So many bits and pieces of news and notices have emerged in the past couple of days that it’s time for a general update. New (and nearly new) members We’re delighted to welcome Maria Ryan to the club and wish her all the best in her endeavours at Advanced Primary level. Maria is a veteranContinue reading “Club update”
Category Archives: Club Activities
Practical guide to running a show
Following up on his suggestion at our AGM in December, Damien has compiled a very helpful guide for anybody who’s organising a show. All club members should take a look at it and have a grasp of how things work. The show organiser will look after the three key bookings that need to be madeContinue reading “Practical guide to running a show”
Flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran, Friday 15 February
It looks like we might avoid the permanent torrential rain for Friday night’s flatwork tuition with Mary Finneran at Glenleary. The first in a series of three lessons, Mary will always identify and work on small but critical details in our riding and our horses’ way of going which can transform the overall experience andContinue reading “Flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran, Friday 15 February”
Volunteer taskforce for NWL, Sunday 10 March
Following the successful blueprint of the autumn league, each leg of the spring NWL will be run by an individual club. Letterkenny is on duty for the first and fourth legs on Sundays 10 February and 10 March. Cormac has drawn up four operational teams to cover the range of tasks involved in running aContinue reading “Volunteer taskforce for NWL, Sunday 10 March”
Further details confirmed for upcoming activities
Vera has confirmed the details for the series of three flatwork lessons that will run parallel to the NW League, beginning on Friday 15 February. Mary Finneran will provide instruction and the venue is Glenleary. Anybody who attended her classes in October and November will be eager to continue the good work. New pupils alsoContinue reading “Further details confirmed for upcoming activities”
6pm flatwork option for novices with Patricia Warren
Patricia will once again teach a flatwork lesson for novices this coming Friday evening at Cyril’s. If anybody wishes to join Cyril and Maura at 6pm, book with Francis on 086 372 2542.
Friday evening activity off to a good start
Although Rachel’s Monday evening novices lesson has been up and running already for several weeks this year, it was Friday 25 January before the more seasoned members of the club shrugged off their seasonal cobwebs and returned to riding club activity. Patricia Warren manhandled a whopping cold and bronchitis to direct nine pupils on aContinue reading “Friday evening activity off to a good start”
Two weeks to go: North West League 2013 just around the corner
Now in its fourth year, the North West (Spring) League opens its entry book for the first leg of the 2013 edition in just two weeks’ time. On Sunday 10 February members from all over our very large county will assemble for the first of five sessions of training, competition, camaraderie, friendship and rivalry. AContinue reading “Two weeks to go: North West League 2013 just around the corner”
Phone number mix-up for Francis
Anybody who hasn’t already put two and two together should note that Cormac inadvertently gave Marina’s number in his text for booking jumping lessons. It should of course have been 086 372 2542 for Francis.
Patricia Warren confirmed as instructor for jumping lessons at Cyril’s
Francis has succeeded in collaring Patricia Warren for a couple of Friday evenings as regular weekly activities kick into gear this coming week. Don’t miss this opportunity to get some guidance from a really fine instructor. The classes take place at Cyril’s arena near Milford. Book with Francis on 086 372 2542.
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