Last week’s club meeting painted a very rich picture of competitive and non-competitive activity for members — most of it on our doorstep. It’s difficult to find space for our regular Friday activities in a calendar over-flowing with shows and events. In summery, this is what we have to look forward to: National Hunter Trials,Continue reading “Non-stop riding club activity for coming months”
Category Archives: Ride-outs
Stunning weather for St Patrick’s weekend ride-out
There are days when one wakes up to the sound of pelting rain and howling gales, dreading the prospect of dealing with daily horse routines. And there are other days when one looks out the window at a brilliantly sunny morning with a hard frost whitening the landscape and wonders what else could be better than ridingContinue reading “Stunning weather for St Patrick’s weekend ride-out”
St Patrick’s weekend ride-out from Cyrils, Saturday 16 March
Plans for our bank holiday weekend ride-out have become clear. The expedition will depart from Cyril’s yard near Milford at 10.30am on Saturday. The route will take about one-and-a-half to two hours and will cover quiet country roads and the renowned Colmcille’s Way where Cyril made his infamous cantering debut several summers ago. If you’reContinue reading “St Patrick’s weekend ride-out from Cyrils, Saturday 16 March”
Christmas ride-out redirected
In a very sensible move, Sunday’s Christmas ride-out at Killygordon has been shelved and we will instead join the Gaeltachts for their fundraising ride-out on Saturday 15 December. Check out the details in this earlier post. You’ll find more information on directions and terrain on the Gaeltachts’ website – note however that the start time hasContinue reading “Christmas ride-out redirected”
Ride-out with the Donegal Gaeltachts, Saturday 15 December
The Donegal Gaeltachts are holding an interclub ride-out near Carrigart on Saturday 15 December at 12pm. To help chip away at the burden of interest payments on the club’s beautiful set of jumps, the ride-out will be run as a fundraiser at a cost of €10 per person. The route covers an area of stunningContinue reading “Ride-out with the Donegal Gaeltachts, Saturday 15 December”
Very tempting trail riding weekend with Springmount RC in Connemara
On the weekend of 11 November, our friends in Springmount Riding Club in Galway are running a trail riding weekend in Connemara. There are several variations on the package and they all sound great. What a pity it’s such a long journey and that it clashes with our league final! Springmount Trail Ride Nov 9-11
Millers Hill disappointment for the second consecutive year
It just isn’t meant to be… For the second year in a row our weekend away at Millers Hill has been cancelled because of wet ground. What a shame. Nadine and Damien have stepped in to save the social side of things and have invited the Millers Hill contingent to their place for a get-togetherContinue reading “Millers Hill disappointment for the second consecutive year”
Great luck for the Treasure Hunt, now fingers crossed for Millers Hill
Friday evening’s treasure hunt over new territory in the hinterland of Ramelton was a resounding success. 14 riders hunted Francis’s cryptic clues and Marina, Rachel and Enda were the victors as the teams arrived back to base in the dusk. Nadine and Damien provided wonderful hospitality with fresh scones and blackberry jelly to match theContinue reading “Great luck for the Treasure Hunt, now fingers crossed for Millers Hill”
Ride-out at Stranorlar a great success as downpour holds off until the homestretch
Friday evening’s ride-out at Stranorlar lasted about two and a half hours, the route leading up by Steeple and around by Steeple Hill. Things got off to a shaky start with forgotten girths and missing shoes but the group of seven (Leo, Denis, Paddy, Maura, Francis, Keary and Anne) eventually got things underway. They enjoyedContinue reading “Ride-out at Stranorlar a great success as downpour holds off until the homestretch”
Second attempt at Stranorlar ride-out, this Friday 27 July
The rescheduled ride-out near Stranorlar takes place this coming Friday evening. Fingers crossed for slightly better luck with the weather this time! The route covers new territory in the Steeples area. Meet at the picnic area at Cooladawson at 7pm. Contact Anne on 087 610 6796 to let her know if you plan to ride. She’ll provideContinue reading “Second attempt at Stranorlar ride-out, this Friday 27 July”
Letterkenny Riding Club 