Category Archives: Non-Riding Club Events

Warm-up opportunity as hunting season beckons

How time flies! Hunting season kicks off in the not-too-distant future and this Saturday, 6 October, presents a great opportunity to have a good cross-country warm-up at Robert Smith’s Ballylennon farm. The event is open to all — you don’t have to be a member of the Donegal Harriers. Called a “warm-up hunt”, it willContinue reading “Warm-up opportunity as hunting season beckons”

Donegal Trec activities increase over the coming months

If you fancy trying out the equestrian sport of Trec, you’ll be glad to hear that Donegal TREC will hold a TREC skills training league over the autumn and winter months. The aim of the league is to give riders an opportunity to build their TREC skills or to try the sport for the firstContinue reading “Donegal Trec activities increase over the coming months”

Further TREC training day in Milford, Sunday 9 September

Donegal TREC moves from Bundoran further north on Sunday 9 September with POR (orienteering) and PTV (obstacle) training taking place in Milford.  The training is suitable for all levels of riders and perfect introduction for those who have not tried TREC before as well as catering for riders with experience of TREC. If you’re interested in participating, contact OrlaContinue reading “Further TREC training day in Milford, Sunday 9 September”

TREC day in Bundoran, Saturday 8 September

Donegal TREC are hosting an introduction to TREC day in Bundoran on Saturday 8 September. The day is suitable for all levels of riders. It will be a perfect introduction for those who have not tried TREC before as well as catering for riders with experience of TREC. Young riders interested in applying to join the list of potential candidatesContinue reading “TREC day in Bundoran, Saturday 8 September”

Active Donegal training show, Lenamore, Sunday 10 June

Cormac is behind a training show planned for Lenamore next weekend, Sunday 10th June from 1pm: Classes: Lead rein and lead rein jumping classes. Jumping classes at 50cm, 70cm, 90cm, 1.00m & 1.10m. All classes open to ponies and horses as there will be no doubles or trebles included in the course. As part ofContinue reading “Active Donegal training show, Lenamore, Sunday 10 June”

Putting your cross country skills into practice: Cloncaw 2-phase league kicks off this Sunday

Geraldine Bellew’s very popular 2-phase league at Cloncaw Equestrian Centre in Glaslough kicks off its 2012 season this Sunday, 3 June. It’s a non-riding club event so will be of particular interest to members with children who ride. The course at Cloncaw (scene of our regional training day last June) is always a fair challengeContinue reading “Putting your cross country skills into practice: Cloncaw 2-phase league kicks off this Sunday”

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”

Dressage Ireland at Necarne, Sunday 26 February

Any of you who are in dressage mode, or are looking for that all-important incentive to keep up the flatwork schooling, might be interested in attending the Dressage Ireland affiliated show in Necarne on Sunday 26 February. You do not need to be a member of Dressage Ireland to compete but do make sure toContinue reading “Dressage Ireland at Necarne, Sunday 26 February”