AIRC Western Region – Ballinasloe RC Show.
By Niamh Macken It was a windy Blustery Day on the 13th of May in the Ballinasloe Showgrounds, but the rain held off, and as per usual the showground staff had the grounds looking immaculate. The Primary Showjumping got things underway, on the Damien McGuire built track, with Jacqueline Feely from South Roscommon RC, and [...]
Dunbyrne Livery League Final at Winterdown RC
The final leg of the Dunbyrne Livery Dressage league in the West Leinster Region of riding clubs took place on Sunday the 6th May. This final leg was held by Winterdown Riding Club at Kildare International EC in Rathmore, Co. Kildare and offered riding club members their last chance to gain league points towards the [...]
Linda Moore Spring League
The penultimate leg of the Linda Moore spring show jumping league took place in the West Leinster region on Sunday the 22nd April. This leg was hosted by Dunbyrne Riding Club at Dunbyrne Stud in Kilmeague, Co. Kildare. Competitors warmed up in the venues smaller outdoor arena before heading to the spacious main arena to [...]
West Leinster Celebrate 3rd Annual Camelot Awards Night
The West Leinster Region of Riding Clubs Camelot awards night took place on Saturday 28th January 2012. This was the third annual awards night and took place at Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. The Camelot awards were first awarded to regional members in January 2010. The concept of the awards began in 2009 when [...]
Linda Moore Autumn League Kicks Off in West Leinster
The first leg of the West Leinster Region Linda Moore Autumn show jumping league took place on Sunday the 9th October. Dunbyrne Riding club had orginally intended to host the first leg on October second but unfortunately had to cancel their leg due to very bad weather. The league is named in honour of former regional [...]
Moyglare Riding Club Host First Leg of Equine Shiatsu Ireland Dressage League
The first leg of the Equine Shiatsu Ireland took place on Sunday 25th September. This league is held by the West Leinster Region of Riding Clubs and sponsored by Aine Corcoran of Equine Shiatsu Ireland. Shiatsu is a therapy based on the same principles as acupuncture, in which pressure from hands is applied to [...]
AIRC Western Region News
Report and photos: Orla O’Reilly Wonderful Day at Hillsborough Farm Letterkenny Riding Club, now thriving in its fifth year since forming in 2006, presented its first show on home territory on Sunday 10 July thanks to the generosity of the Edwards Family of Hillsborough Farm in Ramelton. So often compelled to stage its competitions [...]
Dublin Horseshow Preparation – Pat Galavan Gears up for Amateur Championship
In the run up to the weekend of the 2011 Discover Ireland Dublin Horseshow we caught up with another Irish amateur rider hoping for success at the RDS this week. Pat Galavan, a native of Wexford and now living in Naas will take part in the Amateur Showjumping classes starting ths evening. Pat’s horse is his [...]
Celbridge RC Host West Leinster TRI Equestrian Qualifier
The qualifier for the TRI Equestrian National Horse Trials Championship in the West Leinster region of riding clubs was held on Sunday the 24th July. The one day event qualifier was hosted by Celbridge riding club at Margeurite Lodge in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. Each region in the country will host a qualifier where [...]
Boyneside Riding Club Cross Jump
Report by Sarah Richardson On the 19th June Boyneside Riding Club held their annual cross jump competition. There were a couple of new editions to the course this year at Brian & Jean Smith’s course at Piperstown, Drogheda which has just added an indoor arena and newly surfaced outdoor to it’s facilities. The introduction of [...]
Three Rocks RC Team Dressage Qualifier and Jump Cross 3rd July
Team Dressage Qualifier 1st Carne White 76.38% No 9 Claire Sinnott – Without a Flinch No 10 Melanie Hammel – Taylors Slaney Cruise No 11 Albert Whitehead – Ballyell Quickpick No 12 Ann Lambert – Killinick Bouncer 2nd Waterford Blue 75.31% No 13 Mary Ellen Phelan – Stonehavens Teddy No 14 Jeni Pim [...]
Thomastown & District Riding Club Show at Barretstown Stud 5th June
Report by Sarah Lang Thomastown & District Riding Club held its annual dressage & show jumping show recently at Barretstown Stud in Knocktopher. Set on superb land the show was very well supported from local clubs and some long distance clubs from around the country which was nice to see. The club also held a [...]
Thomastown and District Riding Club Summer Show and Connolly Red Mills Master Series
THOMASTOWN & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB SUMMER SHOW & CONNOLLY RED MILLS MASTER SERIES June 5th, 2011 To be held at Barrettstown Stud, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny By kind permission of The Healy Family2011 Dressage Tests as per Festival 2011 (on grass) Primary – PC Introductory 1995 Advanced Primary – AIRC 2 (2007) Intermediate – BD 13 [...]
Horseware Team Show Jumping South East Regional Qualifier – hosted by Warrington Riding Club at Warrington Equestrian Centre 22nd May 2011
Report by Jane Gaffney. On a windy but dry Sunday in Warrington Equestrian Centre, Kilkenny Coolbell Riding Club secured their place in the final of the Horseware Team Show Jumping Championship at the Dublin Horse Show in August for the second year running. It was a close fought contest on the 22nd May with 22 [...]
