Thankfully the seasonally decorated jumps didn't spook any horses too seriously, just enough to make things interesting.
First prize winners went home with a little something extra thanks to NAF who had generously donated products for prizes.
The first winner of the day was Amy Neill on Pippa in the Novice Pony class. Taking home the red rosette in the Open Pony class was Charlotte Smylie.
Roberta Bradbury and Simon Wylie were the number one pair in the relay class riding Molly Dancer and What a Wizard respectively.
Moving onto the Horses it was Alice Wilson and Callie who came out on top in the Novice Horse with Shane Belton and Flynn taking the accolade in the Open Horse class. Leaving Simon Wylie and What a Wizard to clock up the most points in the Top Score Class.
Lauren Hamill and Harry were delighted to win the Family Pony Lead Rein obstacle course, while Kirsten Davis and Matilda did it on their own in the Unassisted class. Kirsty Gildea handled Peggy beautifully to seize 1st place in the Young Handler Class.
Leading the way in the Cradle Stakes Lead Rein class was Charlotte Smylie on Maxy, while in the Unassisted Cradle Stakes it was Lauren Gordon and Hazel who claimed the top spot.
Many of the competitors had gone to a lot of trouble dressing themselves and their steeds in a wide variety of Fancy Dress, but it was Eve Butler and Dante that caught the judges eye and went home with the red rosette.
Show Jumping League
Week 3 of the 6 week show jumping league at Laurel View saw another excellent turnout of competitors.
Paul Tang and Eve made their first appearance in the league taking 1st in the 60cm class, while Katie McClay and Penny managed to improve their previous ranking to take 1st in the 70cm class.
Mr Big and Chris Megahey notched up 1st in the 80cm class, then in the 90cm Janie Cairns and Apache took home the red rosette. Top in the metre class was Claudia Knoll and Peter.
The Pairs Class is always great fun, the winning team on the night were Roberta Bradbury and Simon Wylie riding Molly and What a Wizard respectively.
The league continues until Wednesday 11th November, so there are still plenty of opportunities to qualify to compete for the League prizes, each Wednesday evening starting at 6pm with the 60cm going through to the metre class.
Indoor Derby League & Rocklynn Team Jumping Derby
November will be packed with action thanks to the Indoor Derby League starting on Sunday 1st November. Apart from the individual competition cash prizes at the end of the league (£2 from each entry going into the pot), there is the opportunity to win prizes as part of a team in the Rocklynn Team Jumping Derby. Teams qualify by competing as required throughout the league to see which team then jumps best at the final on Sunday 22nd November, a great array of prizes have been donated by sponsors Old Mill Saddlery, Doagh Farm Feeds and CR Supplies. £1 from each entry will be going to Rocklynns chosen charity the Roddensvale School in Larne. So coax some friends to help you make a team and come along to join in the fun and raise money for this very worthwhile charity. More information can be found on the schedule.
For further details on the above or any of the other activities at Laurel View just email laurelview01@btinternet.com or ring 9083 0649.
Results Round Up;
Show Jump League – Wednesday, October 21
60cm – 1st, Paul Tang, Eve; 2nd, Claudia Knoll, Leo; 3rd, Ashley Byrne, Be Honest; 4th, Sarah Bailey, Little Gem; 5th, Harold Megahey, Eugene.
70cm – 1st, Katie McClay, Penny; 2nd, Ashley Byrne, Be Honest; 3rd, Roberta Bradbury, Molly; 4th, Chris Megahey, Mr Big; 5th, Amanda Davison, Tinker; 6th, Edana Butler, Dante.
80cm – 1st, Chris Megahey, Mr Big; 2nd, Chloe Christie, Freedoms Fire; 3rd, Amy Neill, Pippa; 4th, Debbie Forbes, Suzi; 5th, Kerry McLeod, Frankie; 6th, Amanda Davison, Tinker.
90cm – 1st, Janie Cairns, Apache; 2nd, Simon Wylie, What a Wizard; 3rd, Claudia Knoll, Peter; 4th, Lucy Lavery, Jack; 5th, Nikki Anderson, Febe; 6th, Reah Magee, Miss Betty Boop.
1m – 1st, Claudia Knoll, Peter.
Pairs – 1st, Roberta Bradbury and Simon Wylie.
Halloween Show – Sunday, October 25
Class 1: Novice Pony (60cms) – 1st, Amy Neill, Pippa; 2nd, Emma Dodds, Kenzie; 3rd, Katie Watt, Tommy; 4th, Nick Jordan, Sophie; 5th, Connie Jordan, Lucas.
Class 2: Open Pony (80cms) – 1st, Charlotte Smylie, Pied Piper; 2nd, Simon Wylie, What a Wizard; 3rd, Emma Dodds, Kenzie; 4th, Amy Neill, Pippa.
Class 4: Ponies &/or Horses Pairs Relay (novice 65cms & open 80cms) – 1st, Roberta Bradbury on Molly and Simon Wylie on What a Wizard; 2nd, Amy Neill on Pippa and Katie Watt on Tommy; 3rd, Nick Jordan on Sophie and Emma Dodds on Kenzie.
Class 5: Novice Horse (70cms) – 1st, Alice Wilson, Callie; 2nd, Roberta Bradbury, Molly Dancer; 3rd, Edana Butler, Dante.
Class 6: Open Horse (90cms) – 1st, Shane Belton, Flynn; 2nd, Sarah Cuthbertson, Chance; 3rd, Hannah Cuthbertson, Fitzpatrick.
Class 7: Horse Top Score (70cms - 1.00m) – 1st, Simon Wylie, What a Wizard; 2nd, Laura O'Kane, Wendy.
Class 8: Family Pony Lead Rein (obstacle course) – 1st, Lauren Hamill, Harry; 2nd, Kerri Thompson, Muffin; 3rd, Willow Dawson, Alfie Moon; 4th, Ben Hanna, Sparky; 5th, Rory Kinnear; Magic.
Class 9: Family Pony Unassisted (obstacle course) – 1st, Kirsten Davis, Matilda; 2nd, Lauren Hamill, Harry; 3rd, Lauren Gordon, Hazel; 4th, Sophie Whinn, Paddy; 5th, Charlotte Montgomery, Roly.
Class 10: Young Handler (Lead your pony round obstacle course) – 1st, Kirsty Gildea, Peggy; 2nd, Skye Dawson, Alfie Moon; 3rd, Charlotte Montgomery, Roly; 4th, Lauren Hamill, Harry; 5th, Ben Hanna, Sparky; 6th, Charlotte Smylie, Maxy.
Class 11: Cradle Stakes Lead Rein (30cms) – 1st, Charlotte Smylie, Maxy; 2nd, Kirsty Gildea, Peggy; 3rd, Sasha Wilson, Tommy; 4th, Charlotte Montgomery, Roly; 5th Cora McNulty, Sparky.
Class 12: Cradle Stakes Unassisted (30cms) – 1st, Lauren Gordon, Hazel; 2nd, Katelyn Irvine, Maxy; 3rd, Ben Hanna, Sparky; 4th, Kerri Thompson, Muffin.
Judging of Fancy Dress: 1st, Eve Butler, Dante; 2nd, Sophie Whinn, Paddy; 3rd, Katelyn Irvine, Maxi.