As well as the big business of the AGM, we worked out the next few months of club activities when we assembled at Tir na nOg recently. The Northwest League final (Sunday 23 November) and the Donegal Clubs Dinner Dance (Saturday 29 November) are the upcoming highlights before we return to Damien and Nadine’s lovely home for ourContinue reading “Club calendar for the winter months”
Category Archives: Club Activities
Annual General Meeting 2014 – another fine year under our belt
Inevitably one or two members were inconvenienced by the last minute change of day for the AGM but the very healthy attendance (over two-thirds of our membership) who made it on the night demonstrates how interested and involved in the club everybody remains. In his Chairman’s address, Enda applauded our members’ willingness to take on tasks andContinue reading “Annual General Meeting 2014 – another fine year under our belt”
Fun and some challenges on a Friday evening
This Friday, the 14th of November, will see us return to Tir Chonaill Equestrian Centre for a replay of the fun that Francis had lined up two weeks ago. This time its Rachel who is setting the challenges but you may rest assured that it will still be suitable for all levels of rider andContinue reading “Fun and some challenges on a Friday evening”
AGM date changed to Thursday 6 November
Given the exceptionally large number of members who would not be in a position to attend this Friday evening, the AGM has been brought forward by one day to Thursday 6 November. Everybody is strongly encouraged to attend so that the club can benefit from its members’ input as we chart a course for 2015. Nominations for ourContinue reading “AGM date changed to Thursday 6 November”
Hallowe’en Fun Night, Friday 31 October
It’s always nice when Hallowe’en falls on a weekend. This time it conveniently ties in with our Friday evening calendar so Francis and Damien are organising an evening of fun and games at Gallaghers arena in Ballybofey. It’s bound to be highly competitive and you have hopefully been in training for the past six months. EvenContinue reading “Hallowe’en Fun Night, Friday 31 October”
Reminder: Bring your membership cards to every club event!
Apparently our club members were rather forgetful last weekend and many arrived at the Northwest League without 2014 membership cards. Please remember that we are obliged by AIRC insurance requirements to carry our cards when participating at any AIRC activity!
Nice little gathering expected at John & Sharons
John and Sharon are famous hosts and not surprisingly a nice little group has signed up for their saddle-fitting armchair evening tonight, Friday 24 October. Their equestrian business has blossomed over the past couple of years and a visit to their premises is always a treat. Tack shop, rug wash, saddlery workshop and more, generouslyContinue reading “Nice little gathering expected at John & Sharons”
Back to Milford to fine tune our jumping
Our two week sojourn in Ballybofey made clear that we have a very attractive new venue for riding club activities. The spacious indoor arena now has an excellent, safe surface and both horses and riders were very happy in the environment. Kelda managed to combine gridwork and a small course in last week’s lesson, doubtless keepingContinue reading “Back to Milford to fine tune our jumping”
Raising the bar: Jumping lessons with Kelda
The past two Friday evenings were spent doing polework exercises with Patricia Warren. Al, Fenway, Lady, Bonzo and Paddy’s youngster benefitted greatly from their co-ordination and muscle-building endeavours while their riders learned about rhythm and picked up a few new tricks like the rising canter. This Friday the schoolwork takes place at Gallagher’s arena inContinue reading “Raising the bar: Jumping lessons with Kelda”
New evidence from Bundoran emerges…
The infamous “spoons”, documented by Nadine on Saturday night. See the Gallery for the rest of her collection.
Letterkenny Riding Club 