Damien and Nadine obviously have a gift for reading the future — how wise were they to book Eglinton for our Spring Show this coming Sunday? The weather looks far from promising but the indoor facilities at the venue will ensure that we have a great day in spite of any rain. (The dressage ridersContinue reading “Weather forecasts likely to cause wrinkles”
Category Archives: Show Jumping
Tynagh qualify for the RDS on a dusty day in Claremorris
22 teams turned out on a sunny, breezy and very dusty Sunday to try their luck at winning the region’s coveted place at the RDS in August. Tynagh Riding Club were victorious when their team captain produced a clear round to pip Round Tower in a two-way jump off after both teams finished on aContinue reading “Tynagh qualify for the RDS on a dusty day in Claremorris”
It’s all systems go: Schedule for Team Show Jumping qualifier published
Twelve sets of nails will gradually be bitten down to the quick… No matter how much we plan to participate just for the fun of it, there’s something nerve wracking about the appearance of the schedule for Sunday: 2011 TSJC Regional Qualifier Programme We have plenty of interest throughout the day with our teams competingContinue reading “It’s all systems go: Schedule for Team Show Jumping qualifier published”
Easter action on several fronts
Lots can happen on a sunny 4-day weekend in the lives of our members. Easter kicked off with a heavily attended and somewhat chaotic training session for team jumping on Thursday evening. With the focus of the tuition on turns and speed, Tanya and Damien took unlucky tumbles as both Al and Millie slipped upContinue reading “Easter action on several fronts”
Combined training for riding club members at South Donegal Pony Club show
As in the past few years, South Donegal branch of the Pony Club are including a riding club members’ class at their combined training show on Sunday 29 May. The event takes place at Deanes Equestrian Centre. The dressage test is BD 18 (2002) and you may choose to jump at either 70 or 80Continue reading “Combined training for riding club members at South Donegal Pony Club show”
Schedule for our Spring League Show, Sunday 15 May
Nadine, Damien and Erica have their homework done and the schedule is ready for our Spring League Show at Eglinton on Sunday 15 May: 2011 Spring League Show Schedule
Club fields three teams for TSJC qualifier
Team selection is complete! Even though each club is provisionally allowed enter just two teams, our third team has been accepted because not all clubs took up their two options. This is how the teams shape up: Finn Nadine, Marina, Anne, Tommy Swilly Tanya, Damien (on Millie), Libby, Cormac Lennon Geraldine, Damien (on Armstrong), Francis, Erica The qualifierContinue reading “Club fields three teams for TSJC qualifier”
Show jumping at Richard Smyths
Richard Smyth of Mulvin Stables, Newtownstewart, is holding two days of show jumping at his yard. These will be on Easter Monday, 25 April, and on the bank holiday Monday, 2 May. Both days start at 10.00am with starter stakes jumping and classes run throughout the day up to 1m in height. Contact Richard for furtherContinue reading “Show jumping at Richard Smyths”
Crunch time for TSJC team selection looms
Entries for the Team Show Jumping Championship qualifier close next Thursday, 21 April. It’s now time to nail your colours to the mast and let Orla know definitively whether you want to be considered for selection. Also, if you plan to participate, make sure your horse is registered with AIRC HQ before the closing date.Continue reading “Crunch time for TSJC team selection looms”
Another challenge from Strule Valley Riding Club
Strule Valley Riding Club have been in touch again to invite us to compete in another team show jumping challenge on Wednesday 25 May in Ecclesville. Further information in due course from Orla.
Letterkenny Riding Club 