Author Archives: 2011

Polework lesson with Patricia Warren, Lenamore, Friday 24 February

This Friday sees a return to mounted activity since the North West League takes a break for the weekend. Patricia Warren will give us a lesson in polework, a variation on flatwork which relates very well to our current jumping activity. The lessons will take place at Lenamore. For those of you who don’t haveContinue reading “Polework lesson with Patricia Warren, Lenamore, Friday 24 February”

Mary Finneran sheds light on bits and bridles

Friday last saw a very sociable gathering of members for a fascinating talk on bits and bridles by Mary Finneran. Armed with her travelling skull, she revealed all the hidden points of the horse’s head and opened up our minds about exactly how a bridle really works with — and at times against — theContinue reading “Mary Finneran sheds light on bits and bridles”

Updated results and points table from NWL, Show 2

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”

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”

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”