Category Archives: Dressage

Time to think about the dressage team qualifiers, Sunday 19 May

The team show jumping qualifier tends to dominate the thoughts of the club as we march into the competitive season but this year the club is also going to make a concerted effort to field one or two teams at the regional team dressage qualifier which will be held on Sunday 19 May, probably inContinue reading “Time to think about the dressage team qualifiers, Sunday 19 May”

The Beach Show stays (almost) dry as God spares the Gaeltacht

This weekend saw the second attempt at the 2012 Beach Show and, just like our Stranorlar ride-out, the Gaeltacht’s luck held when it really mattered. A lot of determined riders made their way to Ballyness Bay despite a less than convincing forecast and were rewarded for their faith by a great show in comparatively perfect conditions.Continue reading “The Beach Show stays (almost) dry as God spares the Gaeltacht”

Schedule and notes for Beach Show, Sunday 29 July

Next Sunday sees the rescheduled Beach Show return to Ballyness Bay in Falcarragh. The weather is so unsteady these days that it makes no sense to predict the conditions, but they could hardly be as bad as they were for the original show date! Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show 2012 The Gaeltachts have asked visitors toContinue reading “Schedule and notes for Beach Show, Sunday 29 July”

Three-for-two deal on derby day entries

We forgot to mention it on the schedule but the deal from last year’s Derby still stands for 2012! You can enter the individual Derby, the Pairs, and the Dressage for a total €30. The weather forecast is holding fair and it looks like we’ll get away with light rain showers at the worst. There’sContinue reading “Three-for-two deal on derby day entries”

Countdown to the Derby begins

Last Friday evening’s sociable meeting to plan for our derby show on Sunday 22 July was productive and enjoyable. Gathering first at Conways, John worked his way through a lengthy list of tasks and responsibilities until just about every detail of this major operation had been discussed and delegated. Jobs were delegated to members whoContinue reading “Countdown to the Derby begins”

Inter-club regional training day set for Sunday 17 June

For those who attended, last year’s regional training day at Cloncaw was one of the highlights of 2011. The sense of focus and spirit of learning was palpable and everybody took home some valuable insight from the experience. This year’s training day has been put together with great thought and effort by Mona and RoisinContinue reading “Inter-club regional training day set for Sunday 17 June”

Spring Show in pictures and video *updated

Sally, ably assisted by Louise, documented the show on Sunday in great detail. Their still photos are now in the Gallery and Sally’s videos from the dressage arena, as well as few from the clear round jumping, are uploaded on the Media page. Orla was also in action with her camera and has captured someContinue reading “Spring Show in pictures and video *updated”