The New York Times isn’t exactly renowned for its enthusiastic reporting of equestrian sports news but the latest in safety technology has captured its attention: Equestrians’ Latest Safety Option Is the Air Bag
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Wexford Insurances launch new HorseGuard policy
Wexford Insurances, the AIRC’s insurers, are launching HorseGuard, a new insurance policy for both horse & rider. Many of our members are members of the British Horse Society (BHS) and avail of the insurance included in their membership benefits but it’s always worth looking at what else is on the market: “Wexford Insurances recognised theContinue reading “Wexford Insurances launch new HorseGuard policy”
AIRC Western Region debuts on Facebook
Our region has stepped up to the modern IT plate with a new group on Facebook – AIRC Western Region. It will keep members up to date on what’s happening. With 20 clubs in the region there should be plenty on the news front.
Changes from WordPress
Things suddenly started looking a bit different on the website today and it seems that WordPress, the software/platform on which the site runs, is undergoing some changes. We’ll give it a little bit of time to see if it settles back down to the usual look. If not, a bit of re-jigging should have usContinue reading “Changes from WordPress”
Last minute invitation from Benbulben RC to meet IHWT fundraising travellers
Leah McNulty from Benbulben Riding Club has been thrown in at the deep end hosting some very worthy visitors this Thursday evening. It’s probably too short notice for anybody to attend but here’s her invitation: Hi All, Just wanted to let ye know that Frances Micklem & Susi Allen who are undertaking the Susi AllenContinue reading “Last minute invitation from Benbulben RC to meet IHWT fundraising travellers”
Horse-World Summer Sale
Horse-World in Ballina was set up last year by former Benbulben RC secretary, Anne Granahan, who saw a gaping hole in the regional market for a good tack shop. Since its establishment she’s been supplying the extended area with good quality tack and equestrian supplies. The shop’s summer sale starts tomorrow, 1 July, with lotsContinue reading “Horse-World Summer Sale”
Three lucky members off to BHS summer camp at Necarne
Rachel, Martina and Orla travel to Necarne on Monday afternoon for a three-day BHS summer camp. The horses—Dante, Rosa and Molly—take up temporary residence in the beautiful cut stone stable yard while their riders sleep in rooms above them. On top of two intensive sessions of tuition daily, they’ll hack out around the estate toContinue reading “Three lucky members off to BHS summer camp at Necarne”
A diversion from equestrian activity: Sailing & kayaking in Rathmullan
There’s a definite parallel between the feel you need for riding a horse and the feel you need to sail a dinghy. For anybody who fancies trying their hand at tiller and mainsheet as a change from two reins, classes at Rathmullan Sailing & Watersports School are in full swing. High season weeks are already practicallyContinue reading “A diversion from equestrian activity: Sailing & kayaking in Rathmullan”
Teagasc demonstration evenings for mare owners
Teagasc have announced details of dates and venues for upcoming demonstration evenings organised to inform mare owners on the format of this autumn’s mare inspections, what’s involved and how best to prepare. Sligo is our closest venue. These demo’s will be of interest to anyone with an interest in conformation assessment, loose movement and looseContinue reading “Teagasc demonstration evenings for mare owners”
Equine-orientated workshops in Sligo
Whitethorn Equine Healing have contacted the club with information about forthcoming workshops at their base in Sligo. Two workshops are planned: · Herbs & Oils for Equine Health · Shiatsu for Equines Carly Hillier of Whitethorn explains that “the purpose of these workshops is to empower horse owners/carers to provide better quality healthcare thus reducingContinue reading “Equine-orientated workshops in Sligo”
Letterkenny Riding Club 