Category Archives: AIRC National Competitions

Full results from Flowerhill

Full winning results from yesterday’s AIRC National Hunter Trial Championships are now on line at the AIRC website. The complete competitors’ finishing list will probably be published shortly. Well done everybody, particularly to Anne and Marina, and to Geraldine as well who, as our youngest member competing at her first ever riding club hunter trial, rodeContinue reading “Full results from Flowerhill”

Glory for club at glorious Flowerhill

Great weather, great riding, great fun and great results – everything came together for us this year at Flowerhill. After a ribbonless trip to the Galway venue in 2010, the club covered itself in glory in 2011.  Anne Chambers on Molly had a magnificent win in the Advanced Primary Championship while, on her fourth trip to Flowerhill,Continue reading “Glory for club at glorious Flowerhill”

Big weekend gets off to the best possible start

Whatever gods are on our side, we thank you. Who could wish for a finer forecast for a weekend of equestrian activity? Tonight’s Friday evening flatwork lessons with Patricia Warren were graced with the kind of weather most non-locals don’t believe we experience in Donegal. Patricia will have had a short night’s sleep after sheContinue reading “Big weekend gets off to the best possible start”

Five days to Flowerhill

The big day is approaching fast. On Saturday the traditional convoy of lorries and trailers will travel the long road from the four corners of Donegal to one of the finest cross country venues in the country, Flowerhill near Portumna in Galway. The AIRC National Hunter Trial Championship is by far the most popular nationalContinue reading “Five days to Flowerhill”

Riding Clubs Festival, Stradbally

The mere thought of travelling any distance at all with a horse at present is enough to send a shudder through your bank account and wallet. However, everybody has their goal for the year or the one treat that they’re determined to allow themselves, come hell or high water. For anybody who has set theirContinue reading “Riding Clubs Festival, Stradbally”

Entries open for Flowerhill

The schedule, entry criteria and closing dates have been announced for the Connolly Red Mills sponsored AIRC National Hunter Trials Championships which take place on Sunday 17 April at Flowerhill, Co. Galway. There are no changes to the schedule from previous years with competitions on offer for individuals and pairs. Postal entries close on WednesdayContinue reading “Entries open for Flowerhill”