Lots to look forward to at Castle Leslie this autumn

Castle Leslie estate’s cross country course is a tempting destination at any time. It features strongly in their newly published schedule of events for August–December 2011. There are still two more Go As You Please Sundays left, as well as two cross country clinics in early October leading up to their hunter trial on 15Continue reading “Lots to look forward to at Castle Leslie this autumn”

Regional training day at Glaslough a resounding success

It certainly helps when the weather plays along but Sunday’s training day at Cloncaw Equestrian Centre in Glaslough would have been a success under most conditions. The venue, with its extensive and varied cross country course, beautiful covered arena and outdoor grass show jumping area, was the perfect place to enjoy tuition that was alwaysContinue reading “Regional training day at Glaslough a resounding success”

Details of Regional Training Day, Cloncaw EC, Sunday 19 June

This year sees the introduction of a very welcome second regional training day in the Western region’s calendar. Flowerhill is a wonderful venue for the usual training day but it’s too far to travel for the majority of the Donegal clubs’ members. Cloncaw Equestrian Centre in Glaslough is a much handier alternative and will hopefullyContinue reading “Details of Regional Training Day, Cloncaw EC, Sunday 19 June”

Dates and details for Cloncaw 2-Phase League

No sooner had you begun to think there’d be no need to cross the county border with your horse until Millershill than Cloncaw Equestrian publish details of their very tempting 2-Phase League. There are five events in the series, taking place on Sundays 22 May, 24 July, 21 August, 18 September and 9 October. TheContinue reading “Dates and details for Cloncaw 2-Phase League”

More cross country opportunities at Cloncaw Equestrian

Cloncaw Equestrian in Glaslough have several more events planned that offer riders the opportunity to enjoy their really excellent cross country course right in the heart of drumlin country.This coming Saturday, 7 May, there’s a Go-As-You-Please from 2pm to 5pm. The cost is €20 per horse. If you need further details, phone 087 975 1009Continue reading “More cross country opportunities at Cloncaw Equestrian”

Meanwhile, in Monaghan…

While the main focus of member activity at the weekend was Flowerhill, Damien and Nadine plied their trade at Cloncaw Equestrian Centre’s cross country event in Glaslough, Monaghan. Enjoying beautiful weather, they were delighted with their clear round in the Novice Pairs. Old hand Molly lead the way at the outset but novice Millie tookContinue reading “Meanwhile, in Monaghan…”

Full results from Flowerhill

Full winning results from yesterday’s AIRC National Hunter Trial Championships are now on line at the AIRC website. The complete competitors’ finishing list will probably be published shortly. Well done everybody, particularly to Anne and Marina, and to Geraldine as well who, as our youngest member competing at her first ever riding club hunter trial, rodeContinue reading “Full results from Flowerhill”