On a day when rain teemed relentlessly from the sky,” The Show With The Roof” provided excellent entertainment as riders from Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal fought it out in some thrilling competitions. None was more closely contested than the Northwest Team Show Jumping Challenge. With just the Advanced Intermediates left to jump, there wereContinue reading “Springbulben steal the cup but Letterkenny keep plenty of red rosettes in the county”
Author Archives: 2011
News from HQ
David Abbott from AIRC HQ has asked Orla to ensure that a couple of items of news are well publicised amongst members: Membership Cards Members, club officials and event organisers are being reminded that all riders taking part in any AIRC activity must produce a valid membership card. Under rule 4, c, members are not permittedContinue reading “News from HQ”
At last! A local equestrian laundry and repair service: Sharon & John’s Equi-Wash up and running
Sharon and John’s rug wash, reproofing and repair service at Kellee Stables near Kilmacrennan is now up and running. “Equi-Wash” is the only such business in our area and it’s bound to prove very, very popular. See the Equi-Wash website for full details or contact Sharon on 086 338 9166 or 074 913 9436. The first riding clubContinue reading “At last! A local equestrian laundry and repair service: Sharon & John’s Equi-Wash up and running”
Teams take shape for defence of cup
Francis has worked his magic again and has drafted four teams from the riders who have made themselves available for selection for Saturday’s Team Show Jumping Challenge. There might be a bit of chopping and changing yet but this will give everybody a rough idea. If you’re placing a bet, place it on the clubContinue reading “Teams take shape for defence of cup”
How about this for a novelty competition?
Horse Sport Ireland has noticed that its Facebook page hits soared when they posted a picture of John Hickey winning the bareback puissance at Oslo recently. For those who don’t live in Facebook-land, it’s nice to get a chance to see the breathtaking achievement on Horse Sport Ireland’s own website.
Hands up: Volunteers for Saturday please
Many members have already been in touch with Martina to offer their services for Saturday’s show at Eglinton. If you haven’t done so yet, expect a call from the chief of operations. It’s always better to take the initiative yourself — that way you might have some choice in what job you land! As always,Continue reading “Hands up: Volunteers for Saturday please”
Full details of Gaeltacht’s Halloween Fun Day
There’s certainly no shortage of jumping opportunties over the next couple of weeks. The Gaeltachts have published full details of their Fun Day, Check everything out on their website.
Time for teambuilding **change to team formats**
Just ten days to go until our Autumn Show at Eglinton on Saturday 22 October. Last year’s event was a mighty success with the biggest ever turn out of riders from our own club. Our Donegal neighbours turned up in numbers also and we welcomed a few visitors from as far afield as Galway andContinue reading “Time for teambuilding **change to team formats**”
Working Hunter in Omagh RDA, Sunday 16 October
Omagh Riding for Disabled Centre is holding a working hunter show on Sunday 16 October. Classes to suit everyone including those wishing to qualify for the Northern Ireland Festival 2012. Classes will commence at 10am with a cross pole competition, followed then by a cradle stakes qualifier, and will then move up the heights. Further detailsContinue reading “Working Hunter in Omagh RDA, Sunday 16 October”
Armchair Eglinton experience
For those of us who did not get to see the show jumping in Eglinton at the weekend, Martina has noticed that the grand prix from Sunday evening is available to view on http://www.irishsport.tv for free. You might be interested to see Kelda jump and may be able to spot quite a number of club members in theContinue reading “Armchair Eglinton experience”
Letterkenny Riding Club 