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Western Region Calendar 2013

Not many members travel too far afield for competitions these days but it’s worth keeping an eye on the Western Region calendar for national qualifiers and Benbulben Riding Club’s events. Sligo is still reasonably achievable. Western Region Calendar 2013 One unfortunate bit of news is that the regional qualifier for the team dressage championships willContinue reading “Western Region Calendar 2013”

St Patrick’s weekend ride-out from Cyrils, Saturday 16 March

Plans for our bank holiday weekend ride-out have become clear. The expedition will depart from Cyril’s yard near Milford at 10.30am on Saturday. The route will take about one-and-a-half to two hours and will cover quiet country roads and the renowned Colmcille’s Way where Cyril made his infamous cantering debut several summers ago. If you’reContinue reading “St Patrick’s weekend ride-out from Cyrils, Saturday 16 March”

Chill winds warmed by hot competition at fourth leg of North West League *with results*

A bitterly cold wind cut right through to the bone at Sunday’s fourth leg of the North West League but it didn’t deter another large contingent of riding club enthusiasts from turning out to earn more valuable points at this ever-popular event. We welcomed another new member as Hannah McGlinchey made her debut on herContinue reading “Chill winds warmed by hot competition at fourth leg of North West League *with results*”

Time to think about the dressage team qualifiers, Sunday 19 May

The team show jumping qualifier tends to dominate the thoughts of the club as we march into the competitive season but this year the club is also going to make a concerted effort to field one or two teams at the regional team dressage qualifier which will be held on Sunday 19 May, probably inContinue reading “Time to think about the dressage team qualifiers, Sunday 19 May”

***Postponed*** Armchair evening on the saddler’s craft, Friday 8 March

This Friday sees us relax comfortably into armchairs instead torturing ourselves in the saddles that usually lead to hard work and serious exercise. John and Sharon are going to give us an introduction to the craft of the saddler and will also demonstrate correct saddle fitting for horses. You can arrange to bring your horse for guineaContinue reading “***Postponed*** Armchair evening on the saddler’s craft, Friday 8 March”