Many of our newer members might have no idea what’s involved in an obstacle course evening on horseback. Well, the main ingredient is our erstwhile distinguished chairman, Mr Francis McNicholl. Each year Francis reaches back to his not-yet-abandoned childhood and retrieves some challenges that are guaranteed to test the obedience and accuracy of any horseContinue reading “Obstacle Challenge this Friday, 2 December, Templemore”
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Western Region AGM, Sligo, Wednesday 30 November
The Association of Irish Riding Clubs (AIRC) divides the country into eight regions for the purposes of administration and competition (qualifiers for national competitions being a major reason for this geographic breakdown). Donegal belongs to the enormous Western Region which stretches from Ennis in the south to Athlone in the midlands and north to MalinContinue reading “Western Region AGM, Sligo, Wednesday 30 November”
Working hunter activity with the Tirconaills
Working hunter classes will soon be vying with actual hunting for popularity, albeit amongst a somewhat different crowd. The ongoing NWWHA league in Coleraine switches venue to Eglinton after Christmas which is good news for anybody from our area who wants to give it a shot. And it’s great to see that our neighbours inContinue reading “Working hunter activity with the Tirconaills”
Ray (of) sunshine on a Sunday afternoon
On a weekend of truly awful weather, the riding club managed to come out on top with two hours of brilliant sunshine and just one fleeting shower in the final 100 meters of a most enjoyable ride-out. Zak and Fenway escorted their band of grey mares (Lizzie, Hannah and Sapphire) along tiny little roads northContinue reading “Ray (of) sunshine on a Sunday afternoon”
Ride-out this Sunday from Ray
This Sunday, some members may travel the long road to Knock for the final of the Western Region Autumn Show Jumping League while others will be ferrying their little horrors to the East Donegal Pony Club’s rally at Templemore. Another few may be soaking in hot baths recovering from a great day’s sport with theContinue reading “Ride-out this Sunday from Ray”
Demonstration with Peter Smyth, Necarne, Thursday 24 November
Local international showjumper, Peter Smyth, is giving a demonstration in Necarne Equestrian Centre on Thursday 24 November at 7pm sharp. He will work three different horses and demonstrate suitable warm-up procedure for a novice horse, warm-up and riding a course with an experienced horse and finally jumping a Grand Prix course. Prices are £10 generalContinue reading “Demonstration with Peter Smyth, Necarne, Thursday 24 November”
Friday evening practice makes for perfection on Sunday
A small band of six members turned up at Templemore on Friday evening and enjoyed a great session of clear round jumping and socialising. Leo, Liz, Vera, Cormac, Karen and Laura made the most of their time using both the indoor and outdoor arenas. Leo and Cool put in a speedy round at 70cm beforeContinue reading “Friday evening practice makes for perfection on Sunday”
Best of luck to Erica, Dave, Britney and Murphy
The very best of luck to Erica, Dave and their menagerie who head for Wales on Sunday. We’ll miss you greatly but look forward to hearing from you when you settle in. Hopefully the local riding club in Holywell will measure up to Letterkenny’s standards! Safe journey. Good luck. Keep in touch.
Friday evening clear round jumping at Templemore
Karen and Orla are coordinating the clear round jumping this Friday evening at Templemore. The jumps will start off low and rise to suit the ambitions present. Let Karen on 086 306 2854 or Orla on 087 643 2458 know in advance if you plan to attend and give them some idea of the heightContinue reading “Friday evening clear round jumping at Templemore”
NWL 2012 meeting, Tuesday 22 November
With 2012 now just around the corner, next Tuesday sees the first meeting of the three Donegal riding clubs to get the ball rolling for our fourth annual North West League. Paddy, Cormac and Libby are Letterkenny Riding Club’s coordinators this time around. If you have any bright ideas for the league, contact any of the trioContinue reading “NWL 2012 meeting, Tuesday 22 November”
Letterkenny Riding Club 