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”
Author Archives: 2011
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”
Cormac and Charlotte combine for a great 4th place at Eglinton
It may not have been in the Grand Prix but Cormac’s 4th place on Charlotte in the finals of the meter class on Sunday at Eglinton confirmed that the old fox still has what it takes. Congratulations Cormac. Very well done!
Northern Ireland Show Jumping Championships, Eglinton **with schedule
At our last club meeting Cormac made the excellent point that we have some first rate show jumping on our doorstep next weekend. The Northern Ireland Show Jumping Championships take place this week at Eglinton and are well worth a visit, particularly at the weekend. Saturday evening’s spectator highlight is the Masters Championship with aContinue reading “Northern Ireland Show Jumping Championships, Eglinton **with schedule”
Warm-up opportunity as hunting season beckons
How time flies! Hunting season kicks off in the not-too-distant future and this Saturday, 6 October, presents a great opportunity to have a good cross-country warm-up at Robert Smith’s Ballylennon farm. The event is open to all — you don’t have to be a member of the Donegal Harriers. Called a “warm-up hunt”, it willContinue reading “Warm-up opportunity as hunting season beckons”
Pupils benefit from super tuition on Friday evening
Richard Smyth’s jumping lessons on Friday evening proved a great success with seven riders making the journey to Mulvin Stables at Victoria Bridge. Nadine, Tanya, Marina and Enda rode at 7pm while Denis, Anne and Keary took the 8pm slot. Every instructor has his or her own particular style and the emphasis in Richard’s class wasContinue reading “Pupils benefit from super tuition on Friday evening”
Donegal Trec activities increase over the coming months
If you fancy trying out the equestrian sport of Trec, you’ll be glad to hear that Donegal TREC will hold a TREC skills training league over the autumn and winter months. The aim of the league is to give riders an opportunity to build their TREC skills or to try the sport for the firstContinue reading “Donegal Trec activities increase over the coming months”
Donegal Clubs meeting makes progress on all fronts
Tuesday evening’s meeting of the three Donegal clubs was a productive and pleasant affair. Plans are now firmly in place for the 3-leg Autumn Mini-League which will run in the same format as the North West League, albeit with double points for the final. That should spice things up somewhat and we’ll use the autumnContinue reading “Donegal Clubs meeting makes progress on all fronts”
Gradual build-up to autumn mini-league begins this week
With under six weeks to the beginning of our new Autumn Mini-League, it’s time to work on both organisation and equitation to ensure that the event is a success. Tuesday evening sees another meeting of the Donegal Division, the collaboration between the three Donegal AIRC clubs. Several of our club members have committed themselves toContinue reading “Gradual build-up to autumn mini-league begins this week”
Friday activities fall by the wayside once again
The keystone of club life, our Friday evening activities, are falling by the wayside with disappointing regularity this season. Once again, this week’s lesson has been cancelled due to lack of support. There are a number of contributing factors but two of them — money and travel — are the main culprits. Things would beContinue reading “Friday activities fall by the wayside once again”
Letterkenny Riding Club 