This week sees the annual exodus of man and beast to the RDS for the Dublin Horse Show. There are always a few who tough it out on home turf and Libby has led a Friday ride-out for others of her ilk for the past few years. This year she’s unable to do it butContinue reading “Horse Show orphans’ ride-out”
Author Archives: 2011
Time for other talents at Glenleary Show
There were plenty of riding club members at the rescheduled Glenleary Show on August Bank Holiday Monday but most appeared in different guises to those we know. At a show where the younger generation took centre stage, the adult troop fulfilled roles where horses were surplus to requirements. In the judges box, Cormac officiated withContinue reading “Time for other talents at Glenleary Show”
Tough but rewarding tutelage in Trentagh
Two rides on Friday evening were cleverly collapsed into one as half the booked horses and riders fell by the wayside with cast shoes and sundry other complaints. But, as always, the five candidates who turned out for Jackie’s flatwork lesson at Harley’s finished the session with broad smiles on their faces and the unbeatable knowledgeContinue reading “Tough but rewarding tutelage in Trentagh”
Update on our September and October shows
Our event coordinators are busily working away behind the scenes putting the plans in place for our two remaining shows in 2011. Our hunter trial event at Lenamore on Sunday 4 September will now feature dressage as well as the central cross country event. The dressage judge has not yet been confirmed but we knowContinue reading “Update on our September and October shows”
Glenleary Show looking safe for Bank Holiday Monday
With the weather forecast as it is, Glenleary Show this coming Monday, 1 August, should be a dry and fine affair. The schedule remains the same as previously with a feature horses v ponies jumping derby, show jumping, dressage (judged by Petra Kucklick), handy horse, and best turned out classes. There are competitions for bothContinue reading “Glenleary Show looking safe for Bank Holiday Monday”
Book punctually for Jackie’s Friday lesson
The second of Jackie McPherson’s summer series of three flatwork lessons takes place this Friday at Harleys in Trentagh. Book by Wednesday with Sharon on 086 338 9166.
Donegal TREC brings home the ribbons from National Championships
The four Donegal TREC riders who made the long journey to Kells in Meath for the National Championships over the weekend showed that talent and enthusiasm are a fair match for experience in this increasingly popular equestrian discipline. Our very own Orla and Christopher made up the senior citizen component of the posse and, betweenContinue reading “Donegal TREC brings home the ribbons from National Championships”
Cormac does us proud in Tubberbride
The problem with our miserable summer is that every patch of blue sky and ray of sunshine makes us cling powerfully to our beautiful Donegal homeland. The option of spending five or six hours on the road can never win when the alternative is staying at home to enjoy a rare patch of summer. ThusContinue reading “Cormac does us proud in Tubberbride”
Future looks secure for the Gaeltachts
Judging by the delightful photos from today’s Dungloe show, the future membership of the Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club looks secure. Take a look at the club’s youth division on the Gaeltachts’ website.
Blue skies, sunshine, scenery and social life
It couldn’t have been a nicer day. Brilliant sunshine and clear air made visibility perfect for the 2-hour ride from John and Sharon’s Kellee Stables in Legnahoory, near Kilmacrennan. Trailers and lorries assembled at around 3pm and horses were matched with riders so that everybody who wanted to ride got to ride. Our two newestContinue reading “Blue skies, sunshine, scenery and social life”
Letterkenny Riding Club 