On a sunny day like this it’s possible to imagine that we might have good conditions for the rescheduled Derby & Dressage Show on Sunday 30 June! The change in the date has necessitated a few changes to the show’s officials. Now that we’re facing into One Day Event season, we’ve changed the dressage testsContinue reading “Updated schedule for our Derby & Dressage Show, Sunday 30 June”
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A weekend to remember
Stunning weather, a beautiful location, great company, top competition and a modest degree of success combined to imprint the weekend odyssey to Stradbally on memories for a long time to come. Fenway will probably remember it best for Libby’s rally-driving antics on the motorway near Naas. He survived a hairy episode with just a nickContinue reading “A weekend to remember”
Updated schedule for Inishowen RC Summer Show
Inishowen have issued a revised schedule for their Summer Show next Sunday, 16 June. The only significant change appears to be the switch from training classes to clear round jumping. Inishowen RC Summer Show Schedule | Updated Many of you can recall the first two events our club hosted — an inter-club dressage friendly inContinue reading “Updated schedule for Inishowen RC Summer Show”
Beach Show pulls the crowds yet again
Beginning in sunshine and ending with a shower, Beach Show 2013 proved once again that location is everything when running an equestrian event. Ballyness Bay may be at the end of the earth but its stunning scenery and ample space make it an unmissable destination for a good day’s competition. Visitors from as far southContinue reading “Beach Show pulls the crowds yet again”
Inishowen Riding Club Summer Show, Sunday 16 June
We’re in the thick of competition season now. Taking place on Sunday 16 June, Inishowen’s inaugural summer show falls nicely between the Beach Show and our rescheduled Derby & Dressage Show. The schedule includes dressage and show jumping (competitive and training classes) and promises to be a great day. Inishowen RC Summer Show 2013 |Continue reading “Inishowen Riding Club Summer Show, Sunday 16 June”
Let’s not count our chickens yet, but…
..it looks like Lawrence’s prayers are being answered. God has certainly not smiled on the Gaeltachts for the last two years, however things are looking distinctly more positive for the 2013 Beach Show: Accuweather. Bring your picnic, your family and friends and, if you have one, your horse. It’s a long drive but the destinationContinue reading “Let’s not count our chickens yet, but…”
Congratulations Gaeltachts
While several of our regular dressage riders were letting their hair down at Carrickfinn this weekend, the diligent Gaeltachts travelled to Ballinasloe for the regional team dressage qualifier. They hit the jackpot and returned with a great haul of rosettes. One of their two teams qualified by finishing in second place while the second teamContinue reading “Congratulations Gaeltachts”
Sunday 30 June confirmed as new Derby date
Clear your diaries! Our Derby & Dressage Show will take place on Sunday 30 June. Hopefully it will suit most people and we look froward very much to a great day’s sport.
Beach Show 2013 Schedule – the countdown begins
On a day when the prospects for our own Derby & Dressage Show this Sunday look decidedly gloomy, it’s nice to have the schedule of the Gaeltacht’s Beach Show on Sunday 2 June to brighten things up. It’s a familiar looking line up of classes so we’re guaranteed an absolutely brilliant day of competition andContinue reading “Beach Show 2013 Schedule – the countdown begins”
A quick glance back in appreciation of a great club effort
Events are piling up so quick and fast these days that we run the risk of not fully appreciating our achievements. Before we fix our eyes firmly on next weekend’s Derby & Dressage Show, let’s look briefly back to last Sunday’s Northwest Challenge at Eglinton. Yes, we won the Dressage Challenge and, yes, we didContinue reading “A quick glance back in appreciation of a great club effort”
Letterkenny Riding Club 