Many of you have already watched Channel 4’s programme on the anatomy and bio-mechanics of the racehorse. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can still catch it on the Channel 4 iPlayer. It’s part of the “Inside Nature’s Giants” series.
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Pictorial evidence points grim finger in case of missing stapler
The following photographs have been received from a reliable source by Letterkenny Riding Club’s website editor. They have been forwarded to Stapler Search HQ and an arrest is expected shortly…
On the hunt for the stapler thief…
Okay, hands up, who swiped the brand new stapler that was bought on the Saturday we were setting up at Lenamore? Detectives Hamilton and McClafferty are opening a file on the case and anyone with any information should contact them at Stapler Search HQ on 086 821 6335. Meanwhile, Libby is desperately rooting around looking forContinue reading “On the hunt for the stapler thief…”
Reduced membership fees for the remainder of the year
In keeping with the AIRC’s annual September-onwards reduction in fees, our club’s fee for riding membership now drops to €35 for the remaining months of the year. This gives people who are considering joining us a great opportunity to test the waters at a very affordable rate. Contact Orla on 087 643 2458, if you’re interestedContinue reading “Reduced membership fees for the remainder of the year”
Speaking of Lenamore…
While all of us were enjoying the challenges of the cross country course at Lenamore, the establishment’s most famous graduate was covering himself in glory once again when finishing 4th at Burghley. Read the full report on the Horse Sport Ireland website. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Lenamore (the horse’s) background, you’ll enjoy theContinue reading “Speaking of Lenamore…”
Tickets available for IHWT raffle
Vera has undertaken to sell tickets for the Irish Horse Welfare Trust raffle. Contact her on 087 232 5632 if you’d like to help the cause and be in with a chance to go on a riding holiday in Africa.
Raffle to raise funds for Irish Horse Welfare Trust
The Irish Horse Welfare Trust is running a raffle to raise some urgently needed funds. The prize is a place on a fabulous Riding Safari to Africa in November with a group going out for IHWT. Tickets are €20 each but are restricted to 1000. The raffle will take place on 30 September 2011. IHWTContinue reading “Raffle to raise funds for Irish Horse Welfare Trust”
Watch world class dressage on line
Anyone who has a decent broadband connection can enjoy live coverage of the forthcoming World Dressage Championships. The FEI’s online channel, FEItv, has a great schedule and is a resource that can be enjoyed for many events in the future. Find out more on the Horse Sport Ireland website.
Competition to name the newest recruit to the Garda Mounted Unit
Horse Sport Ireland and An Garda Síochána’s Mounted Unit would like your help in naming their newest recruit. He’s a 4 year old Irish Draught gelding who will start his new career with the Mounted Unit this year. See the full story on the Horse Sport Ireland website.
Whip surfaces in silage fields of Castleshanaghan
The first cut of silage has just been taken from Audrey and Cecil’s lovely big fields at Castleshanaghan. Like a needle in a haystack, a whip was spotted amongst the vast volumes of freshly mown grass sucked up by the huge machines. So, who lost a good black stick a with green and black gripContinue reading “Whip surfaces in silage fields of Castleshanaghan”
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