Category Archives: Western Region Competitions

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”

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”

Getting tight at the top: Full results and league points after NWL Show 3

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”

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”