Marking the club’s first foray into new territory in Termon, we had six riders and four spectators for Friday night’s lesson with Tracey Gallagher. A chest infection got the better of Hazel causing her to pull out at the last minute. Hannah and Nadine were in the first lesson. Damien, Francis, Maria and Hillary in the second. Jenny,Continue reading “Even the cuckoo turns up for Friday night jumping”
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Reminder: Festival entries close this Sunday, 5 May
The Riding Clubs Festival at Stradbally may still be 5 or 6 weeks away but entries, as always, close way ahead of time. Don’t miss this Sunday’s deadline, if you’re thinking of travelling to the event.
Derby & Dressage Show Schedule
Less than two weeks now to go until our club’s annual flagship event, our Derby & Dressage Show. This year it takes place earlier in the calendar than previously on Sunday 12 May. LRC Derby & Dressage Show 2013 With new kids on the block, Inishowen, setting their sights on more silverware in the jumpingContinue reading “Derby & Dressage Show Schedule”
Benbulben Riding Club Spring Show & Masters Qualifier, Sunday 5 May
Anybody who wants a dry run for the RDS qualifier at the end of May has a great opportunity this Sunday at Benbulben’s show jumping and dressage show. The event, which doubles as our area’s Masters Series Qualifier, takes place at Kerin’s equestrian centre in Tubberbride, Collooney. There’s always a great attendance and a cracking atmosphereContinue reading “Benbulben Riding Club Spring Show & Masters Qualifier, Sunday 5 May”
Trec in Rathmullan, Sunday 5 May
Orla has been in touch to say that the closing date for Sunday’s TREC competition in Rathmullan has been extended to Wednesday 1 May. The day will include individual and pairs TREC competitions. Each class will comprise three phases; control of paces ridden in canter and walk over a distance of 150 metres, PTV obstacle courseContinue reading “Trec in Rathmullan, Sunday 5 May”
Finally some photos from Gurteen…
If it weren’t for Liz Potter’s thoughtfulness, we’d have no record of Gurteen at all! Enjoy her images in the Gallery. Pictured below: Keary — ever the crowd pleaser!
Full results from Northwest Challenge
Nadine has done a first-rate job of getting the results for the Northwest Challenge returned in record time. She’s a lot more than just a great dressage rider who also delivers double-clears in the show jumping arena when it matters! NW Show Jumping Challenge 2013 | Results NW Dressage Challenge 2013 | Results
Jumping lesson with Tracy Gallagher, Friday 3 May
There’s no time to rest on our show jumping laurels after our great day at the Northwest Challenge. There are lots more competitions coming up so make the most of the opportunity to train with show jumper, Tracy Gallagher, this Friday. The lesson will take place at her arena in Termon. Damien and Nadine areContinue reading “Jumping lesson with Tracy Gallagher, Friday 3 May”
Challenge Cups for Inishowen and Letterkenny on a great club day
No time just now to report in full on yesterday’s Northwest Team Challenge — that will come when the dust settles and normal life catches up. It was a wonderful day’s competition and our club did itself proud. Newcomers Inishowen pipped our two teams in a thrilling 3-way jump-off for the show jumping cup butContinue reading “Challenge Cups for Inishowen and Letterkenny on a great club day”
Teams and times for Northwest Challenge *updated with starting order for jumping*
Entries are in and we have a whopping 14 jumping and 10 dressage teams to guarantee a cracking day of competition on Sunday. There’ll be more information on the day coming down the pike but here for starters are the teams and dressage times. NW SJ Challenge 2013_Teams NW Dressage Challenge 2013_Times NW Dressage ChallengeContinue reading “Teams and times for Northwest Challenge *updated with starting order for jumping*”
Letterkenny Riding Club 