The schedule for the regional show on Sunday 4 July featuring the Masters Qualifier & Dressage Championship Qualifier at Uppermace, Co. Mayo has just been published. Entries for the Masters Series Qualifier (show jumping, open to Advanced Intermediate and above riders) are made online through the AIRC website. You must pre-enter by 10 am ThursdayContinue reading “Masters Qualifier & Dressage Championship Qualifier, 4 July”
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Festival weekend at Stradbally
With the sun shining on dry countryside it’s difficult not to be just a little envious of the riding club members from all over the country enjoying the Festival at Stradbally this weekend. After a virtual wash-out last year, this year’s event should be more of the “Equestrian Picnic” that everybody looks forward to. WithContinue reading “Festival weekend at Stradbally”
Updates on National Dressage and ODE Championships
The AIRC has announced that the National Dressage Championships on Sunday 22 August will take place at Grove House, Fethard, County Tipperary. No jokes about the long way to Tipperary please – Nadine and Damien found that out when they participated in the 2008 ODE Championships at the same venue. Remember, no qualification is necessaryContinue reading “Updates on National Dressage and ODE Championships”
Entry deadline for Festival extended to 6 May
The AIRC National Committee, following a meeting last night, has decided to extend the closing date for online entries for the Riding Clubs Festival until Thursday 6th May. No entries will be accepted after this date. Members can enter the two day event, which takes place on 12 & 13 June, by accessing their Membership OnlineContinue reading “Entry deadline for Festival extended to 6 May”
No joy for Letterkenny as Benbulben head for RDS
After a long and entertaining day, Benbulben Riding Club took the honours at the TSJC regional qualifier yesterday, beating Tynagh RC in a rousing jump-off. Donegal Gaeltacht were narrowly pipped for the top spot and took an honourable third in a very tough competition. Our own teams jumped with great credit and finished in theContinue reading “No joy for Letterkenny as Benbulben head for RDS”
Teams selected for TSJC (aka EPS) Qualifier
With just ten days to go until the Western Region Qualifier for the Team Show Jumping Championships, teams were selected on Tuesday evening in time for Wednesday’s entry deadline. Eight members had expressed an interest in training and all eight elected to participate in the competition giving us the perfect number for our quota ofContinue reading “Teams selected for TSJC (aka EPS) Qualifier”
Festival showing guide
Anybody could be forgiven for feeling confused by the sheer volume of showing classes on the Festival schedule. To help you organise your brain, Orla has put together a good overview of the different types of specimen, from small hunters to traditional Irish cobs: Something to Show · Download Remember, Festival entries close online onContinue reading “Festival showing guide”
No rosettes but smiles all round at Flowerhill
No rosettes for the club this year but a lot of exceptionally happy club members. Martina was first off the mark with downloading her photos. There’ll be plenty more contributions but her collection sums up a great weekend. Go to the gallery for the full show. Flowerhill NHTC 2010 Final Results · Download Pictured below:Continue reading “No rosettes but smiles all round at Flowerhill”
Final countdown to Flowerhill
Competitor times have been published so everything is set for the annual pilgrimage to Flowerhill. We have six members competing this year: Mick, Leo, Anne, Keary, Rachel and Libby. Sharon O’Donnell had also hoped to travel but has been forced to withdraw at the last moment. Anne hopes to ride Sakima but Cyril’s Lady willContinue reading “Final countdown to Flowerhill”
Full schedule for 2 May Team Show Jumping Qualifier
The schedule for the Western Region’s qualifier for the Team Show Jumping Championships (aka EPS) has just been published. In addition to the qualifier, there’s a full range of normal individual show jumping classes for all grades. The event takes place at Kerin’s Equestrian Centre in Collooney, Sligo. Team entries close on Wednesday 21 April whileContinue reading “Full schedule for 2 May Team Show Jumping Qualifier”
Letterkenny Riding Club 