Archive for January, 2015
Indoor Derby League (5 of 6) – 22.2.15
Saturday, January 24th, 2015Another chance to tackle the many twists and turns of the derby track. February frolics around the 60cm, 70cm, 85cm and metre course. As usual for the Laurel View derby comps £2 from each £15 entry paid goes into that class prize fund, to be divided out among the winning riders at the final next […]
Indoor Derby League (4 of 6) – 18.1.15
Saturday, January 24th, 2015The forecasters had issued weather warnings putting off many competitors, leaving only the hardy or handy competitors for the fourth leg of the Indoor Derby League. Disappointingly there were no competitors to take up the 60cm challenge, but the 70cm got the competition off to a worthy start. Clear rounds from Miriam Wright and […]
Tack & Turnout Competition
Thursday, January 15th, 2015The Riding School Horses and Ponies began their Christmas holidays on Christmas Eve and over the festive period many of them were looked after and given a little extra TLC by riding school patrons who took the opportunity to have a horse for the holidays. Lessons commenced again on 2nd January, so New Year’s Day […]
2014 Riding School Christmas Show
Thursday, January 15th, 2015The Laurel View Riding School Christmas Show is a very popular annual event. The 2014 show on Saturday 20th December saw ten very enthusiastic teams giving show jumping a go, some for the very first time. The mulled drinks were flowing and the mince pies nice and warm. Santa’s little helpers were on hand […]
Pounds for Points SJ League Final – 17.12.14
Thursday, January 15th, 2015The very popular Pounds for Points Show Jumping League at Laurel View came to a very abrupt and premature end when the lights went out at the start of the final on 17th December. The 45cm class was nearing completion when the emergency lighting was put to the test, Chloe Baxter and Bruno who […]
BHS Two Day Starter First Aid Course
Thursday, January 15th, 2015Another opportunity to train for and gain the BHS First Aid Course at Laurel View. All bookings through Susan Irwin 07808141079, click on the link below for more details. http://www.bhsireland.com/events/event/bhs-two-day-starter-first-aid-course-6/
Lessons with Jo Winfield FBHS
Thursday, January 15th, 2015Don’t Miss Lessons, Exam Training and Portfolio Assessment/Guidance with Jo Winfield FBHS Flat work, Jump training and Exam Training with Jo Winfield FBHS 6th & 7th March; 27th & 28th March; 1st & 2nd May at Laurel View Jo is always available to give guidance and training towards the BHS Stages Exams and the UKCC Portfolio. Jo will […]
Lessons with Jo Winfield FBHS
Thursday, January 15th, 2015Don’t Miss Lessons, Exam Training and Portfolio Assessment/Guidance with Jo Winfield FBHS Flat work, Jump training and Exam Training with Jo Winfield FBHS 6th & 7th March; 27th & 28th March; 1st & 2nd May at Laurel View Jo is always available to give guidance and training towards the BHS Stages Exams and the UKCC Portfolio. Jo will […]
Winter Dressage League (4 of 6) – 8.2.15
Sunday, January 11th, 2015Entries are already in for the next leg of the Laurel View Winter Dressage League, plenty of time yet, entries taken very gratefully, right up until noon on Thursday 5th February. What classes are on offer? Read on to find out more. Class 1: BD Intro B (walk, trot test) Class 2: Prelim 7 (02) […]
Winter Dressage League (3 of 6) – 11.1.15
Sunday, January 11th, 2015Wow, what a day! Any cobwebs will have been seriously obliterated for any riders in the outdoor arena at Laurel View today. Full marks for, commitment to dressage, to all those who battled the extreme winds to compete today. Thankfully the threatened snow didn’t get a chance to lie though. Not surprisingly most competitors did […]
