AIRC West leinster Horseware Team Show Jumping Qualifier
The West Leinster region of riding clubs qualifier for the AIRC Horseware National team show jumping championships took place on Sunday the 13th of May at Coilog EC in Kilmeague. Twelve teams battled it out over two rounds to win a place in the championship. The Horseware Team Show Jumping Championships is open to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
West Leinster Equine Shiatsu Ireland Dressage League a Success
Equine Shiatsu Ireland Dressage League Success It has been a busy Spring season for the West Leinster region of riding clubs. The region ran two Spring leagues between February and May 2011– one of which was the Equine Shiatsu Ireland Dressage League. This league was very well attended as regional members competed to win [...]
Thomastown & District RC “Summer Show”
Thomastown & District RC “Summer Show” On Sunday 5th June 2011 By kind permission of the Healy Family Venue: Barrettstown Stud, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny. Show Jumping for all grades Dressage for all grades All competitions are on grass and open to AIRC members only. For more information please contact: Gillian on 087 6744968 [...]
West Leinster Horze Ireland Dressage League Overall Results Announced
The Horze Ireland Autumn dressage league took place recently in the West Leinster region of riding clubs. The league was held across several legs hosted by various riding clubs in the region. Riding club members from the West Leinster region could compete at each leg in order to earn prizes on the day but more [...]
AIRC South Eastern Regional awards.
On Saturday the 23th October over 100 Riding club members decended on Hotel Kilkenny for the annual AIRC South Eastern Regional awards. This social event was orgainsed by the hard work of Gillian Hennesy and the girls from Thomastown Riding Club. The main awards were recieved by many surprised winners also club members from many [...]
Annaharvey Riding Club One Day Event
Report from Sarah Quaid (Club Secretary) On Sunday 29th of August Annaharvey Riding club hosted their annual one day event at Annaharvey Farm, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. With many combinations taking advantage of having their last run cross country prior to the national championships being held at the same venue on September 12th.A total of one [...]
Dalysgrove Riding Club TRI ODE Qualifier Sunday 15th August
Report by Ann O’Brien Photos by Mary Smith. Dalysgrove Riding club hosted the western regional qualifier for the TRI national riding club ODE in Dalysgrove Ahascragh on Sunday 15th August with the kind permission of Mr. Liam Naughten whose outstandingly beautiful estate shone in the warm sunshine to welcome the130 competitors from across the country, [...]
Boyneside Riding Club X-Jump Report
(Report by Sarah Richardson) Boyneside Riding Club held their annual X-Jump at Pipertsown Livery, Drogheda, Co.Louth on the 20th June by kind permission of Brian & Jean Smith. The event was kindly sponosored by local retailer Equipet whom have stores in Drogheda, Navan & Ashbourne. X-Jump is a challenging and fun combination of showjumping and [...]