Category Archives: Western Region Competitions

Full schedule for August 1 “Credit Crunch” Beach Show

The Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club have published the full schedule for their second show of the year on the beach at Ballyness Bay, Falcarragh. It promises to be another great (and very affordable) day and this time the enterprising schedule includes a full suite of showing classes for everything from connemaras to hunters and ridingContinue reading “Full schedule for August 1 “Credit Crunch” Beach Show”

New member, Erica – the photographic evidence

Not many of our members manage to get out and compete for the club before turning up at some of our non-competitive activities. And when that competition is half the country away in Galway, there’s not much chance of us seeing the new recruit in the flesh. So for everybody who hasn’t yet met EricaContinue reading “New member, Erica – the photographic evidence”

Weekend of activity, far and near

As the good weather continues, so do the many equestrian events throughout the country. Our own club members will be active at different times over the weekend, kicking off with a jumping lesson with Kelda Morgan at Lenamore on Friday evening. On the same evening, new recruit Erica Glynn makes the long journey to GalwayContinue reading “Weekend of activity, far and near”

Masters Qualifier & Dressage Championship Qualifier, 4 July

The schedule for the regional show on Sunday 4 July featuring the Masters Qualifier & Dressage Championship Qualifier at Uppermace, Co. Mayo has just been published. Entries for the Masters Series Qualifier (show jumping, open to Advanced Intermediate and above riders) are made online through the AIRC website. You must pre-enter by 10 am ThursdayContinue reading “Masters Qualifier & Dressage Championship Qualifier, 4 July”

Another magical day in the Donegal Gaeltacht

The Donegal Gaeltacht’s Beach Show in Falcarragh lived up to all expectations for another year. The superbly run and excellently attended event at Ballyness Bay attracted clubs from all over the region but the hosts held their own in many of the classes. On a highly competitive day, our own club’s achievements included a firstContinue reading “Another magical day in the Donegal Gaeltacht”

Update for Sunday’s Beach Show, Falcarragh

Dressage on Sunday will now run from 11.30 am on and not from 1–4 pm, as originally planned. Dressage times for pre-entered competitors are now available on the Donegal Gaeltacht website: Dressage Times (updated Saturday 5 June). Some 35 horses have been booked in for livery on Saturday night, an indication of the number ofContinue reading “Update for Sunday’s Beach Show, Falcarragh”

Full schedule for Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show

The Donegal Gaeltachts have just published the schedule for their much anticipated beach show on Sunday 6 June. There’ll be a BBQ the evening before at Lawrence Smyth’s yard in Killult, Falcarragh from 8:30 pm (bring a bottle). Any queries, bookings, pre-entries to Roisin on 087 668 3987 or rdmcgee@eircom.net. DGRC Beach Show 2010 Schedule ·Continue reading “Full schedule for Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show”

Dressage tests for Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show

For those of you who’d like to start practicing early, Donegal Gaeltacht RC have announced that they’ll be using the Festival tests for the dressage classes at their Beach Show on 6 June: P – PC Introductory (1995), AP – AIRC 3 (2007), I – BD 1 (2006), AI – AIRC 20 (2010), O/AO – AIRC 22Continue reading “Dressage tests for Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show”