Hard to believe but true — Donegal now has five AIRC clubs with Rosann and Inishowen officially on the board. We look forward to seeing them in action at the North West League. Rosann will be sporting navy colours with Inishowen togging out in navy and light blue. Congratulations clubs on getting up and going.Continue reading “Big week for Donegal as two new riding clubs are born”
Category Archives: The People
More young blood for club membership: Claire Kelly joins
Welcome Claire! Our newest new member is another familiar face. Denis Kelly’s daughter has come of age and we’re delighted to have her on board the riding club ship. She’s going to be jumping in cross country and show jumping at Intermediate level and will take on the big shots in the dressage arena atContinue reading “More young blood for club membership: Claire Kelly joins”
Gemma and Ewelina welcomed to club ranks
It’s always a pleasure to see new faces amongst the membership and we can enjoy two of them as we head into the second month of the year. Gemma Carroll is no stranger to the club, appearing often as a guide and groom for her parents, Mick and Suzanne. Her connemara pony, Jack, has servedContinue reading “Gemma and Ewelina welcomed to club ranks”
Hearts go out to Finola
Finola Murphy of Benbulben Riding Club, one of our most faithful visitors over the years, this week lost her outstanding Irish Draught mare Jessie Kildalton Delight to colic. Our hearts go out to you, Finola. You were a wonderful partnership and we can’t even begin to imagine what you’re going through. Finola and Jessie wonContinue reading “Hearts go out to Finola”
All set for another year after great gathering at AGM
Although regional expectations mean that next year’s AGM will probably take place earlier in the winter, there’s no doubting the value of holding the meeting within the festive season. Friday evening’s gathering attracted an excellent attendance of lively, engaged members who talked positively about events in 2012 and looked forward enthusiastically to the new ridingContinue reading “All set for another year after great gathering at AGM”
Annual General Meeting, 8pm, Friday 14 December
It’s time again to reflect on another 12 months of riding club activity, make some decisions about who will steer the ship for the coming year, and to look forward to the club’s future. Our AGM is always an enjoyable, non-bureaucratic affair with a strong emphasis on the social side of things. The highlight ofContinue reading “Annual General Meeting, 8pm, Friday 14 December”
Equestrian Boutique opens its doors in Kilmacrennan
John and Sharon, whose Equi-Wash and Equi-Tack enterprises have proved a wonderful success in 2012, are very proud to open the doors of their new tack shop, Equestrian Boutique. They have an impressive inventory offering everything for horse and rider. Needless to say, it’s a great place to pick up Christmas presents for horsey-minded friendsContinue reading “Equestrian Boutique opens its doors in Kilmacrennan”
Time to acknowledge our club member and horse of the year
With just a couple of weeks left to our Annual General Meeting on Friday 14 December, it’s time for all of us to look back over the year and pinpoint the contributions and achievements of our members and their horses. The highlight of the AGM is the presentation of awards to our Club Member ofContinue reading “Time to acknowledge our club member and horse of the year”
Can anybody help Audrey get back in the saddle?
Audrey, not seen on horseback this year, is on the verge of returning to activity at altitude! She has recently acquired a fine 6-year old cob on loan and is looking forward to getting back in the saddle. There’s just one problem: she’s missing the saddle! Her table-shaped mount cuts a somewhat different figure toContinue reading “Can anybody help Audrey get back in the saddle?”
News from HQ : AIRC Lancelot Awards
The Lancelot Awards are presented annually by the Association of Irish Riding Clubs to recognise the sterling efforts of its members who regularly go beyond the call of duty in organising or helping at club, regional or national level. Four categories of awards are presented annually: Club of the Year Club Secretary of the Year ClubContinue reading “News from HQ : AIRC Lancelot Awards”
Letterkenny Riding Club 