It looks like we’ll get away with it this time. It’s not going to be blazing sunshine but our Derby & Dressage Show is all set to go ahead this Sunday at Hillsborough Farm. The work to make it all happen has already begun as Francis, Rachel, Damien and others haul jumps from the fourContinue reading “Call to action stations : Derby preparation already underway”
Category Archives: Club Activities
Gloomy Midsummer brightened by freedom of the fields
Our 2012 trip to the Jacobs homestead began in torrential rain which cleared miraculously before our horses were unloaded. Twelve months later the weather was working the opposite way round and Audrey issued a missive at 6pm: “Hi everybody. Just load up and come on before the rain gets here!” Nadine, Damien, Paddy, Libby, Francis, Maura,Continue reading “Gloomy Midsummer brightened by freedom of the fields”
Pre-Derby practice and lots more, Castleshanaghan, Friday
Trips to Audrey and Tanya’s homeplace at Castleshanaghan are amongst the jewels in the riding club calendar. Cecil’s immaculate fields make the perfect play ground for summertime riding. The horses love it and the riders do too. This year, with the Derby & Dressage Show just a week away, our hosts are going to conjureContinue reading “Pre-Derby practice and lots more, Castleshanaghan, Friday”
Club meeting, Tuesday 18 June
Don’t forget: club meeting in Tir na nOg, Tuesday, 8pm. Come along and contribute your ideas for the next few months of club activity. Once our Derby & Dressage Show is behind us, the summer months will be a bit less active on the competitive front and the focus will switch to more casual andContinue reading “Club meeting, Tuesday 18 June”
After a stunning ride to Grianán of Aileach, it’s time to explore the Finn Valley
Last Friday’s ride-out from Leo’s was a resounding success and glowing accounts have come in from Francis and Anne. Paddy reportedly took the initiative and decided that the party of five should tackle the target by the most direct route possible. After enjoying the view from Grianán of Aileach, Leo navigated a meandering route backContinue reading “After a stunning ride to Grianán of Aileach, it’s time to explore the Finn Valley”
Updated schedule for our Derby & Dressage Show, Sunday 30 June
On a sunny day like this it’s possible to imagine that we might have good conditions for the rescheduled Derby & Dressage Show on Sunday 30 June! The change in the date has necessitated a few changes to the show’s officials. Now that we’re facing into One Day Event season, we’ve changed the dressage testsContinue reading “Updated schedule for our Derby & Dressage Show, Sunday 30 June”
Enjoy a ride-out in the sun to the Temple of the Sun
This coming Friday, 7 June, sees Leo lead an expedition from his homeplace in the shadows of Grianán of Aileach. It’s a beautiful area of the county and the views on the climb up to the fort are spectacular. From the monument itself its possible to see for an eternity. With this remarkable spell ofContinue reading “Enjoy a ride-out in the sun to the Temple of the Sun”
Date for your diary: Next club meeting, Tuesday 18 June
Our current calendar runs until the end of next month so a meeting on Tuesday 18 June will be timely. It will also provide an opportunity to finalise plans for the rescheduled Derby Show. Pencil it into your diaries now.
Asleep at the wheel
When the organiser, the secretary and the website editor all fall asleep at the wheel, things are bound to crash and burn! Somehow Hazel’s ride-out at Kilmacrennan slipped through the cracks this week. Don’t worry — an excursion of this quality can’t be squandered so Hazel will reschedule it for later in the season. ForContinue reading “Asleep at the wheel”
Carrickfinn: The story in pictures
We survived. And we had a great time! Words to follow — pictures for now: 2013 Carrickfinn
Letterkenny Riding Club 