Archive for May, 2011

Summer Dressage League

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

The long awaited Dressage League gets underway on Sunday 26th June, with classes for all abilities. With 5 competitions in the league competitors have plenty of chances to qualify for the final on Sunday 2nd October. The tests to put competitors through the paces are as follows: – Summer Dressage League Schedule 2011

Derby League (2 of 5)

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Sunday 19th June is the date for the next leg of the Summer Derby League, its too early to say whether it will be on the xc playground or on the sand arena, but either way we aim to kick off at 12.30pm with the 60cm course, moving on up through 70cm, 85cm and 1m. […]

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 […]

Pre Balmoral Show Results (at last!)

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

A blustery day is what it has taken to get me sat at my computer to finish off these results, apologies to all those waiting to see their names posted!! Pre Balmoral action at Laurel View Recent unusually dry weather caused worry about ground being too hard, but a timely deluge, a spattering of sunshine […]

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.