This week sees the annual exodus of man and beast to the RDS for the Dublin Horse Show. There are always a few who tough it out on home turf and Libby has led a Friday ride-out for others of her ilk for the past few years. This year she’s unable to do it butContinue reading “Horse Show orphans’ ride-out”
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Tough but rewarding tutelage in Trentagh
Two rides on Friday evening were cleverly collapsed into one as half the booked horses and riders fell by the wayside with cast shoes and sundry other complaints. But, as always, the five candidates who turned out for Jackie’s flatwork lesson at Harley’s finished the session with broad smiles on their faces and the unbeatable knowledgeContinue reading “Tough but rewarding tutelage in Trentagh”
Book punctually for Jackie’s Friday lesson
The second of Jackie McPherson’s summer series of three flatwork lessons takes place this Friday at Harleys in Trentagh. Book by Wednesday with Sharon on 086 338 9166.
Blue skies, sunshine, scenery and social life
It couldn’t have been a nicer day. Brilliant sunshine and clear air made visibility perfect for the 2-hour ride from John and Sharon’s Kellee Stables in Legnahoory, near Kilmacrennan. Trailers and lorries assembled at around 3pm and horses were matched with riders so that everybody who wanted to ride got to ride. Our two newestContinue reading “Blue skies, sunshine, scenery and social life”
Looking forward to a relaxed club gathering, maybe even with some sunshine…
John & Sharon’s Christmas ride-out was a victim of the winter weather last December but it’s looking increasingly likely that tomorrow’s catch-up event is going to escape this summer’s usual treatment. Meet to ride at 3pm. The group may be split into two groups, depending on how adventurous and energetic people are feeling. John helpedContinue reading “Looking forward to a relaxed club gathering, maybe even with some sunshine…”
Ride-out and BBQ at John & Sharons, Saturday 23 July
Close your eyes and imagine a sunny summer’s afternoon… All we can do is hope that the weather plays ball for our ride-out and BBQ at John and Sharon’s Kellee Stables near Kilmacrennan on Saturday coming. The ride is along tiny quiet roads with stretches along laneways and paths and optional diversions into large, newly-cutContinue reading “Ride-out and BBQ at John & Sharons, Saturday 23 July”
Flatwork lesson this Friday with Jackie McPherson
Despite her best efforts, Sharon has been unable to track down Valerie Craig for our planned formation riding lessons. Hopefully all is well with Valerie — she probably just couldn’t face the prospect of the over-sized children in the Letterkenny Riding Club! In place of formation riding, Jackie McPherson will deliver another of her unmissableContinue reading “Flatwork lesson this Friday with Jackie McPherson”
Weather gods set to play ball for Sunday’s Derby & Dressage
These days none of us take fair weather for granted so the current forecast of comparatively benign weather will be viewed with a certain level of skepticism. The past three or four days of dry weather will have dried out the freshly cut show field at a rapid pace. Last night’s rain was the perfectContinue reading “Weather gods set to play ball for Sunday’s Derby & Dressage”
Clear round jumping on Friday evening
This Friday everybody has the opportunity for some jumping practice at one of our clear round evenings at Cyril’s in Milford. Things will kick off punctually at 7pm with crosspoles and work their way up through the heights. Contact Cyril on 087 418 8123 to let him know if you plan to attend. Pictured below: ClearContinue reading “Clear round jumping on Friday evening”
Change of plans for Friday evening: Ride-out in Rathmullan
Things are up in the air at the Carroll household at present so Mick and Suzanne are unable to have us this Friday for cross country training, as planned. We’ll go for a ride-out in the Rathmullan area instead. The ride will depart from the parking area at the northern end of the Kinnegar, aboutContinue reading “Change of plans for Friday evening: Ride-out in Rathmullan”
Letterkenny Riding Club 