Author Archives: 2011

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”

Updated schedule for Inishowen RC Summer Show

Inishowen have issued a revised schedule for their Summer Show next Sunday, 16 June. The only significant change appears to be the switch from training classes to clear round jumping. Inishowen RC Summer Show Schedule | Updated Many of you can recall the first two events our club hosted — an inter-club dressage friendly inContinue reading “Updated schedule for Inishowen RC Summer Show”

Long journey, rickety jeep, loyal support : On the road to Stradbally

Five years ago in 2008 the club sent its very first representation to the Festival in Stradbally. It was a magical expedition and a successful one — see what we achieved in our Yearbook 2008. Since then the numbers making the marathon journey have been small. Anne and Keary made a successful mission in 2009 andContinue reading “Long journey, rickety jeep, loyal support : On the road to Stradbally”