Dreamcatcher Project

24/08/2026

My dear people I'm off for this week, and I will try to limit work related interactions, so please don't feel offended with my silence.

There will be significant changes from September as I accepted job offer Monday-Friday and will have to cut hours teaching BUT we also welcome new crew member (some met Fiona already) so we will plan accordignly next week and I will update you on those changes and new schedule for riding in early days of September.

I will see you next week - available from 01/09.

18/08/2026

We have concluded Summer Stable Club!
Thank you to all the children participating this year and to my wonderful staff and helpers!
Full clip from the parade will come soon!

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

☀️🐴 Summer Update & Important Dates

It’s been a really busy, active summer here: loads of riding, plenty of new faces joining us, and great energy from Stable Club and the Ramblers. Thank you all for keeping the yard lively over the past few months.

There will be a few changes as we head towards the end of August. I’ve accepted a new job starting 31/08 for school term so horse riding will be limited, and Olaf, Nell and I will be taking six days off to head down to Cork and help her move to start new adventure.

📌 Last Stable Club of the Summer
Next *Tuesday (18th)* will be the final Stable Club day for this season.
There are only two spots left.

📌 Yard Closure
We will be closed for all riding and activities from *Monday 24/08 to Sunday 30/08* (inclusive).

📌 Riding Availability
Please note that due to high demand recently, some days for the coming week and weekend may already be full.

Thanks again for all the support and enthusiasm this summer. Looking forward to seeing everyone again as we move into autumn and I will update you with new riding schedule once we have everything sorted out after summer holidays.

07/08/2026

Exhausting but very satisfying two-hour-long hack with girls.

05/08/2026

5th week of stable club in action. Since we were learning about different horsey disciplines it was time to try out vaulting!

03/08/2026

Four brave Ramblers walked 11 km today, we are wrecked, bit soaked but otherwise happy! Thank you guys for the adventure!

02/08/2026

Just a reminder about tomorrow! We have four children coming, so we are a go!

🌿 NEW RAMBLE – AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY! 🌿
Monday, 03/06 – 12pm to 4pm
Clogher Bog Loop – NEW LOCATION & MODERATE DIFFICULTY
We’re heading to Cloger Bog Loop, a brand‑new trail for our group, and it’s going to be a brilliant mix of easy paths, fun challenges, and gorgeous scenery.

📍 Meeting Point
Clogher Heritage Centre
Eircode: F12 PF99
(near Newtown, a few km from Manulla)
Please allow an extra 10 minutes for travel — the country roads are extremely narrow, and even if navigation says 30 minutes, you will not get there at speed‑limit pace.

🚶‍♀️ About the Walk
This Ramble is moderate difficulty — not because it’s tough, but because it has a bit of everything.
Distance: approx. 11 km
Duration: 12pm–4pm (about 4 hours)
Route Description
• First 7 km: easy, flat bog trails
• This section crosses a heritage blanket bog, a perfect chance to see a real Irish bog up close
• Lots of wildlife around — we even spotted birds of prey!
Then it gets **fun**:
• Cross‑country sections (on a marked trail)
• Walking across and along animal enclosures (mostly cows and sheep)
• Through hedgerows and woodlands
• Over stone walls using stepping stones, stiles and ladders
• A short section through the old cemetery

We’ll follow the Blue Forest Trail and the Brown Heritage Trail, with plenty to see along the way:
• Ruins and abandoned houses
• A ringfort tucked into the landscape
• An ancient church remains and cemetery dating back to around 440 AD
• Supposed footprint of St Patrick
• A beautiful picnic stop under 100‑year‑old beech trees
• And if we’re lucky again — we may meet horse riders enjoying the trails too

Bart and I walked it recently and it’s absolutely worth exploring.
👧 Suitability

This route is NOT suitable for children under 8 (due to high walls, ladders, uneven terrain, and cross‑country sections).

🥾 What You MUST Bring
This time, proper hiking boots are essential.
We will be crossing grasslands, uneven ground, and potentially muddy spots — trainers or sneakers are not safe for this route.
Also bring:
• Rain jacket
• Plenty of drink
• Snacks / small lunch
• Optional: something to sit on for the picnic

💶 Cost
FREE OF CHARGE, thanks to Get Ireland Walking and Mayo County Council, who cover our insurance.

📩 Attendance
Please send me a private message if you’re coming.
This helps us plan numbers and ensure we have the right ratio of walk leaders to participants.
If any parents would like to join as sweepers (the person who walks last to make sure no one is left behind), your help would be greatly appreciated.

⏰ Important
12pm is TAKE‑OFF time, not arrival time.
Please be on time or before, so we can enjoy the full route without rushing

LINK TO GOOGLE MAPS
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xY25iQEon8xfArih7

20/07/2026

🐴 Stable Club & Riding Update

Dear Parents,

Since we didn’t have enough children enrolled for this week’s camp, there will be NO STABLE CLUB tomorrow (Tuesday) or Thursday.
We are postponing both sessions to next week, and I’m now taking names for Tuesday and Thursday next week. As always, the club will run only if we have a minimum of 4 children enrolled.

In the meantime, horse riding is available all week, so if you or your child would like a session, just send me a message and I’ll add them to the list.

🚶‍♂️🌿 Bank Holiday Ramble – Monday, 3rd August
On the August Bank Holiday, we’re heading out for a Ramble, and everyone is welcome.
This outing is free of charge.

Route: Clogher Bog Loop
Difficulty: Moderate – includes obstacles and cross‑country sections (11km)
Duration: At least 4 hours with breaks and picnic

A brand‑new location with beautiful scenery and a proper adventure feel.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Looking forward to seeing your children in the yard or out on the trail.