Great weather, great riding, great fun and great results – everything came together for us this year at Flowerhill. After a ribbonless trip to the Galway venue in 2010, the club covered itself in glory in 2011. Anne Chambers on Molly had a magnificent win in the Advanced Primary Championship while, on her fourth trip to Flowerhill,Continue reading “Glory for club at glorious Flowerhill”
Category Archives: Cross Country
Big weekend gets off to the best possible start
Whatever gods are on our side, we thank you. Who could wish for a finer forecast for a weekend of equestrian activity? Tonight’s Friday evening flatwork lessons with Patricia Warren were graced with the kind of weather most non-locals don’t believe we experience in Donegal. Patricia will have had a short night’s sleep after sheContinue reading “Big weekend gets off to the best possible start”
Five days to Flowerhill
The big day is approaching fast. On Saturday the traditional convoy of lorries and trailers will travel the long road from the four corners of Donegal to one of the finest cross country venues in the country, Flowerhill near Portumna in Galway. The AIRC National Hunter Trial Championship is by far the most popular nationalContinue reading “Five days to Flowerhill”
First report in from a weekend of diverse activity
With Patricia Warren’s flatwork lessons on Friday evening and cross country schooling at Lenamore on Sunday, it was another active club weekend. But it’s from a non-club event that the first news from happy members has seeped in. Marina and Martina both travelled to Deane’s for the cross jump event over mixed obstacles. Marina had theContinue reading “First report in from a weekend of diverse activity”
Pre-Flowerhill cross country schooling at Lenamore *updated with times*
With Flowerhill now less than two weeks away, Lenamore is the venue for some last minute fine tuning of cross country skills and fitness this Sunday, 10 April. Cormac McCormack is organising the expedition. Groups are being determined along club lines for insurance and AIRC protocol reasons: 12 pm Tirconaill 1.30 pm Donegal Gaeltacht 3Continue reading “Pre-Flowerhill cross country schooling at Lenamore *updated with times*”
Cross country opportunity for non-Flowerhillers
Cloncaw Equestrian Centre in Glaslough, Monaghan, are running “cross country trials” on the same day as the National Hunter Trial Championships at Flowerhill. For those who don’t feel like facing a 6-hour journey to ride over a good cross country course, this may be an attractive option. Cloncaw Cross Country Trials
Cross country schooling at Gabriel’s, Wednesday 30 March
Close scrutiny of the long range weather forecast indicates that we need to make hay while the sun shines and get some cross country schooling under our belts while the ground continues to dry out. Gabriel McCole has kindly agreed to let us school over his course next Wednesday, 30 March. However, parking is moreContinue reading “Cross country schooling at Gabriel’s, Wednesday 30 March”
Cross country training on the horizon: Sunday 13 March
On Sunday 13 March we have the opportunity to join our Tirconaill and Gaeltacht neighbours for a day of cross country training at Lenamore. With Flowerhill just six weeks away, it’s time for anybody who hasn’t been hunting to regain their feel for open country and solid obstacles. The training will be split into twoContinue reading “Cross country training on the horizon: Sunday 13 March”
Winter & Spring activities at Castle Leslie
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre have published their schedule of upcoming activities. Of particular interest is probably the cross country day on Saturday 19 March, as well as a series of indoor cross country clinics. Castle Leslie Calendar of Events
Club cross country shirts
Jenny Coe has everything in place now for ordering our new club cross country shirts. She can provide both size samples and design samples to give people an idea of what will fit. Orders are trickling in and Jenny has set 15 November, the date of our AGM, as the cut-off point for the firstContinue reading “Club cross country shirts”
Letterkenny Riding Club 