There were plenty of cameras at the derby show so there’ll be no shortage of photographs in due course. Libby and Rachel’s father, Garrett, was perfectly positioned for Charlie’s spectacular demolition of fence No.7, a very imposing triple bar. We’re happy to report that horse and rider are none the worse for the wear. TheContinue reading “Doing things in style: Charlie Vial”
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Wonderful day at Hillsborough Farm
There’s neither time nor energy for writing reports or uploading galleries of photos for a few days yet so a few pictures will have to do the talking for the time being. Despite the uncooperative weather, it was a brilliant day and a great club experience. A huge thanks to everybody who attended (in particularContinue reading “Wonderful day at Hillsborough Farm”
Directions to our Derby & Dressage show
The show field is appoximately two miles east of Ramelton and fairly straightforward to find: Directions from Letterkenny Directions from Milford
All hands to the pump
The big weekend has arrived. The boundaries of the show field are carefully sheltering clusters of jumps and fillers delivered from a variety of sources, and the bull and his harem in the adjoining field are looking on with increasing interest as activity heightens. Now is the time to remind yourself of the meaning ofContinue reading “All hands to the pump”
Glenleary Summer Show rescheduled for bank holiday Monday, 1 August
Mary Finneran and the Glenleary team have rescheduled their summer show for Monday 1 August. So, with Tirconaill Riding Club’s event in Bruckless on Sunday 31 July, you can get double value from your plaiting, tack cleaning and schooling.
Western Region Spring League Final, Sunday 24 July, Sligo
All of the shows that our club is running this year are legs in various Western Region leagues. Our derby show this weekend and our hunter trials in September are legs of the annual Cross Country & Derby League. Our Spring Show was part of the Spring Show Jumping League and the annual Dressage League.Continue reading “Western Region Spring League Final, Sunday 24 July, Sligo”
Weather gods set to play ball for Sunday’s Derby & Dressage
These days none of us take fair weather for granted so the current forecast of comparatively benign weather will be viewed with a certain level of skepticism. The past three or four days of dry weather will have dried out the freshly cut show field at a rapid pace. Last night’s rain was the perfectContinue reading “Weather gods set to play ball for Sunday’s Derby & Dressage”
Clear round jumping on Friday evening
This Friday everybody has the opportunity for some jumping practice at one of our clear round evenings at Cyril’s in Milford. Things will kick off punctually at 7pm with crosspoles and work their way up through the heights. Contact Cyril on 087 418 8123 to let him know if you plan to attend. Pictured below: ClearContinue reading “Clear round jumping on Friday evening”
AIRC National Show Jumping Championships – a further chance for derby jumping
The timing of the AIRC National Show Jumping Championships in Mullingar has always proved awkward for our club members, with several different events taking place more locally on the same date. Perhaps the lure of further derby jumping will persuade a few of you to make the journey this year. The championships take place onContinue reading “AIRC National Show Jumping Championships – a further chance for derby jumping”
Derby show jumping: The Hickstead example
The huge majority of our club members have no experience of derby show jumping. Derbies aren’t common events in any area but they’re particularly rare in Donegal where all equestrian activities are thinner on the ground than elsewhere. But most of us do know the Hickstead Derby and have ridden the mighty track vicariously onContinue reading “Derby show jumping: The Hickstead example”
Letterkenny Riding Club 