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?

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