IRISH HORSE TRIALS SOCIETY LIMITED TRADING AS EVENTING IRELAND

Notice is hereby given under Section 42 of the Constitution of IHTS that the Board has been reschedued for 13 February 2014 - for the holding of the Annual General Meeting of the Society, at Tattersalls, Ratoath, Co Meath at 7.30pm.

All papers regarding the AGM can be downloaded from the Eventing Ireland website.  Click here

Erne Lakeland Riding Club members attending their AGM in the Killyhevlin Hotel

Erne Lakeland Riding Club held their AGM on Monday 11^th November in the Killyhevlin Hotel.

There were 6 new members this year, giving a total of 37 members, both riding and non riding.

Members enjoyed flatwork, dressage and show jumping lessons with tuition from Nessa Toher, Mandi King and a new instructor William Anderson. These lessons enabled riders to compete at both registered and unregistered events throughout Ireland and England.

We enjoyed Club Nights at Thorntons, beach rides at Murvagh, forest rides at Florencecourt and XC go as you please at Drumlins Hounds XC course, always followed by a picnic or pub grub.

Members competed successfully in a number of equestrian disciplines, including Dressage, Show Jumping, Arena Eventing, Le Trec, Working Hunter, XC, one day eventing to name but a few.  The club was also represented at the Equifest in Cavan and the Trec Ireland National Championship in Ross House, Mountnugent.  Riders also attended ILDRA, BHS and National Trails rides.  Plenty of rosettes and prize money was collected throughout the year, well done to all.

Members attended both Riding Club and BHS camps at CAFRE and Castle Leslie where they were lucky to receive expert tuition from a range of fantastic instructors.

We ran a very successful 3-week show jumping league at Ray Thorntons which was very well supported by both club members and the general public.  Well done to our club members who came 1^st  in the Starter Stakes, 1^st & 2^nd in the 60cm, 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd in the 75cm and finally 1^st and 2^nd in the 90cm competitions.

We had lovely New Years Day and Easter rides at Florencecourt followed by a very welcome lunch in the Village Inn.  Weather for both was great.

This year we had our annual dinner after Easter in the Killyhevlin hotel when both the food and craic were brilliant.  It gave us all an excuse to take off the chaps and boots and get glammed up!  Thanks to Jenna for organising this.

With funding from Rural Transport Fund and went to the opening meet at Sligo Races.  Some “punters” came home with prize money, some of us just about broke even!

Again this year we travelled to the Royal Dublin Horse Show and had a fantastic day out in brilliant weather.  Lovely to watch local horses & riders compete.

Thanks to Maeve, our Chairperson, for her continued dedication to the club and we look forward to another busy year ahead.

Membership is now due for renewal – £15 non riding, £25 Adult full membership and £45 Family membership.

If you are interested in joining the club please e-mail Mandy McQuade to davymcq@btinternet.com

The Club are running their annual 3-week Winter Show Jumping league in Ray Thornton’s, Florencecourt, starting at 12 noon on Sunday 17^th and Sunday 24^th November with the final on Sunday 1^st December.

Riders must compete in 2 out of 3 days to be eligible for prizes.

Prize for best turnout at Final

Everyone welcome.  Classes to suit everyone – Starter Stakes to 90cm.

Refreshments available

Further details contact Mandy – phone 07525 006324

or e-mail davymcq@btinternet.com

]]> http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?feed=rss2&p=316837 0 http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=11169 http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=11169#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:53:47 +0000 News Desk http://www.equestriannewsireland.com/?p=11169 All Eventing Ireland members over the age of 28 years old are eligible to vote at the EI AGM and EGM to be held at the Johnstown House Hotel and Spa, Enfield,Co Meath on Sunday 10 February at 10.00am.

Those not able to attend, however wish to vote on the proposed changes, are asked to send their proxy form to Mr Dermot McMahon, MBM Chartered Accountants at the address on the form by 10.00am on Friday 8 February 2013. (Forms can be downloaded from the Eventing Ireland website.)

There is only one candidate for each of the three vacant directors positions therefore there will be no vote required.  Those candidates nominated for the three vacant Directors positions are shown below:

Riders Director

Mr Joseph Murphy

Mr Joseph Murphy was nominated by:

Ms Suzanne Finlay

Mrs Heather Graham

Ms Jenny O’Connell

Mr Robert Suffern

Owners Director

Mr Barry Healy

Mr Barry Healy was nominated by:

Mr Maurice Coleman

Mr Arthur Comyn

Ms Michelle Fitzmaurice

Mr David O’Meara

General Membership

Mr Stuart Stirling

Mr Stuart Stirling was nominated by:

Mrs Catherine Abbott

Miss Clare Abbott

Mrs Dora Beacom

Ms Jean Mitchell