Hard to believe but true — Donegal now has five AIRC clubs with Rosann and Inishowen officially on the board. We look forward to seeing them in action at the North West League. Rosann will be sporting navy colours with Inishowen togging out in navy and light blue. Congratulations clubs on getting up and going.Continue reading “Big week for Donegal as two new riding clubs are born”
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Time to book stables for National Hunter Trials, Gurteen College
Stabling on site (or in this case, as close to the site as possible) is the key to enjoying the AIRC National Hunter Trials. There’s no stabling available at Gurteen College itself but Anne and Marina were fast out of the blocks and have provisionally block booked 12 stables at the closest possible yard, justContinue reading “Time to book stables for National Hunter Trials, Gurteen College”
More young blood for club membership: Claire Kelly joins
Welcome Claire! Our newest new member is another familiar face. Denis Kelly’s daughter has come of age and we’re delighted to have her on board the riding club ship. She’s going to be jumping in cross country and show jumping at Intermediate level and will take on the big shots in the dressage arena atContinue reading “More young blood for club membership: Claire Kelly joins”
Horses stay at home this Friday as riders go bowling
It’s time for a night of social life without the horses this Friday as the club goes for a meal and a cut throat bowling competition at Arena 7. Dinner is at 8pm followed by bowling. Book with Marina on 086 821 6335 straight away, if you haven’t already done so. It’s a great night’s entertainmentContinue reading “Horses stay at home this Friday as riders go bowling”
2013 membership cards
Members who have paid their subscriptions for the year but haven’t yet received their 2013 AIRC cards can pick them up at the entries desk at the North West League next Sunday, 10 February. Alternatively, contact Cormac and arrange to pick them up from him directly.
Gemma and Ewelina welcomed to club ranks
It’s always a pleasure to see new faces amongst the membership and we can enjoy two of them as we head into the second month of the year. Gemma Carroll is no stranger to the club, appearing often as a guide and groom for her parents, Mick and Suzanne. Her connemara pony, Jack, has servedContinue reading “Gemma and Ewelina welcomed to club ranks”
Volunteer taskforce for NWL, Sunday 10 March
Following the successful blueprint of the autumn league, each leg of the spring NWL will be run by an individual club. Letterkenny is on duty for the first and fourth legs on Sundays 10 February and 10 March. Cormac has drawn up four operational teams to cover the range of tasks involved in running aContinue reading “Volunteer taskforce for NWL, Sunday 10 March”
Further details confirmed for upcoming activities
Vera has confirmed the details for the series of three flatwork lessons that will run parallel to the NW League, beginning on Friday 15 February. Mary Finneran will provide instruction and the venue is Glenleary. Anybody who attended her classes in October and November will be eager to continue the good work. New pupils alsoContinue reading “Further details confirmed for upcoming activities”
6pm flatwork option for novices with Patricia Warren
Patricia will once again teach a flatwork lesson for novices this coming Friday evening at Cyril’s. If anybody wishes to join Cyril and Maura at 6pm, book with Francis on 086 372 2542.
Friday evening activity off to a good start
Although Rachel’s Monday evening novices lesson has been up and running already for several weeks this year, it was Friday 25 January before the more seasoned members of the club shrugged off their seasonal cobwebs and returned to riding club activity. Patricia Warren manhandled a whopping cold and bronchitis to direct nine pupils on aContinue reading “Friday evening activity off to a good start”
Letterkenny Riding Club 