Torrential rain made warm-up at the Strule Valley Team Show Jumping Challenge less than pleasant but our team members greatly enjoyed the experience of competing in the spacious indoor arena amongst a very friendly crowd with a positive and encouraging judge. There was no victory for Letterkenny on the night, top spot going to StruleContinue reading “Rain-sodden riders enjoy Ecclesville experience”
Category Archives: Show Jumping
Running order for Strule Valley SJ Challenge
The running order for the show jumping challenge tomorrow has been published and we can see what the opposition looks like. There are two teams each from both the Strule Valley and Seskinore & Ecclesville riding clubs, as well as one team from the Erne Lakeland riding club. The other AIRC club which was invited,Continue reading “Running order for Strule Valley SJ Challenge”
Details of Benbulben RC Winter Show & Western League Final, 14 November
Benbulben Riding Club have finalised the details of their winter show which comes up soon on Sunday 14 November. The schedule is split into two halves. In the morning, commencing at 10am, there are individual graded classes which serve as the final qualifier for the League Final so, if you’re one show short of theContinue reading “Details of Benbulben RC Winter Show & Western League Final, 14 November”
Valerie confirmed for November jumping lessons
Mick has successfully booked Valerie for jumping lessons on Fridays 5 and 12 November at Templemore. The third lesson which we had hoped to include is still up in the air since Templemore is not available on Friday 19 November. Book with Mick on his new number, 086 828 2280, at latest by 7pm onContinue reading “Valerie confirmed for November jumping lessons”
Working hunter clinic in November
Erica is hoping to organise a working hunter clinic with Toni Donnelly, an expert from Enniskillen. The dates under consideration are the 13 and 27 November, subject to the availability of a good venue. If you think it may be of interest, please contact Erica on 083 370 9333 as quickly as possible so that sheContinue reading “Working hunter clinic in November”
Teams selected for Strule Valley RC Challenge
Entries close today for Strule Valley Riding Club’s Team Show Jumping Challenge on Wednesday next, 3 November. Barely recovered from last week’s marathon selection of seven teams, Francis has been at work again and has arrived at the following formula: Letterkenny Dreamers Keary, Anne, Paddy, Liz Letterkenny Chancers Leo, Tanya, Erica, Aodhan Several members haveContinue reading “Teams selected for Strule Valley RC Challenge”
Thrilling victory for the club at our competitive and highly entertaining show
Our autumn show lived up to all expectations with a great turn out, excellent entries and a lot of excitement. The winners of the individual classes were nicely spread out amongst the clubs participating, with Orla on SonnyB and Libby on Armstrong landing the spoils for Letterkenny in the Primary and Intermediate classes respectively. RuthContinue reading “Thrilling victory for the club at our competitive and highly entertaining show”
The Teams!
Well, as things turned out, our Primary riders have risen magnificently to the occasion and our club will sport seven teams for the show jumping challenge tomorrow — seven chances to keep our hands on the P Mulrine & Son Challenge Cup. This is what Francis has masterminded: Team 1 Cyril on Lady, Mick onContinue reading “The Teams!”
Final details for Saturday’s show
The final gaps have been filled in the master plan for Saturday’s show at Eglinton and we’re looking forward to a highly competitive and entertaining day. Check the notes in the download below for full details. On top of the prestigious team show jumping Challenge Cup, we have some lovely prizes for both the individualContinue reading “Final details for Saturday’s show”
North West League in a nutshell
Last Thursday’s preliminary planning meeting for the 2011 North West League established the basic parameters for the competition. The format remains pretty much the same as in 2010 with a breakdown between training classes and competitive classes. In addition to the normal classes, there’ll be novelty training classes each week at 70 cm and 90Continue reading “North West League in a nutshell”
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