Marking the club’s first foray into new territory in Termon, we had six riders and four spectators for Friday night’s lesson with Tracey Gallagher. A chest infection got the better of Hazel causing her to pull out at the last minute. Hannah and Nadine were in the first lesson. Damien, Francis, Maria and Hillary in the second. Jenny,Continue reading “Even the cuckoo turns up for Friday night jumping”
Category Archives: Tuition
Jumping lesson with Tracy Gallagher, Friday 3 May
There’s no time to rest on our show jumping laurels after our great day at the Northwest Challenge. There are lots more competitions coming up so make the most of the opportunity to train with show jumper, Tracy Gallagher, this Friday. The lesson will take place at her arena in Termon. Damien and Nadine areContinue reading “Jumping lesson with Tracy Gallagher, Friday 3 May”
Flatwork lessons focus on fundamentals
Mary Devine’s flatwork lessons would be of great benefit to any rider, not just those thinking of forthcoming dressage tests. On Friday night her focus was on the horses’ way of going, concentrating specifically on encouraging them to flex and bend and use their bodies fully. She emphasised the importance of building up their muscleContinue reading “Flatwork lessons focus on fundamentals”
Riding Club TREC evening in Milford
On Friday we will have an “introduction to TREC” evening with Orla in Milford. Starting at 7pm, the activities will consist of a training session with a variety of trec PTV obstacles and CoP (Control of Paces). Riders will then ride a PTV track laid out as would be found at a competition. Whether you’reContinue reading “Riding Club TREC evening in Milford”
Not to be overlooked: Flatwork lessons with Mary Devine
In the run-up to the National Hunter Trials (such a mouthful compared to “Flowerhill”) there’s always the danger that non-cross-country activities will get lost in the woodwork. Mary Devine’s flatwork lessons are a very worthy contender for attention. The first of three takes place this Friday evening. Mary is an experienced dressage competitor and hasContinue reading “Not to be overlooked: Flatwork lessons with Mary Devine”
Time to think about the dressage team qualifiers, Sunday 19 May
The team show jumping qualifier tends to dominate the thoughts of the club as we march into the competitive season but this year the club is also going to make a concerted effort to field one or two teams at the regional team dressage qualifier which will be held on Sunday 19 May, probably inContinue reading “Time to think about the dressage team qualifiers, Sunday 19 May”
Jumping lessons with Gary Marshall
Rachael McCrossan is organising another set of lessons with top show jumping coach Gary Marshall. This is definitely something which should be of interest to those focussing on show jumping this season. Rachael has sent us on the following information: The show season has gotten off to a great start and with lots more excitingContinue reading “Jumping lessons with Gary Marshall”
Flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran, Friday 15 February
It looks like we might avoid the permanent torrential rain for Friday night’s flatwork tuition with Mary Finneran at Glenleary. The first in a series of three lessons, Mary will always identify and work on small but critical details in our riding and our horses’ way of going which can transform the overall experience andContinue reading “Flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran, Friday 15 February”
Further details confirmed for upcoming activities
Vera has confirmed the details for the series of three flatwork lessons that will run parallel to the NW League, beginning on Friday 15 February. Mary Finneran will provide instruction and the venue is Glenleary. Anybody who attended her classes in October and November will be eager to continue the good work. New pupils alsoContinue reading “Further details confirmed for upcoming activities”
6pm flatwork option for novices with Patricia Warren
Patricia will once again teach a flatwork lesson for novices this coming Friday evening at Cyril’s. If anybody wishes to join Cyril and Maura at 6pm, book with Francis on 086 372 2542.
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