Category Archives: Tuition

Geraldine steps into instructors boots as Richard Smyth’s lessons are postponed for a week

In a change of plan, Richard Smyth’s jumping lessons will kick off a week later than originally scheduled on Friday of next week, 28 September. This week, in his place, we’ll be instructed for the first time by our very own newly-qualified Geraldine Porter. The lessons will take place at Miranda Doherty’s arena near Strabane.Continue reading “Geraldine steps into instructors boots as Richard Smyth’s lessons are postponed for a week”

Jumping lessons with Richard Smyth

Next weeks sees the beginning of a short series of Friday evening jumping lessons with Richard Smyth at his yard at Victoria Bridge, between Strabane and Newtownstewart. Richard needs no introduction and this is a great opportunity to train with an accomplished show jumper with a great reputation as a teacher. Denis is arranging theContinue reading “Jumping lessons with Richard Smyth”

Formation riding lessons with Valerie Craig

It’s time once more for our infamous formation riding lessons with Valerie Craig. They’ll run for the next two Fridays at Harley’s arena in Trentagh. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, it’s the very best way to ride great flatwork without even realising you’re doing it. You’ll be too busy concentrating on holdingContinue reading “Formation riding lessons with Valerie Craig”

Circles the focus of attention at second Glenleary session

Spectacular weather on Friday evening meant that some horses were left grazing in their fields by sun-starved members but the six riders who rode at Glenleary made the most of more excellent tuition from Mary Finneran. It was good to have Hazel’s Sapphire back from the sickbay on the first ride and she was joinedContinue reading “Circles the focus of attention at second Glenleary session”

Fine-tuning the basics at sunny Glenleary

No matter how much tuition any of us experiences, there’ll always be some little detail that an instructor can spot that makes a lesson worthwhile. Mary Finneran’s most enjoyable flatwork lessons on Friday evening focussed on achieving the correct bend when riding corners accurately. The exercises were built up step by step, culminating in aContinue reading “Fine-tuning the basics at sunny Glenleary”

Flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran, Friday 3 August

The next two Friday evenings see the club in action at Glenleary in Ramelton. Mary Finneran will instruct us in flatwork, beginning at 7.30pm. If you plan to participate, book in with Louise on 085 850 8941 as soon as possible. If you’d like to use one of the Glenleary horses, contact Mary herself onContinue reading “Flatwork lessons with Mary Finneran, Friday 3 August”