After last Friday’s open playground, cross country training moves to Glenleary Stables’ facilities this coming Friday, 8 June. Mary Finneran will provide her expert tuition. The plan is to work in two groups, the first for more novice riders (or horses) who want to work on building up confidence in cross country jumping. For the more ambitious there’llContinue reading “Cross country tuition at Glenleary, Friday 8 June”
Category Archives: Club Activities
Cracking cross country evening attracts a huge attendance
A run around some of the county’s finest fields is a treat at any time. When the weather plays along like it did last Friday evening, it’s difficult to imagine that life could get all that much better. With the Foyle as a backdrop and the old railway tracks as a feature, there was noContinue reading “Cracking cross country evening attracts a huge attendance”
Cross country skills at Marina & Enda’s, Friday 1 June *updated
This Friday sees a return to open country with a cross country and/or trec training evening at Marina and Enda’s home in St Johnston. With Orla tied up at work, Marina has kindly volunteered to organise the evening’s activity. The plan is a route through fields with cross country jumps (including some new jumps addedContinue reading “Cross country skills at Marina & Enda’s, Friday 1 June *updated”
The secret lives of others: Monday Club
How often do any of us witness what goes on amongst our novice brigade on a Monday evening? Week in, week out, Rachel teaches two stalwart members who turn out at Cyril’s arena come hail, rain or shine. Occasionally they’re joined by others who want to brush up on some fundamentals or get a startContinue reading “The secret lives of others: Monday Club”
Club shines at monumental Relay For Life
Not many people knew what to expect of Relay For Life. How lucky we are that Cormac took the initiative and made a quick decision early in the year to enter a club team in this monumental event. If anybody needed proof that there is some form of God up there in the sky, surelyContinue reading “Club shines at monumental Relay For Life”
Idyllic ride-out from Kellee Stables
Friday’s ride-out, led by Hazel from Sharon and John’s Kellee Stables near Kilmacrennan, made the very most of one of the most idyllic Donegal evenings imaginable. With less than a month to go until Midsummer, it was wonderful to be able at last to enjoy the long light evenings that are such a feature ofContinue reading “Idyllic ride-out from Kellee Stables”
Carrickfinn in pictures
Carrickfinn photos now uploaded. Enjoy the memory of a great weekend.
Ride-out at Legnahoory, Kilmacrennan, Friday 25 May
What could be nicer than a leisurely evening ride through beautiful countryside, now that summer has finally arrived? This Friday Hazel will lead an excursion from John and Sharon’s Kellee Stables near Kilmacrennan, meeting from 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm departure. The ride will last about an hour-and-a-half, after which you’ll be rewarded with lightContinue reading “Ride-out at Legnahoory, Kilmacrennan, Friday 25 May”
Relay For Life: Weekend arrangements *updated
Team Captain, Cormac, has an update on arrangements for the weekend: I have spoken to most people at this stage and have got agreement on the slots they will fill over the 24hrs. The idea is that at least 2 people at a time would be there for 2hrs and they can choose between themselvesContinue reading “Relay For Life: Weekend arrangements *updated”
Magical Carrickfinn worth the two-year wait
The weather came good when we needed it this year and 10 members enjoyed a memorable camping trip in magical Carrickfinn. Most of them are still nursing sore ribs, injured from excessive laughter on a long and lingering Saturday night by a mighty campfire. Spectacular surroundings, great weather, wonderful riding, good eating and priceless company.Continue reading “Magical Carrickfinn worth the two-year wait”
Letterkenny Riding Club 