Friday evening’s ride-out at Stranorlar lasted about two and a half hours, the route leading up by Steeple and around by Steeple Hill. Things got off to a shaky start with forgotten girths and missing shoes but the group of seven (Leo, Denis, Paddy, Maura, Francis, Keary and Anne) eventually got things underway. They enjoyedContinue reading “Ride-out at Stranorlar a great success as downpour holds off until the homestretch”
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Second attempt at Stranorlar ride-out, this Friday 27 July
The rescheduled ride-out near Stranorlar takes place this coming Friday evening. Fingers crossed for slightly better luck with the weather this time! The route covers new territory in the Steeples area. Meet at the picnic area at Cooladawson at 7pm. Contact Anne on 087 610 6796 to let her know if you plan to ride. She’ll provideContinue reading “Second attempt at Stranorlar ride-out, this Friday 27 July”
Sun sets on windy Derby 2012
This year the rain held off until the last class was completed; it came down in soft soaking sheets as the course was cleared at amazing speed and the showground reverted to its civilian life as a field. Wind was the feature of this year’s event. A stiff breeze with consistent strong gusts played havocContinue reading “Sun sets on windy Derby 2012”
Derby course comes together on a magnificent Donegal evening
It’s very hard work building a course on a green field. The logistical task of gathering all the ingredients is the real nightmare but Damien and Francis performed miracles on Friday afternoon so that the bulk of the toolkit was on site for Friday evening’s 7pm course building operation. Manpower was in plentiful supply asContinue reading “Derby course comes together on a magnificent Donegal evening”
Inter-club meeting date postponed by one week to Tuesday 31 July
Our inter-club meeting to discuss activities amongst the three Donegal clubs has been postponed by a week to avoid a clash with the rescheduled Western region meeting. Hopefully plenty of our members will still be in a position to attend!
Three-for-two deal on derby day entries
We forgot to mention it on the schedule but the deal from last year’s Derby still stands for 2012! You can enter the individual Derby, the Pairs, and the Dressage for a total €30. The weather forecast is holding fair and it looks like we’ll get away with light rain showers at the worst. There’sContinue reading “Three-for-two deal on derby day entries”
The pros get in some practice in advance of competition weekend
The potential winners of our glittering perpetual cups might well be amongst the pros who turned out on Friday evening at Templemore to put in some serious jumping practice in advance of the Derby this coming weekend. While others enjoyed some less serious hacking on a rare beautiful evening, Francis oversaw an enjoyable session withContinue reading “The pros get in some practice in advance of competition weekend”
Date for your diary : Millers Hill, 15 & 16 September
Our now legendary annual weekend away at Miller’s Hill will take place this year on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September. Mark it in your diary in permanent ink and start praying for some dry weather!
Clear round jumping, Templemore, Friday 13 July
There’s little chance of getting near a blade of grass for jumping this week so Francis has organised a clear round jumping session for Templemore this Friday evening. There are plenty of ring-rusty horses and riders in the club after a prolonged spell of jump-less activity so this will provide an ideal opportunity to knockContinue reading “Clear round jumping, Templemore, Friday 13 July”
Countdown to the Derby begins
Last Friday evening’s sociable meeting to plan for our derby show on Sunday 22 July was productive and enjoyable. Gathering first at Conways, John worked his way through a lengthy list of tasks and responsibilities until just about every detail of this major operation had been discussed and delegated. Jobs were delegated to members whoContinue reading “Countdown to the Derby begins”
Letterkenny Riding Club 