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GALLAGHER’S FARM : HORSE &RIDER TRAINING CENTRE. |
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Up coming events: Horse owners / or introduction to Stage 1 course; Starting 6th October in Davit College Castlebar in conjunction with Mayo VEC Halloween Crazy Horse Camp 2009 are in full swing this 26-30th October. Running Tue to Fri for the midterm break. 2x Class Riding Lesson, Stable Management, fun & Games. Just bring Pack lunch, waterproofs and lost of energy. Make friends with the help of our lovely ponies! For more details contact us on 087-6991135 or email for details. Contact us on bebo or facebook Le trec; event may 2010. This event is run in conjunction with Trec Ireland & Trec Mayo
Adult camps monthly or can be arranged to suit please contact us if interested.
In July & August weekly junior camps, teenage camp weekly in june
Trec Training sessions to be arranged More information & May 4th results below |
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heathfield lodge stud alex keane |
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Phone Gerry 0876191353(00353876191353) Liz 0876991135(00353876991135) Email;gerry@gerrygal.com |
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May 4th Trec results; Best COP : Adrain Cawley. Best Obstacles & Adult on Pony: Padraig Mulchrone. Best Orienteering: Siofreach and Athria Loftus. Best U16’s: Orla Dempsey. Overall: 1st: Adrain Cawley & Anna Kelly. 2nd: Regina Carroll & Simon Robertson. 3rd: Tanya Salis & Orla Dempsey. 4th: Niamh McGreal & Amy Heraty. 5th: Padraig Mulchrone & Breifne Loftus. 6th : Antje Keller & Sabina Linka.
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Trec is a highly enjoyable sport for both newcomers and more experienced riders. Trec consists of three phases; orienteering following a preplanned route with a map (a good hack); obstacle course only some of which is jumping; control of paces slowest canter, fastest walk.
For competitors travelling we have stables available or horses can stay in a field.
For more information on this event contact us ;lizzie@gerrygal.com For more information on trec visit; www.trecireland.com |
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RAIN DOESN’T STOP FAHY TREC COMPETITION (by Ryan Van Runkle)
This past May Bank Holiday Monday was a busy day for horse lovers, as Gallagher’s Farm in combination with TrecMayo, hosted a one day TREC competition in the hills of Fahy. Despite the poor weather, over thirty riders of mixed ages, skill levels, and nationalities, exhibited their equestrian prowess in what Gerry Gallagher himself described as a “successful day, safe, fun, and pretty challenging.” The challenge itself took two parts. In the morning, riders tackled an involved obstacle course, replete with jumps, corridors, and a simulation of riding under “low branches”. While in the afternoon, riders embarked on the two hour long TREC itself. The sport of TREC, or Trekking, as its fondly referred to by its practitioners, originated in France (“Le Trec”) as a way for professional Treccing guides to cement their skills: rather than focusing on isolated activities like jumping or dressage, the Trec combines them. The basic gist of Trec is (1) trail riding, (2) jumping, and (3) correct flatwork. For individuals who enjoy horse riding, but tend to turn away from the usual dressage and jumping competitions, the Trec offers an enjoyable, competitive substitute. Events in Fahy prove the sport only continues to grow and evolve in its Irish setting. |
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Summer Crazy Horse Camps 2009 get into full swing this July. Running Tue to Fri for the whole summer. 2x Class Riding Lesson, Stable Management, fun & Games. Just bring Pack lunch, waterproofs and lost of energy. Make friends with the help of our lovely ponies! |
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More info on these events at bottom of page |
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Enjoying the gallaghers farm summer camps |
