With Errigal and Muckish crystal clear under a bright blue sky, seven of our members joined riders from Tirconaill, Donegal Gaeltacht and Benbulben riding clubs for a very enjoyable day’s tuition on the periphery of Europe. The journey out and back is a pleasure in itself when the weather plays along and both horses andContinue reading “A glorious day for training in the West”
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An aptly named evening
As the rain pelted down on jeeps and trailers on Friday evening, the prospects of finding much fun in a big field in Castleshanaghan looked pretty bleak. As soon as Francis appeared, all of that changed. The first bit of entertainment was provided by the master himself as he manoeuvred his trusty wagon up theContinue reading “An aptly named evening”
Times for training day on Sunday
Roisin has individually informed each of our members of their times for Sunday but here’s the overview: Libby, Anne and Keary 11:30am – XC at Manus’s / 1pm – lunch at Manus’s / 2:15pm – SJ on beach Rachel and Dennis 10:30am – SJ on beach / 1pm – lunch at Manus’s / 2:15pm – XC at Manus’s PaddyContinue reading “Times for training day on Sunday”
7.30pm kick-off for Francis’s Fun Night
Friday evening’s entertainment will kick-off at 7.30pm at Audrey & Tanya’s Castleshanaghan farm. Although there’ll be plenty of rain between now and then, at present it looks set to fair up in time for the club event. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Francis’s challenges, expect a wide range of obstacles, obedience testsContinue reading “7.30pm kick-off for Francis’s Fun Night”
Plenty of competitive opportunities coming up in July
The season is well under way! Just in case you still have time left on your hands after the Gaeltachts’ Crossjump on Sunday 1 July, Border Counties 1-Day Event on Sunday 8 July, our own Derby on Sunday 22 July and the Gaeltachts’ Beach Show on Sunday 29 July, you might be interested in theContinue reading “Plenty of competitive opportunities coming up in July”
Instructors and costs confirmed for Training Day
Mona has confirmed the line-up of instructors for Sunday’s inter-club training day at Falcarragh. Following the success of his instruction in 2011, Gary Marshall will once again coach the show jumping sessions. Geraldine McGarry will take over in the cross country field, assisted by Sally Mahon if numbers demand. Dympna Lonergan will instruct in theContinue reading “Instructors and costs confirmed for Training Day”
Petland offering members 15% discount off all equestrian stock
Petland, in Letterkenny’s Forte Shopping Centre, are offering a 15% discount off all equestrian stock to members of Letterkenny Riding Club. Members must present their AIRC membership card to avail of the discount. This discount is valid on all equestrian items except those already reduced or specially discounted in store.
Reminder: Don’t forget to book for Sunday’s training day
To help Roisin plan the groups for next Sunday’s training day, please make sure you let her know on 087 918 0008 by Tuesday, if you plan to participate!
Ride-out and fun night swap places in the calendar
With half the McNicholl Fun Team engaged in choir duties at the blessing of the boats for SeaFest in Rathmullan on Friday 22 June, Francis’s Fun Night is being pulled forward by a week to next Friday. This dovetails perfectly with the farming calendar at Castleshanaghan where the silage was cut earlier this week. TheContinue reading “Ride-out and fun night swap places in the calendar”
Cross country skills polished in Glenleary arena
The weather certainly wasn’t very promising for Mary Finneran’s cross country skills lessons yesterday evening but the enormous bulging black cloud that hovered menacingly in the northern sky finally gave up on the determined riders and floated off to new horizons. Not a drop of rain fell as Vera enjoyed a solo lesson on Tia,Continue reading “Cross country skills polished in Glenleary arena”
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