There are many ways to enjoy a good show jumping class…
Category Archives: The People
*Updated with photos* Chestnut filly foal brings light back into Orla’s life
After last weekend’s blow, yesterday gave Orla one of the great thrills of a horse owner’s life. Her old friend Molly gave birth to a healthy chestnut filly foal who opens a new chapter in her owner’s life with horses. This young lady is by Lancelot, a fine jumping stallion standing with the Kennedys inContinue reading “*Updated with photos* Chestnut filly foal brings light back into Orla’s life”
Success at all age levels for Donegal riders in Sligo
Even with Charlie Vial, Cormac and Patricia Warren contributing to the good news from Benbulben’s show, it was Lawrence Smyth as usual who made the headline in the local papers! Well done everybody. Donegal Democrat report
A note of sympathy to Orla
Orla, our thoughts are with you. Some of our members know what you’re going through but most of us have lived on the lucky side of horse ownership. Losing Ted so unexpectedly must be unbearable. Not only have you lost your mount — you’ve also lost a new friend along with all the hopes andContinue reading “A note of sympathy to Orla”
A quick glance back in appreciation of a great club effort
Events are piling up so quick and fast these days that we run the risk of not fully appreciating our achievements. Before we fix our eyes firmly on next weekend’s Derby & Dressage Show, let’s look briefly back to last Sunday’s Northwest Challenge at Eglinton. Yes, we won the Dressage Challenge and, yes, we didContinue reading “A quick glance back in appreciation of a great club effort”
There are many ways to walk a course…
As Enda’s chef d’equipe, there was no way Marina wasn’t walking the course at Gurteen… Good to see that the driver isn’t drinking!
Get well soon, Marina!
If you’ve been on holidays on Mars for the past week you may not be aware that we recently suffered a club casualty. Poor Marina took a tumble while out hacking in her fields, ending up in hospital for a couple of nights before being allowed home. She’s now sporting a few pieces of metalwork inContinue reading “Get well soon, Marina!”
Chill winds warmed by hot competition at fourth leg of North West League *with results*
A bitterly cold wind cut right through to the bone at Sunday’s fourth leg of the North West League but it didn’t deter another large contingent of riding club enthusiasts from turning out to earn more valuable points at this ever-popular event. We welcomed another new member as Hannah McGlinchey made her debut on herContinue reading “Chill winds warmed by hot competition at fourth leg of North West League *with results*”
Club update
So many bits and pieces of news and notices have emerged in the past couple of days that it’s time for a general update. New (and nearly new) members We’re delighted to welcome Maria Ryan to the club and wish her all the best in her endeavours at Advanced Primary level. Maria is a veteranContinue reading “Club update”
Familiar scene but plenty of new faces: NWL 2013 kicks off the competitive year
Templemore in mid-February: Contrast the pouring rain, penetrating damp and gloomy overcast sky with the bright, happy and animated faces of riding club members and you begin to understand the enduring attraction of the North West League. Despite the awful weather conditions, it was a real pleasure to be at the opening leg of theContinue reading “Familiar scene but plenty of new faces: NWL 2013 kicks off the competitive year”
Letterkenny Riding Club 