Marina and Enda’s last-minute organisation of a cross country ride-out from their farm near St Johnston set spirits soaring for the eight riders who sallied forth on a glorious late-September afternoon. Anne, Keary, Leo and Paddy joined the hosts, together with two welcome visitors from the Gaeltachts — John McDaid and Rosaleen Harkin. The groupContinue reading “Making the most of stunning September weather on a Sunday afternoon”
Category Archives: Ride-outs
Cross country hack with Marina, Sunday 29 September
With plans for Friday night’s jumping lesson in limbo, Marina has grabbed the opportunity of a free weekend to plan a cross country hack from her home in St Johnston. She’ll lead the run over her own land and across the road to the large stubble fields that are a feature of the hunt meetContinue reading “Cross country hack with Marina, Sunday 29 September”
Quick update and dates for your diary
Our derby training day at Marina and Enda’s next weekend has been postponed on account of clashes with several other equestrian events. A new date will be worked out shortly. Mary Finneran is organising a charity ride-out from Hillsborough Farm on Sunday 6 October. Funds will go to children’s cancer care unit who have cared soContinue reading “Quick update and dates for your diary”
Treasure hunting and jumping our way into autumn
How time flies. September beckons this weekend and the club’s quiet period will end as activity steps up in the autumn. Those who have looked for entertainment and activity during August have found it as club life ticked over at a pleasant summer pace. Select groups of members turned out to hunt treasure with FrancisContinue reading “Treasure hunting and jumping our way into autumn”
Treasure Hunt kicks off at 2pm
Our much-anticipated annual Treasure Hunt will kick off at 2pm on Sunday. Treasure hunters should congregate at Francis and Maura’s place on the coast road at Anney, about 5 miles north of Rathmullan. The treasure hunt will be of the shorter variety and Francis expects to have everybody back at base within and hour andContinue reading “Treasure Hunt kicks off at 2pm”
After a stunning ride to Grianán of Aileach, it’s time to explore the Finn Valley
Last Friday’s ride-out from Leo’s was a resounding success and glowing accounts have come in from Francis and Anne. Paddy reportedly took the initiative and decided that the party of five should tackle the target by the most direct route possible. After enjoying the view from Grianán of Aileach, Leo navigated a meandering route backContinue reading “After a stunning ride to Grianán of Aileach, it’s time to explore the Finn Valley”
Enjoy a ride-out in the sun to the Temple of the Sun
This coming Friday, 7 June, sees Leo lead an expedition from his homeplace in the shadows of Grianán of Aileach. It’s a beautiful area of the county and the views on the climb up to the fort are spectacular. From the monument itself its possible to see for an eternity. With this remarkable spell ofContinue reading “Enjoy a ride-out in the sun to the Temple of the Sun”
Heritage on Horseback
Auriel Robinson, a marine archaeologist who runs “Seatrails” in the Sligo area, is combining her love of horses with her love of history and the sea to guide a series of Heritage on Horseback rides this summer. In conjunction with Island View Stables in Grange, Seatrails will conduct these 4-hour rides on a series ofContinue reading “Heritage on Horseback”
Asleep at the wheel
When the organiser, the secretary and the website editor all fall asleep at the wheel, things are bound to crash and burn! Somehow Hazel’s ride-out at Kilmacrennan slipped through the cracks this week. Don’t worry — an excursion of this quality can’t be squandered so Hazel will reschedule it for later in the season. ForContinue reading “Asleep at the wheel”
An expert guide to riding on the beach
If you have any interest in riding on our wonderful beaches, don’t miss Rachel’s expert guide on the East Donegal Pony Club’s website.
Letterkenny Riding Club 