Festive cheer at the Strule Valley Show

STRULE VALLEY Riding Club held their Annual Christmas Show at Ecclesville Centre, Fintona. The club would like to thank Conor McCabe for course building assisted by Katie Clarke, Helen Badger, Jane Elliott & Alison Donnell. Thankyou to Ann Friel for judging, Emma King & Gillian Hynes entries & Helen Badger & Alison Donnell call up.

The Club would like to thank those that came along to compete & special mention to the little riders from Seskinore Harriers Branch of the Pony Club, O’Kane’s Stables & Livery, RD Equestrian & Moorlough Riding Club, as well the competitors that travelled from Fermanagh & Donegal.

Results

Wednesday 11th December

Father Christmas 40cm double clears: Sox & Saoirse O’Kane, Sally & CJ O’Kane, Holly & Emily Irwin, Jacko & Nancy Teague, Culmore Princess & Isla Clarke, Oreo & Maisie Mullen, George & Jimmy Donaghy, Eddie Rocket & Anna Armstrong, Oscar & Annie Kelly

Frosty the Snowman 50cm double clears: Sampson & Ailish McBride, Sandy & Caroline Wallace, Oscar & Annie Kelly

Santa Claus 60cm double clears: Sampson & Ailish McBride, Sox & CJ O’Kane, Culmore Princess & Rosie Clarke, Mo & Joshua Grayson, Sandy & Caroline Wallace

Sleigh Bells 70cm double clears: JJ & Conor McGirr, Dakota & Elaine Lynch

Elf 80cm double clears: Gucci & Maddison O’Kane, Tornado & Nakita Thompson, Missy & Kyra Loughran, Rosie & Ellie Mae McCrory, Bailey & Emma Bratton

North Pole 90cm: No clears

Mistletoe 1 metre double clears: Ida & Emma Bratton

Moving into the new year, the Club’s Annual General Meeting is planned for Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 8pm in the RDA, Omagh. The Dolly Mixture Perpetual Shield will be awarded to the member who has attended the most riding club events during the year.

There will be a bit and bridle fitting talk with Marita O’Loughlin-Doyle from Equi-Bit Ireland on Wednesday 22nd January at 8pm in the RDA, Omagh. Everyone is very welcome to come along.

Members look forward to a horse riding simulator session at the end of January to work on developing their position and technique, helping their performance improve!

February sees Wayne Hamilton return to the club for 3 weeks, to take members for flatwork training at Ecclesville.

Monthly pleasure rides are also on the schedule at Gortin Glens Forest Park for members.

A horses only working hunter show to include NI Festival Qualifiers is planned for Sunday 2nd March 2025, commencing at 11am at Ecclesville Centre Indoor. Everyone is very welcome & entries will be on the day.

Keep up to date with the Club on their facebook page.