Our annual pre-National Hunter Trials schooling trip to Gabriel McCole’s farm has been organised for tomorrow evening, Thursday 4 April. Hallelujah for dry weather! As always, places are limited because parking is scarce and we want to be kind to the ground. Preference will be given to those planning on going to Gurteen. Others canContinue reading “Pre-Gurteen cross country schooling at Gabriel’s, Thursday 4 April”
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Thrilling finale to North West League 2013
Initial reports of Sunday’s North West League final paint a picture of heart stopping entertainment and a great spread of success across all the clubs. With double points up for grabs on the day, nerves were stretched to their limits and the tension was high. Judge and coursebuilder Tony Ennis set a technically challenging courseContinue reading “Thrilling finale to North West League 2013”
Western Region Calendar 2013
Not many members travel too far afield for competitions these days but it’s worth keeping an eye on the Western Region calendar for national qualifiers and Benbulben Riding Club’s events. Sligo is still reasonably achievable. Western Region Calendar 2013 One unfortunate bit of news is that the regional qualifier for the team dressage championships willContinue reading “Western Region Calendar 2013”
Time to think about the dressage team qualifiers, Sunday 19 May
The team show jumping qualifier tends to dominate the thoughts of the club as we march into the competitive season but this year the club is also going to make a concerted effort to field one or two teams at the regional team dressage qualifier which will be held on Sunday 19 May, probably inContinue reading “Time to think about the dressage team qualifiers, Sunday 19 May”
Schedule announced for National Hunter Trials at Gurteen College
Time to start thinking in earnest about the annual April pilgrimmage! Full details for the AIRC National Hunter Trials at Gurteen College are available on the AIRC website. Postal entries close on Thursday 28 March while online entries open on Friday 29 March and close at 3pm on Friday 4 April.
NWL Show 3 | Results and Points
Another leg down. Well done everybody and congratulations to yesterday’s winners. It’s all getting very exciting now with just two legs of the league remaining. NWL 2013 | Results | Show 3 NWL 2013 | Points | 3 March
Time to book stables for National Hunter Trials, Gurteen College
Stabling on site (or in this case, as close to the site as possible) is the key to enjoying the AIRC National Hunter Trials. There’s no stabling available at Gurteen College itself but Anne and Marina were fast out of the blocks and have provisionally block booked 12 stables at the closest possible yard, justContinue reading “Time to book stables for National Hunter Trials, Gurteen College”
Further details confirmed for upcoming activities
Vera has confirmed the details for the series of three flatwork lessons that will run parallel to the NW League, beginning on Friday 15 February. Mary Finneran will provide instruction and the venue is Glenleary. Anybody who attended her classes in October and November will be eager to continue the good work. New pupils alsoContinue reading “Further details confirmed for upcoming activities”
It’s official: “Flowerhill” moves to Gurteen College, Tipperary
At last, at last, we have confirmation of the venue for the AIRC National Hunter Trial Championships in April. As we all know by now, “Flowerhill” will not be in Flowerhill this year. Instead it moves down the road and across a county border to Gurteen College in County Tipperary. Read the full details onContinue reading “It’s official: “Flowerhill” moves to Gurteen College, Tipperary”
Two weeks to go: North West League 2013 just around the corner
Now in its fourth year, the North West (Spring) League opens its entry book for the first leg of the 2013 edition in just two weeks’ time. On Sunday 10 February members from all over our very large county will assemble for the first of five sessions of training, competition, camaraderie, friendship and rivalry. AContinue reading “Two weeks to go: North West League 2013 just around the corner”
Letterkenny Riding Club 