Don’t get your hopes up. Be prepared for the worst. Assume that the weather will be awful. Only then, expectations suitably managed, should you take a look at the forecast that’s emerging for the weekend: Accuweather | Burtonport. The weather is so changeable at present that you’ll need to keep checking the forecast at regularContinue reading “Carrickfinn prospects looking flickeringly hopeful”
Author Archives: 2011
Instruction with Mary Finneran, Friday 18 May
Mary Finneran is so busy with her own business at Glenleary Stables that it’s tough for the riding club to grab her for lessons. This Friday we have the opportunity to benefit from her wonderful instruction. Sally is organising the evening’s classes and will divide riders into groups of flatwork and jumping enthusiasts so thatContinue reading “Instruction with Mary Finneran, Friday 18 May”
Relay For Life : The big day is approaching fast
We’ve all been talking about Relay For Life for a number of months at this stage, ever since Cormac hit upon the bright idea of entering a club team in this immensely popular and highly regarded fundraising event. For anybody who’s been asleep for the last four or five months, Relay For Life is a community-basedContinue reading “Relay For Life : The big day is approaching fast”
Tattersalls opportunity
East Donegal Pony Club are organising a group visit to Tattersalls on Saturday 2 June, the exciting cross country day in this international eventing fixture. Luckily for all of us, the trip is open to non-pony-club-members. Here’s the deal: Ticket prices will be no more than €12.00 for an adult or €5.00 for kids agedContinue reading “Tattersalls opportunity”
Sigh of relief as Beach Show is postponed
Nobody wants to miss the Beach Show but everybody knows that the forecast promises persistent rain and strong winds tomorrow. There’ll be a collective sigh of relief at the news that the show has been postponed. We all just have to wait a bit longer for the great event but it hasn’t been lost forever.Continue reading “Sigh of relief as Beach Show is postponed”
Tattersalls offer for AIRC members
News from AIRC HQ. Wouldn’t a group expedition be nice… Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair, Ireland’s premier International three day event takes place over the June bank holiday weekend from May 31 to June 3. It promises to be a fun-filled weekend for the entire family to enjoy. Tickets range from €5 toContinue reading “Tattersalls offer for AIRC members”
Spring Show in pictures and video *updated
Sally, ably assisted by Louise, documented the show on Sunday in great detail. Their still photos are now in the Gallery and Sally’s videos from the dressage arena, as well as few from the clear round jumping, are uploaded on the Media page. Orla was also in action with her camera and has captured someContinue reading “Spring Show in pictures and video *updated”
Talented 15.1hh 10 year-old mare available on loan
Mai (Somhairle Red Tiger) is looking for a longterm loan home. She’s a 10 year-old liver chestnut Anglo-Arab mare, about 15.1hh. She enjoyed an active riding club season in 2011 when Libby competed her with great success in show jumping, cross country and showing. Her dressage is not up to the same level as her jumpingContinue reading “Talented 15.1hh 10 year-old mare available on loan”
Video treats from Spring Show at Lenamore
The Gaeltachts have uploaded some great footage of the Take Your Own Line class at Sunday’s show. Now Francis will see just how convincing his winning round looked to all the spectators! Spring Show Videos
Clear round jumping, Friday 11 May
With the Donegal Gaeltachts’ Beach Show beckoning this Sunday, a spot of clear round jumping at Cyril’s this Friday evening will be just what the doctor ordered for many of our members. It’s remarkable how quickly both horses and riders get rusty and the consistent practice of the North West League is now a relicContinue reading “Clear round jumping, Friday 11 May”
Letterkenny Riding Club 