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Chasing optimum times across Castleshanaghan country

No need for words to describe last night’s cross country session – the pictures do the talking. Many thanks to Audrey and Tanya for inviting us to their freshly-cut silage fields on a wonderful midsummer’s evening. We left without removing the markers so maybe we’ll be back… Pictured below: Catherine Higgins in action on Connaught. MoreContinue reading “Chasing optimum times across Castleshanaghan country”

Weekend news from Glenleary to Galway

From a freshly mown field in Donegal to the venerable showgrounds of Clarinbridge, our members were out in numbers over another magnificent weekend. Friday evening’s jumping lesson at Lenamore was held in the sand arena and Kelda got her seven pupils plenty warm despite the chilly breeze from the north. Gridwork demanded a lot ofContinue reading “Weekend news from Glenleary to Galway”

Friday evening at Lenamore cancelled

This Friday’s clear round jumping at Lenamore has been cancelled. Marina feels we’re caught between a rock and a hard place with the going underfoot. The grass surface is very hard at present whereas the going in the arena is very, very deep. Richard Smyth’s league in Victoria Bridge might be a good alternative forContinue reading “Friday evening at Lenamore cancelled”

Weekend of activity, far and near

As the good weather continues, so do the many equestrian events throughout the country. Our own club members will be active at different times over the weekend, kicking off with a jumping lesson with Kelda Morgan at Lenamore on Friday evening. On the same evening, new recruit Erica Glynn makes the long journey to GalwayContinue reading “Weekend of activity, far and near”

Cross country session enjoyed by both horses and riders

Friday evening’s cross country session at Marina’s place in St Johnston was a great success. Rachel marked out a 1700 meter course through two hilly fields and a section of the old Londonderry & Lough Swilly railway track that runs along the banks of the Foyle at the bottom of Marina’s family’s farm. Staking theContinue reading “Cross country session enjoyed by both horses and riders”

Update for Sunday’s Beach Show, Falcarragh

Dressage on Sunday will now run from 11.30 am on and not from 1–4 pm, as originally planned. Dressage times for pre-entered competitors are now available on the Donegal Gaeltacht website: Dressage Times (updated Saturday 5 June). Some 35 horses have been booked in for livery on Saturday night, an indication of the number ofContinue reading “Update for Sunday’s Beach Show, Falcarragh”

Mixed forecast for bank holiday weekend activity

With our ride-out at Declan’s, the Beach Show in Falcarragh and Bonagee Show in Letterkenny, eyes will be cast nervously skywards as the bank holiday weekend approaches. Accuweather | Letterkenny Accuweather | Burtonport At present it looks as if Friday evening should be pleasant enough in Letterkenny: Things are deteriorating just a little for Falcarragh onContinue reading “Mixed forecast for bank holiday weekend activity”

Ride-out at Lismonaghan this Friday, 4 June

This Friday sees the club make its annual pilgrimmage to Declan Devine’s lovely farm near Letterkenny for a ride-out through Lismonaghan woods. It’s not a long ride and the terrain is almost all forestry tracks with one short section on a reasonably minor road. Everybody welcome. Contact Suzanne for further information on 086 301 8535.Continue reading “Ride-out at Lismonaghan this Friday, 4 June”

Treasure Hunt confirmed for 4 July

Our Team Treasure Hunt will definitely take place on Sunday 4 July. We may not be allowed to run it as a regional event on account of the Dressage & Masters Series Regional Qualifier taking place on the same date. If this is the case, we’ll run it as a regular club event and ourContinue reading “Treasure Hunt confirmed for 4 July”