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The second leg of the North West Riding Clubs autumn league took place in Templemore yesterday and enjoyed one of those beautiful autumnal days that make this my favourite season. With our own club running this leg of the league it was a case of every available hand on deck to help out and theContinue reading “League continues to please”

Congratulations to all our members who took part in the first leg of the autumn league, particularly those who dressed up for the ‘My Lovely Horse Rescue’ fund raising fancy dress parade.  It was great to see the return of Cormac, who made his comeback after being out of the saddle for a while (whichContinue reading “Autumn league off to a scarily good start”

Donegal Gaeltacht’s showing and dressage show at Greenacres Equestrian was blessed with a beautiful autumn day. Whilst numbers at the show were down a bit on what would have been hoped for, turn-out was definitely up…there were some superb looking combinations. Congratulations to our own competitors, especially Marina and her gorgeous Six Silver Lane. HeContinue reading “Showing, how it should be done”

For anyone who would like to improve their flatwork there is a non-airc flatwork clinic coming up in Greenacres. This is being run by Mary Devine and is open to everyone. Contact Mary directly on 086 3197696.  

The closing of entries for the Donegal Gaeltacht’s show in Greenacres has been extended to 6pm this evening (Wednesday 9th). What better reason to polish up your boots, shine your horse and prettify yourself? Top marks to our neighbors for running showing classes.

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What more glorious way is there to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon than hunting elusive treasure in the hills of Donegal? One of the annual highlights for Letterkenny Riding Club members is without doubt Francis and Maura’s treasure hunt, with its extremely cryptic clues and breathtaking backdrop followed by top class refreshment on return toContinue reading “Triumphant treasure hunters”

The Association of Irish Riding Clubs is an excellent organisation to be involved in. One of the services it provides is to give us a voice at national level in times of need. One aspect of equestrianism which appeals to almost everyone is hacking out, particularly if there is access to good off-road routes. WhilstContinue reading “Riding club requests”

With our Derby Show over us for another year we can look forward to getting out to lots of other club’s events over the coming weeks The following are a taster of some of the great shows coming up. In Stracomer Stables, Bundoran: Two day clinic – open to everyone. Pony club, riding club andContinue reading “Lots to look forward to”