Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

Laurel View RDA Group AGM

Friday, March 18th, 2011

The Laurel View Riding for the Disabled Group is still in its infancy, but the group of children that are currently attending the session on Tuesday evenings are making splendid progress which makes the work of the volunteer instructors and leaders all the more worthwhile.  The demand for lessons with the group is quite overwhelming, […]

Dressage Times – Sunday 20th March

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Indoor – Arena 2 Cl. 2 Prelim 7 – N/comers 9.30 Lorraine Irwin LV Giro 9.36 Abi Gill LV Rab 9.42 Rachel Thompson Henry 9.48 Paul Hutchinson Murphy 9.54 Angela Hutchinson Jeannie 10.00 Ann McKinney Buddy’s Boy 10.06 Ellen Graham Kharma 10.12 Break 10.18 Break 10.24 Gillian McCann Duke 10.30 Judith Little Rosco 10.36 Dawn […]

BHS Standard Setting Training Day

Friday, March 18th, 2011

BHS Stages 2 & 3 Standard Setting Training Day With Patrick Print OBE FBHS Saturday, 19 March 2011 at Laurel View Equestrian Centre From 10am to 4pm (Pre-booking is essential) Cost: – £25 per person or Euro equivalent (To include lunch and refreshments) This training day will guide candidates as to the requirements for both […]

Working Hunter – 27th February 2011

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Winter Sun shone brightly on Sunday 27th February for the penultimate leg of the Laurel View Winter Working Hunter League, entries were good and the quality of competitor was of a very pleasing calibre. Geraldine Lowry gave of her time and expertise to judge the Ponies, with Courtney Hamilton and Jonty taking the first red […]

Eric Smylie Lesson

Friday, February 18th, 2011

The last of the current batch of lessons with Eric Smylie FBHS will take place on Wednesday 23rd February.  These sessions are always very popular and anyone wanting more information on these lessons or those planned for the future should contact Susan Irwin (BHS Development Officer) on 07808 141079

Working Hunter 30.1.11

Monday, February 7th, 2011

Laurel View were delighted to welcome a fantastic turnout at the second heat of their Winter Working Hunter League on 30th January. Ponies started things off in the morning with Jacqui Lewis as their Judge.  First up where the Newcomers jumping over a 50cm course. Jonty and Courtney Hamilton put on a lovely performance to […]

Lungeing Course

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

This course is designed for those training for BHS Stage 2. The course will cover the following subjects: Benefits of lungeing Tacking up for lungeing Applying safe and effective handling of the equipment Appropriate work for exercise Effective lungeing methods TRAINING COURSE DATES Saturday 5th February   4 – 6 pm Sunday 6th February       4 […]

Lessons with Tim Downes FBHS

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Northern Ireland Riding Clubs are pleased to announce that Tim Downes FBHS will be giving flat lessons at Laurel View on Sunday 13th February. For more info and cost please contact:- Shelagh Laird Tel: – 07711 664096 Email: – shelaghlaird@aol.com Tim Downes is a freelance equestrian coach based at Ingestre Stables in Staffordshire UK, one […]

Training Courses Page Updated

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

The 2011 Training Courses have commenced. The PTT course is fully subscribed and got underway on 2nd February. Lungeing is next on the agenda, it gets going on Saturday 5th February, at the time of posting there is very limited availability on this course. Stage 1 & Stage 2 courses are filling up quickly with […]

Eric Smiley FBHS Lessons

Friday, January 21st, 2011

Indoor Cross-Country Lessons with Eric Smiley FBHS (A series of 4 lessons) at Laurel View Equestrian Centre, Templepatrick. 26 January 2011, 2 February 2011, 16 February 2011 & 23 February 2011. Times would be from 1pm to 10pm. For more details and to book contact: – Susan Irwin British Horse Society Development Officer for Ireland […]