Less than two weeks now to go until our club’s annual flagship event, our Derby & Dressage Show. This year it takes place earlier in the calendar than previously on Sunday 12 May. LRC Derby & Dressage Show 2013 With new kids on the block, Inishowen, setting their sights on more silverware in the jumpingContinue reading “Derby & Dressage Show Schedule”
Category Archives: Dressage
Benbulben Riding Club Spring Show & Masters Qualifier, Sunday 5 May
Anybody who wants a dry run for the RDS qualifier at the end of May has a great opportunity this Sunday at Benbulben’s show jumping and dressage show. The event, which doubles as our area’s Masters Series Qualifier, takes place at Kerin’s equestrian centre in Tubberbride, Collooney. There’s always a great attendance and a cracking atmosphereContinue reading “Benbulben Riding Club Spring Show & Masters Qualifier, Sunday 5 May”
Full results from Northwest Challenge
Nadine has done a first-rate job of getting the results for the Northwest Challenge returned in record time. She’s a lot more than just a great dressage rider who also delivers double-clears in the show jumping arena when it matters! NW Show Jumping Challenge 2013 | Results NW Dressage Challenge 2013 | Results
Challenge Cups for Inishowen and Letterkenny on a great club day
No time just now to report in full on yesterday’s Northwest Team Challenge — that will come when the dust settles and normal life catches up. It was a wonderful day’s competition and our club did itself proud. Newcomers Inishowen pipped our two teams in a thrilling 3-way jump-off for the show jumping cup butContinue reading “Challenge Cups for Inishowen and Letterkenny on a great club day”
Teams and times for Northwest Challenge *updated with starting order for jumping*
Entries are in and we have a whopping 14 jumping and 10 dressage teams to guarantee a cracking day of competition on Sunday. There’ll be more information on the day coming down the pike but here for starters are the teams and dressage times. NW SJ Challenge 2013_Teams NW Dressage Challenge 2013_Times NW Dressage ChallengeContinue reading “Teams and times for Northwest Challenge *updated with starting order for jumping*”
Time to rise to the challenge
With just a week to go until the Northwest Team Show Jumping & Dressage Challenge at Eglinton, it’s time to stand up and be counted! Francis and Vera have heard from many of our members who have expressed their interest in riding on teams for one or both of the challenges. NW Team Challenge 2013Continue reading “Time to rise to the challenge”
Northwest Challenge 2013 Schedule
With just over two weeks to go, the details of the Northwest Team Show Jumping & Dressage Challenge have been finalised. NW Team Challenge 2013 | Schedule Now it’s time to start composing teams and this job is being left to Francis and Vera. Make sure you let them know that you want to participate.Continue reading “Northwest Challenge 2013 Schedule”
Not to be overlooked: Flatwork lessons with Mary Devine
In the run-up to the National Hunter Trials (such a mouthful compared to “Flowerhill”) there’s always the danger that non-cross-country activities will get lost in the woodwork. Mary Devine’s flatwork lessons are a very worthy contender for attention. The first of three takes place this Friday evening. Mary is an experienced dressage competitor and hasContinue reading “Not to be overlooked: Flatwork lessons with Mary Devine”
Dressage opportunity at Eglinton on 7 and 14 April *updated*
North Coast Riding Club (a British riding club so open to juniors and adults alike) are running a dressage league for the next two Sundays, 7 and 14 April, at Eglinton. Check their website for full details. Pre-entry is required but you may do this by telephone and pay on the day. Contact Kathy on +44 7921Continue reading “Dressage opportunity at Eglinton on 7 and 14 April *updated*”
Non-stop riding club activity for coming months
Last week’s club meeting painted a very rich picture of competitive and non-competitive activity for members — most of it on our doorstep. It’s difficult to find space for our regular Friday activities in a calendar over-flowing with shows and events. In summery, this is what we have to look forward to: National Hunter Trials,Continue reading “Non-stop riding club activity for coming months”
Letterkenny Riding Club 