Five of our team show jumpers made the trip to Kerins’s Equestrian Centre near Sligo to test-drive the venue in advance of next Sunday’s regional qualifier. If clear rounds are what it takes to qualify, things aren’t looking too bad. All five travellers jumped clear rounds, although Libby and Spitfire chose to do their’s inContinue reading “Successful reconnaissance mission to Benbulben Show”
Category Archives: Club Activities
General club meeting, Monday 26, 8pm
Our current calendar of events runs until the end of April so it’s time for a general club meeting. Everybody is welcome. We’ll agree our activities until the end of the summer and work out the details of special events like our spring show and camping weekend. If you can’t make it to the meetingContinue reading “General club meeting, Monday 26, 8pm”
The Wednesday Club
For the first time ever we have photographic evidence of the Wednesday Club, that elite band of novices who meet every Wednesday evening at Cyril’s arena in Milford. Under the tutelage of Rachel Carton, they make progress in leaps and bounds — intentional leaps and bounds, of course. The lesson takes place at 8pm andContinue reading “The Wednesday Club”
National Trails Day plans
Last week the date for Coillte’s 2010 National Trails Day was announced. Clubs are invited to submit proposals for events on forestry lands. Last year we had an enjoyable expedition through Mongorry Woods near Raphoe, having been pipped to the post for the opportunity to ride in Ards Forest Park. We were quick out ofContinue reading “National Trails Day plans”
EPS training moves again…
Nothing is ever straightforward. Problems have arisen with Templemore so training this Tuesday night moves to Eddie Gallagher’s arena in Ballybofey, from 7 until 9 pm. Since we have always had reservations about the surface in the arena, we asked Will Crean’s view on the matter. In his opinion the surface is good enough forContinue reading “EPS training moves again…”
EPS training moves to Templemore
Tomorrow evening’s EPS training with Will Crean moves to Templemore with sessions at 7 pm and 8 pm. Will builds the course for Templemore’s SJI jumping on Wednesdays and our crew will get the benefit of training over the course the night beforehand. With the first session on 30 April cancelled on account of the extraordinary weather,Continue reading “EPS training moves to Templemore”
Club members active over sunny weekend
Friday evening’s formation riding class with Valerie Craig kicked the weekend off to a great start with ten members turning out for flatwork with a difference. With the long evening and spectacular sunshine, riding outdoors at Harleys was a pleasure. On Sunday club members travelled in two directions. Orla and her mare Molly took theContinue reading “Club members active over sunny weekend”
Formation Riding with Valerie Craig
Formation riding? Well, imagine a cross between a military quadrille, dressage to music and synchronised swimming — that’s about as close as we can get to describing Valerie’s classes. Add in serious concentration and plenty of laughter and you’re beginning to get the picture. The beauty of the formation riding lessons is that you’re concentratingContinue reading “Formation Riding with Valerie Craig”
Ready for spreads?
Ever wondered why Orla never includes spreads when building courses for our clear round jumping evenings? The answer lies of course in safety. Under AIRC rules, course builders may not include spreads unless the back bar is supported by approved “safety cups”. Today the club took delivery of 6 sets of FEI approved Olympic Safety JumpContinue reading “Ready for spreads?”
Good Friday Ride-Out, Milford
Meet at Cyril’s yard, Milford, for a 6 mile ride-out around quiet roads, returning by St Colmcille’s Way. Be ready to ride off at 6.30 pm sharp. Directions to Cyril’s · Download
Letterkenny Riding Club 