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Open Farm Weekend

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Laurel View Farm will be open from 12.30pm – 4.30pm as part of Open Farm Weekend Northern Ireland. More details of what will be here to see and do on the day will follow.  For more on Open Farm Weekend Northern Ireland check out this website http://www.openfarmweekend.com/

Side Saddle Assoc. Drill Ride

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Side Saddle enthusiasts are meeting fortnightly at Laurel View for Side Saddle Drill Ride sessions on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm.  For more information on how you can join in with or find out more about this equestrian discipline contact either Shirley Anderson 92639321 or Sylvia Steele 07717 860403.

*** Change of venue *** NIRC Champs

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

*****IMPORTANT NOTICE****** NORTHERN IRELAND RIDING CLUB DRESSAGE AND STYLE JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP HAS NOW CHANGED VENUE TO THE MEADOWS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE LURGAN. (for further info contact Janice on 077835112825) Northern Ireland Riding Clubs Dressage, Riding Test and Style Jumping Championships and Qualifiers. More details available through your riding club or at http://www.ridingclubs.org

Summer Dressage League (1 of 5) – 12.5.13

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Yet again the weather did not live up to the title of our league, but that did not seem to put anyone off, some even thought the rain would help them to achieve the optimum outline in the outdoor arena 😉 Massive thanks to everyone who made the day possible and worthwhile, roll on the […]

Six Mile Water RC Dressage League Final

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

The final of the Six Mile Water Riding Club Dressage League is fast approaching on Sunday 19th May.  The tests to practice are Intro A (2008) Prelim 13 (2006) Novice 28 (2008) Cost: £10.00 members, £12.00 non-members To enter contact Miriam on 07854 868603 Entries close on the Thursday before the competition at 7pm  Check […]

BHS Stage 2 exam

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Hopefully candidates can relax and perform to the best of their abilities for the duration of the Stage 2 exam.  We will have our fingers crossed for you all and hopefully the weather will be kind allowing the well polished boots to keep their shine for longer.

BHS Stage 1 exam

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Hopefully all the candidates will be in tip top form for their Stage 1 exam.  Best wishes to one and all. We hope all your hard work pays off and that you enjoy your exam experience at Laurel View 🙂 Please note spectators are not permitted during any part of the exam.

“Teaching Children” with Sabrina Jones FBHS

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

The British Horse Society Ireland Presents “Teaching Children” With Sabrina Jones FBHS At Laurel View Equestrian Centre   20 April 2013 From 9am to 3.30pm (Pre-booking is essential) Cost: – £30 per person or the equivalent in Euros (Lunch is included) This training day will be of benefit to all those within equestrianism and is […]

Cross Country Go As You Please – cancelled!

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Unfortunately the persistent precipitation following the snow last month has left the ground entirely unsuitable for a Go As You Please this weekend, we had really been hoping for a run of good drying weather, but what we have had and what is forecast fall far short of what we had hoped for.  So we […]

Silver Spurs Assessment Day

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

The Silver Spurs is a scheme, sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland and organised by Dressage Ireland, which aims to identify and develop talented young riders and encourage their progress by awarding training bursaries, giving direction and advice and providing a pathway to help them to develop their training and riding skills in their chosen equestrian discipline. […]