Donegal Direct - Activities - Equestrian RSS FeedArnolds Hotelinfo@donegaldirect.comDunfanaghy Tel: ++353 (0)74 9136208Welcome to Arnolds Hotel, situated at the entrance to the picturesque village of Dunfanaghy overlooking scenic shores of Sheephaven Bay. The hotel enjoys panoramic views of the Bay and the striking scenery of Horn Head with spectacular walks and many hidden attractions is home to a variety of seabirds that can be spotted off the cliffs.
Deane's Equestrian Centreinfo@donegaldirect.comBruckless Tel: +353 (0)74 9737160Equestrian Centre with an indoor arena. Trekking along scenic country roads. Farm Hacks. Riding instruction for adults and children, livery service, schooling of young horses. Personal attention given.
Rose Cottage Riding Schoolinfo@donegaldirect.comMalinTel: +353 (0) 876311676Rose Cottage is a traditional thatched cottage approximatly 200 years old, it boasts stunning views over Trabreage Bay and has it's own private track down to the bay.
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.
Five Oaks Ranchinfo@donegaldirect.comBallyshannon Heritage TownTel: +353 (0)71 98 51030Five Oaks Ranch is a family run business specialising in Western Style Riding.
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.
MiamiHerald.com: Horse RacingCurlin not avoiding tough competitors Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:50:00 -0400
Managing partner Jess Jackson announced on Tuesday that 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin will make his next start at Saratoga in the $500,000 Woodward Stakes on the main track. This is an indication that the four-year-old will go where the best competition is and not just for the money.
Eight set to go in Arlington Million XXVI Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:04:00 -0400
Saturday's 26th running of the Arlington Million at Arlington Park features a world class field of eight turf runners. The 1 1/4 mile grass race is part of the "Win and You're In" program with the winner qualifying for the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf.
Maryland's racing troubles force tough decisions Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:12:00 -0400
Difficult financial times have forced the Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) and Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (MTHA) to slash the stakes schedule for the Laurel Park fall meeting. The racing industry in Maryland faces a shortfall in the purse account by the end of 2008.
Curlin to race next on dirt at Saratoga Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:29:00 -0400
Curlin is heading back to dirt for his next race - the Woodward Stakes at Saratoga - but his majority owner says that doesn't necessarily mean the turf experiment is over.
Curlin to remain at Saratoga for next start Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:39:00 -0400
Owner Jess Jackson revealed Tuesday that reigning Horse of the Year Curlin will make his next start in the Woodward Handicap at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, August 30. Jackson made the announcement during a national teleconference.
Racing Hall of Fame inducts six new members Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:54:00 -0400
Six new members of the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame have been inducted as part of the 53rd class. The ceremony took place Monday morning at the Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs.
USATODAY.com Horse Racing - Top StoriesBig Brown rebounds from Belmont flop to win Haskell Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:57:47 -0000
Big Brown barely bounced back from his last-place finish in the Belmont Stakes with a victory in the $1 million Haskell Invitational ...
Curlin to race next on dirt at Saratoga at Woodward Stakes Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:43:08 -0000
Curlin's majority owner says the 2007 Horse of the Year is going back to a dirt track for his next race later this month. Majority ...
Deweycheatumnhowe wins Hambletonian Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:47:28 -0000
Deweycheatumnhowe has won the $1.5 million Hambletonian. The 2-5 favorite became the first unbeaten winner of the 3-year-old ...
Which Big Brown will show up at Haskell? Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:27:14 -0000
The Thoroughbred racing world will hold its breath Sunday when Big Brown enters the starting gate for the $1 million Haskell ...
Horse racing's richest claimer to head back to the stable Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:37:06 -0000
Lava Man was retired Wednesday as thoroughbred racing's richest claiming horse after X-rays revealed changes in the horse's front ...
Trotting's grandest stage could have a perfect champ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:28:22 -0000
Deweycheatumnhowe has met greater challenges than the one he faces when he risks his perfect 14-for-14 record in the $1.5 million ...
ESPN.com - Horse RacingTizdejavu figures to be out front in SecretariatMarcus Hersh Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:44:54 -0700
As soon as they peek at the past performances for the Secretariat Stakes, skeptics will start trying to poke holes in the form of Tizdejavu.
Precious Kitten early pick in Beverly D.Marty McGee Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:05:08 -0700
Precious Kitten has been listed as the 9-5 morning-line favorite in a field of nine entered in the $750,000 Beverly D., the Grade 1 race that usually bears itself out as a critical stop for the filly-mare turf contingent.
Magna's marquee tracks may be sold, owner saysMatt Hegarty Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:48:12 -0700
The chairman of Magna Entertainment Corp., the struggling racetrack owner and operator, acknowledged on Wednesday that the company may need to put its most high-profile tracks on the sales block, citing the downturn in the real-estate market.
Best Pal-bound Azul Leon stirs talk of Favorite TrickSteve Andersen Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:51:33 -0700
Poor Azul Leon. Unbeaten in two starts and bound for Sunday's $150,000 Best Pal Stakes at Del Mar, he is already one of the best 2-year-olds in California this summer.
Laurel cancels stakes races, including G1 DashMatt Hegarty Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:12:17 -0700
The Maryland Jockey Club has canceled its only graded stakes races - the Grade 1 Frank J. De Francis Dash and the Grade 3 Safely Kept Stakes - during the 17-week Laurel Park meet that begins Sept. 3.
Evita Argentina scores in SorrentoSteve Anderson Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:22:46 -0700
Evita Argentina ($17.20) gave the stallion Candy Ride his first stakes winner in Wednesday's $150,000 Sorrento Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar.
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