Archive for November, 2016

Pounds for Points Show Jumping League (10 of 12) – 7.12.16

Wednesday, November 30th, 2016

Onto the final few legs of the Laurel View Winter Pounds for Points Show Jumping League. On the 7th the start time is 6pm as usual with 45cm getting their go first. Then moving things up to 55cm, before adding spreads to the mix at 60cm. This will be followed by 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and […]

Pounds for Points Show Jumping League (9 of 12) – 30.11.16

Wednesday, November 30th, 2016

Another super night of show jumping at the ninth leg of the Winter Pounds for Points Show Jumping competition at Laurel View. Time is passing so quickly, only a few weeks to go until the final on the 21st December. But first here are the winners from the 30th November competition Pounds for Points Show […]

Pounds for Points Show Jumping League (9 of 12) – 30.11.16

Thursday, November 24th, 2016

Last chance in November to get a bit of show jumping action at Laurel View at the weekly Wednesday evening jumping. Things kick off at 6pm with the 45cm competitors getting the first go at the course. Then up go the jumps to 55cm. Next comes the 60cm with spreads thrown in, then simply 70, […]

Pounds for Points Show Jumping League (8 of 12) – 23.11.16

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016

Boy that was a chilly one, with my car temp displaying -4 when I got the length of home. Hopefully everyone 2 and 4 legged made it home safely after a great night of show jumping competition. The results from the eighth competition in the Winter Pounds for Points Show Jumping Competition read like this:- […]

Winter Dressage League (3 of 6) – 15.1.17

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

A bit of a gap between the 2nd & 3rd leg of the Laurel View Winter Dressage League competitions, just not enough Sundays to fit everything in around the Christmas holiday season. Hope to see you all back as we stride forward into 2017. The tests to be practicing when winter weather permits are:- Class […]

Winter Dressage League (2 of 6) – 20.11.16

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

What a cold winters day! Frost and fog put paid to some competitors plans, but many still made it to Laurel View to put their best foot forward at the second leg of the Winter Dressage League. Thank you to all the competitors for their participation and a real warm vote of appreciation to all […]

Winter Dressage League (2 of 6) – 20.11.16

Friday, November 18th, 2016

There may be a distinct chill in the air, but hopefully we can still give you a warm welcome at Laurel View for the second competition in our Winter Dressage League on Sunday.  Numbers are on the lower side due to a variety of outside factors, but no doubt the competition will still be high. […]

Pounds for Points Show Jumping League (7 of 12) – 16.11.16

Wednesday, November 16th, 2016

Nasty November evening, but if you’re motivated enough to venture out show jumping, then were better to come than the shelter of the Laurel View indoors. Some lovely jumping this evening, resulting in the following placings. Show Jumping League (7 of 12)   16.11.16   45cms – 1st Rab, Holly Hanvey; 2nd Silver, Megan Greer; […]

Pounds for Points Show Jumping League (8 of 12) – 23.11.16

Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

Another week, another chance to get your pony or horse show jumping in Laurel Views Indoor Arenas. A 6pm start with the 45cm. Before moving up a pinch to the 55cm fences, then its the 60cm and bring on the spreads. Following on from there with 70cm, 80cm and 90cm, before bringing the evening to […]

“Caring for your horse’s feet, hoof balance and shoeing -yes or no” by Alwyn McKeown

Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

Irish Master Farrier and DipWCF with the Worshipful Company of Farriers, Alwyn McKeown, gives his thoughts on the topic “Caring for your horse’s feet, hoof balance and shoeing -yes or no”  on 6th December from 7.30 to 9.30pm in the Laurel View training loft with tea/coffee and biscuits on offer. Book with Susan Spratt on 07808141079