Donegal Direct - Activities - Equestrian RSS FeedInch Island Stablesinfo@donegaldirect.comBurnfoot Tel: +353 (0)74 9360335Friendly family run riding school on beautiful Island setting. Hacking on quiet scenic roads, cross country course, two beach rides, mountain ride, lessons from qualified caring staff up to competition standard. Liveries, breaking, schooling. Pony Club.
Donegal Equestrian Holidaysinfo@donegaldirect.comBundoranTel: 003537198 41977Donegal Equestrian Holidays offers everyone from the beginner to the more experienced a chance to sample some of the most beautiful riding in Ireland.
Willow Farmhouseinfo@donegaldirect.comMilford Tel: +353 868571012**** Failte Ireland approved +Disability facilities approved, sleeps 9, four double bedrooms ensuite also single room with cot, also highchair plus play pen provided.Disability friendly bedroom downstairs. Breathtaking view. Willowfarmhouse is situated on a very private site.Pets welcome. Safe parking. Hill walks,with a pond and picnic area.
Carrigart Riding Stablesinfo@donegaldirect.comCarrigart Tel: +353(0)74 9153583Trekking on beaches and sand dunes. Forestry trails. Riding lessons given. 10 ponies/horses.
Facilities: Hacking, trekking, trail riding and basic instruction.
Lenamore Stablesinfo@donegaldirect.comMuff Tel: +353 (0)74 9384022Lenamore Stables is a well established equestrian centre specialising in show jumping with a National Show Jumping Arena, cross country course, small indoor and large outdoor arena.
Facilities: Enclosed manege, indoor school, cross country course, liveries, changing rooms, showers, qualified instructors, hacking, hunting, schooling and basic instruction.
Dunfanaghy Riding Stables Arnolds Hotelinfo@donegaldirect.comDunfanaghy Tel: +353 (0)74 9100980The terrain in this area is ideal for riding. Magnificient unspoilt scenery. Enjoy the beauty of the beaches, bogs, mountains and the surrounding countryside. Beginners and advanced riders catered for.
MiamiHerald.com: Horse RacingEight Belles laid to rest at Churchill Downs Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:47:00 -0400
The remains of Eight Belles have been buried at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky racing regulators vote to ban steroids Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:18:00 -0400
Kentucky horse racing regulators on Monday approved a sweeping steroid ban for the state's thoroughbred and standardbred races but dramatically toned down the proposed penalties for trainers whose horses test positive.
Annabill wins fourth in a row at Calder Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:01:00 -0400
Annabill stretched her Calder Race Course winning streak to four Sunday with a strong stretch-running win in the Cinnamon Girl Stakes.
Pacific Classic win gives Gomez weekend sweep Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:46:00 -0400
One day after winning the $1 million Travers at Saratoga, jockey Garrett Gomez completed a perfect weekend by taking Sunday's $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar with Go Between. Gomez rode Colonel John to victory on Saturday in the "Mid-Summer Derby."
Victory puts Sweetnorthernsaint back in spotlight Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:01:00 -0400
Calder Race Course gained a potential new marquee horse Saturday when Sweetnorthernsaint coasted to victory in the Primal Stakes. Sweetnorthernsaint won the 1 1/16-mile race by 6 ¾ lengths on a main track listed as sloppy, and trainer Leo Azpurua Jr. said he is targeting the horse for two of Calder's biggest stakes this fall.
Colonel John claims Travers in photo-finish Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:43:00 -0400
Santa Anita Derby winner Colonel John survived a stretch long duel with Mambo in Seattle to win Saturday's $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, The "Mid-Summer Derby" attracted an evenly matched field of 12 three-year-olds.
USATODAY.com Horse Racing - Top StoriesTrainer salutes Colonel John after hard-fought nose victory in Travers Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:06:29 -0000
There is no consolation after missing an opportunity in the Kentucky Derby. Or is there?
Kentucky racing regulators vote to ban steroids Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:09:48 -0000
Kentucky horse racing regulators have approved a major ban on anabolic steroids that could outlaw the drugs for next year's Kentucky ...
No more doubt: Colonel John wins $1M Travers Stakes Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:24:59 -0000
Colonel John ended doubts about his stamina and his ability to win on dirt by grinding out a nose victory against Mambo in Seattle ...
Without Big Brown, Travers hosts slew of hopefuls Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:25:55 -0000
With Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion Big Brown conspicuous in his absence, no fewer than a dozen 3-year-olds are set to ...
Genuine Risk, filly that won 1980 Derby, dies at 31 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:47:27 -0000
Genuine Risk was a fabulous filly who dared to take on the boys in the 1980 Kentucky Derby, and wound up in the winner's circle ...
Owner of Curlin wants to keep 4-year-olds on track to compete Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:07:54 -0000
Jess Jackson, majority owner of Curlin, is doing his part to increase the popularity of Thoroughbred racing by keeping the defending ...
ESPN.com - Horse RacingEight Belles' remains buried at Churchill DownsAssociated Press Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:49:27 -0700
The remains of Eight Belles have been buried at Churchill Downs.
No Curlin-Big Brown match raceDavid Grening Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:43:14 -0700
Jess Jackson, the owner of reigning Horse of the Year Curlin, formally declined an invitation from the connections of Big Brown regarding a potential match race between the top two male horses in training.
Louisiana adopts steroid limitsMarcus Hersh Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:45:37 -0700
The Louisiana State Racing Commission in a meeting Monday in New Orleans voted to adopt rules regulating the use of anabolic steroids in Louisiana racehorses.
Fout's pair facing a possible threat in Be CertainDavid Grening Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:37:55 -0700
Given the lack of success winners of the A.P. Smithwick have had in the New York Turf Writers Cup, it's a good thing trainer Doug Fout is running two horses in Thursday's Grade 1 steeplechase feature at Saratoga.
Keeneland eyes physical changeMatt Hegarty Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:44:39 -0700
Too many visitors to Keeneland Racecourse are put off by the lack of permanent seating and the long lines of traffic.
NYRA receives seventh extensionMatt Hegarty Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:46:29 -0700
A New York State oversight board has granted the New York Racing Association a seventh temporary extension to its franchise to operate Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga.
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