This Sunday, some members may travel the long road to Knock for the final of the Western Region Autumn Show Jumping League while others will be ferrying their little horrors to the East Donegal Pony Club’s rally at Templemore. Another few may be soaking in hot baths recovering from a great day’s sport with theContinue reading “Ride-out this Sunday from Ray”
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Friday evening practice makes for perfection on Sunday
A small band of six members turned up at Templemore on Friday evening and enjoyed a great session of clear round jumping and socialising. Leo, Liz, Vera, Cormac, Karen and Laura made the most of their time using both the indoor and outdoor arenas. Leo and Cool put in a speedy round at 70cm beforeContinue reading “Friday evening practice makes for perfection on Sunday”
Friday evening clear round jumping at Templemore
Karen and Orla are coordinating the clear round jumping this Friday evening at Templemore. The jumps will start off low and rise to suit the ambitions present. Let Karen on 086 306 2854 or Orla on 087 643 2458 know in advance if you plan to attend and give them some idea of the heightContinue reading “Friday evening clear round jumping at Templemore”
Another year under our belts and a bright future before us: AGM 2011
Last night’s annual general meeting maintained the positive and optimistic tone of past AGMs despite the gloomy times we live in. The gathering at Tír na nOg was sociable and constructive as we looked back over a year full of highlights. From the North West League to our Derby show, from Anne’s wonderful victory atContinue reading “Another year under our belts and a bright future before us: AGM 2011”
Formation falls apart but fun remains
With a bumper group of ten riders and a temperamental boom box, Friday evening’s musical ride didn’t turn out quite as Valerie might have expected. But that did nothing to diminish the fun that everybody had as their coordination of physical aids and mental concentration was tested to the full. Rachel and Libby got goldContinue reading “Formation falls apart but fun remains”
Formation riding finale this Friday
With one lesson left in the series, Valerie’s formation riding class is shaping up to deliver a cracking musical formation ride this Friday evening at Harley’s. If you want to participate, contact Rachel on 086 161 7087 by Wednesday. If you’re not riding but feel like an entertaining evening, come along and watch the performance.Continue reading “Formation riding finale this Friday”
Club AGM approaching fast
How time flies. It’s now less than two weeks to our club’s annual general meeting on Monday 14 November. The meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve been doing for the past 12 months, assess where we’re going in the future, and generally appreciate the activities the club and its members have beenContinue reading “Club AGM approaching fast”
Formation riding continues this Friday
Eight pupils enjoyed Valerie’s formation riding class on Friday last when the weather was clement and the tuition was excellent. The classes continue this Friday and the forecast is looking equally optimistic. If you’d like to participate, make sure you book with Rachel on 086 161 7087 by Wednesday at latest.
Formation riding classes with Valerie beginning this Friday 28 October
It’s about a year since we had any classes with Valerie so many of you will look forward greatly to the series of three formation riding lessons that begins this coming Friday evening and continues on 3 and 11 November. For those of you who haven’t done it before, think of a cavalry drill. TheContinue reading “Formation riding classes with Valerie beginning this Friday 28 October”
Hands up: Volunteers for Saturday please
Many members have already been in touch with Martina to offer their services for Saturday’s show at Eglinton. If you haven’t done so yet, expect a call from the chief of operations. It’s always better to take the initiative yourself — that way you might have some choice in what job you land! As always,Continue reading “Hands up: Volunteers for Saturday please”
Letterkenny Riding Club 