Winner of Classes 1 & 2, Katelyn Irvine on Sparky – Photo by Equi-Tog

Rain drowned the chances of a cross country go as you please on Sunday 12^th April, but thankfully the indoor facilities at Laurel View meant that the Easter Show was able to run unhindered.

A great crowd of competitors turned out to have a go at the show jumping and obstacle courses. All the competitors enjoyed the little Easter treats from the overflowing Easter basket. While those that earned themselves a top three spot in their class went home with a shiny trophy to remind them of the Easter Show 2015.

The Spring Pounds for Points Show Jumping League comes to its finale on Wednesday 29^th April, with the next show jumping event on the calendar scheduled for Sunday 31^st May. This competition simply titled “Just Jumping” offers cashback for clear, winner goes free! Terms and conditions apply. More details available on www.laurelview.co.uk or ring 028 9083 0649.  Jumping commences with 45cm at noon.

To keep up to date with all activities and opportunities make sure you have liked Laurel View Equestrian Centre on Facebook.

Loads of ribbons for Sarah McCarthy and Mulligans Masterpiece – Photo by Equi-Tog

Show Jumping

Class 1 – “Bunny Hops with help!” – 30cm

1^st Sparky, Katelyn Irvine; 2^nd Blaze, Marina Clarke; 3^rd Sarah’s Pebbles, Vivienne Andrews; 4^th Laurel View Peggy, Charley Adams; 5^th Daisy, Mya McCullough; 6^th Laurel View Bob, Kerry Creighton.

Class 2 – “Bunny Hop” – 45cm

1^st Sparky, Katelyn Irvine; 2^nd Laurel View Barney B, Anna Magee; 3^rd Whiskey Ann, Anna McErlean; 4^th Laurel View Rab, Kerry Emerson; 5^th Laurel View Roly, Erin McCrea; 6^th Blaze, Marina Clarke.

Class 3 – “Super Sixties” – 60cm

1^st Jake, Toby Davison; 2^nd Laurel View Tally, Heather McGarvie; 3^rd Pippa, Cora McNulty; 4^th Bonnie, Andrew Robinson; 5^th Lemon, Lauren Hill; 6^th Marty, Louise Delaney.

Toby Davison on “Jake” ride on into 1st over 60cm – Photo by Equi-Tog

Class 4 – “Seventies Hop” – 70cm

1^st Mulligan’s Masterpiece, Sarah McCarthy; 2^nd Thizbee, Megan Ingram; 3^rd Tuck, Charlotte Smiley; 4^th Prepare for Glory, Sasha Wilson; 5^th Millie, Elisha McNama; 6^th Everlast Lad, Scott Alexander.

Class 5 – “Easter Egg Eighties” – 80cm

1^st Spirit, Demi Blair; 2^nd Laurel View Kate, Joel Clements; 3^rd Mulligan’s Masterpiece, Sarah McCarthy; 4^th Prepare for Glory, Sasha Wilson; 5^th Blackguard, Jade Halliday; 6^th Silver Star, Simone Cairns.

Class 6 – “Nineties but nice!” – 90cm

1^st Mulligan’s Masterpiece, Sarah McCarthy; 2^nd Loughmourne Diamond, Kirsty Marsden; 3^rd Goldmine, Tracy McHugh; 4^th Spirit, Demi Blair; 5^th Penny, John Barron; 6^th Tirna, Jennie Marshall.

Obstacle Course

Class 7 – Family Pony Lead Rein

1^st Lulu, Matthew Morton; 2^nd Little Chief, Rhea McFall; 3^rd Little Blue Beau, Keira McFarland; 4^th Oreo, Lucy Ingram; 5^th Jeronamo, Caleb McWhinney; 6^th Rab, Ollie Davison.

Class 8 – Family Pony Unassisted

1^st Sparky, Katelyn Irvine; 2^nd Laurel View Keady, Chloe Baxter; 3^rd Laurel View Barney B, Anna Magee; 4^th Oreo, Lucy Ingram; 5^th Laurel View Bob, Kerry Creighton; 6^th Laurel View Bruno, Monica Conlon.

Class 9 – Young Handler

1^st Laurel View Barney B, Anna Magee; 2^nd Lulu, Matthew Morton; 3^rd Little Chief, Rhea McFall; 4^th Rab, Ollie Davison; 5^th I Believe In Fairies, Jolie Dalton; 6^th Laurel View Keady, Chloe Baxter.

Jumping continues on Wednesday evenings right through to the final on 29^th April. The start time is 6pm, with the 45cm contenders getting to try out the course first.

To find out more about this competition or any of the other activities at Laurel View give the office a ring on 028 9083 0649 or check out the website on www.laurelview.co.uk

Results

Show Jumping League (1 of 8)

11.3.15

45cm – 1^st Milly, Katy Clarke; 2^nd Laurel View Cindy, Kirsten Davis; 3^rd Laurel View Roly, Katelyn McConkey; 4^th Laurel View Dusk, Abi Gill; 5^th Marty, Louise Delaney; 6^th Laurel View Connie, Cormac Creagh.

60cm – 1^st Laurel View Tally, Natasha Lowry; 2^nd Laurel View Silver, Kate Spence; 3^rd Laurel View Guinness, Bethany Orr; 4^th Marty, Louise Delaney; 5^th Annaghs Prince, Katie McDonnell.

70cm – 1^st Sams Secret, Bradie Hogg; 2^nd Beanie, Bradie Hogg; 3^rd Laurel View Addy, Claire Gilchrist; 4^th Jimmy Choo, Roberta Bradbury; 5^th Chief, Cora McNulty.

80cm – 1^st The Castletown Lad, Miriam Wright; 2^nd Billy, Rebecca McWhinney; 3^rd Chiffy, Glenn Davis; 4^th Chief, Cora McNulty; 5^th Joules, Stephanie Scullion.

90cm – 1^st Skylark Express, Kathy Delargy; 2^nd Pippy, Patricia Feeney; 3^rd Smurf, Steven Wilson; 4^th Minto, Katie-Lee Houston.

1m – 1^st Smurf, Steven Wilson; 2^nd Skylark Express, Kathy Delargy; 3^rd Pippy, Patricia Feeney.

Show Jumping League (2 of 8)

18.3.15

45cm – 1^st Marty, Louise Delaney; 2^nd Laurel View Bruno, Ellie Templeton; 3^rd Laurel View Barnaby, Anna Magee; 4^th Milly, Katy Clarke; 5^th Jake, Toby Davison; 6^th Laurel View Johnny, Bronte Reid.

60cm – 1^st Sandy Fluff, Gracie Bright; 2^nd Cherry, Zara Craigs; 3^rd Laurel View Rab, Sarah Saied; 4^th Laurel Guinness, Bethany Orr; 5^th Laurel View Connie, Shannon Duffy; 6^th Jake, Toby Davison.

70cm – 1^st Star Statiz, Natasha McKernon; 2^nd Laurel View Silver, Kate Spence; 3^rd Diesel, Alex McMaster; 4^th Laurel View Addy, Claire Gilchrist; 5^th Kenzie, Orla Carmichael; 6^th Beanie, Bradie Hogg.

80cm – 1^st Jeronamo, Emma-Louise Gourley; 2^nd Star Statiz, Natasha McKernon; 3^rd Lily, Alison Larkham.

90cm – 1^st Charlie, Lynsey Robb; 2^nd Lexi, Alison Larkham.

1m – None tonight!

Gibbs and Leah Knight take the top spot in Class 4 Photos: Equi-tog.com

On the last Sunday of January at Laurel View walk/trot competitors tackled BD Intro B in front of Martina McKinley; her scoring placed Leah Knight and Liberty Blue in the top spot earning them a red ribbon, with Alfie and Santiago Guieirrez a shade behind in second.

Zoe Briggs and Oscar topped the Newcomers riding Prelim 7 under the watchful eye of Geraldine Lowry. Laurel View Barney and Christine Smyth were pleased as punch with their second place spot.

Class 3 competitors riding Prelim 13 saw Ivor Harper in the Judges seat and when the points were added up the red rosette went home with Penny Murphy and Tick It, while the blue rosette was earned by Domino and Jacqui Lewis

Vanda Robinson was the judge for classes 4, 5 and 6, so she was kept very busy.  The best performance of Prelim 14 was given by Leah Knight and Gibbs, narrowly ahead of Lucy Hanna riding Rock Black & Blue.

A first for Tick It and Penny Murphy for their Prelim test Photos: Equi-tog.com

In the Novice class it was Claire Sedgeman and Silken Art that stepped into first place, while Joanne Jarden and Red Ruby Rouge took home the blue ribbon.

Joanne Jarden picked up a red rosette for riding an elementary test on MJI Wendy in the Open Class. Second to them on the day were Silken Art and Claire Sedgeman also riding the elementary test.

Grateful thanks are extended to each and every individual who helped to make the day run smoothly and to all the competitors for coming along to make it all worthwhile, hopefully you have had the chance to order an Equi-Tog photograph to remember the competition.

A first for Oscar and Zoe Briggs in the Newcomers Photos: Equi-tog.com

The Laurel View Winter Dressage League continues apace with the next leg on the 23^rd February and the final set for Sunday 30^th March. Entries as always need to reach Laurel View on the Thursday before the competition to make it onto the running order. All competitors welcome, whether qualified or not, with a warm welcome assured. A full list of tests can be found at www.laurelview.co.uk

Results

Dressage League (4 of 6)

26.1.14

Class 1 – BD Intro B (walk/trot)

Judge – Martina McKinley

1^st Liberty Blue, Leah Knight, 73.04; 2^nd Alfie, Santiago Guieirrez, 72.61; 3^rd No Shenanigans, Marian Millar, 72.61; 4^th Zebedee, Leah Knight, 67.83; 5^th Laurel View Johnny, Gillian Orr, 66.09; 6^th Grace, Leah Knight, 66.09.

Class 2 – Prelim 7 (Newcomers)

Liberty Blue and Leah Knight on their way to red in Class 1 Photos: Equi-tog.com

Judge – Geraldine Lowry

1^st Oscar, Zoe Briggs, 73.00; 2^nd Laurel View Barney, Christine Smyth, 71.50; 3^rd Gem, Bree Rutledge, 71.50; 4^th Banner, Melanie Ward, 68.50; 5^th William, Shelley McFarlane, 67.50; 6^th Laurel View Sparky, Holly McKeown, 65.00.

Class 3 – Prelim 13

Judge – Ivor Harper

1^st Tick It, Penny Murphy, 74.17; 2^nd Domino, Jacqui Lewis, 72.29; 3^rd Beechmount Baxter, Linda McIlwaine, 70.83; 4^th Gibbs, Leah Knight, 70.21; 5^th Red Ruby Rouge, Joanne Jarden, 69.38; 6^th Magic, Claire Robinson, 69.17.

Class 4 – Prelim 14

Judge – Vanda Robinson

1^st Gibbs, Leah Knight, 72.50; 2^nd Rock Black & Blue, Lucy Hanna, 72.50; 3^rd Greannanstown Cougar, Lucy Hanna, 66.67; 4^th MJI Invinsible, Joanne Jarden, 65.83; 5^th Laurel View Cherry, Katie Watt, 65.42; 6^th Silly Sally, Katie Watt, 65.00.

Class 5 – Novice 27

Judge – Vanda Robinson

1^st Silken Art, Claire Sedgeman, 70.71; 2^nd Red Ruby Rouge, Joanne Jarden, 64.29; 3^rd Silly Sally, Katie Watt, 63.57; 4^th Melinet, Oliver Edwards, 61.79; 5^th Cooper, Louise Craig, 56.79.

Class 6 – Open

Judge – Vanda Robinson

1^st MJI Wendy (Elem), Joanne Jarden, 66.56; 2^nd Silken Art (Elem), Claire Sedgeman, 61.88; 3^rd Duke (Adv Med), Jennifer Howes, 61.17; 4^th Duke (Med), Jennifer Howes, 58.97; 5^th Tifftarney Clyde (Nov), Wendy Forsythe, 58.54; 6^th Tifftarney Clyde (Elem), Wendy Forsythe, 57.50.

Top of the Novice class for Linda McIlwaine and “Beechmount Baxter”

It was cold, the roads were white and a bit too much for some understandably, but those that donned their thermals and headed carefully to Laurel View on 29th December, helped make the last dressage competition of 2013 most enjoyable.

The BD Intro A was one of the tests that Ivor Harper had to judge on the day and putting in a star performance to win first place was Fair Actress ridden by Gemma Nicholl. Chloe Kincaid brought out the best in Laurel View Bruno to take second place.

Martina McKinley got the opportunity to use her judge’s eye on the Newcomers who were riding Prelim 4 at this competition. Taking the top spot when the points were totted up was Shelley McFarlane on William, coming in a very respectable second was Laurel View Rab ridden by Sharka Gerhardus.

A 1st for Shelley McFarlane and William in the Newcomers

Tick It and Penny Murphy ticked all the right boxes for Judge Will McAuley when they rode Prelim 12 in Class 3. A few points behind were Percy and Natalie Kelly in second place.

Beechmount Baxter and Linda McIlwaine racked up the most points given by Martina McKinley for riding Prelim 18 in Class 4. While Wills and Amy Neill took home the blue rosette for second place.

Ivor Harper cast his eye over Class 5 competitors’ stepping their way through Novice 24, the top test was ridden by Laura King on Freullingsturm, with Fionn Clarke and Knockroe Little Mike in second place with an excellent 70%.

Kirsty Marsden could not have been more delighted when her Elementary test on Loughmourne Diamond was placed first in the Open Class by Alison Mastin Moore, while Katie Burns and Caracas rode a cracker Medium test to take second place.

Thankfully the Equi-Tog photographers lens did not freeze over and hopefully everyone who participated or helped in any way thawed out nicely that evening.

Fair Actress and Gemma Nicholl bring their performance to a halt

The first Dressage competition on the Laurel View 2014 calendar is on Sunday 26th January, with entries open up until noon on Thursday 23rd January. Full test details are all listed on www.laurelview.co.uk

Results
Winter Dressage League (3 of 6)
29.12.13

Class 1 – BD Intro A (walk/trot)
Judge – Ivor Harper
1st Fair Actress, Gemma Nicholl, 67.39; 2nd Laurel View Bruno, Chloe Kincaid, 66.96; 3rd Mount Charles Boy, Diane Jones, 65.22; 4th Liberty Blue, Leah Knight, 65.22; 5th The Accountant, Judith Hughes, 64.78; 6th No Shenanigans, Marian Millar, 64.35.

Class 2 – Prelim 4 (Newcomers)
Judge – Martina McKinley
1st William, Shelley McFarlane, 66.36; 2nd Laurel View Rab, Sharka Gerhardus, 65.45; 3rd Hugo, Alison Price, 65.00; 4th Eric, Lucy Telford, 64.55; 5th Gem, Bree Rutledge, 62.27; 6th Abbie, Donna Creighton, 62.27.

Class 3 – Prelim 12
Judge – Will McAuley
1st Tick It, Penny Murphy, 75.60; 2nd Percy, Natalie Kelly, 66.00; 3rd Wills, Amy Neill, 60.80; 4th Beechmount Baxter, Linda McIlwaine, 60.00; 5th Sligo Ranger, Gillian Holmes, 59.20; 6th Roxy, Leah Knight, 59.20.

Class 4 – Prelim 18
Judge – Martina McKinley
1st Beechmount Baxter, Linda McIlwaine, 67.08; 2nd Wills, Amy Neill, 65.00; 3rd Percy, Natalie Kelly, 63.75; 4th Sligo Ranger, Gillian Holmes, 62.08; 5th Supreme Judge, Amy Neill, 59.17.

Class 5 – Novice 24
Judge – Ivor Harper
1st Freullingsturm, Laura King, 70.77; 2nd Knockroe Little Mike, Fionn Clarke, 70.00; 3rd Polo, Helen Faulkner, 67.69; 4th Moreno VIII, Olivia Pele, 66.15; 5th Tilly, Gillian Orr, 65.00; 6th Black Velvet Band, Fionn Clarke, 64.62.

Class 6 – Open
Judge – Alison Mastin Moore
1st Loughmourne Diamond (Elem), Kirsty Marsden, 67.67; 2nd Caracas (Med), Katie Burns, 61.94; 3rd Duke (Med), Jennifer Howes, 61.29; 4th Freullingsturm (Elem), Laura King, 60.33; 5th Duke (AdvMed), Jennifer Howes, 60.00; 6th Polo (Elem), Helen Faulkner, 59.33.

Lovely finish for Nicky Nesbitt and “The Spymaster” after their winning Open test.

The first day of the Laurel View Winter Dressage League on 6^th October was a fine winter’s day, perfect for painting pylons apparently!  The pylon painters had a bird’s eye view of the tests ridden in the outdoor arena, the judges remained in the more traditional position though.

Geraldine Lowry assessed the performance of competitors riding Prelim 13 for Class 4 with Kirsty Marsden obviously on top form taking home a first for her test on Loughmourne Diamond and a second riding Laurel View Cherry.

Laurel Faloona took the judges “not so” hot seat to judge the Novice and Open classes. In the Novice Katie Watt and Silly Sally scored highest, just ahead of Jill

Kirsty Marsden and “Laurel View Cherry” take second place in Class 4.

Hobson and Furisto Seven for a Secret. When it came to the Open Class it was Nicky Nesbitt on The Spymaster riding the Elementary test that caught the judge’s eye. Allan Dewhursts Medium Test on Isaac earned them the blue rosette.

Meanwhile indoors Fran Warden had the responsibility for judging Classes 2 and 3, top of the Newcomers class was Holly McKeown on Laurel View Sparky, beating fellow riding school steed Rab ridden by Sharka Gerhardus into second place.  Prelim 4 was the test of the day for Class 3 competitors and Penny Murphy riding Tick It took the top spot, leaving Jewel and Leah Knight with a blue rosie.

Kelly Kerr was the last judge to leave her pen down after the walk trot test.  Her scoring sent Connie Hannaway and CHE Banoffee French home with the first place rosette and Mount Charles Boy and Diane Jones with a second.

“Tick-It” and Penny Murphy take home 1st for Class 3.

As ever huge thanks to everyone who played a part in making the day possible, scores have been recorded on the league table and photos taken by Equi-Tog helping to keep a visual record as well.

The league continues once a month through the Winter, check out www.laurelview.co.uk for a full list of dates and tests or if you prefer to talk give us a call on 028 9083 0649.

Results

Dressage League (1 of 6)

6.10.13

Katie Watt is concentrating hard riding Silly Sally into 1st place

Class 1 – PC D Level (walk/trot)

Judge – Kelly Kerr

1^st CHE Banoffee French, Connie Hannaway, 73.08; 2^nd Mount Charles Boy, Diane Jones, 70.00; 3^rd The Accountant, Judith Hughes, 68.46; 4^th Lark, Rebecca Loney, 68.46; 5^th Tiger Lilly, Vicky Marsden, 66.15; 6^th Gone West, Tara Milligan, 60.77.

Class 2 – PC C Level (Newcomers)

Judge – Fran Warden

1^st Laurel View Sparky, Holly McKeown, 70.00; 2^nd Laurel View Rab, Sharka Gerhardus, 62.00; 3^rd Little Miss May, Lucy Toombs, 60.00; 4^th Sha Khan, Joy Heggarty, 59.33; 5^th Gem, Bree Rutledge, 58.67; 6^th Laurel View Roly, Holly McKeown, 58.67.

Class 3 – Prelim 4

Judge – Fran Warden  

1^st Tick It, Penny Murphy, 75.45; 2^nd Jewel, Leah Knight, 69.55; 3^rd Bridget, Diane Sefton, 69.09; 4^th Persuasivo Touch, Connie Hannaway, 65.00; 5^th Hugo, Leah Knight, 63.18; 6^th tie, Diego, Nuala McNally and Chit Chat, Roma Oakes, 62.73.

Class 4 – Prelim 13

Judge – Geraldine Lowry  

1^st Loughmourne Diamond, Kirsty Marsden, 74.58; 2^nd Laurel View Cherry, Kirsty Marsden, 70.00; 3^rd Cadbury, Julia Fielden, 65.83; 4^th tie, Silly Sally, Katie Watt and Persuasivo Touch, Connie Hannaway, 65.00; 6^th Ludovik K, Jill Hobson, 64.58.

Class 5 – Novice 22

Judge – Laurel Faloona

1^st Silly Sally, Katie Watt, 75.17; 2^nd Furisto Seven for a Secret, Jill Hobson, 71.38; 3^rd Polo, Helen Faulkner, 71.03; 4^th Freullingsstrum, Laura King, 68.28; 5^th Rosie, Emma McLean, 64.48; 6^th Spikeopath, Louise Irvine, 62.41.

Class 6 – Open

Judge – Laurel Faloona

1^st The Spymaster (Elem), Nicky Nesbitt, 75.48; 2^nd Isaac (Med), Allan Dewhurst, 74.14; 3^rd Polo (Novice), Helen Faulkner, 70.77; 4^th Isaac (Elem), Allan Dewhurst, 69.68; 5^th Ringfort Nimmerdino (Elem), Geraldine Lowry, 66.13; 6^th Furisto Seven for a Secret (Elem), Jill Hobson, 65.16.

“Chit Chat” and Roma Oakes earn the top spot in Class 3

3^rd November was the date for the second leg of the Laurel View Winter Dressage League. Again competitors made their way from near and far to support the competition, without them the competition would be pointless.

The judges and scribes were kept busy as the runners kept the competitors coming.

Erin Faloona was first to finish her judging duties, when X Rated and Sharon Watters were scored as the winning rider of Prelim 15 ahead of Silly Sally and Katie Watt.

Next to head home to the fireplace was Ivor Harper after he had cast his expert eye over Class 3 competitors riding Prelim 7.  Top of the class was Roma Oakes and Chit Chat, with MJI Invincible and Joanne Jarden in second place.

Lovely finish for Lucy Telford and Eric

Angelene Nicholson had the task of judging both the Novice and Open classes.  Taking the red for riding Novice 23 was Claire Sedgeman and Silken Art, pipping MJI Wendy and Joanne Jarden to the top spot. Geraldine Lowry and Ringfort Nimmerdino earned the Open class winner for their Elementary test, with Claire Sedgeman and Silken Art taking a blue rosette here for their Elementary performance.

The Newcomers were judged by Amy Neill on this occasion and her winning pair was William and Shelley McFarlane, with Eric and Lucy Telford taking home the blue ribboned rosette.

The last test of the day was the PC D level walk/trot test judged by Laurel Faloona and the winner here was declared as Santiago Gutierrex riding Alfie, with Mount Charles Boy and Diane Jones taking their second second of the league.

The league continues on Sunday 29^th December and the tests to test after the turkey is all done are

“William” and Shelley McFarlane score a red in the Newcomers class.

listed on www.laurelview.co.uk. As the answering machine is likely to be on duty more than usual over the Christmas period, we would be grateful if entries could come via the internet to laurelview01@btinternet.com if at all possible, the sooner the better but definitely by midnight on Boxing Day, so that the times can be prepared (as I no doubt nibble on another mince pie!) and posted by 5pm on Friday 27^th December

Dressage League Results (2 of 6)

3.11.13

Class 1 – PC D Level (walk/trot)

Judge – Laurel Faloona

1^st Alfie, Santiago Gutierrex, 75.38; 2^nd Mount Charles Boy, Diane Jones, 75.38; 3^rd William, Leah Knight, 74.62; 4^th Bunny, Leah Knight, 71.54; 5^th Samson, Lisa Burns, 67.69; 6^th Laurel View Sparky, Aliyah Ashe, 67.69.

Class 2 – PC C Level (Newcomers)

Judge – Amy Neill

1^st William, Shelley McFarlane, 72.67; 2^nd Eric, Lucy Telford, 69.33; 3^rd Murphy, Paul Hutchinson, 66.67; 4^th Gem, Bree Rutledge, 66.67; 5^th Little Miss May, Lucy Toombs, 64.67; 6^th Laurel View Rab, Sharka Gerhardus, 64.00.

Class 3 – Prelim 7, Judge – Ivor Harper

1^st Chit Chat, Roma Oakes, 76.50; 2^nd MJI Invincible, Joanne Jarden, 75.50; 3^rd McGurk, Shelley Boyle, 71.00; 4^th Sligo Ranger, Gillian Holmes, 71.00; 5^th MJI T Rex, Santiago Gutierrex, 70.50; 6^th Jay, Shelley Boyle, 70.50.

Class 4 – Prelim 15, Judge – Erin Faloona

1^st X Rated, Sharon Watters, 77.39; 2^nd Silly Sally, Katie Watt, 74.78; 3^rd MJI Invincible, Joanne Jarden, 73.91; 4^th Jones de Baussy, Anna Wort, 72.61; 5^th Skylark, Bronagh Stevenson, 71.74; 6^th Chit Chat, Roma Oakes, 69.57.

Class 5 – Novice 23, Judge – Angelene Nicholson

1^st Silken Art, Claire Sedgeman, 68.52; 2^nd MJI Wendy, Joanne Jarden, 67.78; 3^rd Polo, Helen Faulkner, 65.56; 4^th Admirals Voyage, Sophie Williams , 63.70; 5^th X Rated, Sharon Watters, 63.33; 6^th Silly Sally, Katie Watt, 61.85.

Class 6 – Open, Judge – Angelene Nicholson

1^st Ringfort Nimmerdino (Elem), Geraldine Lowry, 65.86; 2^nd Silken Art (Elem), Claire Sedgeman, 63.79; 3^rd Loughmourne Diamond (Elem), Kirsty Marsden, 63.79; 4^th MJI Wendy (Elem), Joanne Jarden, 62.76; 5^th Duke (Med), Jennifer Howes, 60.30; 6^th Rosie (Novice), Emma McClean, 57.93.

A cheesy grin from Tigger and Hannah Robinson. Photo by Equi-Tog

Fun and games at Laurel View on Sunday 20th October at the Novelty 3 phase event. Competitors had been promised that no jumping was required and any tests could be learnt on the day. The Le Trec Challenge was set up in the smaller indoor and there were seven different tests to tackle. Obstacle Dressage was in the larger indoor and had the competitors ride in and out of bendy poles, round the cones, as they navigated their way round the course. Then when everyone had had a go at the Obstacle Dressage, the course was whipped away and the barrels appeared, so that the third phase could get underway. Once the riders had figured out which direction to circumnavigate the barrels then we were all sorted for a flying finish, the scorer couldn’t manage to keep up on the calculator. But the numbers were soon added and verified and the following results were announced.

Will we do another Novelty 3 Phase? Keep an eye on www.laurelview.co.uk to see what we have planned for what’s left of 2013 and into the New Year.

Novelty 3 Phase

Results

Class 1 – Assisted
1st Rocky, Grace Morton; 2nd PJ, Emma Bamford; 3rd Tigger, Hannah Robinson; 4th Chester, Tammy Marsden.

Class 2 – 12 years and under

PJ and Emma Bamford hold up their blue rosette. Photo by Equi-Tog

1st Ozzie, Sophie Winn; 2nd Flint, Sophie Winn; 3rd Laurel View Bob, Chloe Baxter; 4th Darcy, Katie Bamford; 5th Laurel View Peggy, Ellie Templeton; 6th Laurel View Sparky, Erin McCrea.

Class 3 – 13 – 17 years
1st Brandy, Lois Larmour.

Class 4 – 18 years and over
1st Dino, Geraldine Lowry; 2nd Tifftarney Clyde, Wendy Forsythe; 3rd Fitz, Christine Cuthbertson; 4th Blue, Amanda Davison; 5th Mountcharles Boy, Diane Jones; 6th Laurel View Marley, Christine Smyth.

Special Mentions
Nifty Fifties!
1st Tifftarney Clyde, Wendy Forsythe; 2nd Fitz, Christine Cuthbertson; 3rd Bridget, Diane Sefton.

Best Rein Back – Fitz, Tommy Haddick

Slowest Barrel Agility Time – Laurel View Sparky, Erin McCrea.

The points on the league score sheet are fairly adding up, but the final positions are in no way decided yet. But it won’t be long now until the final on Wednesday 18th December to see who will be taking home the league prizes. Read on to find out who has been taking the rosettes home during November.

If you want to find out more about the jumping or opportunities for schooling at Laurel View give the office a ring on 028 9083 0649 or email laurelview01@btinternet.com

Results

Winter Show Jumping League (6 of 12)
6.11.13

45cms – 1st Ajay, Lauren Hill; 2nd Laurel View Roly, Holly McKeown; 3rd Laurel View Peggy, Zara Davis; 4th Lily, Lauren Bell; 5th Laurel View Tyson, Darci Harbinson; 6th Bridget, Abi Gill.

60cms – 1st Chief, Cora McNulty; 2nd Skye, Sophie Galloway; 3rd Chloe, Lauren Fleming; 4th Monday, Kerry McCluskey; 5th A Fine Design, Emma Todd.

70cms – 1st Chief, Cora McNulty; 2nd Peter, Joshua Boyles; 3rd Addy, Sophie McGukin; 4th Silver, Savannah Thompson; 5th Skye, Sophie Galloway; 6th Chloe, Lauren Fleming.

80cms – 1st Diamond, Alan Cole; 2nd Peter, Joshua Boyles; 3rd Eve, Paul Diamond; 4th Addy, Sophie McGuckin. 5th Tilly, Laura Sloan; 6th Eve, Debbie Baldwin.

90cms – 1st Maguire, Victoria Minford; 2nd Lunar Star, Holly Wray; 3rd Rosie, Emma McLean; 4th Buzz, Laura Sloan.

1m – Lunar Star, Holly Wray.

Winter Show Jumping League (7 of 12)
13.11.13

45cms – 1st Laurel View Roly, Holly McKeown; 2nd Ajay, Lauren Hill; 3rd Laurel View Tyson, Darci Harbinson; 4th Bridget, Abi Gill; 5th Monday, Kerry McCluskey.

60cms – 1st Chief, Cora McNulty; 2nd Johnny, Kathy Morrison; 3rd Lily, Lauren Bell.

70cms – 1st Peter, Joshua Boyles; 2nd Addy, Sophie McGuckin; 3rd Chief, Cora McNulty; 4th Maddie, Ruth Dornan; 5th Johnny, Kathy Morrison.

80cms – 1st Diamond, Alan Cole; 2nd Peter, Joshua Boyles; 3rd The Castletown Lad, Miriam Wright; 4thSilver, Savannah Thompson; 5th Tilly, Laura Sloan; 6th Addy, Sophie McGuckin.

90cms – 1st Diamond, Alan Cole; 2nd Rosie, Emma McLean.

1m – Alldi, Janie Cairns.

Winter Show Jumping League (8 of 12)
20.11.13

45cms – 1st Laurel View Tyson, Darci Harbinson 2nd Laurel View Roly, Holly McKeown; 3rd Ajay, Lauren Hill; 4th Monday, Kerry McCluskey.

60cms – 1st Chief, Cora McNulty; 2nd Shiradus, Lauren Court; 3rd Johnny, Kathy Morrison; 4th Jarvis, Micky McRandel; 5th Guiness, Abi Gill.

70cms – 1st Chief, Cora McNulty; 2nd Peter, Joshua Boyles; 3rd Mellten, Alana Fettis; 4th Dakota, Robyn Coulter 5th Maddie, Ruth Dornan; 6th Laurel View Johnny, Cathy Morrison.
80cms – 1st Silver, Savannah Thompson; 2nd Addy, Sophie McGuckin; 3rd Peter, Joshua Boyles.

90cms – 1st Diamond, Alan Cole.

Winter Show Jumping League (9 of 12)
27.11.13
45cms – 1st Laurel View Tyson, Darci Harbinson 2nd Ajay, Lauren Hill; 3rd Laurel View Peggy, Zara Davis; 4th Sandy, Gracie Bright.

60cms – 1st Skye, Sophie Galloway; 2nd Johnny, Kathy Morrison; 3rd Chief, Cora McNulty; 4th Guinness, Abi Gill.

70cms – 1st Peter, Joshua Boyles; 2nd Skye, Sophie Galloway 3rd Magic, Claire Robinson; 4th Tom, Hannah Palmer; 5th Robbie, Suzi Craig; 6th Penny, Katie McClay.

80cms – 1st Peter, Joshua Boyles; 2nd Addy, Sophie McGuckin; 3rd The Castletown Lad, Miriam Wright; 4th Silver, Savannah Thompson.

90cms – 1st Marvin, Kerry Taylor.

The Winter Show Jumping League got underway on 2^nd October, with the current league running right up until Wednesday 18^th December, so plenty of time yet to rack up points to get onto the leader board.

Making a good start with red ribbons to show for their efforts already are Guinness and Sally ridden by Penny Richmond and Jordan Magill respectively in the 45cm class. Chief and Cora McNulty have picked up two already in the sixties. Thizbee and Megan Ingram have picked up a red for the seventies in week one and for the eighties in week two.  While Chloe and Lauren Fleming won the eighties on the 2^nd October and Joshua Boyles and Peter took the top spot for the 70cm on the 9^th.  Mikey and Amy Wilson took home the red rosette for the 90cm class on the first leg of the league.

The competition each week starts with the 45cm course at 6pm, perfect for horses, ponies or riders that are only starting to get jumping. Then with a bit more experience or courage under your belt the 60cm is the next challenge. The jumps keep on moving on up to 70cm, 80cm and then 90cm, even a metre if there is sufficient interest (and staff energy!) left.

For more information on this league or any of the other Laurel View activities check out www.laurelview.co.uk or give the office a ring on 028 9083 0649

Results

Show Jumping (1 of 12) – 2.10.13

45cms

1^st Laurel View Guinness, Penny Richmond; 2^nd Ajay, Lauren Hill; 3^rd Tyson, Darci Harbinson; 4^th Laurel View Keady, Carlan Mowbray; 5^th Laurel View Roly, Holly McKeown.

60cms

1^st Chief, Cora McNulty; 2^nd Silver, Savannah Thompson; 3^rd Laurel View Kate, Rachael Ferguson; 4^th Henry, Emma McLean; 5^th Laurel View Johnny, Kathy Morrison.

70cms

1^st Thizbee, Megan Ingram; 2^nd Skye, Sophie Galloway; 3^rd Peter, Joshua Boyles; 4^th Darcy, Laura McKay; 5^th Buddy, Aimee Jenkins; 6^th Fitzpatrick, Christine Cuthbertson.

80cms

1^st Chloe, Lauren Fleming; 2^nd Melton, Lauren Court; 3^rd Rosie, Emma McLean; 4^th Dino, Kirsty Marsden; 5^th Bella Boo, Sasha Wilson; 6^th Peter, Joshua Boyles.

90cms

1^st Mikey, Amy Wilson; 2^nd Bella Boo, Sasha Wilson; 3^rd Jumping Jamie, Victoria Minford.

Show Jumping (2 of 12) – 9.10.13

45cms

1^st Sally, Jordan Magill; 2^nd Ajay, Lauren Hill; 3^rd Tyson, Darci Harbinson; 4^th Laurel View Guinness, Penny Richmond; 5^th Lucy, Fiona Craig; 6^th Henry, Annmarie Scott.

60cms

1^st Chief, Cora McNulty; 2^nd Shiraz, Lauren Court; 3^rd Jeronamo, Emma Louise Gourley; 4^th Sally, Jordan Magill; 5^th Bell, Margo McClure.

70cms

1^st Peter, Joshua Boyles; 2^nd Skye, Sophie Galloway; 3^rd Sally, Jordan Magill; 4^th Thizbee, Megan Ingram; 5^th Addy, Sophie McGuckin; 6^th Laurel View Johnny, Kathy Morrison.

80cms

1^st Thizbee, Megan Ingram; 2^nd Skye, Sophie Galloway; 3^rd Peter, Joshua Boyles; 4^th Bella, Edana Butler; 5^th Laurel View Tinker, Claire Gilchrist; 6^th Buddy, Amy Jenkins.

90cms

No competitors forward.

Preparing Mares for Stud Book Inspections Demo 14th August at Portmore Equestrian Centre

Managing Equine Health through Nutrition Workshop 28th August at Greenmount Campus

Digital Marketing & Social Media for Equine Businesses on 2nd September at Lagan Valley Island in Lisburn

Health and Safety for Equestrian Events on 13th and 14th September at Lagan Valley Island on the evening of 13th and Scarvagh One Day Event on the morning of 14th September.  Caroline Neville RDS Safety Officer will explain how to think about safety, without spoiling the fun.  Includes a Practical walk around Scarvagh One Day Event.

Equestrian Law Seminar on 7th November at Armagh City Hotel

Transporting Horses by Road (Short Journeys) on 15th November at Greenmount Campus

Standard Setting for BHS Stage 1, 2 &3 exams with  Jo Winfield FBHS -To clarify BHS riding exam
requirements for candidates & instructors at Laurel View Equestrian Centre on 22nd November

Joseph Murphy Eventing Clinic on 4th December at Portmore Equestrian Centre