Francis has worked his magic again and has drafted four teams from the riders who have made themselves available for selection for Saturday’s Team Show Jumping Challenge. There might be a bit of chopping and changing yet but this will give everybody a rough idea. If you’re placing a bet, place it on the clubContinue reading “Teams take shape for defence of cup”
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Time for teambuilding **change to team formats**
Just ten days to go until our Autumn Show at Eglinton on Saturday 22 October. Last year’s event was a mighty success with the biggest ever turn out of riders from our own club. Our Donegal neighbours turned up in numbers also and we welcomed a few visitors from as far afield as Galway andContinue reading “Time for teambuilding **change to team formats**”
Hallowe’en fun day with the Donegal Gaeltachts
Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club are holding a Halloween Fun Day on Saturday 29 October at Killult Stables in Falcarragh. All our members are invited. There’ll be show jumping for all grades and novelty competitions with a single entry fee for the day. Along with prizes and rosettes, some BBQ/home baking will be provided. Make theContinue reading “Hallowe’en fun day with the Donegal Gaeltachts”
Schedule for our Autumn League Show and Northwest Team Challenge
To remind everybody what all this show jumping training is tuning us up for, here’s the schedule for our Autumn Show at Eglinton on Saturday 22 October. LRC 2011 Autumn League+Team Challenge Rachel and Martina are the event coordinators and have everything in place for a great day’s competition. Francis will be the chief teamContinue reading “Schedule for our Autumn League Show and Northwest Team Challenge”
Benbulben hunter trials bite the dust
Surprise, surprise — Benbulben Riding Club have been forced by the weather to cancel their hunter trials planned for Sunday 2 October. What a shame. Hopefully there’s some consolation in the news that Cloncaw plan to run a cross country trial for pairs and individuals on Sunday 9 October.
Best of luck to Benbulben
This weekend our neighbours, Benbulben Riding Club, fly the AIRC and Irish flags at the Association at the British Riding Clubs (BRC) Championships at the Lincolnshire Showgrounds in England. We wish them the very best of luck. Hopefully they can pull off a victory but most of all, let’s hope they have a great experience. Read moreContinue reading “Best of luck to Benbulben”
Watch the Team Show Jumping Championship from your own armchair
An hour-long programme on the Team Show Jumping Championship at the RDS will be broadcast on Horse & Country TV next week. Find out the full details on the AIRC website.
Details confirmed for Friday’s lessons
Plans have been finalised for the upcoming series of Friday evening lessons at Glenleary. The 7pm lesson each evening will focus on flatwork with the 8pm and 9pm sessions concentrating on jumping. Mary Finneran will teach all the classes. Please book immediately with Erica on 083 370 9333 if you wish to participate. Parking isContinue reading “Details confirmed for Friday’s lessons”
Gaeltachts enjoy Annaharvey experience
Six Donegal Gaeltacht riders made the journey to Tullamore for the AIRC National Horse Trial Championships this past weekend. Luckily the weather was a bit better in the Midlands than in Donegal and the event went ahead, unhindered by the elements. Read how they all got on on the Donegal Gaeltacht website. Well done everybody. You canContinue reading “Gaeltachts enjoy Annaharvey experience”
Full results from Hunter Trial & Dressage at Lenamore
Orla has now completed the official results paperwork for our show last Sunday. Congratulations to everybody who took part, particularly to the winners. Letterkenny RC Dressage Results | 4 September 2011 Letterkenny RC Hunter Trial Results | 4 September
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