Tuesday evening’s club meeting at Tir na nOg saw new club secretary, Cormac, in action for the first time. There was no hanging about as he updated everybody on news from last week’s regional meeting before moving on to develop the calendar for our own club activities until the end of April. The most excitingContinue reading “Sights set for the next few months as riding club activity blossoms in Donegal”
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2013 club year kicks off on Tuesday 15 January
As the new year gets gradually into gear, it’s time to start thinking again of riding club activities. We’ll plan our calendar for the coming months at a general club meeting in Tir na nOg on Tuesday 15 January. Everybody welcome.
Subscriptions for 2013
Club activities have wound down for 2012 and all that now remains to do is eat and drink lots while your horses are comfortable in their quarters. As you slide quietly into the lazy season, remember to renew your membership for the coming year. Subscriptions remain the same as in 2012 (€100 for riding membersContinue reading “Subscriptions for 2013”
Working Hunter opportunities in Omagh
Anne Chambers recently had a very successful day at Arvalee Riding Club’s Working Hunter show in Omagh. She and Molly qualified for the Northern Ireland finals at Cavan. Congratulations! The league continues after Christmas with an event on Sunday 29 December. It then continues on Saturdays in the new year. Ponies are in the morningContinue reading “Working Hunter opportunities in Omagh”
All set for another year after great gathering at AGM
Although regional expectations mean that next year’s AGM will probably take place earlier in the winter, there’s no doubting the value of holding the meeting within the festive season. Friday evening’s gathering attracted an excellent attendance of lively, engaged members who talked positively about events in 2012 and looked forward enthusiastically to the new ridingContinue reading “All set for another year after great gathering at AGM”
Christmas ride-out redirected
In a very sensible move, Sunday’s Christmas ride-out at Killygordon has been shelved and we will instead join the Gaeltachts for their fundraising ride-out on Saturday 15 December. Check out the details in this earlier post. You’ll find more information on directions and terrain on the Gaeltachts’ website – note however that the start time hasContinue reading “Christmas ride-out redirected”
Annual General Meeting, 8pm, Friday 14 December
It’s time again to reflect on another 12 months of riding club activity, make some decisions about who will steer the ship for the coming year, and to look forward to the club’s future. Our AGM is always an enjoyable, non-bureaucratic affair with a strong emphasis on the social side of things. The highlight ofContinue reading “Annual General Meeting, 8pm, Friday 14 December”
Equestrian Boutique opens its doors in Kilmacrennan
John and Sharon, whose Equi-Wash and Equi-Tack enterprises have proved a wonderful success in 2012, are very proud to open the doors of their new tack shop, Equestrian Boutique. They have an impressive inventory offering everything for horse and rider. Needless to say, it’s a great place to pick up Christmas presents for horsey-minded friendsContinue reading “Equestrian Boutique opens its doors in Kilmacrennan”
Time to acknowledge our club member and horse of the year
With just a couple of weeks left to our Annual General Meeting on Friday 14 December, it’s time for all of us to look back over the year and pinpoint the contributions and achievements of our members and their horses. The highlight of the AGM is the presentation of awards to our Club Member ofContinue reading “Time to acknowledge our club member and horse of the year”
Ride-out with the Donegal Gaeltachts, Saturday 15 December
The Donegal Gaeltachts are holding an interclub ride-out near Carrigart on Saturday 15 December at 12pm. To help chip away at the burden of interest payments on the club’s beautiful set of jumps, the ride-out will be run as a fundraiser at a cost of €10 per person. The route covers an area of stunningContinue reading “Ride-out with the Donegal Gaeltachts, Saturday 15 December”
Letterkenny Riding Club 