles at Lenamore, Friday 14 June”
A stalwart supporter’s report on Stradbally 2013
Audrey has penned an excellent account of her emotions and experiences as Libby and Fenway’s chef d’Equipe. In her own words…… The Morning After…….Stradbally! Oh boy! What a fabulous weekend I had. The words ‘You just needed to be there’ spring to mind as I try to express the fabulous time that I had. IContinue reading “A stalwart supporter’s report on Stradbally 2013”
Spaces available on First Aid Course, this weekend, 14–16 June
East Donegal Pony Club has organised a first aid course for this coming weekend, Friday 14, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June. Some spaces are available for non-pony club people. This is a great opportunity to learn the essentials or refresh your knowledge. You’ll never regret the time you invest in the course. If you’d likeContinue reading “Spaces available on First Aid Course, this weekend, 14–16 June”
A weekend to remember
Stunning weather, a beautiful location, great company, top competition and a modest degree of success combined to imprint the weekend odyssey to Stradbally on memories for a long time to come. Fenway will probably remember it best for Libby’s rally-driving antics on the motorway near Naas. He survived a hairy episode with just a nickContinue reading “A weekend to remember”
