We’ve known for a while now that our neighbours in the Tirconaill Riding Club plan to hold a show again this summer after a break of several years. The event takes place on Sunday 31 July at Deanes Equestrian Centre in Bruckless and features show jumping and dressage. With Charles Maudlin designing the course andContinue reading “Two inter-club dates for your summer diary”
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Glenleary Show postponed
It may be warm and breezy on Saturday but the volume of rain that hit the Glenleary show ground in the past few days has put paid to any chance of running the event on Sunday. Luckily it’s just postponed, not cancelled. We’ll keep you posted.
Summer show calendar continues despite the weather
Midsummer’s day is behind us already but the weather would have us believe that we have yet to cross the threshold from March to April. As entrants prepare for the showing classes at Saturday’s Finn Valley Show they’ll be puzzling over their exhibits’ summer coats. Plenty of horses are already battening down the hatches andContinue reading “Summer show calendar continues despite the weather”
All systems go for our Derby & Dressage Show, Sunday 10 July
Last night’s site visit and planning meeting for our Derby & Dressage Show on Sunday 10 July was a productive time and it’s now all systems go for what is set to become our club’s flagship competitive event. The show field at Hillsborough Farm, just a couple of miles from Ramelton, is safe, extensive andContinue reading “All systems go for our Derby & Dressage Show, Sunday 10 July”
Change of plans for Friday evening: Ride-out in Rathmullan
Things are up in the air at the Carroll household at present so Mick and Suzanne are unable to have us this Friday for cross country training, as planned. We’ll go for a ride-out in the Rathmullan area instead. The ride will depart from the parking area at the northern end of the Kinnegar, aboutContinue reading “Change of plans for Friday evening: Ride-out in Rathmullan”
Any sea horses for SeaFest?
Unless you have plans to travel to the Equifestival in Cavan, the first weekend in July looks remarkably free of competitive equestrian activity. For anybody who feels like trying something completely different, Rathmullan’s new celebration of the coastal environment, SeaFest, should provide plenty of options. Careful scrutiny of the dinghy regatta rules reveal that aContinue reading “Any sea horses for SeaFest?”
Derby meeting this Wednesday, Ramelton
Our inaugural summer Derby & Dressage show takes place on Sunday 10 July at Hillsborough Farm. Orla has already had plenty of expressions of interest from those of you willing and able to lend a hand and/or brain to the extensive preparation of the event. There’ll be a meeting for everybody who’s going to beContinue reading “Derby meeting this Wednesday, Ramelton”
Regional training day at Glaslough a resounding success
It certainly helps when the weather plays along but Sunday’s training day at Cloncaw Equestrian Centre in Glaslough would have been a success under most conditions. The venue, with its extensive and varied cross country course, beautiful covered arena and outdoor grass show jumping area, was the perfect place to enjoy tuition that was alwaysContinue reading “Regional training day at Glaslough a resounding success”
Glenleary Summer Show schedule promises a great day’s competition
Mary Finneran’s Glenleary Show takes place next weekend on Sunday 26 June. It provides a wonderful local opportunity to compete on grass and enjoy an event where children and adults vie with each other for glory. There’s a full range of jumping classes from crosspoles to 1m, as well as a Horses v Ponies derbyContinue reading “Glenleary Summer Show schedule promises a great day’s competition”
Times posted for Regional Training Day
Rachael McCrossan has the groups organised for Sunday’s Regional Training Day at Cloncaw Equestrian Centre in Glaslough. Check out your spot and see further information on the Gaeltacht’s site.
Letterkenny Riding Club 