So near and yet so far… Our gallant team riders finished a memorable third in the RDS qualifier in Sligo this afternoon while our Donegal Gaeltacht neighbours again set sail for Dublin in August. Congratulations everybody on a very, very fine effort. We’re proud of you. Go Donegal!
Club meeting, Thursday 21 May
Time to sit down together again to plot a course the good ship Letterkenny Riding Club as we approach the summer months. Everybody is welcome and encouraged to attend in Tir na nOg this Thursday, 21 May, at 8pm.
Inishowen Riding Club Show with Dressage Qualifier, Sunday 24 May
Lenamore is the venue for Inishowen’s annual spring show next Sunday, 24 May. This year the show hosts the regional dressage qualifier and you should contact Tanya on 086 100 2972, if you’re interested in riding on a team.
Best of luck to our teams in Sligo
Better late than never: The very, very best of luck to Anne, Damien, Shauna, Leo, Cormack, Marina, Lisa and Keary in Sligo today. It’s the annual tilt for a spot at the RDS team show jumping championships in August. Fingers crossed…
Great summer schedule developed at inter-club meeting
Enda reports good progress from Monday evening’s inter-club meeting at Tir na nOg. It certainly sets up a lovely series of summer events for the calendar.
Plans have been set in motion for our first inter club cross country and dressage league. Provisional dates have been circled in the calendar and host venues identified. If all goes according to plan the first leg will be on Sunday 5 July around Liz and Ryan’s coastal course outside Carrigart. Next up will be a run to Charlie and Mona’s course outside Killybegs on Sunday 23 August and the last leg takes place at Lenamore on Sunday 13 September, organised by Letterkenny and Inishowen Riding Clubs. The complete schedules with the finer detail around dressage tests, cost and entry dates will follow later.
The four clubs have also agreed to pull resources to purchase timing equipment which should ease the pressure on those who have been called upon in the past to provide the clock and sensors.
Finally the Audrey Jacob Team Challenge was heralded as a great success by all the clubs on the night so take a bow all those who helped organise the event.
A fine Carrickfinn fire
It was by all accounts the best ever Carrickfinn fire! A million thanks to Damien for organising yet another weather-resistant weekend in one of the finest spots on the planet.
Pictured below: Damien warms his tootsies. See more photos in the gallery.
Inter-club meeting tonight, Monday 11 May
It’s tough to keep tabs on everything that’s going on so apologies for the late notice of an inter-club meeting this evening. Usual venue, Tir na nOg, 8pm. Agenda topics include the status of our sub-region with regards to qualifiers etc, and the planned summer cross country and dressage league.
A Pictorial Update
A lot has been going on. Luckily a picture is better than a thousand words so you’ll enjoy a quick visual catch up on club activities in the Gallery. Many thanks to Anne for supplying great photos of our cross country schooling sessions, Flowerhill, and our magnificent victories at the recent Audrey Jacob Team Challenge.
XC Schooling Sessions
Flowerhill
Audrey Jacob Team Challenge
Pictured below: Our victorious show jumping team. Congratulations everybody. You did the club and Audrey proud.
The road to Carrickfinn
Any sane person looking out at today’s weather wouldn’t even countenance the thought of camping at Carrickfinn in 10 days’ time. Luckily we live on the Atlantic seaboard so it’s likely to be sunny and springlike again in the morning.
Our annual pilgrimage to the Rosses takes place earlier than usual this year to avoid a clash with the team show jumping qualifier in Sligo on Sunday 17 May. We’ll be heading down the road on Saturday 9 May, with all available fingers and toes crossed for a dry weekend.
Please let Damien know now if you’re planning on making the journey.
Dressage teams and times for Audrey Jacob Team Challenge
Hot competition for dressage silverware too! Here are the teams and test times. Please adhere to the times strictly to ensure that the day runs smoothly!


