Author Archives: 2011

Somewhere on the WordPress.com site there is an option which allows you to shelve your website until you have made all the changes you want and feel that the new and improved version is ready for the world. I know this because I noticed it late last night, just before shutting down the laptop. UnfortunatelyContinue reading “Patience. A much appreciated virtue.”

We had a most enjoyable Zoom AGM on Friday evening, with half of the club in attendance, albeit in the background in some cases, and a couple of apologies sent in to account for more of the membership. The chairperson’s report had been sent out to everyone in advance of the meeting, allowing plenty ofContinue reading “Changes afoot following positive AGM”

It really is rather soul destroying to once again have to deal with cancelling or postponing events and limiting travel to necessity. With excellent entries from our neighboring clubs, fantastic prizes piled in Suzanne’s car and the weather Gods on our side, the whole day was promising to be a truly wonderful tribute to twoContinue reading “Deja Vu”

Going to the AIRC national hunter trial championships is always a treat, but getting to go to it this year amid all the uncertainty of events occurring was even sweeter. Just three competitors and two heroic grooms made the journey to Flowerhill Equestrian Centre this year but with all three riders taking home rosettes (orContinue reading “Flowerhill delivers on the day”

Top marks must go to Donegal Gaeltacht riding club for their running of their annual beach show last Sunday. Weather on the Saturday night was appalling, with gales and torrential rain battering Ballyness Bay and it’s environs, not least of all the Killult yard of Lawrence and Rosaleen Smyths where Jayne, Rachel and their intrepidContinue reading “Sand and sun make for a successful day”

Whilst the weather forecast for this weekend’s beach show in Falcarragh may have deteriorated somewhat the event will still fulfill that most important of services…a sociable outing. The six riders from our own club who are competing will be taking on the cream of the crop from six other clubs, namely Donegal Gaeltacht, Inishowen, Stracomer,Continue reading “Good luck everyone”

Having had so much free time on our hands throughout the spring and early summer I think it’s safe to say we’re all grabbing any opportunity we see to get out and come together for club outings now that the competitive world is up and running again. The calendar of outings in the North WestContinue reading “A free weekend? Never!!”

Anyone who was involved in the hunter trials held today at Gordan’s Bay Equestrian would have to agree that the organizers did a stellar job of laying out three courses of truly testing jumps and ensured that the ground was in excellent condition, and that was no mean feat given the weather we’ve had recently.Continue reading “Bring on the autumn”

After a fairly mixed week in the weather department it would appear we are being blessed with more favorable conditions for the weekend ahead. Saturday sees Erica hosting a ride-out from Quigleys Point, followed by a club meeting courtesy of herself and Dave (and Georgia!). Up for discussion will be the format for our rapidlyContinue reading “Good weather and good times ahead”

With the ever present threat of lock-downs and event cancellations our members have been out and about enjoying whatever entertainment they can squeeze in. Erica, Suzanne and Rachel joined forces to get the benefit of some cross-country schooling at the excellent facility that is Dirraw Farm. Unfortunately Anne’s mount, Star, pulled out lame this morning,Continue reading “Fun out and about”