BARROW VALLEY RIDING CLUB
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History of the Club
History of the Club Snippets of an article written by Margaret Kinsella. In 1993 Pat McArdle, who was a member of the Oakleaf riding club, got the idea of starting a riding club in the Carlow area. Pat approached Susan Patterson regarding using her premises at Carrigbeg Riding School as a base and was… Read more
Team Challenge a huge success!
There is a buzz amongst the club members following the huge success of the Team SJ Challenge in Barnadown last Sunday. A great atmosphere combined with good team spirit from all of the clubs involved meant everyone had a really enjoyable day. Roll on the winter league and all competitions to follow… Read more
Winter Show Jumping league
Its all over!! Sat the 12th saw an end to a fantastic Winter SJ League. Mulled wine and mince pies amongst rosettes and lots of prizes sent all involved home with Christmas cheer!! Many congratulations to all prize winners and all those who made huge improvements over the six weeks. All results are… Read more
Barrow Valley On Tour!
A report on our trip to Badminton in May '09. Report_Barrow_Valley_On_Tour_2009[1].doc (2 MB)… Read more
Aswood Show Report by Bernadette Hayes!
Ashwood Show Sunday 30th May 2010 Barrow Valley riding club members did their club proud on Sunday 30th May at Barnadown.Dressage (where the wave is the new salute!) In dressage, Annemarie Doran, Lisa Mulhall, Kirsty Dobie, Ciara Dunne and Sally Roberts were up against some stiff opposition. Annemarie… Read more
Website launched!
Our new website has been launched today!! We have opened this new page as a means of sharing news, information and photos with all our members and friends. All contributions are welcome, editing may be necessary!! Watch this space!! … Read more
Club Night Report 14th May
Two lessons to-night, crowds are getting bigger! We were quickly down to one layer of clothes (most of us!) as Sue had us working hard. The plan was to ride over the centre of the poles on the ground, on various circles, at all three paces and from there to the outdoor and repeat the process over a… Read more
Club Night Report Thurs 8th July.
And the rain came but luckily we were able to take refuge in the indoor arena for a much appreciated dressage lesson! Sue passed on even more of her mountain of knowledge which we hope will shave off a coule more marks this weekend!! Cross country next Fri (weather permitting) to be followed by SJ the… Read more
Barrow Valley On Tour!
A report on our trip to Badminton in May '09. Report_Barrow_Valley_On_Tour_2009[1].doc (2 MB)… Read more
Club Night Report 7th May!
Holding hands, colliding at the canter and going home to practice what we were told to do would sum it up!! Eight of us enthuastic jockeys were mounted and ready to go at 7.45PM. In light of the pairs relay challenge tomorrow Sue thought it appropriate to teach us how to pass the whip correctly, easy… Read more
Club Night Report 7th May!
Holding hands, colliding at the canter and going home to practice what we were told to do would sum it up!! Eight of us enthuastic jockeys were mounted and ready to go at 7.45PM. In light of the pairs relay challenge tomorrow Sue thought it appropriate to teach us how to pass the whip correctly, easy… Read more
Carne Horse Trials at Sleedagh.
A beautiful day for the nine BV members who found their way thanks to the enourmous brown sign for Johnstown castle!! It was a day of ''only for''. Ciara would have been placed 'only for' crowd interference at the cottage!.Keith would have been placed 'only for' he jumped an AI jump!.Louise would have… Read more
3 Rocks Horse Trials at Monart.
Just 24hours after landing from holidays Kirsty bagged a 4th place in a very competitive day at Monart! The picnic was well organised with lots of random comments being made!! Note: 1;not advised to use Kisty's cutlery, 2;never leave Keith alone, 3;protect your chocolate from Fisher, 4;keep your fingers… Read more
Team Challenge a huge success!
There is a buzz amongst the club members following the huge success of the Team SJ Challenge in Barnadown last Sunday. A great atmosphere combined with good team spirit from all of the clubs involved meant everyone had a really enjoyable day. Roll on the winter league and all competitions to follow… Read more
Charity Pairs Challenge!
What a day, the sun shone, nobody came a cropper and the catering was second to none!! A very competitive days jumping with all sorts of bending of the rules, AI's jumping as AP's, passing the whip in the wrong spot, jumping the last fence first and some even skipping a jump or two!! Despite all that… Read more
Club Night Report 14th May
Two lessons to-night, crowds are getting bigger! We were quickly down to one layer of clothes (most of us!) as Sue had us working hard. The plan was to ride over the centre of the poles on the ground, on various circles, at all three paces and from there to the outdoor and repeat the process over a… Read more
Thomastown and District Show Report
Eleven of our members made the trip on Sunday 6th June and Eight brought home ribbons!! The day started off wet while the second part was scorching hot, typical Irish weather which still manages to catch out some people! Despite the rain Sally and Cathy came 2nd and 5th respectively in dressage in the… Read more
Thomastown and District Show Report
Eleven of our members made the trip on Sunday 6th June and Eight brought home ribbons!! The day started off wet while the second part was scorching hot, typical Irish weather which still manages to catch out some people! Despite the rain Sally and Cathy came 2nd and 5th respectively in dressage in the… Read more
Belline Summer Show Report by Cathy Byrne
A nice lazy Sunday start, with nothing starting until midday!Belline Summer Show in the regal surroundings of Belline House offered something for everyone!Catherine Redenko and Tiger Lily enjoyed the testing 18 fence Derby course[It would be great if Sat Nav was available] with jump by jump commentary… Read more
Waterford Horse Trials
The sun shone yet again for the fourteen Barrow Valley members who travelled to Ballinaclough for the first of the Hoofprints Horse Trials league. Some came home with rosettes but Mary came home with her purse well and truly emptied thanks to the irresistable photography of Hoofprints!!… Read more
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