Things are hotting up in the North West league and the Shows 4 and 5 leave everything to play for. In the best spirit of a friendly league, it looks as if practically every class will come down to the wire. Results for NWL 2011 · Show 3 NW League | Points Table @ 7.3.2011Continue reading “Getting tight at the top: Full results and league points after NWL Show 3”
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North West League provides another great day’s competition
Everybody has their own approach to preparing for a competition and most riders know what routine is likely to get the best tune out of their horse on the big day. Mick stuck to his own recipe this weekend, taking Angel to the Donegal Harriers’ meet at Baronscourt for three hours of exhilarating cross countryContinue reading “North West League provides another great day’s competition”
Entries open for Flowerhill
The schedule, entry criteria and closing dates have been announced for the Connolly Red Mills sponsored AIRC National Hunter Trials Championships which take place on Sunday 17 April at Flowerhill, Co. Galway. There are no changes to the schedule from previous years with competitions on offer for individuals and pairs. Postal entries close on WednesdayContinue reading “Entries open for Flowerhill”
League results show scope of club’s enterprise and ability
Roisin McGee of the Gaeltachts has once more done her sums in super-quick time and we can already see the results from yesterday’s second leg of the North West League. While our senior riders performed most successfully at the opening leg of the league, this time it was the turn of our Primary, Advanced PrimaryContinue reading “League results show scope of club’s enterprise and ability”
New members out in force for North West League, Show 2
Two weeks can seem like a lifetime for anybody looking forward to a leg of the North West League. On Sunday the wait proved worth it, as always, and Show 2 of the series was a wonderful success. The number of trailers and lorries already squarely parked by 11 o’clock sharp was a fair indicationContinue reading “New members out in force for North West League, Show 2”
Adjusted points table for North West League
There was a bit of a quandary about how to incorporate the HC/training class riders on the league points table after the first show last week. In the spirit of the riding clubs movement, the table has now been updated to acknowledge every rider who participated at the event. Stars for your copybook! NW LeagueContinue reading “Adjusted points table for North West League”
Full results from Northwest League, Show 1
Thanks to Roisin and the team for these very prompt results. Making the points table available on line will add greatly to the build up of excitement in the league. Well done to all competitors. NW League | Points Table @ 08-02-2011
Busy weekend with a show jumping focus
Orla’s Armchair Show Jumping evening on Friday got the weekend off to a good start. Held in the Milford Inn, attendance was excellent and the subject matter was intriguing. Orla had made the most of one of the Inn’s dance floors to cleverly build a scale model of one of the Derby courses from lastContinue reading “Busy weekend with a show jumping focus”
Regional rosettes en route as club finishes in 4th place in Club of the Year
Orla’s feet are hurting her today after she danced the night away at the Regional Dinner Dance in Ballinasloe on Saturday night. She’s sent a brief advance report to say that she has regional league rosettes in her bag for Leo, Martina, Nadine and Tanya. Full details of their achievements later. At club level, weContinue reading “Regional rosettes en route as club finishes in 4th place in Club of the Year”
Schedule for Northwest League
It’s all systems go for our much-anticipated show jumping league. The first leg takes place on Sunday week, 6 February, at Templemore. Here’s the schedule: Northwest League Show Schedule 2011.
Letterkenny Riding Club 