Stabling on site (or in this case, as close to the site as possible) is the key to enjoying the AIRC National Hunter Trials. There’s no stabling available at Gurteen College itself but Anne and Marina were fast out of the blocks and have provisionally block booked 12 stables at the closest possible yard, justContinue reading “Time to book stables for National Hunter Trials, Gurteen College”
Category Archives: Hunter Trials
It’s official: “Flowerhill” moves to Gurteen College, Tipperary
At last, at last, we have confirmation of the venue for the AIRC National Hunter Trial Championships in April. As we all know by now, “Flowerhill” will not be in Flowerhill this year. Instead it moves down the road and across a county border to Gurteen College in County Tipperary. Read the full details onContinue reading “It’s official: “Flowerhill” moves to Gurteen College, Tipperary”
Photos and videos of Flowerhill
All the photos and videos that have surfaced are now uploaded and there’s plenty to enjoy. Check everything out in the Gallery and Media pages. The official photographers at the event were EPS and their photographs are now up on the EPS website. Thanks to everybody who sent material in for the website. If there’sContinue reading “Photos and videos of Flowerhill”
Fairytale Flowerhill
With great anticipation can come great disappointment. By now everybody who heads down to compete at the National Hunter Trial Championships at Flowerhill knows that they’re doing it for the thrill and the experience, not for the winning. That makes things all the sweeter when things do end in victory. On Saturday morning four lorriesContinue reading “Fairytale Flowerhill”
Full details for Flowerhill now available
The schedule, entry criteria and closing dates have been announced for the Connolly’s Red Mills sponsored Hunter Trials Championships which return to Flowerhill Equestrian Centre, Co. Galway on Sunday 15 April. There are no changes to the schedule from previous years with competitions on offer for individuals and pairs. Postal entries close on Wednesday 28 MarchContinue reading “Full details for Flowerhill now available”
Hunter trial season gets into full swing: Drumlin Harriers, Cootehill, Sunday 18 March
With hunting now over for another season, all the horses and riders left standing after their exertions will be looking up the hunter trial calendar with a competitive eye. There are very few of them within reach of Donegal but Cavan is just about achievable in a day. The Drumlin Harriers will host their springContinue reading “Hunter trial season gets into full swing: Drumlin Harriers, Cootehill, Sunday 18 March”
Benbulben hunter trials bite the dust
Surprise, surprise — Benbulben Riding Club have been forced by the weather to cancel their hunter trials planned for Sunday 2 October. What a shame. Hopefully there’s some consolation in the news that Cloncaw plan to run a cross country trial for pairs and individuals on Sunday 9 October.
Full results from Hunter Trial & Dressage at Lenamore
Orla has now completed the official results paperwork for our show last Sunday. Congratulations to everybody who took part, particularly to the winners. Letterkenny RC Dressage Results | 4 September 2011 Letterkenny RC Hunter Trial Results | 4 September
Key Autumn dates in the regional calendar
Benbulben Riding Club have been lucky enough to qualify a team for a riding club competition in England on the same date as the cross jump competition they had planned for Sunday 18 September. To avoid a critical clash they’ve changed their plans and will now instead run a hunter trial on Sunday 2 October. DatesContinue reading “Key Autumn dates in the regional calendar”
More hunter trial photos
This time it was the Advanced Primaries who were lucky enough to be on the course at the same time as Sally. Enjoy her extensive collection in the Hunter Trial Extra gallery.
Letterkenny Riding Club 