It’s not quite the unbelievable picture of a week ago but the weather still looks set to play ball for our camping trip to Carrickfinn on Saturday. If you decide at the last minute that you’d like to join the expedition, there’s no problem coming along either on foot or on horseback. See you there.
Category Archives: Club Activities
Looking ahead to our cross country lesson on 11 June
The next couple of weekends are taken up with camping, ride-outs and the beach show in Falcarragh. Our next lesson will be in cross country riding on Friday 11 June. Rachel will instruct us in achieving the correct rhythm, tempo and speed across open ground. There’ll be no jumping but we’ll be timed over aContinue reading “Looking ahead to our cross country lesson on 11 June”
Summer weather dominates Spring Friendly
The friendly relaxed atmosphere at the club’s Spring Friendly was matched only by the brilliant sunshine and warm breeze at Lenamore. Members from the Donegal Gaeltacht and Tirconaill riding clubs supported the event and took away their fair share of rosettes. A big thank you to Nadine and Damien who coordinated the event and thanksContinue reading “Summer weather dominates Spring Friendly”
Fingers crossed for camping weekend weather
How much do you trust the long range weather forecast these days? This is what Accuweather is promising for our camping weekend in Carrickfinn: Keep an eye on things yourself at Accuweather | Burtonport. We just can’t be this lucky – by the end of the week the forecast is bound to have changed butContinue reading “Fingers crossed for camping weekend weather”
Three musketeers fly the flag at Deanes
Suzanne, Mick and Leo, pictured below, travelled to Deanes on Sunday for the Riding Club class at the annual combined training competition and enjoyed a great day. Mick’s enthusiasm got the better of him and he couldn’t resist jumping fence No.6 twice, getting himself eliminated for his extra effort!
Flatwork lessons with Jackie McPherson, Friday 14 & 21 May
We’ve lined up Jackie McPherson for the next two Fridays, 14 and 21 May. She’ll give us instruction in flatwork at Harley’s arena. Please book in good time with Vera on 087 232 5632.
Schedule for our Spring Friendly
Nadine and Damien have put all the pieces in place for our show on 23 May and the schedule, which includes dressage and show jumping at levels suitable for every rider, is now complete. LRC Spring Friendly Schedule · Download Pictured below: Sharon on Sky at our 2009 Crossjump & Dressage Show.
Ride-out at Bunlin Bridge, Milford, Friday 7 May
Rachel will lead a ride-out from Bunlin Bridge, Milford this Friday evening departing at 6.30 pm. The route is fairly long (about 12 miles) over tiny roads and tracks through beautiful scenery. The tracks are not suitable for cantering. Please let Rachel know, if you plan to attend: 086 161 7087. Directions to Bunlin BridgeContinue reading “Ride-out at Bunlin Bridge, Milford, Friday 7 May”
Calendar highlights, May–September
Our club meeting on Monday this week covered plenty of topics and a full update will go out in the post shortly. Activities were agreed up until the end of September and the complete schedule is posted in the Calendar. Definitely pencil these highlights into your diaries: 23 May | Spring Friendly, Dressage & ShowContinue reading “Calendar highlights, May–September”
Clear round jumping, Friday 30 April
This Friday we’re going to do some clear round jumping at Cyril’s, a change from our original calendar. Orla will build the course and we’ll begin punctually at 7 pm with crosspoles and work our way up. Everybody welcome. Directions to Cyril’s · Download Rachel’s ride-out will take place a week later than planned onContinue reading “Clear round jumping, Friday 30 April”
Letterkenny Riding Club 