Enniskillen Horse & Pony Show, Necarne, 19 June

Enniskillen Horse & Pony Show takes place at one of the finest venues in the region, Necarne Castle, on Saturday 19 June. There’s an extensive schedule with showing classes, working hunter, and show jumping. There’s a dog show too as well as a birds of prey display, arts & crafts, and children’s activities. Enniskillen ScheduleContinue reading “Enniskillen Horse & Pony Show, Necarne, 19 June”

Date for your diary: Falcarragh Gymkhana, 18 July

The Falcarragh Gymkhana takes place this year on Sunday 18 July in a field opposite the Boyce Oil service station. Ponies jump in the morning, horses in the afternoon. There are perpetual cups for both pony and horse classes at 90cm, in which anyone can enter. These cup classes are the highlight of the show. There’s a bitContinue reading “Date for your diary: Falcarragh Gymkhana, 18 July”

Summer weather dominates Spring Friendly

The friendly relaxed atmosphere at the club’s Spring Friendly was matched only by the brilliant sunshine and warm breeze at Lenamore. Members from the Donegal Gaeltacht and Tirconaill riding clubs supported the event and took away their fair share of rosettes. A big thank you to Nadine and Damien who coordinated the event and thanksContinue reading “Summer weather dominates Spring Friendly”

Full schedule for Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show

The Donegal Gaeltachts have just published the schedule for their much anticipated beach show on Sunday 6 June. There’ll be a BBQ the evening before at Lawrence Smyth’s yard in Killult, Falcarragh from 8:30 pm (bring a bottle). Any queries, bookings, pre-entries to Roisin on 087 668 3987 or rdmcgee@eircom.net. DGRC Beach Show 2010 Schedule ·Continue reading “Full schedule for Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show”

No joy for Letterkenny as Benbulben head for RDS

After a long and entertaining day, Benbulben Riding Club took the honours at the TSJC regional qualifier yesterday, beating Tynagh RC in a rousing jump-off. Donegal Gaeltacht were narrowly pipped for the top spot and took an honourable third in a very tough competition. Our own teams jumped with great credit and finished in theContinue reading “No joy for Letterkenny as Benbulben head for RDS”

Final details for Sunday’s TSJC Qualifier | updated

Okay, we know what we’re up against at last. There are 24 teams entered for the Team Show Jumping Qualifier this Sunday. Our first team will jump 5th and our second team will jump 22nd of the 24 teams. Allowing 2 minutes for each round of jumping, we’re estimating that the competition will last sevenContinue reading “Final details for Sunday’s TSJC Qualifier | updated”

Clear round jumping, Friday 30 April

This Friday we’re going to do some clear round jumping at Cyril’s, a change from our original calendar. Orla will build the course and we’ll begin punctually at 7 pm with crosspoles and work our way up. Everybody welcome. Directions to Cyril’s · Download Rachel’s ride-out will take place a week later than planned onContinue reading “Clear round jumping, Friday 30 April”

Successful reconnaissance mission to Benbulben Show

Five of our team show jumpers made the trip to Kerins’s Equestrian Centre near Sligo to test-drive the venue in advance of next Sunday’s regional qualifier. If clear rounds are what it takes to qualify, things aren’t looking too bad. All five travellers jumped clear rounds, although Libby and Spitfire chose to do their’s inContinue reading “Successful reconnaissance mission to Benbulben Show”