Blustery weather and cold showers couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm evident at Gordon’s Bay as riders squared up to Liz and Ryan’s testing course at the final of the 2018 North West Riding Clubs 2-phase and dressage league. The dressage arena, set out in their spacious sand arena, was tough to ride good tests in asContinue reading “Tir Conail champions as curtain comes down on 2-phase”
Category Archives: Club Activities
Club Meeting, Monday 9 January
Our first meeting of 2017 takes place at Tir na nOg on Monday 9 January, 8pm. Everybody welcome. Louise and Hazel are going to reveal their 12-month plan for the website. Not to be missed!!!
Calendar in a nutshell
There was a lot of calendar planning at our recent club meeting — a well-attended and sociable gathering at Tir na nOg. This Friday we go to Ramelton for a bowls evening with Cecil and Tanya. Two days later, one of the highlights of the coming quarter is undoubtedly the Audrey Jacob Northwest Team Challenge on Sunday, 24Continue reading “Calendar in a nutshell”
Club meeting, Monday 18 January
Following this week’s inter-club meeting, it’s now time for a get-together of our own on Monday 18 January. We need to plot the course for the next few months and plan a calendar of events that suits all members. Everybody is strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!
Enjoyable AGM celebrates another great year
Vera and Molly walked off with honours at our AGM. Vera was named club person of the year after securing most votes in the ballot while the horse of the year title went to Damien and Nadine’s stalwart Molly. Vera was singled out because of her dedication to the club and her resilience in flying the flagContinue reading “Enjoyable AGM celebrates another great year”
Annual General Meeting approaching fast: Friday 7 November
Another year almost down! Our club’s annual general meeting takes place each year in early November, ahead of the Western Region’s AGM. This year we’re sticking to our familiar Friday evening social format in Tir na nOg. Everybody is encouraged to attend. It only works if the membership turns up and we have the opportunityContinue reading “Annual General Meeting approaching fast: Friday 7 November”
Formation riding evening to look forward to on Friday 23 October
It’s a couple of years now since we enjoyed military drill with Valerie. Sounds intimidating? Not one bit! There are few activities that are so enjoyable yet lead to such an improvement in our riding and our horse’s way of going than formation riding. Come along and find out what it’s all about. The evening willContinue reading “Formation riding evening to look forward to on Friday 23 October”
Club meeting, Friday 2 October
Hot on the heels of last Monday’s inter-club meeting, our own club meeting takes place this Friday, 2 October, at Tir na nOg. All welcome!
What happens in Bundoran…
What happens in Bundoran stays in Bundoran… or so we thought. The tales of Paddy’s missing trousers, Hazel’s Brown Eamon, Marina’s thoroughbred cob and Damien’s late night sleepwalk have already travelled north of the gap. So there is no need for Omerta. Louise captured all the memorable moments – or so we thought – on herContinue reading “What happens in Bundoran…”
No shortage of club action for September
From the beach in Bundoran to the bowling mat in Ramelton, it’s time to clear your diary and circle some dates on your calendar. The next few months are going to be hectic. First up the final of the hugely successful Cross Country and Dressage League. After two impressive days in Carrigart and Killybegs theContinue reading “No shortage of club action for September”