Category Archives: Cross Country

Tir Conail champions as curtain comes down on 2-phase

Blustery weather and cold showers couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm evident at Gordon’s Bay as riders squared up to Liz and Ryan’s testing course at the final of the 2018 North West Riding Clubs 2-phase and dressage league. The dressage arena, set out in their spacious sand arena, was tough to ride good tests in asContinue reading “Tir Conail champions as curtain comes down on 2-phase”

Calendar in a nutshell

There was a lot of calendar planning at our recent club meeting — a well-attended and sociable gathering at Tir na nOg. This Friday we go to Ramelton for a bowls evening with Cecil and Tanya. Two days later, one of the highlights of the coming quarter is undoubtedly the Audrey Jacob Northwest Team Challenge on Sunday, 24Continue reading “Calendar in a nutshell”

Winners decided on a fine day at Lenamore

While the rest of the country battled torrential rain, for once this summer Donegal got off lightly. Conditions at Lenamore for the third and final leg of our 2-phase league were positively balmy in comparison to the weather at Killybegs last time. Thanks to everybody who came out to compete and to help on theContinue reading “Winners decided on a fine day at Lenamore”

Entries and start times for Dressage & XC League

Thanks to all the secretaries and particularly Liz Potter for putting together the entries and start times for Sunday’s event at Lenamore. Liz has pointed out how important it is to manage your time wisely to make sure that you’re properly prepared for both dressage and cross country: The first 3 dressage riders  (ADV  INT)Continue reading “Entries and start times for Dressage & XC League”

Everything you need to know for XC & Dressage in Carrigart this Sunday, 5 July

Liz has left no stone unturned in her masterful preparations for Sunday’s first leg of the league. Here are your start times, a map, your volunteer information, and lots more. Looking forward to a great day! Driving Directions Carrigart Dressage Start Times -Carrigart XC Start times- Carrigart XC Map Carrigart-5th July Volunteer Rota Carrigart FenceContinue reading “Everything you need to know for XC & Dressage in Carrigart this Sunday, 5 July”

Summer XC & Dressage 2-Phase League just around the corner

Our inter-club summer league promises to add a whole new dimension to riding club life over the next few months and the first leg is only just around the corner on Sunday 5 July. The event is pre-entry only and you must enter for the first leg by Monday 29 June. It’s not mandatory toContinue reading “Summer XC & Dressage 2-Phase League just around the corner”

Gaeltacht invitation for Dirraw Farm excursion, Sunday 28 September

Rosaleen of the Gaeltachts is organising a trip to Dirraw Farm, scene of both our Team Chase victory and a wonderful training day already this year. The expedition is planned for the final Sunday in September. If you’d like to avail of this opportunity for a school over a wonderful course, contact Rosaleen as quickly asContinue reading “Gaeltacht invitation for Dirraw Farm excursion, Sunday 28 September”

Cross country evening at Lenamore, Friday 1 August

It’s always a treat to get out on a cross country course and tomorrow’s opportunity to try out Lenamore’s new fences shouldn’t be missed. The go-as-you-please evening kicks off at 7pm and is suitable for riders of all grades — even those who don’t fancy jumping but just enjoy a spin around the fields. ContactContinue reading “Cross country evening at Lenamore, Friday 1 August”

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”