Equestrian meet up

convert

Ah_Yeah has just raised the idea of possibly organising a meet up for the forum, which would obviously have some sort of horsey outin! .

Rather than get too detailed just yet, I said I'd start this thread here, with a poll asking if people would be interested in attending such an event, and then give their ideas and/or suggestions for the meet up.

Ah_Yeah

Predictable, but I'm definitely in

JillyQ

I would but it would depend on what side of the country it is on in.

fits

Unlikely I could go as I dont live in Ireland, but recommend doing something like this.

ilovemarmite

Sounds good

JillyQ what part of country are you in?

JillyQ

Im in Galway.

ilovemarmite

I think Ah Yeah is South Dub/Wicklow, I am too, but I am sure others near you will be on here too. There can always be a West meet up too or other regions too

Ah_Yeah

We could always meet somewhere in the middle too! Doesnt have to be in South Dub/Wicklow this is more to get a feel for who would be interested, then we could try to organise a location after!

Valentina

I'd love to do this.

marley123

Somewhere with decent hacking that can organise a BBQ after:)

Ave Sodalis

Love to go but don't have transport

Ah_Yeah

sup_dude wrote: »

Love to go but don't have transport

Do you mean for your horse or yourself?
I think the majority of people won't be bringing their horse, I know I won't anyway!

Ave Sodalis

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Do you mean for your horse or yourself?
I think the majority of people won't be bringing their horse, I know I won't anyway!

For myself

Ah_Yeah

sup_dude wrote: »

For myself

Ah! Well wherever you are, you could get public transport a certain amount of the way and carpool with someone? I drive, Im sure others do too

Ave Sodalis

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Ah! Well wherever you are, you could get public transport a certain amount of the way and carpool with someone? I drive, Im sure others do too

Sure I'll check funds closer to the time

silverfox88

super idea! id say leave the horses out of it for this one as not everyone has their own/transport etc, apparently there's a place in athlone that does xc for groups that is quite good and its also somewhat in the middle??

Ah_Yeah

silverfox88 wrote: »

super idea! id say leave the horses out of it for this one as not everyone has their own/transport etc, apparently there's a place in athlone that does xc for groups that is quite good and its also somewhat in the middle??

100% agree! And good idea on meeting somewhere in the middle

Is this the place you're talking about silverfox?

http://www.athloneequestrian.ie/cross-country/cross-country.asp

treccie

Probably too far from me sorry.

ilovemarmite

silverfox88 wrote: »

super idea! id say leave the horses out of it for this one as not everyone has their own/transport etc, apparently there's a place in athlone that does xc for groups that is quite good and its also somewhat in the middle??

Good idea to use riding centre horses of whatever place we choose. When more people respond can see where will suit most people maybe do a new poll on location when more people have said if they are interested or not

Ah_Yeah

Just giving this a bump for any newbies who may not have spotted it!

Any chance we could get it stickied? Pretty please with cherries on top?

convert

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Any chance we could get it stickied? Pretty please with cherries on top?

Well, seeing as how you asked so nicely, how could I refuse!

/thread stickied

silverfox88

On this note, anyone in the Wicklow/South Dublin area interested in renting the arena in Boswell for a bit of schooling? I was planning on doing it soon anyway but thought it might be a nice way to get a few of the boardies together!

Ah_Yeah

silverfox88 wrote: »

On this note, anyone in the Wicklow/South Dublin area interested in renting the arena in Boswell for a bit of schooling? I was planning on doing it soon anyway but thought it might be a nice way to get a few of the boardies together!

Definitely up for that!

Heydeldel

Ooh this is exciting.

I'm South Kildare/ Carlow area. I like the idea of doing a training/schooling session somewhere. Maybe we could pool resources and get someone to do a master class kind of thing?

Some X country schooling as it would suit different levels of rider/horse.

Maybe a meet up in person and then something with the geegees?

Oh, or a beach ride -towards the summer though!

Valentina

Heydeldel wrote: »

Ooh this is exciting.

I'm South Kildare/ Carlow area. I like the idea of doing a training/schooling session somewhere. Maybe we could pool resources and get someone to do a master class kind of thing?

Some X country schooling as it would suit different levels of rider/horse.

Maybe a meet up in person and then something with the geegees?

Oh, or a beach ride -towards the summer though!

Love the master class idea! I've always wanted to do a xc class with Lucinda Green

ilovemarmite

Sounds cool would love a cross country lesson as years since I have done it

Ah_Yeah

How about we agree on a preliminary meet up first, and then maybe work towards a masterclass or something? That way we'll all know each other and can agree together

How is March/April looking for a meet up for everyone?

ilovemarmite

Last week in March, first week in April would be good

Heydeldel

Yep, should be ok, unless I win the lotto and find myself on a beautiful beach somewhere...

er.... see you in April/ March.

Ah_Yeah

If you do, you can take us all with you.. So it's still March/April

Valentina

March/April should be okay for me too.

So are we meeting up first without horses and then organising a horsey one?