Melinda Morgan has posted the full results from Sunday’s show on the Benbulben website. It was a great day for Donegal and it seems reasonable to conclude that the benefits of the North West League are considerable! Congratulations to everybody, particularly Francis, Anne and our neighbours in Tirconaill and the Gaeltacht.
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Tempting our fate with the Flowerhill weather gods
We’re finally within the realm of the long range weather forecast for Flowerhill. Here’s the current incredibly promising picture for Portumna. You can keep on top of things yourself at Accuweather | Portumna.
Tuition and competition on an active April weekend
The North West League may be over but there’s no shortage of activity for members who want to get out with their horses for club activities. Friday evening saw the first of three flatwork lessons with Patricia Warren at Cyril’s arena in Milford. It was good to have John Kelly back in the saddle afterContinue reading “Tuition and competition on an active April weekend”
Details of 2011 Masters Series announced
Full details of this year’s revamped Masters Series have been announced on the AIRC website.
North West League 2011, final results
Congratulations to everybody who participated and especially to those who placed or won. There were numerous equally important personal victories throughout the league but these are difficult to show in tabular format! NWL 2011 | Results Show 5 NWL 2011 | Final League Placings NWL 2011 | Final Points Table
North West League 2011 ends on a (very) high note
Everything’s over for another year but today’s final of the third annual North West League delivered on all its promise. Letterkenny didn’t take any of the class titles but our riders were liberally scattered amongst the placings, both in the competitions on the day and in the overall league points table. There’ll be a fullContinue reading “North West League 2011 ends on a (very) high note”
Venue confirmed for Team Show Jumping Championship (TSJC) regional qualifier
Last night’s regional meeting involved discussion of venues and dates for several key events in the upcoming competition season. Most are yet to be confirmed but one critical event is already set in stone. The Team Show Jumping Championship (TSJC) qualifier will be held on Sunday 1 May in Claremorris. Unfortunately last year’s excellent venueContinue reading “Venue confirmed for Team Show Jumping Championship (TSJC) regional qualifier”
North West League: Results from Show 4 and League Points Table
It’s all to play for! Next Sunday should provide a nail-biting finale to a great league. (For an overview of the possible outcomes, check out the Gaeltacht’s site.) Come and support the club at the final, even if you’re not competing. Great entertainment guaranteed. NWL 2011 Results | Show 4 NWL 2011 | League Points TableContinue reading “North West League: Results from Show 4 and League Points Table”
Penultimate leg of league delivers further great competition
The benefit of the North West League to club members in this part of the world was evident once again on Sunday as riders and horses showed marked improvement from the early days of February. Seamus introduced an array of interesting jump props with planks, towers, turrets and other features adding visual excitement to theContinue reading “Penultimate leg of league delivers further great competition”
Benbulben Spring Show Schedule, Sunday 3 April
The timing of Benbulben’s Spring Show this year should suit everybody who has been competing at the North West League. The show takes place on Sunday 3 April, exactly a week after our league final so horses and riders should be finely tuned. The event always has a large attendance on account of its location bangContinue reading “Benbulben Spring Show Schedule, Sunday 3 April”
Letterkenny Riding Club 