16-06-12  BHS Stage 1 Training Course commences
This course is intended to prepare candidates for sitting their BHS Stage 1 Exam. The course will cover all the subjects of the Stage 1 Exam and will be made up of 8 x 3 hr sessions. Each session will include 2 hours of stable management and 1 hours riding. By the end of the […]
16-06-12  Applications Open for BHS St1 & 2 courses
The training course page has now been updated with dates and details of the Summer 2012 BHS Stage 1 and 2 training courses, as well as the next Riding & Road Safety Training scheduled. **Book soon to secure your place on the training course.**
16-06-12  Mayor meets Laurel View animals
Newly elected Mayor of Newtownabbey Council came along to visit Laurel View prior to the Open Farm Weekend which is on next weekends calendar (23rd & 24th June) Coco the Alpaca was very well behaved for the Mayor. 🙂
10-06-12  Dressage League (3 of 5) – 15.7.12
Entry sheets have been compiled so now is an excellent time to get your entries in for the next leg of the Summer Dressage League at Laurel View.  The tests to test competitors are listed below. Class 1: BD Intro B (walk, trot test) Class 2: Prelim 7 (02) (Newcomers) Class 3: Prelim 12 (05) […]
10-06-12  Combined Training Competition
Dressage & Show Jumping Disciplines Class 1 – PC D Level & Jumping max. 30cm Class 2 – PC C Level & Jumping max. 40cm Class 3 – Prelim 7 (02) & Jumping max. 60cm Class 4 – Prelim 19 (08) & Jumping max. 80cm Class 5 – Novice 37 (07) & Jumping max. 90cm […]
10-06-12  Dressage Results (2 of 5) 10.6.12
What a gorgeous day it turned out to be and what a great day of dressage we have had at Laurel View.  Below are the results from another excellent days competition.  The next one is in the diary for 15th July, but before that on the 8th July we have a combined training competition, which […]
08-06-12  Dressage Times 10.6.12 (2 of 5)
Well here they are! These times are the best I can do, so hopefully I have pleased as many folk as possible, I do try my best you know 🙂 But anyhow if what you see does not suit, or for any reason you or your horse can no longer make it please let us […]
28-05-12  Summer Derby League (1 of 4) 27.5.12
Sunday 27th May was a glorious day, perfect for some derby fun in the sun as the Laurel View Summer Derby League got underway.  With the twists and turns of the course, the timer ticking, all was set for action. The 60cm red rosette was claimed by Elmo and Emma Allen after a jump off […]
28-05-12  Summer Derby League (2 of 4)
Another chance to get some derby fun.  Classes at four heights, 60cm, 70cm, 85cm and 1m.  Aiming for a 12.30pm start with the 60cm.  To be run on the cross country playground if the ground conditions are right (but if not we will run it on the all weather sand arena)  Remember £2 from each […]
28-05-12  Donald Kear Lessons
Donald Kear FEI Dressage Judge will be in the province to judge at the Northern Ireland Riding Clubs Dressage Championships on the 2nd 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 […]