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”
Author Archives: 2011
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”
Get well soon, Jenny
Jenny Coe, one of our most loyal members, has been under the weather recently. Jenny never looks at the website so she won’t see this but we wish her a good recovery anyway and hope to see her back on her pegs very soon.
Photo gallery from ride-out at Crossroads
Denis and Claire have sent on a lovely collection of photographs of the fundraising ride-out from their house at Crossroads. Lots of happy faces! Gallery Extra | Ride-out at Crossroads
Letterkenny Riding Club 