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It’s official: “Flowerhill” moves to Gurteen College, Tipperary

At last, at last, we have confirmation of the venue for the AIRC National Hunter Trial Championships in April. As we all know by now, “Flowerhill” will not be in Flowerhill this year. Instead it moves down the road and across a county border to Gurteen College in County Tipperary. Read the full details onContinue reading “It’s official: “Flowerhill” moves to Gurteen College, Tipperary”

Two weeks to go: North West League 2013 just around the corner

Now in its fourth year, the North West (Spring) League opens its entry book for the first leg of the 2013 edition in just two weeks’ time. On Sunday 10 February members from all over our very large county will assemble for the first of five sessions of training, competition, camaraderie, friendship and rivalry. AContinue reading “Two weeks to go: North West League 2013 just around the corner”

Clear round jumping at Deanes, Sunday 27 January

Deanes Equestrian Centre in Bruckless are running clear round jumping this coming Sunday, beginning at 11am. It’s a good opportunity for anybody within travelling distance to clock up a bit of mileage in advance of the North West League which begins two weeks later on Sunday 10 February.

Dates confirmed for Derby and Northwest Team Show Jumping Challenge

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Donegal clubs, our suggested dates for both the Derby show and the collaborative Northwest Team Show Jumping Challenge were confirmed. The team challenge takes place on Sunday 28 April. The venue is to be confirmed. Our Derby & Dressage Show takes place two weeks later on Sunday 12 May, subjectContinue reading “Dates confirmed for Derby and Northwest Team Show Jumping Challenge”

Hearts go out to Finola

Finola Murphy of Benbulben Riding Club, one of our most faithful visitors over the years, this week lost her outstanding Irish Draught mare Jessie Kildalton Delight to colic. Our hearts go out to you, Finola. You were a wonderful partnership and we can’t even begin to imagine what you’re going through. Finola and Jessie wonContinue reading “Hearts go out to Finola”

Donegal Clubs meeting, Tuesday 22 January

The Donegal Clubs collaboration continues in 2013 where it left off with a meeting this Tuesday in Tir na nOg. The main focus of attention will be the upcoming North West League (beginning Sunday 10 February) but longer term topics will also be discussed. Members of the emerging Inishowen Riding Club will attend to getContinue reading “Donegal Clubs meeting, Tuesday 22 January”

Phone number mix-up for Francis

Anybody who hasn’t already put two and two together should note that Cormac inadvertently gave Marina’s number in his text for booking jumping lessons. It should of course have been 086 372 2542 for Francis.

Patricia Warren confirmed as instructor for jumping lessons at Cyril’s

Francis has succeeded in collaring Patricia Warren for a couple of Friday evenings as regular weekly activities kick into gear this coming week. Don’t miss this opportunity to get some guidance from a really fine instructor. The classes take place at Cyril’s arena near Milford. Book with Francis on 086 372 2542.

Regular riding club lesson with Kelda, Tuesdays at Templemore

Kelda has been teaching a number of our members amongst her Tuesday evening mixed group at Templemore. Such is the interest that from now on Kelda will run a riding club lesson from 8 to 9pm. It’s a great opportunity for those within reasonable travelling distance and for members whose schedule conflicts with our regular FridayContinue reading “Regular riding club lesson with Kelda, Tuesdays at Templemore”