A day which began in brilliant sunshine before turning briefly to rain and then switching back emphatically to sunshine will be best remembered as the time when Francis and Zak finally landed in the limelight. After years of knocking on the door, the beautifully turned out partnership were massively popular winners of the Take YourContinue reading “Francis lands in the limelight at Lenamore”
Category Archives: Dressage
It’s showtime!
The days are long and light and the hedgerows are green. The horses are beginning to look their summer best. It’s not going to be warm at our Spring Show in Lenamore but, with only a very occasional shower forecast, it looks like we’ll win the battle with the weather this time. Show jumping kicksContinue reading “It’s showtime!”
Fourth and final flatwork lesson with Mary Devine set to conclude excellent series
If you can find a bookmaker to give you odds on the winners of the dressage classes at our show on 6 May, you’d be well advised to back the competitors who have benefitted from flatwork tuition with Mary Devine over the last few weeks. Hazel, Karen, Laura, Finbar, Rachael and Ruth McCrossan, Tanya, Vera, Sharon, John,Continue reading “Fourth and final flatwork lesson with Mary Devine set to conclude excellent series”
Beach Show, Sunday 13 May
Here’s the schedule — great as always. Now all we need is the weather for it! Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show 2012 · Schedule
Tanya back in the red
While half the club was focussed on cross country at Flowerhill on Sunday last, Tanya’s mind was on dressage. She made a welcome return to competitive action after recovering from a very nasty collarbone break that she picked up late last season. It’s clear that she hasn’t lost her touch. Not one to do thingsContinue reading “Tanya back in the red”
Schedule: Letterkenny Riding Club Spring Show, Lenamore, Sunday 6 May
Less than three weeks to go until our Spring Show on Sunday 6 May! We’re using the Festival dressage tests so anybody planning to compete at Stradbally can get valuable feedback on their homework from dressage judge, Jackie MacPherson. Letterkenny Spring Show 2012 · Schedule
Reminder: Closing date for festival entries is fast approaching
A quick reminder that anybody who’s planning on competing at the Riding Clubs Festival at Stradbally on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 June needs to have their entries in by Thursday 19 April (postal) or 3pm on Tuesday 1 May (online). Riding Clubs Festival · Schedule 2012
Plans for our Spring Show falling into place
Our Spring Show on Sunday 6 May is creeping up fast and the basic plans are now in place. The event will take place at Lenamore and will feature show jumping and dressage. Patricia Warren will judge in the jumping arena while Jackie MacPherson will adjudicate on our dressage achievements. Although Damien and Nadine areContinue reading “Plans for our Spring Show falling into place”
Benbulben Spring Show, Sunday 22 April
Once the North West League finishes, the rest of the shows start coming thick and fast. The first one that’s within reach on the Western Region calendar is the Benbulben Spring Show on Sunday 22 April. The show, which features show jumping and dressage and always attracts huge entries, has taken place at Tubbercurry forContinue reading “Benbulben Spring Show, Sunday 22 April”
Key Gaeltacht dates now set in stone
The Donegal Gaeltachts had a club meeting last night and have firmed up a number of dates that will be of great interest to our members: Monday 9 April (Easter Monday) — Rideout in Falcarragh Open to everyone, adults and kids of all ages and abilities. It will start at Manus Kelly’s (near the beach) asContinue reading “Key Gaeltacht dates now set in stone”
Letterkenny Riding Club 