Suzanne Carroll, who works a double shift as riding club member and DC of the East Donegal branch of the Pony Club, kindly invites riding club members to participate in two courses which she is arranging with her pony club hat in place. She has arranged with Donegal Active to run a Child Protection WorkshopContinue reading “First Aid and Child Protection courses open to riding club members”
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Holmestead Saddlery in Ballybofey
Holmestead Saddlery are bringing their up-to-1/2 price equestrian sale to Donegal for one day only with a vast selection of horse rugs, outdoor jackets, tack etc. on sale. It takes place in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey on Thursday 10 February 2011 from 2pm until 8pm.
East Donegal Pony Club’s new website up and running
Congratulations to the East Donegal Pony Club on getting their brand new website up and running. Using the incomparable WordPress platform on which our own site runs, the club has created a great communications tool for children and parents alike. And it gives us the opportunity to keep an eye on all those potential ridingContinue reading “East Donegal Pony Club’s new website up and running”
Table Quiz in aid of Donegal Pet Rescue, Thursday 27 January
Donegal Pet Rescue are the benefactors of a charity table quiz at Arena 7 this Thursday evening at 9.30pm. Entry is by donation and there are plenty of prizes to be won on the night. All support very welcome. Further information from Erica on 083 370 9333.
Teagasc young breeders programme 2011
Teagasc and Horse Sport Ireland have announced upcoming training days for Young Breeders throughout February, March and April. These training days are part of the National Young Breeders Competition 2011 programme. Anyone aged between 14 and 25 years that has an interest in horses is welcome to attend the training sessions which will include the evaluationContinue reading “Teagasc young breeders programme 2011”
Pilates classes in Milford Inn
The pilates classes that several of our members have attended over the past 12 months are starting again at the Milford Inn on Wednesday 12 January. If you’re interested, book with Jackie on 086 341 0756.
Website hibernates as Christmas draws near
Having begun active duty at the end of March, the club website is going into hibernation mode for the last two weeks of the year. If there’s any news over the next couple of weeks, let Orla know and it will be published within a day or two. Remarkably, the site is now averaging around 100Continue reading “Website hibernates as Christmas draws near”
“Wintertime”, Friday 10 to Sunday 12, Ramelton
Marina is one of 20 artists, designers and craftspeople whose work will be on display in the Heritage Centre in Ramelton this weekend, including works in ceramics, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, batik, knitwear and furniture. The fair will be officially opened at 7pm on Friday evening and continues on Saturday and Sunday. For full details see the RameltonContinue reading ““Wintertime”, Friday 10 to Sunday 12, Ramelton”
Mounted games evening, Friday 10 December, Ballybofey *Cancelled*
Cancelled! This Friday, weather permitting, Frances will run our much-anticipated mounted games evening at Gallagher’s equestrian centre near Ballybofey. The forecast is looking reasonably hopeful but who knows how quickly the thick-packed ice will thaw once the temperature rises. There are bound to be some fresh horses on the night after they’ve spent 10 daysContinue reading “Mounted games evening, Friday 10 December, Ballybofey *Cancelled*”
Club subscription remains the same for 2011
AIRC HQ have today announced that they are reducing their element of our annual membership subscriptions by €5 for 2011. See the AIRC website for full details. Our subscriptions however will remain the same as in 2010. We will decide at our next club meeting how we want to use the €5 surplus. Ideas include a €5Continue reading “Club subscription remains the same for 2011”
Letterkenny Riding Club 