Last night’s annual general meeting maintained the positive and optimistic tone of past AGMs despite the gloomy times we live in. The gathering at Tír na nOg was sociable and constructive as we looked back over a year full of highlights. From the North West League to our Derby show, from Anne’s wonderful victory atContinue reading “Another year under our belts and a bright future before us: AGM 2011”
Author Archives: 2011
Formation falls apart but fun remains
With a bumper group of ten riders and a temperamental boom box, Friday evening’s musical ride didn’t turn out quite as Valerie might have expected. But that did nothing to diminish the fun that everybody had as their coordination of physical aids and mental concentration was tested to the full. Rachel and Libby got goldContinue reading “Formation falls apart but fun remains”
Formation riding finale this Friday
With one lesson left in the series, Valerie’s formation riding class is shaping up to deliver a cracking musical formation ride this Friday evening at Harley’s. If you want to participate, contact Rachel on 086 161 7087 by Wednesday. If you’re not riding but feel like an entertaining evening, come along and watch the performance.Continue reading “Formation riding finale this Friday”
Club Member and Club Horse of the Year: Nominations by Friday!
Just one week to go until our AGM. Make sure that you phone, text or email Damien by Friday with your nominations (two per category) for the Club Member and Club Horse of the Year awards. Last year they went to the two Elizabeths (Lizzie and Libby) so who is it to be in inContinue reading “Club Member and Club Horse of the Year: Nominations by Friday!”
Baby girl for John & Sharon
Wonderful news — John and Sharon have a brand new baby girl born at 11.30 on Sunday morning. Everybody is happy and healthy. Congratulations!
Celebrations with Erica & Dave, Saturday 12 November
As most of you know, Erica and Dave are moving to Wales where Dave started a new job last week. It’s an exciting move but we’re going to miss them both (and Britney) in the club. Everyone is invited to a party at the Lennon Lodge in Ramelton from 9pm on Saturday next, 12 November, toContinue reading “Celebrations with Erica & Dave, Saturday 12 November”
Hunting season kicks off at Raphoe, Saturday 5 November
It looks like the Donegal Harriers are going to be blessed with absolutely perfect weather for their first hunt of the season. There’s bound to be an enormous turn-out and the parade of the field as they set off around the town’s diamond is quite a spectacle. Several of our members will be out forContinue reading “Hunting season kicks off at Raphoe, Saturday 5 November”
Dressage at Deane’s, Sunday 20 November
Deane’s Equestrian Centre in Bruckless is continuing its good work in bringing registered dressage to County Donegal. This year’s autumn dressage show takes place on Sunday 20 November and is open to registered and non-registered riders alike. See Deane’s website for full schedule and entry details.
Membership map 2011
Some tasks get put on the long finger and it’s about two years since our membership map was last updated. As we near the end of 2011 our membership stands at 48. This shows remarkable consistency with the last few years when we had 51 and 49 members respectively in 2009 and 2010. (If youContinue reading “Membership map 2011”
Remember to keep digging out your old photos
These are the winter months when days are short and there’s no light for capturing the club’s activities on camera. Our Features section is designed to brighten up the dark season so root out some photos of when you were younger or put together a profile of your horse for the website. You can emailContinue reading “Remember to keep digging out your old photos”
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