Roisin McGee of the Gaeltachts has once more done her sums in super-quick time and we can already see the results from yesterday’s second leg of the North West League. While our senior riders performed most successfully at the opening leg of the league, this time it was the turn of our Primary, Advanced PrimaryContinue reading “League results show scope of club’s enterprise and ability”
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New members out in force for North West League, Show 2
Two weeks can seem like a lifetime for anybody looking forward to a leg of the North West League. On Sunday the wait proved worth it, as always, and Show 2 of the series was a wonderful success. The number of trailers and lorries already squarely parked by 11 o’clock sharp was a fair indicationContinue reading “New members out in force for North West League, Show 2”
Adjusted points table for North West League
There was a bit of a quandary about how to incorporate the HC/training class riders on the league points table after the first show last week. In the spirit of the riding clubs movement, the table has now been updated to acknowledge every rider who participated at the event. Stars for your copybook! NW LeagueContinue reading “Adjusted points table for North West League”
Full results from Northwest League, Show 1
Thanks to Roisin and the team for these very prompt results. Making the points table available on line will add greatly to the build up of excitement in the league. Well done to all competitors. NW League | Points Table @ 08-02-2011
Schedule for Northwest League
It’s all systems go for our much-anticipated show jumping league. The first leg takes place on Sunday week, 6 February, at Templemore. Here’s the schedule: Northwest League Show Schedule 2011.
Further details on upcoming Northwest League
Last night saw the Donegal riding clubs huddled together in productive discussion at Tir na nOg, ironing out the fine details of the forthcoming league. Thanks to Roisín for summarising as follows: Shows 1 to 3 will consist of graded classes and training at cross poles, welcome stakes (50-60cm) and training at graded heights (70cmContinue reading “Further details on upcoming Northwest League”
Change to dates for North West League
Regional issues have dictated a change to the schedule of dates for the North West League. New dates have now been confirmed and hopefully there’ll be no need to change them again: Show – Sunday, 6 February Break – Sunday, 13 February Show – Sunday, 20 February Break – Sunday, 27 February Show – Sunday, 6 March BreakContinue reading “Change to dates for North West League”
North West League in a nutshell
Last Thursday’s preliminary planning meeting for the 2011 North West League established the basic parameters for the competition. The format remains pretty much the same as in 2010 with a breakdown between training classes and competitive classes. In addition to the normal classes, there’ll be novelty training classes each week at 70 cm and 90Continue reading “North West League in a nutshell”
Getting the ball rolling for the 2011 North West League
Francis, Orla and Paddy, this year’s club coordinators for the North West League, will be meeting with the Tirconaills and Donegal Gaeltachts next Thursday, 14 October, to get the ball rolling for the 2011 edition. If anybody else is interested in being actively involved and can make a commitment to helping with the planning andContinue reading “Getting the ball rolling for the 2011 North West League”
Northwest League Final
The Northwest Show Jumping & Le Trec League 2010 concluded on Sunday 28 March with the final at Templemore. The league, organised jointly by the three Donegal riding clubs, offers members of all clubs the opportunity to train over a series of five shows, competing both at their normal grade and above it, if theyContinue reading “Northwest League Final”
Letterkenny Riding Club 