Plans are falling into place for the fundraising ride-out and barbeque being organised by Denis and Leo on behalf of Gemma Carroll on Sunday 29 April. Mick and Suzanne will be donating the proceeds to two charities of their choice. The meeting point is the chapel car park at Crossroads, Killygordon, and the ride willContinue reading “Fundraising ride-out and BBQ, Killygordon, Sunday 29 April”
Category Archives: Ride-outs
Spring tides for Easter
Anybody who likes to get to the beach with their horse should note that there are exceptionally large spring tides over the holiday weekend. At low water this makes beach exploration a real pleasure and guarantees good long cantering stretches for anybody trying to put the finishing touches on their horse’s fitness for Flowerhill. AlwaysContinue reading “Spring tides for Easter”
Spectacular ride to the Fortress of the Sun
If we were to have waited another 364 days, we wouldn’t have found a better day this year for our ride-out from Leo’s home in Burt. Grianan of Aileach, whose name has been variously translated as “Stone Palace of the Sun”, “Fortress of the Sun” and “Stone Temple of the Sun”, was the highlight of aContinue reading “Spectacular ride to the Fortress of the Sun”
Ride-out with Leo at Burt, Sunday 18 March
We’re going to break new ground on Sunday as Leo guides us on a ride-out from his base in Burt. It’s an area with real highlights like Grianán of Aileach and the views across Lough Swilly should be wonderful. The expedition starts at 12 noon. Contact Leo by Wednesday on 086 853 2609, if you’dContinue reading “Ride-out with Leo at Burt, Sunday 18 March”
Key Gaeltacht dates now set in stone
The Donegal Gaeltachts had a club meeting last night and have firmed up a number of dates that will be of great interest to our members: Monday 9 April (Easter Monday) — Rideout in Falcarragh Open to everyone, adults and kids of all ages and abilities. It will start at Manus Kelly’s (near the beach) asContinue reading “Key Gaeltacht dates now set in stone”
Christmas ride-out moves to Rathmullan
Not surprisingly, after bringing a new baby and a new business into the world in the last few weeks, John and Sharon could do with putting their feet up in peace and quiet this weekend. We’re going to relieve them of riding club hospitality duty so our Christmas ride-out this Sunday will depart from theContinue reading “Christmas ride-out moves to Rathmullan”
Ray (of) sunshine on a Sunday afternoon
On a weekend of truly awful weather, the riding club managed to come out on top with two hours of brilliant sunshine and just one fleeting shower in the final 100 meters of a most enjoyable ride-out. Zak and Fenway escorted their band of grey mares (Lizzie, Hannah and Sapphire) along tiny little roads northContinue reading “Ray (of) sunshine on a Sunday afternoon”
Ride-out this Sunday from Ray
This Sunday, some members may travel the long road to Knock for the final of the Western Region Autumn Show Jumping League while others will be ferrying their little horrors to the East Donegal Pony Club’s rally at Templemore. Another few may be soaking in hot baths recovering from a great day’s sport with theContinue reading “Ride-out this Sunday from Ray”
Falcarragh ride-out with the Donegal Gaeltachts
The Donegal Gaeltacht’s inter-club ride-out around the Falcarragh area this Sunday, 28 August, promises to be a great experience. Great scenery, beaches, natural terrain and a finale over the club’s spanking new show jumps. All that and a half-way decent weather forecast for good measure (not to mention the good company…). The ride leaves from Killult, FalcarraghContinue reading “Falcarragh ride-out with the Donegal Gaeltachts”
Treasure glitters in beautiful August evening light
For the second week in succession, the weather changed in the nick of time for our Friday evening action. What could have been a miserably wet and windy ride instead turned out to be a memorable treasure hunt in beautiful autumn light and spectacular scenery. With just five members taking up Francis’s challenge, a quickContinue reading “Treasure glitters in beautiful August evening light”
Letterkenny Riding Club 