Francis is busy preparing a collection of cryptic clues for his infamous annual treasure hunt which takes place this Friday evening in the hills north of Rathmullan. With the evenings shortening noticeably, start time is scheduled for 7pm. You’ll ride in teams of three or four. The hunt takes place along the tiny tarred backContinue reading “Annual treasure hunt this Friday, 19 August”
Category Archives: Ride-outs
Rain quits on cue for ride-out at Ray
As rain teemed from the heavens at 7pm, there were several desperate phone calls on Friday evening wondering whether the ride-out at Ray would go ahead. But by 7.30 it was dry and not a raindrop fell on the ten riders who turned out for the easy-going hack around the townlands east and west ofContinue reading “Rain quits on cue for ride-out at Ray”
Further Friday juggling – Practice your flatwork on a ride-out this week
In keeping with the somewhat chaotic nature of our Fridays this summer, Jackie is unable to make it for the last of her three flatwork sessions this Friday. Instead you can put everything you’ve learned into practice on a ride-out in the Rathmullan/Milford area. Contact Libby on 086 830 1392 by Thursday evening at latest,Continue reading “Further Friday juggling – Practice your flatwork on a ride-out this week”
Horse Show orphans’ ride-out
This week sees the annual exodus of man and beast to the RDS for the Dublin Horse Show. There are always a few who tough it out on home turf and Libby has led a Friday ride-out for others of her ilk for the past few years. This year she’s unable to do it butContinue reading “Horse Show orphans’ ride-out”
Blue skies, sunshine, scenery and social life
It couldn’t have been a nicer day. Brilliant sunshine and clear air made visibility perfect for the 2-hour ride from John and Sharon’s Kellee Stables in Legnahoory, near Kilmacrennan. Trailers and lorries assembled at around 3pm and horses were matched with riders so that everybody who wanted to ride got to ride. Our two newestContinue reading “Blue skies, sunshine, scenery and social life”
Ride-out and BBQ at John & Sharons, Saturday 23 July
Close your eyes and imagine a sunny summer’s afternoon… All we can do is hope that the weather plays ball for our ride-out and BBQ at John and Sharon’s Kellee Stables near Kilmacrennan on Saturday coming. The ride is along tiny quiet roads with stretches along laneways and paths and optional diversions into large, newly-cutContinue reading “Ride-out and BBQ at John & Sharons, Saturday 23 July”
Two inter-club dates for your summer diary
We’ve known for a while now that our neighbours in the Tirconaill Riding Club plan to hold a show again this summer after a break of several years. The event takes place on Sunday 31 July at Deanes Equestrian Centre in Bruckless and features show jumping and dressage. With Charles Maudlin designing the course andContinue reading “Two inter-club dates for your summer diary”
Clear round jumping replaces next week’s ride-out
Friday 3 June turns out to be a busy day in many members’ diaries. Since it doesn’t suit a good number of people to ride on Friday evening, we will instead do some clear round jumping in Milford on Wednesday 1 June. Full details next week.
Looking from one Friday back to another
Our regular Friday evening activities get overshadowed occasionally by competitive events on a Sunday. Last Friday evening’s ride-out at Moorefield, near Ramelton, was a most enjoyable affair for the five riders who took their chances with the squally weather and came out bone dry and happy at the end of a lovely hack. Erica describedContinue reading “Looking from one Friday back to another”
Ride-out this Friday near Ramelton
Erica will lead a ride-out this Friday evening leaving from Dawn and Laura Howard’s house close to Ramelton. Meeting time is 7pm. The route covers approximately 5 miles of quiet roads, grassy lanes and forestry. For anyone who’s been in the club for a few years, it’s over the same countryside as Tony McCaul’s ride-outs that FrancisContinue reading “Ride-out this Friday near Ramelton”
Letterkenny Riding Club 