Equestrian meet up

Ah_Yeah

I think it might be a good idea to meet up first without horses, or else even book in a rideout together somewhere? Something that doesn't require a huge level of commitment, e.g. bringing our own horses ?

Heydeldel

Yeah an initial meet up without the nags would be better - what about at a horsey event? As spectators like. Is there anything interesting on around then? Not sure I'll still have my loan horse much longer but would like to meet up.

Ah_Yeah

There's SJAI at Boswell for the next couple of months? Final is April 14th

http://www.boswellequestrian.ie/images/stories/pdf/sji_spring_horse_pony_league_2013.pdf

marley123

Tattersalls would be a good place to meet up if anything on?

Ah_Yeah

Looks like there's nothing on until June

I'd end up coming home with about 5 horses

holly_24

hey all,

new to this Ah yeah told me about the forum, would look to come along to a meet up, as only getting back in the saddle and new to the Dublin ridding scene ,

i would love to go out over a xc course when the weather is a bit better, with a plan of entering a hunter trial. will be looking for a partner in crime for pairs if anyone was interested closer to the time.

convert

Welcome to the madhouse, Holly!

ilovemarmite

I have exams early May so meet up before mid April would be good as will be cramming last two weeks in April

We could do a ride out somewhere, would be good if people all different levels and not everyone has a horse, could then go for a pub lunch after to chat.

Will be cool to meet some new horsey people.

silverfox88

Sounds like a good plan marmite, april would suit me as well as im just finished exams! anyone have any concrete idea where would suit as a meeting point? have we got an idea of where most people are coming from? if we could narrow down our location now that we have our timing we should be able to get planning!

Ah_Yeah

Good idea silverfox! I think we should look to plan something soon so we can ensure we mark it in our diaries

I'm South Dublin, but am willing to travel (within reason!) - and have my own transport.

What about Bel Air?

http://www.belairhotelequestrian.com/

Valentina

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

What about Bel Air?

http://www.belairhotelequestrian.com/

Two hour xc jumping ride anyone?

Ah_Yeah

Valentina wrote: »

Two hour xc jumping ride anyone?

I am 125% down with that

Valentina

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

I am 125% down with that

Bring. It. On. :cool:

Heydeldel

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

Good idea silverfox! I think we should look to plan something soon so we can ensure we mark it in our diaries

I'm South Dublin, but am willing to travel (within reason!) - and have my own transport.

What about Bel Air?

http://www.belairhotelequestrian.com/

This looks great! Are we bringing our own or using theirs? Took the mare out showjumping on Sunday. Only one pole down - the second of a double. Was happy with how she went for our first time out! Dying to do some xcountry!

Valentina

Heydeldel wrote: »

This looks great! Are we bringing our own or using theirs? Took the mare out showjumping on Sunday. Only one pole down - the second of a double. Was happy with how she went for our first time out! Dying to do some xcountry!

I'll probably use one of theirs as I've no transport for my mare but I'll decide for definite closer to the time.

Congrats on your showjumping result

Ah_Yeah

I suppose its up to each individual but I think it might be easier for the first meet up if we use their horses. Plus Ive no horse

Heydeldel

Ok great! That's even better I think. Excited!

Ah_Yeah

I'll give them a ring tomorrow and see what dates they have in April, and what the rates are. I'll post them here and we might set a new poll then (with the help of convert? ) on what date everyone wants?

ilovemarmite

Bel Air sounds good to me, I'll use one of their horses (unless anyone wants to buy one for me before then )

What is their cross country course like? I haven't done any for ages so wouldn't be able for big difficult jumps

ilovemarmite

We can also retire to their hotel bar after

Ah_Yeah

ilovemarmite wrote: »

Bel Air sounds good to me, I'll use one of their horses (unless anyone wants to buy one for me before then )

What is their cross country course like? I haven't done any for ages so wouldn't be able for big difficult jumps

I haven't been on it, but what I'll do is enquire if the ride out caters for all levels.
I know in my yard there was a range of jumps you could choose based on your level as you went through the course, and if you didn't feel like jumping and just wanted a hack, you could do that too

I'll see what packages they have !

ilovemarmite

Thanks Ah Yeah

I can jump but only doing about 50-60cm at the moment I think.

Fairly confident rider just a bit out of practice at some things still as only went back riding in August after several years not doing much

Will be a fun day I think

Ah_Yeah

ilovemarmite wrote: »

Thanks Ah Yeah

I can jump but only doing about 50-60cm at the moment I think.

Fairly confident rider just a bit out of practice at some things still as only went back riding in August after several years not doing much

Will be a fun day I think

I'm about the same as you, I've been focusing mainly on flatwork since I got back in the saddle

ilovemarmite

Ah_Yeah wrote: »

I'm about the same as you, I've been focusing mainly on flatwork since I got back in the saddle

Cool that's good, yeah I have been doing mostly flatwork in lessons recently, have a couple months though to improve my jumping between now and the meet up so I can make some little goals for myself. Our outdoor arena where I ride has been flooded recently but I think they are fixing it up and hopefully weather will improve as much easier to practice jumping in that than the small indoor.

I sort of know someone who rides in Bel Air and they love it, said all the horses are brilliant so that is good to know.

marley123

Bel Air is geared towards experienced riders I think but as long as you are able to handle small fences you should be fine..
Bel Air is €40 for 1 Hour & €70 for 2 hrs

Below is also meant to be fab for a good ride out

& is €35 for 1 hour & €50 for 2hours.

http://www.glendaloughhouse.ie/glendalough-house-equestrian/trekking

Ah_Yeah

marley123 wrote: »

Bel Air is geared towards experienced riders I think but as long as you are able to handle small fences you should be fine..
Bel Air is €40 for 1 Hour & €70 for 2 hrs

Below is also meant to be fab for a good ride out

& is €35 for 1 hour & €50 for 2hours.

http://www.glendaloughhouse.ie/glendalough-house-equestrian/trekking

Thanks Marley - I'll give them a call to check their availability too.

Might be no harm to see if we can get a group discount if there's going to be at least 5 of us going (by the looks of it)

silverfox88

Ive done Bel Air before, went on one of the two hour ride outs - when they say experienced riders I think they really just mean able to canter and jump. The horses there are fab and they're so used to their job they literally just canter along one behind the other, no racing around the place. Jumps were small and no worries about the horses trying to refuse etc - they literally just do their job! I was unsure as Im so used to riding my own horses about going in such a large group, but it was really relaxing! Make sure you have a skull cap/hat suitable for xc though, i went in my champion and they made me wear the standard dodgy mushroom head skull cap - needless to say i was not impressed at regressing to riding school style
The little huntsmans bar i think its called is ADORABLE - really cosy and lovely food!

ilovemarmite

silverfox88 wrote: »

Ive done Bel Air before, went on one of the two hour ride outs - when they say experienced riders I think they really just mean able to canter and jump. The horses there are fab and they're so used to their job they literally just canter along one behind the other, no racing around the place. Jumps were small and no worries about the horses trying to refuse etc - they literally just do their job! I was unsure as Im so used to riding my own horses about going in such a large group, but it was really relaxing! Make sure you have a skull cap/hat suitable for xc though, i went in my champion and they made me wear the standard dodgy mushroom head skull cap - needless to say i was not impressed at regressing to riding school style
The little huntsmans bar i think its called is ADORABLE - really cosy and lovely food!

Sounds great, was just my birthday on Saturday so getting a vent air skull

Valentina

I haven't done xc in years and have done very little jumping recently too but I'm willing to give anything a go and I'm sure the horses they provide will be more than suitable. We can egg each other on anyway! :P

Ahh this is getting so exciting, I can't wait!

ilovemarmite

Valentina wrote: »

I haven't done xc in years and have done very little jumping recently too but I'm willing to give anything a go and I'm sure the horses they provide will be more than suitable. We can egg each other on anyway! :P

Ahh this is getting so exciting, I can't wait!

Same here can't wait!