Final details for Mary Finneran’s ride-out this Sunday have been revealed. Meet and register at 12.30 at Hillsborough Farm. Directions to the farm will be signposted from Ramelton Post Office (note that the ride does not go from or to Glenleary). Enjoy yourself riding and work up an appetite before the barbeque in the afternoon. ReadContinue reading “Full details for Bothar charity ride-out, Sunday 26 September”
Category Archives: Non-Riding Club Events
Castle Leslie hunter trials, Saturday 9 October
On a day when Benbulben RC confirmed that they will not be holding a hunter trial on 3 October, it’s nice to hear that Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre has confirmed their event for Saturday 9 October. Starting at 10.30 am, there are the usual Open and Novice pairs and individual classes. For information and advanceContinue reading “Castle Leslie hunter trials, Saturday 9 October”
2-Phase event at Tullylish, Co. Armagh, Saturday 11 September
The Iveagh Pony Club and Eventing Ireland are running a 2 Phase event at Tullylish, Gilford, County Armagh on Saturday 11 September. Anybody who’s thinking of going should act quickly — entries close this weekend. Tullylish 2 Phase | Entry Form
Charity ride-out, Sunday 26 September
Mary Finneran, founder member of the club, is participating in a Bóthar charity challenge ride in Africa this October. She has undertaken a huge fundraising drive for the expedition and is planning some events in the coming weeks. A charity ride-out will take place on Sunday 26 September. Leaving from Glenleary, Ramelton, the ride-out willContinue reading “Charity ride-out, Sunday 26 September”
Hunting celebration in Ballymacad country
The Ballymacads, one of the country’s most venerable old hunts, is running a hunting extravaganza in Westmeath on Sunday 12 September. The highlight will be the Best Hunting Horse Competition, sectioned Lightweight, Middleweight and Small Horse with a very generous prizefund of €1000 per section. The horses will be judged on conformation, ability and suitabilityContinue reading “Hunting celebration in Ballymacad country”
Annual ‘End of Summer Show’ at Deanes, Sunday 22 August
The AIRC’s big event this weekend is the National Dressage Championships but, since it takes place in Tipperary, it’s hardly surprising that none of our members are competing. A more local alternative is Deane’s End of Summer Show in Bruckless where you can try your hand and hooves at dressage, show jumping and cross country.Continue reading “Annual ‘End of Summer Show’ at Deanes, Sunday 22 August”
Change to Maghery show conditions
A snag has surfaced with insurance for the show jumping in Maghery this Sunday. Unfortunately it means that the event is now confined to Pony Club members only. The big children will have to find their own entertainment or else cheer on the small fry.
Third leg of Cloncaw 2-Phase league, 15 August
The 3rd leg of the 2 Phase Event League at Cloncaw Equestrian in Glaslough takes place on Sunday 15th August strarting at 11am approx with the Maxi class followed by Midi and Mini. The course will be open for inspection on Saturday 14th after 6pm. Each day is a stand alone competition with €100 perContinue reading “Third leg of Cloncaw 2-Phase league, 15 August”
Festival Queens?
The August bank holiday weekend is the traditional date in the calendar for hundreds of annual events, including Mary from Dungloe. Nadine and Damien spotted some familiar Gaeltacht faces parading down the street! Free entry to our next ride-out for the first correct identification of the three suspects. Answers to Nadine…
From pony club to pony racing to polocrosse, it’s a busy time of year
Any of our members whose sole allegiance is to the riding club probably wonders why attendance at events at this time of year can sometimes be low. The majority of our members have their fingers in more than one club pie and know all about the demands placed on them in the peak of summer.Continue reading “From pony club to pony racing to polocrosse, it’s a busy time of year”
Letterkenny Riding Club 