Category Archives: Western Region Competitions

Full results from Spring League Show

Martina has quickly completed the paperwork for Sunday’s show and already has the full results to hand. In her thorough scrutiny of the dressage sheets she spotted an error in the Intermediate results that were announced for the class on the day. Somehow Anne Chamber’s excellent test on Molly was overlooked in the heat ofContinue reading “Full results from Spring League Show”

Pig off on its travels while the rest of the prizes stay local at a great Spring Show

The weather was every bit as bad as anticipated but the shelter of Eglinton’s covered arenas allowed everybody enjoy our Spring League Show. 60th, 80th and 18th birthdays, first communion celebrations and all sorts of other seasonal events contrived to keep entries on the low side but this had little impact on the atmosphere. WhereverContinue reading “Pig off on its travels while the rest of the prizes stay local at a great Spring Show”

Weather forecasts likely to cause wrinkles

Damien and Nadine obviously have a gift for reading the future — how wise were they to book Eglinton for our Spring Show this coming Sunday? The weather looks far from promising but the indoor facilities at the venue will ensure that we have a great day in spite of any rain. (The dressage ridersContinue reading “Weather forecasts likely to cause wrinkles”

Tynagh qualify for the RDS on a dusty day in Claremorris

22 teams turned out on a sunny, breezy and very dusty Sunday to try their luck at winning the region’s coveted place at the RDS in August. Tynagh Riding Club were victorious when their team captain produced a clear round to pip Round Tower in a two-way jump off after both teams finished on aContinue reading “Tynagh qualify for the RDS on a dusty day in Claremorris”

It’s all systems go: Schedule for Team Show Jumping qualifier published

Twelve sets of nails will gradually be bitten down to the quick… No matter how much we plan to participate just for the fun of it, there’s something nerve wracking about the appearance of the schedule for Sunday: 2011 TSJC Regional Qualifier Programme We have plenty of interest throughout the day with our teams competingContinue reading “It’s all systems go: Schedule for Team Show Jumping qualifier published”

Club fields three teams for TSJC qualifier

Team selection is complete! Even though each club is provisionally allowed enter just two teams, our third team has been accepted because not all clubs took up their two options. This is how the teams shape up: Finn  Nadine, Marina, Anne, Tommy Swilly  Tanya, Damien (on Millie), Libby, Cormac Lennon  Geraldine, Damien (on Armstrong), Francis, Erica The qualifierContinue reading “Club fields three teams for TSJC qualifier”