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Summer BHS Stage 1 & 2 courses

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Application forms are now available for the Summer BHS Stage 1 and 2 Training Courses, these courses commence in July to prepare candidates for the exams at Laurel View in September. Spaces are only reserved when completed applications are received along with full payment. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid being disappointed. Email […]

Cross Country Go As You Please

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Another chance on Sunday 12th June (if the weather behaves) to enjoy the excellent cross country course at Laurel View. The course will be open from 12 noon to 4pm. Only £15 per horse or pony.

NI Riding Clubs Donald Kear Lessons

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Donald Kear FEI Dressage Judge will be in the province to judge at the Northern Ireland Riding Clubs Dressage Championships on the 4th June at Laurel View Equestrian Centre. Donald is a registered BHS Instructor and Examiner, who has worked as a freelance Instructor since qualifying, has enjoyed numerous experiences in many spheres – Riding […]

Derby League – xc or not?

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Having had a wee duke at the forecast for tomorrow, added to the “liquid sunshine” over the last number of days, we have decided that the first leg of the Derby league tomorrow (15th May) will be on the sand arena, with warm up indoors. Starting with the 60cm at 12.30pm, then moving on up […]

Cross Country Go As You Please

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

The cross country course will be open from 12 noon to 4pm on Sunday 22nd May (ground conditions permitting) for a Go As You Please.  All riders must sign in, but the cost is only £15 per horse/pony.

Laurel View Derby League

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

The first of a league running over the summer months, hopefully on the Cross Country Derby Course, ground conditions permitting.  Classes will be 60cm, 70cm, 85cm & 1 metre.  The fun will commence from 12.30pm with the 60cm class.

Update on Pre Balmoral Show

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Pre Balmoral Show Sunday 8th May. Classes include Working Hunter with Horse qualifiers for All Ireland Working Hunter Championship at Tullamore Show on 14th August 2011 and Racehorse to Riding Horse training class. All entries on field.

Riding School Dressage League Stars

Saturday, March 26th, 2011

Dressage has become popular for a growing number of Laurel View Riding School students, so to nurture this interest a Riding School competition was incorporated into the League.  Top student and a complimentary private lesson went to Abi Gill who rode Laurel View Rab throughout the league, second in this league and 2 complimentary riding […]

Open Two Phase Event

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Roll on the 16th April when ground conditions permitting the popular Mid Antrim Branch of the Pony Club will run their Open Two Phase Event at Laurel V iew Equestrian Centre.  Entries should be submitted to Mary O’Connell 07756 407157 by Saturday 9th April. Mid Antrim 2 Phase Schedule & Application Form

Winter Working Hunter League Final

Friday, March 18th, 2011

The final of the Winter Working Hunter League has rocked round very quickly with the action at the Final on Sunday 27th March, kicking off with the Pony classes at 10am.  The Horses are set to follow from approximately 1.30pm. Competitors not qualifying for the League Final are off course welcome to compete on the […]