Sharon and John’s rug wash, reproofing and repair service at Kellee Stables near Kilmacrennan is now up and running. “Equi-Wash” is the only such business in our area and it’s bound to prove very, very popular. See the Equi-Wash website for full details or contact Sharon on 086 338 9166 or 074 913 9436. The first riding clubContinue reading “At last! A local equestrian laundry and repair service: Sharon & John’s Equi-Wash up and running”
Category Archives: The People
Knock-out reappearance from Mick and Angel
Friday evening’s clear round jumping evening at Glenleary was notable for the quality of the simple but challenging course as well as for the helpful and instructive advice provided by Mary Finneran. But it will be remembered best as the evening when Mick was reunited with Angel. The pair flew around the course with energyContinue reading “Knock-out reappearance from Mick and Angel”
***A note from Glenswilly
Dear Libby & Rachel, Please pass our message of thanks via the club web site and hopefully when life returns to normal we will be back with you all soon. On returning home from Dublin on Friday, it was a delight to view the make over the place got. Operation Glenswilly was indeed a wonderful gift. ToContinue reading “***A note from Glenswilly”
Meet Britney
It’s a while since we’ve featured one of our equine members in our Meet the Horses series. It must be a sign of shortening days and the change of seasons that we can now enjoy the story of Britney. If you have some time on your hands this autumn and winter, put together the story ofContinue reading “Meet Britney”
Changes to Lancelot Awards
The process of deciding the AIRC’s annual awards, the Lancelots, begins each year at around this time. Changes have been made to some of the details of the selection process and you can read about them in full on the AIRC website. Please contact Orla on 087 643 2458 if you have any ideas for nominations.
Pictorial evidence points grim finger in case of missing stapler
The following photographs have been received from a reliable source by Letterkenny Riding Club’s website editor. They have been forwarded to Stapler Search HQ and an arrest is expected shortly…
Club squadron assembling for Operation Glenswilly
Every one of us has scratched our head and wondered time again what we can do to give Mick and Suzanne a hand while they soldier through the difficult time they and Gemma are experiencing this year. Not for the first time, it was Mary Finneran who came up with the brilliant idea of launchingContinue reading “Club squadron assembling for Operation Glenswilly”
New member with a familiar face
The club’s membership continues to grow and last week we welcomed Dave Robb to our ranks, already well known to many members as Erica’s trusty partner. Now he assumes his own independent club identity and we hope he enjoys his membership. Pictured below: Dave and Erica walking the course at last year’s Benbulben Crossjump. HopefullyContinue reading “New member with a familiar face”
Luck holds for third successive Friday
This time it was a question of the rain not coming too early. For the third successive Friday evening, the club got lucky with beautiful sunshine, this time for cross country schooling over the course at Lenamore. The rain came in great volumes later in the night but all was benevolent at 7pm. Nine membersContinue reading “Luck holds for third successive Friday”
Time for other talents at Glenleary Show
There were plenty of riding club members at the rescheduled Glenleary Show on August Bank Holiday Monday but most appeared in different guises to those we know. At a show where the younger generation took centre stage, the adult troop fulfilled roles where horses were surplus to requirements. In the judges box, Cormac officiated withContinue reading “Time for other talents at Glenleary Show”
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