There were plenty of cameras at the derby show so there’ll be no shortage of photographs in due course. Libby and Rachel’s father, Garrett, was perfectly positioned for Charlie’s spectacular demolition of fence No.7, a very imposing triple bar. We’re happy to report that horse and rider are none the worse for the wear. TheContinue reading “Doing things in style: Charlie Vial”
Category Archives: LRC Competitions
All hands to the pump
The big weekend has arrived. The boundaries of the show field are carefully sheltering clusters of jumps and fillers delivered from a variety of sources, and the bull and his harem in the adjoining field are looking on with increasing interest as activity heightens. Now is the time to remind yourself of the meaning ofContinue reading “All hands to the pump”
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”
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”
Gamble photographs now on line
Gamble Photography’s collection of shots from Sunday’s show is now on line: Gamble Photography
Full results from Spring League Show
Martina has quickly completed the paperwork for Sunday’s show and already has the full results to hand. In her thorough scrutiny of the dressage sheets she spotted an error in the Intermediate results that were announced for the class on the day. Somehow Anne Chamber’s excellent test on Molly was overlooked in the heat ofContinue reading “Full results from Spring League Show”
Pig off on its travels while the rest of the prizes stay local at a great Spring Show
The weather was every bit as bad as anticipated but the shelter of Eglinton’s covered arenas allowed everybody enjoy our Spring League Show. 60th, 80th and 18th birthdays, first communion celebrations and all sorts of other seasonal events contrived to keep entries on the low side but this had little impact on the atmosphere. WhereverContinue reading “Pig off on its travels while the rest of the prizes stay local at a great Spring Show”
Introducing our prize pig…
Suzanne had barely taken her eye off the trailer after unloading Jack at the weekend when the prize for our raffle appeared on the front ramp… Mick and Suzanne are generously donating a side of free range, happy-pig pork as the premium prize for the raffle at our Spring League Show on Sunday. Hopefully MrContinue reading “Introducing our prize pig…”
Weather forecasts likely to cause wrinkles
Damien and Nadine obviously have a gift for reading the future — how wise were they to book Eglinton for our Spring Show this coming Sunday? The weather looks far from promising but the indoor facilities at the venue will ensure that we have a great day in spite of any rain. (The dressage ridersContinue reading “Weather forecasts likely to cause wrinkles”
Schedule for our Spring League Show, Sunday 15 May
Nadine, Damien and Erica have their homework done and the schedule is ready for our Spring League Show at Eglinton on Sunday 15 May: 2011 Spring League Show Schedule