Schedule for Audrey Jacob NW Team Challenge, Sunday 24 April

This time two weeks from now, let’s hope we still have two glorious cups safely locked in the Letterkenny trophy cabinet! Last year’s Challenge saw victory for both our dressage riders and our show jumpers. It’s a tall order to repeat the feat but let’s give it our best shot. NW Team Challenge 2016 Schedule ContactContinue reading “Schedule for Audrey Jacob NW Team Challenge, Sunday 24 April”

Memorable day for Donegal in Mullingar Masters

The news flashes coming in throughout the day told the story of a fairytale outing to the Masters Series Finals in Mullingar on Sunday. What all began at the Northwest League at Templemore in January came to fruition on the AIRC’s national stage. Well done Donegal. Well done neighbours. But most of all, well done toContinue reading “Memorable day for Donegal in Mullingar Masters”

Northwest League edges past the half-way mark

Cold alright, but it was dry, sunny and very successful for Letterkenny at the third leg of the Northwest League at Templemore last Sunday. On a day when not only league points but also Masters Final qualification spots were at stake, our riders covered themselves in glory winning all three of the senior classes andContinue reading “Northwest League edges past the half-way mark”

14-day countdown to first leg of 2016 Northwest League

Hardly have we finished wishing each other a Happy New Year and it’s already time to start training for the Northwest League. No rest for the wicked! Kelda is giving a jumping lesson at Templemore on Tuesday night, 12 January, and you can book in with her on 086 834 9406 if you want to goContinue reading “14-day countdown to first leg of 2016 Northwest League”

Results from second leg of Northwest Autumn League

Despite stiff competition from all sorts of other sporting events, riding club members turned out in numbers to enjoy the second leg of the NW Autumn League last Sunday at Templemore. Well done to all our competitors and congratulations to those who one or placed. Autumn League 2015 – Points table (1) Autumn League 2015-Continue reading “Results from second leg of Northwest Autumn League”

Northwest Autumn League off to a flying start

Despite numerous other sporting distractions, the Autumn league got off to a great start yesterday with an excellent turnout and good performances. There’s definitely evidence of rust around the edges in a lot of departments but that’s understandable after the summer season! Well done to everybody who turned out to compete and to help. TheContinue reading “Northwest Autumn League off to a flying start”

Dates for Autumn League and Dinner Dance

As always, the clubs take it in turn to run the legs of the Northwest League. This time Letterkenny is in charge of the first leg this coming weekend so we need to be tuned in to things early. Dates for this year’s edition of the much-loved league are as follows: Sundays 4 and 18 OctoberContinue reading “Dates for Autumn League and Dinner Dance”

Derby & Dressage Show Schedule, Sunday 14 June

It’s nearly time for our annual big day out at Hillsborough Farm, competing on grass as the summer gets into full swing. Our show follows the same format as in previous years. We have a new dressage judge, just to keep everybody on their toes, with Jackie replacing Petra in the hot seat. Letterkenny Derby &Continue reading “Derby & Dressage Show Schedule, Sunday 14 June”