Following last Friday’s free form riding on the beach at Rathmullan, hopes are high that this Friday will see our members riding in proper formation as Valerie directs affairs at Harley’s arena in Trentagh. Please book with Vera on 087 232 5632 by Wednesday at the latest, if you plan to participate.
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Change of plans for Friday evening activity
Given the cost of using Harley’s arena and the fact that Valerie has to travel an hour to teach us, the numbers really have to stack up to make our formation riding classes economically viable. This time it hasn’t worked out and Vera has wisely changed course for Friday evening activities. She’s heading for theContinue reading “Change of plans for Friday evening activity”
Millers Hill just around the corner
Our weekend away in Millers Hill is just over three weeks away and we have a great crowd of 19 members who hope to travel. It’s time now to start getting serious about the plans. The McCrums have confirmed that they are leaving the prices of facilities, meals, livery, carriage driving, cross country course andContinue reading “Millers Hill just around the corner”
Formation riding lessons with Valerie Craig
It’s time once more for our infamous formation riding lessons with Valerie Craig. They’ll run for the next two Fridays at Harley’s arena in Trentagh. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, it’s the very best way to ride great flatwork without even realising you’re doing it. You’ll be too busy concentrating on holdingContinue reading “Formation riding lessons with Valerie Craig”
Horse Show widows looking for leadership
Traditionally Libby has led a ride-out on the Friday evening of Horse Show week, since she generally avoids the temptation of the annual pilgrimage to Ballsbridge. This year is an exception though so we’re looking for offers for an alternative activity this Friday. Contact Orla on 087 643 2458, if you have any suggestions.
Circles the focus of attention at second Glenleary session
Spectacular weather on Friday evening meant that some horses were left grazing in their fields by sun-starved members but the six riders who rode at Glenleary made the most of more excellent tuition from Mary Finneran. It was good to have Hazel’s Sapphire back from the sickbay on the first ride and she was joinedContinue reading “Circles the focus of attention at second Glenleary session”
Fine-tuning the basics at sunny Glenleary
No matter how much tuition any of us experiences, there’ll always be some little detail that an instructor can spot that makes a lesson worthwhile. Mary Finneran’s most enjoyable flatwork lessons on Friday evening focussed on achieving the correct bend when riding corners accurately. The exercises were built up step by step, culminating in aContinue reading “Fine-tuning the basics at sunny Glenleary”
Beginners Guide to Millers Hill
Last year our annual weekend at Millers Hill fell foul of the weather and was cancelled at the last moment leaving a gaping hole in our calendar. This year’s planned visit takes place on Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 September. Libby is currently working out the details of the visit with Roberta and Robert and shouldContinue reading “Beginners Guide to Millers Hill”
Flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran, Friday 3 August
The next two Friday evenings see the club in action at Glenleary in Ramelton. Mary Finneran will instruct us in flatwork, beginning at 7.30pm. If you plan to participate, book in with Louise on 085 850 8941 as soon as possible. If you’d like to use one of the Glenleary horses, contact Mary herself onContinue reading “Flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran, Friday 3 August”
Plenty to look forward to as clubs collaborate further
Tuesday evening’s assembly of members from the three Donegal clubs was a constructive and forward-looking event which proved that the appetite is there to run more collaborative events during the year. Building on the success and popularity of our North West League, the plan is to run a mini-league in the same format during theContinue reading “Plenty to look forward to as clubs collaborate further”
Letterkenny Riding Club 