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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”

All the club members who turned up to take part in or help out at the Derby were very glad that they made the effort. The weather gods were very kind and, once a morning shower passed over, the day was warm and dry. The venue was perfect for the event, with an impressive array ofContinue reading “Derby show a great success”

Great to see such good support. dressage-times-Derby-2019

Our recent club meeting had a very good turnout and arrangements for the impending Derby show were cemented. Greenacres Equestrian centre has been running it’s own jump-cross league recently and their jumps look fantastic in their outdoor arena. Entries are taken on the day for the jumping at our show but dressage entries should alreadyContinue reading “Delayed Derby and autumn updates”

Our annual regional training day, organised this year by the Donegal Gaelteacht  club, was a great success. The weather, barring one minor blip in the morning, was superb, and the company was excellent. Top marks to all who took part. The coaching was top class, with every rider being challenged as well as having theirContinue reading “A most sociable session”

The AIRC show jumping championships  has just about wound up in Mullingar. Our club had just one representative at the championship, namely Rachel on Merlin, who finished 12th of the 56 entries in the AI championship. The venue was superbly presented as always and the weather was, if anything, too good. Donegal could be proudContinue reading “Show Jumping in the sun”

One of our closest clubs, the Border Counties Riding Club, is holding its annual one day event at Cloncaw Equestrian Centre. Many of our members are aware of how good a venue this is and Cliff in particular has clocked up many miles around it’s undulating cross country course. Details are on the flyer