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Familiar scene but plenty of new faces: NWL 2013 kicks off the competitive year

Templemore in mid-February: Contrast the pouring rain, penetrating damp and gloomy overcast sky with the bright, happy and animated faces of riding club members and you begin to understand the enduring attraction of the North West League. Despite the awful weather conditions, it was a real pleasure to be at the opening leg of theContinue reading “Familiar scene but plenty of new faces: NWL 2013 kicks off the competitive year”

Donegal Trec in Kilmacrennan, Saturday 16 February

Donegal TREC will hold a POR (orienteering) practice competition on Saturday 16 February in Kilmacrennan. This is a Level 1 training route and suitable for newcomers to TREC. Entries are in pairs. Horses should be aged 4 or over. Minimum rider age is 12 years and riders under 16 must partner with an adult. EntryContinue reading “Donegal Trec in Kilmacrennan, Saturday 16 February”

Big week for Donegal as two new riding clubs are born

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”

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”

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”