There will inevitably be a few tweaks and corrections to the points table this first week as Ruth adapts to the finer details of her unenviable task. She has now published an updated points table which includes the Welcome Stakes and indicates the participation points that were awarded to riders who rode exclusively HC onContinue reading “Updated league points table”
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Impressive turn-out at first leg of Autumn League
Rain, rain and more rain fell from the skies over Templemore on Sunday yet trailer after trailer after lorry pulled into the puddled car park to discharge a plentiful cargo of riders and horses for the first leg of our new Autumn League. There’s no question that all riding clubs are finding it increasingly difficultContinue reading “Impressive turn-out at first leg of Autumn League”
Flatwork lessons to enhance your competitive chances
How often have we been told that show jumping is 90% about the bits between the jumps? If you want to polish your flatwork in advance of this weekend’s league show jumping — or if you just prefer that your horse retain a firm connection to solid ground when you ride — make the mostContinue reading “Flatwork lessons to enhance your competitive chances”
Very tempting trail riding weekend with Springmount RC in Connemara
On the weekend of 11 November, our friends in Springmount Riding Club in Galway are running a trail riding weekend in Connemara. There are several variations on the package and they all sound great. What a pity it’s such a long journey and that it clashes with our league final! Springmount Trail Ride Nov 9-11
Schedule for North West Autumn Mini-League
It’s here! Just when you were all starting to panic and wonder whether this long-awaited league was really going to materialise… The league will run along identical lines to the Spring NWL with opportunities for competition and training suitable for every level of rider. In one notable development, if you plan to ride more thanContinue reading “Schedule for North West Autumn Mini-League”
Can anybody help Audrey get back in the saddle?
Audrey, not seen on horseback this year, is on the verge of returning to activity at altitude! She has recently acquired a fine 6-year old cob on loan and is looking forward to getting back in the saddle. There’s just one problem: she’s missing the saddle! Her table-shaped mount cuts a somewhat different figure toContinue reading “Can anybody help Audrey get back in the saddle?”
Clear rounds aplenty on Friday evening
Blessed with fine weather and just a hint of drizzle, last Friday evening’s clear round jumping at Cyril’s arena near Milford was a useful and enjoyable affair. Rachel popped her nephew Mark’s big palomino mare, Blondie, over her first round of jumps with considerable success while veterans like Denis on Davy Arthur, Tanya on Al,Continue reading “Clear rounds aplenty on Friday evening”
Mini-league meeting, Ramelton, Tuesday
Next Sunday, 28 October, our new Autumn Mini-League gets under way at Templemore. Our club is responsible for running this first leg of the 3-part league and our small working group (Paddy, Francis, Damien, Orla, Cormac and Libby) will do the organisation behind the scenes. If you’d like to participate at this level, feel freeContinue reading “Mini-league meeting, Ramelton, Tuesday”
News from HQ : AIRC Lancelot Awards
The Lancelot Awards are presented annually by the Association of Irish Riding Clubs to recognise the sterling efforts of its members who regularly go beyond the call of duty in organising or helping at club, regional or national level. Four categories of awards are presented annually: Club of the Year Club Secretary of the Year ClubContinue reading “News from HQ : AIRC Lancelot Awards”
Clear round jumping at Cyril’s, Friday
The clock is ticking… Less than two weeks to go until our Autumn Mini-League so make the most of this Friday’s opportunity to train at our clear-round jumping session at Cyril’s. It looks at this stage as if we’ll have the odd shower but nothing too serious. Tanya is organising the activities so let herContinue reading “Clear round jumping at Cyril’s, Friday”
Letterkenny Riding Club 