Category Archives: Club Activities

Jumping lesson with Tracy Gallagher, Friday 2 May

Staggering to think that our next Friday evening event will be in May. Where does the time go? This time it’s a trip to Termon for a jumping lesson with Tracy Gallagher at her own arena. Last year’s experience with Tracy was very positive so make the most of this opportunity to train with somebody ploughs herContinue reading “Jumping lesson with Tracy Gallagher, Friday 2 May”

Ride-out from Hillsborough Farm, Good Friday, 18 April

Since none of us will have any alternative plans for going to the pub on Good Friday, Louise is expecting a great turn-out for her ride-out from the Edwards Family home base, Hillsborough Farm. The ride, approximately an hour and a half long, will depart at 7pm and takes riders around the beautiful landscape on theContinue reading “Ride-out from Hillsborough Farm, Good Friday, 18 April”

Jumping lesson with Patricia Warren, Friday 11 at Cyril’s

As the dust settles on Flowerhill after another marvelous event (of which more later), our focus switches to show jumping for a little while. This Friday evening sees the first of a few lessons that Tanya has organised with Patricia Warren. The lessons take place at Cyril’s arena in Milford. Contact Tanya on 086 100Continue reading “Jumping lesson with Patricia Warren, Friday 11 at Cyril’s”

Speed update: NWL final, club meeting, Flowerhill

All eyes at present are focused on the final of the Northwest League this weekend. Remember that we are jointly responsible for running the show along with the Gaeltachts, so make sure you contact Cormac and let him know when you’re available to help. The show is being run in aid of Aware. As weContinue reading “Speed update: NWL final, club meeting, Flowerhill”

Flatwork lessons start this Friday at Glenleary

Members have the opportunity over the next several Fridays to brush up on their flatwork skills under the eye of Mary Finneran. There are few instructors who are better able to identify and isolate one or two critical details to a specific horse and rider partnership. Mary doesn’t bombard her pupils with advice — she pinpointsContinue reading “Flatwork lessons start this Friday at Glenleary”

Flatwork skills with mini-competition, Friday 21 February *updated again*

Orla is organising an intriguing-sounding evening this Friday, 21 February. The “flatwork skills with mini-competition” kicks off at 7.30pm at Cyril’s in Milford. Our Friday night focus is switching to flatwork for a while and Vera is organising sessions from next Friday with Mary Finneran at Glenleary. Orla has kindly stepped into the breach forContinue reading “Flatwork skills with mini-competition, Friday 21 February *updated again*”

Numbers swell for final pre-league training session

Last Friday’s training with Kelda at Templemore stretched to two classes as numbers grew with the league approaching. It was a very sociable evening with Audrey on hand with tea and goodies and plenty of time for a chat. Ann enjoyed mixed fortunes when she rode in both lessons. Molly, her old pro, behaved likeContinue reading “Numbers swell for final pre-league training session”

Friday night lights shine on six diligent members; one more session to go

Last Friday evening saw yet another handful of cobweb-covered members descend from their winter roosts to blink with wonder around the course of jumps at Templemore. Damian, Enda, Marina and Libby joined Anne and Leo for a simple but effective school over coloured poles under Kelda’s watchful eye. This coming Friday sees the last ofContinue reading “Friday night lights shine on six diligent members; one more session to go”