Category Archives: Show Jumping

Western Region Spring League Final, Sunday 24 July, Sligo

All of the shows that our club is running this year are legs in various Western Region leagues. Our derby show this weekend and our hunter trials in September are legs of the annual Cross Country & Derby League. Our Spring Show was part of the Spring Show Jumping League and the annual Dressage League.Continue reading “Western Region Spring League Final, Sunday 24 July, Sligo”

Weather gods set to play ball for Sunday’s Derby & Dressage

These days none of us take fair weather for granted so the current forecast of comparatively benign weather will be viewed with a certain level of skepticism. The past three or four days of dry weather will have dried out the freshly cut show field at a rapid pace. Last night’s rain was the perfectContinue reading “Weather gods set to play ball for Sunday’s Derby & Dressage”

AIRC National Show Jumping Championships – a further chance for derby jumping

The timing of the AIRC National Show Jumping Championships in Mullingar has always proved awkward for our club members, with several different events taking place more locally on the same date. Perhaps the lure of further derby jumping will persuade a few of you to make the journey this year. The championships take place onContinue reading “AIRC National Show Jumping Championships – a further chance for derby jumping”

Derby show jumping: The Hickstead example

The huge majority of our club members have no experience of derby show jumping. Derbies aren’t common events in any area but they’re particularly rare in Donegal where all equestrian activities are thinner on the ground than elsewhere. But most of us do know the Hickstead Derby and have ridden the mighty track vicariously onContinue reading “Derby show jumping: The Hickstead example”

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”

All systems go for our Derby & Dressage Show, Sunday 10 July

Last night’s site visit and planning meeting for our Derby & Dressage Show on Sunday 10 July was a productive time and it’s now all systems go for what is set to become our club’s flagship competitive event. The show field at Hillsborough Farm, just a couple of miles from Ramelton, is safe, extensive andContinue reading “All systems go for our Derby & Dressage Show, Sunday 10 July”

Regional training day at Glaslough a resounding success

It certainly helps when the weather plays along but Sunday’s training day at Cloncaw Equestrian Centre in Glaslough would have been a success under most conditions. The venue, with its extensive and varied cross country course, beautiful covered arena and outdoor grass show jumping area, was the perfect place to enjoy tuition that was alwaysContinue reading “Regional training day at Glaslough a resounding success”

Glenleary Summer Show schedule promises a great day’s competition

Mary Finneran’s Glenleary Show takes place next weekend on Sunday 26 June. It provides a wonderful local opportunity to compete on grass and enjoy an event where children and adults vie with each other for glory. There’s a full range of jumping classes from crosspoles to 1m, as well as a Horses v Ponies derbyContinue reading “Glenleary Summer Show schedule promises a great day’s competition”