This Friday, 9 July, we return to Cyril’s arena near Milford for an evening of clear round jumping. Orla will build the course and she’d like if people let her know in advance what kind of heights and types of obstacle they hope to jump. Anybody who’s interested in course building is more than welcome toContinue reading “Clear round jumping at Cyril’s, Friday 9 July”
Category Archives: Show Jumping
Richard Smyth’s league attracts club members’ interest
Orla stopped off at Richard Smyth’s show jumping league on the way home from BHS camp last night and spotted Tanya on Jack, Mick on Angel and Leo on Grace. Cyril was there on foot with daughter Helen and Regina Toland was there with daughter Naomi. Orla always has her course builder’s eye on the obstaclesContinue reading “Richard Smyth’s league attracts club members’ interest”
Tuesday show jumping league at Lenamore
Lenamore’s registered Summer Horse League kicked off this week and continues on Tuesdays throughout July. Classes begin at 90 cm and continue up through the usual SJI grades to 1.30 m. All the jumping is on grass and each leg begins at 12 noon. For further details contact Geraldine Graham on 074 938 4022 or +44Continue reading “Tuesday show jumping league at Lenamore”
Friday evening at Lenamore cancelled
This Friday’s clear round jumping at Lenamore has been cancelled. Marina feels we’re caught between a rock and a hard place with the going underfoot. The grass surface is very hard at present whereas the going in the arena is very, very deep. Richard Smyth’s league in Victoria Bridge might be a good alternative forContinue reading “Friday evening at Lenamore cancelled”
Jumping league at Richard Smyth’s, Thursdays
Richard Smyth is running a jumping league at his yard near Newtownstewart beginning next Thursday, 24 June. Courses begin at 40 cm and progress through 60, 70, 80 and 90 cm. Subsequent league dates are Thursday 1/8/15/22 July and the final takes place on Thursday 29 July. You must compete in three legs of theContinue reading “Jumping league at Richard Smyth’s, Thursdays”
National Show Jumping Championships, Mullingar, 18 July
Full details of the AIRC National Show Jumping Championships have now been published. The event takes place at Mullingar Equestrian Centre, Athlone Road, Mullingar, Co Westmeath on Sunday 18 July. It’s a top class venue and last year entries were not enormous. Sharon O’Donnell competed on Sky in 2009 and Orla was active on foot asContinue reading “National Show Jumping Championships, Mullingar, 18 July”
Masters Qualifier & Dressage Championship Qualifier, 4 July
The schedule for the regional show on Sunday 4 July featuring the Masters Qualifier & Dressage Championship Qualifier at Uppermace, Co. Mayo has just been published. Entries for the Masters Series Qualifier (show jumping, open to Advanced Intermediate and above riders) are made online through the AIRC website. You must pre-enter by 10 am ThursdayContinue reading “Masters Qualifier & Dressage Championship Qualifier, 4 July”
All set for Glenleary Summer Show, Sunday 20 June
Mary and crew in Glenleary are just putting together final plans for this Sunday’s show in Ramelton. With two show jumping rings, dressage classes, combined training and a handy horse obstacle course there should be something for everyone. Pony classes will take place in the morning with a nice lie in for the horses. TheyContinue reading “All set for Glenleary Summer Show, Sunday 20 June”
Friday evening jumping in Lenamore
Marina has organised jumping sessions at Lenamore for the next three Fridays. Kelda will teach a lesson this coming Friday, 18 June, followed by clear round jumping on Friday 25 June. The series will conclude with another lesson with Kelda on Friday 2 July. Book with Marina on 086 821 6335. Directions to Lenamore ·Continue reading “Friday evening jumping in Lenamore”
AIRC Western Region Training Day
The Western Region’s annual training day takes place on Sunday 11 July at Flowerhill EC, County Galway. Training is available in three disciplines – cross country, show jumping and dressage. It’s a long way to travel for a day but it’s reportedly a very worthwhile event and some members might like to make a weekendContinue reading “AIRC Western Region Training Day”
Letterkenny Riding Club 