Club Activities – Page 6 – Letterkenny Riding Club

Further details on Friday evening at Marina & Enda’s

Just in case any of our non-jumping members were writing off Friday evening as a no-go area, rest assured that Marina and Enda are designing the activities to suit just about everybody. For those who do want to jump, there’ll be a go-as-you-please session to start, with jumping and open country riding through five bigContinue reading “Further details on Friday evening at Marina & Enda’s”

Photos from Derby & Dressage Show

A huge thanks to Orla for photography services on Sunday (and particular thanks from the over-burdened website editor for uploading them to the site!). You can enjoy them in the Gallery. Pictured below: Three of our winners from Sunday’s big day. Congratulations Damien, Tanya and Louise.

Come to the show with a view

The greenfield site of tomorrow’s Derby & Dressage Show took shape last night against the stunning backdrop of Aughnish Island and Lough Swilly. Sunday promises good weather and great competition. We look forward to seeing everybody on the day. Pictured below: How many men does it take to build a jump? (Our banner photo showsContinue reading “Come to the show with a view”

Call for fillers!!!

Can everybody please scan their gardens (and their neighbour’s, parents and children’s gardens) for potential fillers for our jumps on Sunday. Potted shrubs and trees are great, as are decent sized pieces of brush and greenery that can be wedged into wings and under jumps. Use your imagination!

Derby & Dressage Show Schedule, Sunday 15 June

And the countdown begins… This year’s big event will follow a similar pattern to usual but note that the Derby classes run in the reverse order to standard, beginning with the Open riders and working down the grades to Primary. This will ensure good ground when the obstacles are really big and intimidating. Dressage timesContinue reading “Derby & Dressage Show Schedule, Sunday 15 June”

Change of date and venue for Derby prep meeting

Anybody who was heading for Conway’s in Ramelton tonight should make the most of a free evening instead. The meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, and takes place at Tir na nOg in Letterkenny. Do your best to make it — this show is a massive undertaking and everybody’s input is appreciated.

Flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran, Fridays 23+30 May and 6 June

Hazel is kindly organising a series of flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran at Glenleary, kicking off this Friday evening and continuing for three weeks. It’s a great opportunity to tweak riding techniques and sharpen up for the coming series of dressage competitions. Contact Hazel on 087 746 6431 if you’d like to participate. Pictured below: DenisContinue reading “Flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran, Fridays 23+30 May and 6 June”

Date for your Diary : Regional Training Day, Sunday 27 July

This year’s regional training day has been organised with accustomed proficiency by the McCrossan sisters and takes place at Dirraw Farm near Ballymoney on Sunday 27 July. It offers an unbeatable line-up of instructors with Charles Maudlin, Gary Marshall and Mandy King booked for the day. Participants may take two lessons in total in one orContinue reading “Date for your Diary : Regional Training Day, Sunday 27 July”

Ride-out with Denis in Killygordon, Friday 9 May

Any of you who joined Denis and Leo for their fundraising ride-out from Crossroads, Killygordon a while ago (see Gallery) will appreciate just what a lovely spot the Finn Valley really is. With surprising ascents and unexpected high terrain, the views in every direction are marvellous. Small country roads and lanes make for peaceful riding. IfContinue reading “Ride-out with Denis in Killygordon, Friday 9 May”