It was clears all round on a great night in Ecclesville as the Letterkenny team performed with aplomb at the the Strule Valley Team Show Jumping Challenge. With Marina unable to ride on the night, Tanya stepped up to the plate to do double duty, riding Jack at 75cm before switching to Leo’s indefatigable CoolContinue reading “Happy to have the blues on a Wednesday night in Ecclesville”
Category Archives: Non-AIRC Events
Starting order for Strule Valley SJ Challenge
Strule Valley Riding Club have sent the detailed running order for Wednesday evening’s team show jumping competition. Our team, with the greatest distance to travel, will jump last of the eight teams. The opposition comes from Strule Valley, Seskinore & Ecclesville, Erne Lakeland, and Clogher Valley riding clubs. Tanya on Jack is first of ourContinue reading “Starting order for Strule Valley SJ Challenge”
Club fields competitive team for Strule Valley RC Senior Challenge
Strule Valley Riding Club, a member of the BRC (British Riding Clubs), is holding one of its periodic Senior Team Show Jumping Challenges next Wednesday, 25 May. We have a competitive foursome representing us over the 75cm and 85cm courses: Marina, Tanya, Paddy and Leo. The event takes place at the Ecclesville EC in Fintona,Continue reading “Club fields competitive team for Strule Valley RC Senior Challenge”
Three more local shows for your diesel-saving diary
Dates for three non-AIRC show jumping events are now set in stone — welcome additions to the local calendar at a time when the cost of travelling is prohibitive. On our own turf, Mary Finneran and the crew at Glenleary are planning their second annual summer show on Sunday 26 June in Ramelton. The programmeContinue reading “Three more local shows for your diesel-saving diary”
An odd shower does nothing to dampen enjoyment of the weekend’s activities
A spectacular thunderous downpour at 6pm on Friday raised a question mark over the weekend’s activities but, as usual, fortune favoured the brave. Everybody who decided to carry on regardless enjoyed hours of beautiful sunshine and stunning spring light, whatever their activity of choice. Orla designed a really enjoyable course for Friday’s clear round jumpingContinue reading “An odd shower does nothing to dampen enjoyment of the weekend’s activities”
From the Derry road to Dingle: The 2011 flapping season kicks off this Sunday
Sunday 1 May sees the beginning of the local horse and pony racing season in Donegal. While most riding club interest will be focussed on the team show jumping qualifier in Claremorris, a lot of other local horse enthusiasts will be heading for Manorcunningham where the first flap of the season kicks off at 2.30pm.Continue reading “From the Derry road to Dingle: The 2011 flapping season kicks off this Sunday”
Combined training for riding club members at South Donegal Pony Club show
As in the past few years, South Donegal branch of the Pony Club are including a riding club members’ class at their combined training show on Sunday 29 May. The event takes place at Deanes Equestrian Centre. The dressage test is BD 18 (2002) and you may choose to jump at either 70 or 80Continue reading “Combined training for riding club members at South Donegal Pony Club show”
Plenty of Irish interest at Badminton
Badminton gets off to its 2011 start tomorrow and there’s no shortage of Irish interest with nine competitors flying the flag. See the full details on the Horse Sport Ireland website.
Easter hack at Baronscourt
Strule Valley RC are planning an Easter Monday ride-out at the Baronscourt Estate in County Tyrone. Full details in their flyer: SVRC Easter Hack at Baronscourt
Meanwhile, in Monaghan…
While the main focus of member activity at the weekend was Flowerhill, Damien and Nadine plied their trade at Cloncaw Equestrian Centre’s cross country event in Glaslough, Monaghan. Enjoying beautiful weather, they were delighted with their clear round in the Novice Pairs. Old hand Molly lead the way at the outset but novice Millie tookContinue reading “Meanwhile, in Monaghan…”
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