2011 – Page 80 – Letterkenny Riding Club

Spectacular ride to the Fortress of the Sun

If we were to have waited another 364 days, we wouldn’t have found a better day this year for our ride-out from Leo’s home in Burt. Grianan of Aileach, whose name has been variously translated as “Stone Palace of the Sun”, “Fortress of the Sun” and “Stone Temple of the Sun”, was the highlight of aContinue reading “Spectacular ride to the Fortress of the Sun”

Club meeting, Tuesday 20 March, 8pm

Time, as usual, has been hurtling by. We’ve been working our way rapidly through our calendar of events and it’s already time to sit down again together and map out a further three or four months of riding club activity. As well as the regular weekly events, there are features to plan for like Flowerhill, ourContinue reading “Club meeting, Tuesday 20 March, 8pm”

Flatwork lessons at Harleys with Mary Devine

Once the final of the North West League is behind us, the spotlight will switch to flatwork for a few weeks. Vera has lined up Mary Devine to instruct us at Harleys on Fridays 30 March, and 13, 20 and 27 April. The plan is to start at 7pm sharp and to have two lessons. Numbers perContinue reading “Flatwork lessons at Harleys with Mary Devine”

Full details for Flowerhill now available

The schedule, entry criteria and closing dates have been announced for the Connolly’s Red Mills sponsored Hunter Trials Championships which return to Flowerhill Equestrian Centre, Co. Galway on Sunday 15 April. There are no changes to the schedule from previous years with competitions on offer for individuals and pairs. Postal entries close on Wednesday 28 MarchContinue reading “Full details for Flowerhill now available”

Ride-out with Leo at Burt, Sunday 18 March

We’re going to break new ground on Sunday as Leo guides us on a ride-out from his base in Burt. It’s an area with real highlights like Grianán of Aileach and the views across Lough Swilly should be wonderful. The expedition starts at 12 noon. Contact Leo by Wednesday on 086 853 2609, if you’dContinue reading “Ride-out with Leo at Burt, Sunday 18 March”

Hunter trial season gets into full swing: Drumlin Harriers, Cootehill, Sunday 18 March

With hunting now over for another season, all the horses and riders left standing after their exertions will be looking up the hunter trial calendar with a competitive eye. There are very few of them within reach of Donegal but Cavan is just about achievable in a day. The Drumlin Harriers will host their springContinue reading “Hunter trial season gets into full swing: Drumlin Harriers, Cootehill, Sunday 18 March”

Full results and points table, NWL Show 4

The league points table has developed an intriguing profile as we barrel towards the final on 25 March. Although we can already tell in a couple of the grades which club will take top honours, the exact placings are all to play for. Congratulations to everybody. Roll on the final. NWL 2012 Results · ShowContinue reading “Full results and points table, NWL Show 4”

Daddy delivers as Baby Emily steals the show

If winning can become a habit, Nadine and Damien’s 2-week old daughter Emily was set the best possible example at today’s fourth leg of the North West League. In a riveting Advanced Intermediate class where three competitors proved that big entries aren’t needed in order to captivate a crowd, Damien rode Armstrong to another emphaticContinue reading “Daddy delivers as Baby Emily steals the show”

40th Anniversary St Patrick’s Day Show, Sligo Riding Centre

Cormac, who is a longtime friend of the McGarrys who run Sligo Riding Centre, is proud to admit that he rode at the very first St Patrick’s Day show at the venue a mere 40 years ago. He probably hasn’t been there every single year since but he has remained a loyal supporter of thisContinue reading “40th Anniversary St Patrick’s Day Show, Sligo Riding Centre”