There are evenings where it just sounds worse outside than it really is and others where reality greatly exceeds expectations. Friday was one of the latter and there were four drenched riders, four saturated horses and four soggy sets of tack by the time Tracy’s jumping lesson at Cyril’s was brought to an abrupt haltContinue reading “A Friday night drenching and the NWL bookend a varied weekend”
Category Archives: Show Jumping
Back to Milford to fine tune our jumping
Our two week sojourn in Ballybofey made clear that we have a very attractive new venue for riding club activities. The spacious indoor arena now has an excellent, safe surface and both horses and riders were very happy in the environment. Kelda managed to combine gridwork and a small course in last week’s lesson, doubtless keepingContinue reading “Back to Milford to fine tune our jumping”
Raising the bar: Jumping lessons with Kelda
The past two Friday evenings were spent doing polework exercises with Patricia Warren. Al, Fenway, Lady, Bonzo and Paddy’s youngster benefitted greatly from their co-ordination and muscle-building endeavours while their riders learned about rhythm and picked up a few new tricks like the rising canter. This Friday the schoolwork takes place at Gallagher’s arena inContinue reading “Raising the bar: Jumping lessons with Kelda”
Northwest Autumn League schedule
There are just three weeks to go until the first leg of our Autumn Northwest League, this year with four legs of competition. The first phase takes place on Sunday 19 October and the venue, as always, is Templemore. The format each days is familiar with training rounds interspersed with competitive classes. Remember that the league provides anContinue reading “Northwest Autumn League schedule”
Congratulations, Cormac!
While his club mates kicked back in Bundoran at the weekend, Cormac hit the long road to Mullingar with Santa Fe to represent Letterkenny at the finals of the prestigious Masters Series in show jumping. They duly delivered the goods and brought home a treasured national ribbon. Huge congratulations on your sixth place in the Advanced Intermediate Welcome Stakes,Continue reading “Congratulations, Cormac!”
Polework lesson with Patricia Warren, Friday 19 September
Our build-up to the forthcoming autumn league begins gradually with an opportunity this Friday evening to develop our polework under the tutelage of Patricia Warren. The lessons will take place at Cyril’s and you should contact Tanya on 086 100 2972, if you plan to join in.
Training show at Lenamore, Sunday 31 August
At €5 a head for as many rounds as you care to jump, this Sunday’s training show at Lenamore is great value for anybody who feels like a few coloured poles. It’s a non-riding club event so bring your children, spouse and grandparents. Contact Cormac for further details.
Jumping lessons with Tracey Gallagher, Fridays 15 & 22 August
Damien has organised two jumping lessons with professional show jumper Tracey Gallagher at her arena in Termon, taking place on Fridays 15 and 22 August. It’s a great opportunity to get tuition from a rider who’s out there on the competitive circuit on a regular basis. Contact Damien by Wednesday on 087 763 1911, ifContinue reading “Jumping lessons with Tracey Gallagher, Fridays 15 & 22 August”
Job list for this weekend’s Derby & Dressage Show
Marina has summed up all the tasks that need to be done and the people responsible for them in the attached schedule. Make sure you know what you’re doing and fit it in around your competition plans. Derby & Dressage Job List
Derby & Dressage Show Schedule, Sunday 15 June
And the countdown begins… This year’s big event will follow a similar pattern to usual but note that the Derby classes run in the reverse order to standard, beginning with the Open riders and working down the grades to Primary. This will ensure good ground when the obstacles are really big and intimidating. Dressage timesContinue reading “Derby & Dressage Show Schedule, Sunday 15 June”
Letterkenny Riding Club 