Donegal TREC event, Sunday 2 May, Glenleary

All members are invited to the next Donegal TREC event, a training competition at Glenleary Stables on Monday 2 May. The day will run as a Level 1 three phase pairs competition so is ideal for newcomers to TREC. The event is open to any rider aged 12 and over. Those under 16 must partner with an experienced adult. Horses and ponies must be aged four or over.

Entry forms are available from Orla on oreilly.orla@gmail.com. Entries close Friday 29 April and times will be issued on Saturday 30 April. Places are limited so early booking is advised. The cost for the day is  TREC members €20 or non-TREC members, €30 (includes €8 temporary insurance).

See the full details: Donegal TREC | Monday 2 May | Glenleary

Combined training for riding club members at South Donegal Pony Club show

As in the past few years, South Donegal branch of the Pony Club are including a riding club members’ class at their combined training show on Sunday 29 May. The event takes place at Deanes Equestrian Centre. The dressage test is BD 18 (2002) and you may choose to jump at either 70 or 80 cm.

Entries must be made in advance. See the East Donegal Pony Club’s website for full schedule and entry details.

Club fields three teams for TSJC qualifier

Team selection is complete! Even though each club is provisionally allowed enter just two teams, our third team has been accepted because not all clubs took up their two options. This is how the teams shape up:

Finn  Nadine, Marina, Anne, Tommy
Swilly  Tanya, Damien (on Millie), Libby, Cormac
Lennon  Geraldine, Damien (on Armstrong), Francis, Erica

The qualifier takes place on Sunday 1 May in Claremorris. Training with Kelda continues this evening, Thursday, at Cyril’s arena in Milford.

Meanwhile, in Monaghan…

While the main focus of member activity at the weekend was Flowerhill, Damien and Nadine plied their trade at Cloncaw Equestrian Centre’s cross country event in Glaslough, Monaghan. Enjoying beautiful weather, they were delighted with their clear round in the Novice Pairs. Old hand Molly lead the way at the outset but novice Millie took over about half way and didn’t bat an eyelid as she travelled in front for the remainder of the course. Riders and horses were delighted with themselves and they collected blue rosettes for their efforts. Well done, all four of you.

Full results from Flowerhill

Full winning results from yesterday’s AIRC National Hunter Trial Championships are now on line at the AIRC website. The complete competitors’ finishing list will probably be published shortly.

Well done everybody, particularly to Anne and Marina, and to Geraldine as well who, as our youngest member competing at her first ever riding club hunter trial, rode a brilliant clear round on Cool in the Advanced Intermediate class.