With two shows on the scorecard, things start getting a little more exciting on the league points table. Riders who have moved up a class in the novice division drop their points from the previous level and are awarded a 1* participation point in their place. Thus Rudi and Hazel drop their points from lastContinue reading “Updated results and points table from NWL, Show 2”
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Stray time penalties deprive us of exciting jump-offs at North West League
Horses were transported in two directions through Letterkenny on Sunday as half the equestrian fraternity headed to the Donegal Harriers meet at Kilmacrennan while the other half travelled to Show 2 of the North West League in Templemore. Leo and Manus, two diehard huntsmen, opted for coloured poles for a change while Keary, winner atContinue reading “Stray time penalties deprive us of exciting jump-offs at North West League”
Guilty of a sin called envy
Who couldn’t be envious of the magnificent day the Donegal Harriers enjoyed at Creeslough last weekend? Check out the photos on the Donegal Gaeltacht website. Great to see Keary out schooling Ozzie for Sharon — hopefully this means Sharon will be back out with us soon and will have him spot on for Flowerhill inContinue reading “Guilty of a sin called envy”
Two new recruits and two old friends welcomed this week
We’re very happy to welcome two new faces to the club ranks this week. Orla Moore lives in Derry and her equestrian base is Lenamore. She’s dipping her toes in riding club water at Advanced Primary level. Norah O’Reilly joins us initially as a non-riding member. Once she has us well sussed out on foot, she hopes toContinue reading “Two new recruits and two old friends welcomed this week”
Opportunities for hunters without the hunt
The increasingly popular show hunter division of our sport will be active over the coming weeks. On Sunday 26 February Greenacres EC in Convoy host their annual Winter Hunter Show, a qualifying event for the Northern Ireland Festival in Cavan. The programme includes both working hunter and show hunter classes. Full details on their Greenacres Winter HunterContinue reading “Opportunities for hunters without the hunt”
Bits & Bridles, Armchair Evening, Friday 17 February
This Friday we’re being treated to a talk on bits and bridles by Mary Finneran. Generally speaking, you won’t go too far wrong if you use a simple snaffle bridle on your horse. But which snaffle should you choose? An eggbut, a loose ring, a D-ring, a hanging snaffle, a french link, or a pinkContinue reading “Bits & Bridles, Armchair Evening, Friday 17 February”
*Updated* Full results and points table from NWL Show 1
Full results are now compiled. Well done everybody. Points are awarded on a descending scale from 7 to 2 for placings. You are awarded 1 point for an unplaced effort and 1* point for participation HC in a training class. And you get just a * if you turned up on the day, entered, butContinue reading “*Updated* Full results and points table from NWL Show 1”
Cuffes score a famous double as North West League 2012 gets off to a great start
Good weather is half the battle. Good company and good fun are the other ingredients vital to a day’s pleasure. All three were present as the North West League got its fourth season off to a bang-up start at Templemore on Sunday. What a pleasure it was to set up practice jumps with dry sand underfootContinue reading “Cuffes score a famous double as North West League 2012 gets off to a great start”
Dust covers put back on armchairs for another short while
Circumstances have contrived to prevent a good number of members attending tonight’s talk on farriery and horse health so Damien has made an executive decision to postpone the event. The rescheduled date will be organised shortly and we hope to open the evening to pony club members, Glenleary students, and other interested parties. Full detailsContinue reading “Dust covers put back on armchairs for another short while”
Busy spell gets underway with first armchair evening, Friday 10 February
From now until late March the eyes of the club will be focussed predominantly on the North West League with our series of armchair evenings balancing out our busy schedule. This Friday we’re being treated to a special double act with Damien and Rhona revealing the key to keeping your horse healthy in wind andContinue reading “Busy spell gets underway with first armchair evening, Friday 10 February”
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