Category Archives: Show Jumping

Another good Autumn League show as the points table starts to simmer

Sunday’s second leg of the Northwest Autumn League ran smoothly and successfully under the stewardship of Tirconaill Riding Club. Unfortunately the hosts didn’t have a winner on the day but Charlie, Mona and Cyndi all managed to find the time to ride and each one of them placed in their class. Victories on the dayContinue reading “Another good Autumn League show as the points table starts to simmer”

Updated league points table

There will inevitably be a few tweaks and corrections to the points table this first week as Ruth adapts to the finer details of her unenviable task. She has now published an updated points table which includes the Welcome Stakes and indicates the participation points that were awarded to riders who rode exclusively HC onContinue reading “Updated league points table”

Impressive turn-out at first leg of Autumn League

Rain, rain and more rain fell from the skies over Templemore on Sunday yet trailer after trailer after lorry pulled into the puddled car park to discharge a plentiful cargo of riders and horses for the first leg of our new Autumn League. There’s no question that all riding clubs are finding it increasingly difficultContinue reading “Impressive turn-out at first leg of Autumn League”

Schedule for North West Autumn Mini-League

It’s here! Just when you were all starting to panic and wonder whether this long-awaited league was really going to materialise… The league will run along identical lines to the Spring NWL with opportunities for competition and training suitable for every level of rider. In one notable development, if you plan to ride more thanContinue reading “Schedule for North West Autumn Mini-League”

Clear rounds aplenty on Friday evening

Blessed with fine weather and just a hint of drizzle, last Friday evening’s clear round jumping at Cyril’s arena near Milford was a useful and enjoyable affair. Rachel popped her nephew Mark’s big palomino mare, Blondie, over her first round of jumps with considerable success while veterans like Denis on Davy Arthur, Tanya on Al,Continue reading “Clear rounds aplenty on Friday evening”

Mini-league meeting, Ramelton, Tuesday

Next Sunday, 28 October, our new Autumn Mini-League gets under way at Templemore. Our club is responsible for running this first leg of the 3-part league and our small working group (Paddy, Francis, Damien, Orla, Cormac and Libby) will do the organisation behind the scenes. If you’d like to participate at this level, feel freeContinue reading “Mini-league meeting, Ramelton, Tuesday”

Clear round jumping at Cyril’s, Friday

The clock is ticking… Less than two weeks to go until our Autumn Mini-League so make the most of this Friday’s opportunity to train at our clear-round jumping session at Cyril’s. It looks at this stage as if we’ll have the odd shower but nothing too serious. Tanya is organising the activities so let herContinue reading “Clear round jumping at Cyril’s, Friday”

Northern Ireland Show Jumping Championships, Eglinton **with schedule

At our last club meeting Cormac made the excellent point that we have some first rate show jumping on our doorstep next weekend. The Northern Ireland Show Jumping Championships take place this week at Eglinton and are well worth a visit, particularly at the weekend. Saturday evening’s spectator highlight is the Masters Championship with aContinue reading “Northern Ireland Show Jumping Championships, Eglinton **with schedule”

Pupils benefit from super tuition on Friday evening

Richard Smyth’s jumping lessons on Friday evening proved a great success with seven riders making the journey to Mulvin Stables at Victoria Bridge. Nadine, Tanya, Marina and Enda rode at 7pm while Denis, Anne and Keary took the 8pm slot. Every instructor has his or her own particular style and the emphasis in Richard’s class wasContinue reading “Pupils benefit from super tuition on Friday evening”