There’s no sign of the big bright sun we’re hoping for as yet but hopefully it will appear on demand for our team treasure hunt on Sunday. The start and finish point is Oughterlin Church near Rathmullan, an unmistakable landmark in the middle of nowhere with lots of parking. Start time is 1pm. Please don’tContinue reading “Treasure Hunt, 1pm, Sunday 4 July, Rathmullan”
Category Archives: Ride-outs
Idyllic ILDRA ride-out at Baronscourt
Marina and Rachel both participated in the ILDRA endurance ride at Baronscourt on Sunday. Marina accompanied her daughters on Shank’s Mare and opted for the shorter circuit while Rachel rode the 12 mile route with daughter Emma and two friends. Rachel was pretty impressed with the day: The chance to ride on an estate asContinue reading “Idyllic ILDRA ride-out at Baronscourt”
Endurance riding at Baronscourt, Sunday 27 June
ILDRA, the Irish Long Distance Riding Association, is running its endurance riding event at Baronscourt, County Tyrone, on Sunday 27 June. Marina participated in this event two years ago and found it one of the most enjoyable experiences of her long and varied equestrian career. Baronscourt is a largely forested area between Strabane and Newtownstewart.Continue reading “Endurance riding at Baronscourt, Sunday 27 June”
Ride-out at Lismonaghan this Friday, 4 June
This Friday sees the club make its annual pilgrimmage to Declan Devine’s lovely farm near Letterkenny for a ride-out through Lismonaghan woods. It’s not a long ride and the terrain is almost all forestry tracks with one short section on a reasonably minor road. Everybody welcome. Contact Suzanne for further information on 086 301 8535.Continue reading “Ride-out at Lismonaghan this Friday, 4 June”
Treasure Hunt confirmed for 4 July
Our Team Treasure Hunt will definitely take place on Sunday 4 July. We may not be allowed to run it as a regional event on account of the Dressage & Masters Series Regional Qualifier taking place on the same date. If this is the case, we’ll run it as a regular club event and ourContinue reading “Treasure Hunt confirmed for 4 July”
Fingers crossed for camping weekend weather
How much do you trust the long range weather forecast these days? This is what Accuweather is promising for our camping weekend in Carrickfinn: Keep an eye on things yourself at Accuweather | Burtonport. We just can’t be this lucky – by the end of the week the forecast is bound to have changed butContinue reading “Fingers crossed for camping weekend weather”
Cross Country & Trail Riding Weekend special offer for Riding Club members
Loughrea Equestrian Centre in association with Flowerhill has asked us to announce a Special Weekend Package for Riding Club members. In their own words: · · · · · · · · Cross Country and Trail Riding Combo On the Saturday enjoy a wonderful cross country at Flowerhill Equestrian Centre which has over 150 jumps across 250Continue reading “Cross Country & Trail Riding Weekend special offer for Riding Club members”
Ride-out at Bunlin Bridge, Milford, Friday 7 May
Rachel will lead a ride-out from Bunlin Bridge, Milford this Friday evening departing at 6.30 pm. The route is fairly long (about 12 miles) over tiny roads and tracks through beautiful scenery. The tracks are not suitable for cantering. Please let Rachel know, if you plan to attend: 086 161 7087. Directions to Bunlin BridgeContinue reading “Ride-out at Bunlin Bridge, Milford, Friday 7 May”
National Trails Day plans
Last week the date for Coillte’s 2010 National Trails Day was announced. Clubs are invited to submit proposals for events on forestry lands. Last year we had an enjoyable expedition through Mongorry Woods near Raphoe, having been pipped to the post for the opportunity to ride in Ards Forest Park. We were quick out ofContinue reading “National Trails Day plans”
Good Friday Ride-Out, Milford
Meet at Cyril’s yard, Milford, for a 6 mile ride-out around quiet roads, returning by St Colmcille’s Way. Be ready to ride off at 6.30 pm sharp. Directions to Cyril’s · Download
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